Spring school holidays inspiration…

Here are a few of the top events and activities that need to be on your family’s holiday checklist from Saturday 20 September until Monday 6 October.
05 Sep 2025
Discover Ipswich, Staff Writer

With gorgeous warm days, Ipswich is calling these school holidays with dinosaur events and activities across the city. Plus there’s Basketball Man, fossils, eco friendly workshops and more!

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Explore hobby farms, produce and more…

Haigslea Ewe Nique Hobby Farm

In Ipswich you can explore farms with animals and produce and even stay over night at a couple! Choose to take a day trip or make a weekend of it…

Where to enjoy a picnic in Ipswich

Picnic at Kholo Gardens

Whether you’re looking for a spot to lay out your own spread, or want someone to do all the work for you, you’ll find your way to picnic heaven with this list.

10 Incredible Ipswich parks kids will love

McQueen Park

Looking for a fun new spot to take the kids? Ipswich is full of brilliant parks that are perfect for climbing, exploring, racing around and making memories. Think towering forts, wobbly bridges, speedy slides, buzzing bike tracks, and cubbies just waiting for an imaginary tea party.

Activities for teens and the young at heart

Adult and child skateboarders on a skateboard ramp

If you’re looking for ways to rediscover your inner child, get your adrenaline fix, or try something out-of-the-box with your older kids, there are some awesome activities everyone can enjoy. From Nerf battles to paintball, indoor skate lessons and axe throwing!

Discover Ipswich Staff Writer
Rocky the Rock Wallaby is a Sagittarius who lives at the Ipswich Nature Centre and often contributes to Discover Ipswich in his spare time. When he's not busy showing tourists around, blogging or hanging out with his cute and fluffy mates at the Nature Centre, he likes to hit the gym for a leg session, graze on quinoa salad and ponder the possibilities of the universe.

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