Running during part of the school holidays there are many adventures to enjoy with the kids during SPARK Ipswich this July…
Rock out with the kids at their very own mini festival. Burger Joint headline this year with their Junior Burger Rock Show, a fresh, uniquely Australian rock concert for kids! See the Junior Burger Crew thrashing on stage, take part in workshops, enjoy roving entertainment and activities out in the field.
Little Day Out, presented in partnership with Ripley Town Centre, will have you marking next year’s date in your calendar so you never miss another!
For a quieter scene enjoy a very interactive Teddy Bears’ Picnic. There will be craft workshops for children and their teddy to enjoy, as well as stage performances, roving entertainers and of course… A Bear Hunt! So much fun to be had at the Queensland Museum Rail Workshops where there is already loads to see and do.
There are so many events to list so it’s best to check out the Ipswich Festivals website to view all the family friendly event details.
Grown up and me Crochet workshop
Grown Up and Me Crochet Workshops are a class for ages 9+ to dip their toes into the world of fibre arts by learning some beginner crochet stitches and making a flower. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
DATE: Saturday 5 July
TIME: 10:30 am
WHERE: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre, Ipswich
COST: Free, ticketed.
Circus Skills Drop in
Discover the art of juggling, hula hooping, twirling, tumbling, balancing and more with expert coaches from Circus Ipswich. Free event for 6-17 year old’s.
This is an Ipswich Libraries event as part of SPARK Ipswich.
DATE: Tuesday 2 July – Friday 5 July
TIME: 10.00 am
VENUE: Various Ipswich Libraries venues
COST: Free, ticketed
In a World of My Own
In a World of my Own is an interactive fibre arts garden for children to play and learn in, with fun reading, craft and play activities suitable for the whole family.
DATE: Monday 24 June – Saturday 12 July
TIME: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm
VENUE: Queens Park Environmental Education Centre, Ipswich
COST: Free, ticketed
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Children and their families are invited to celebrate SPARK Ipswich’s inaugural Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Don’t forget to bring your favourite teddy, picnic rug and snacks.
DATE: Saturday 6 July
TIME: 9.30 am – 12.00 pm
VENUE: Queensland Museum Rail Workshops, Ipswich
COST: $5 per entry
Little Day Out
Little by name but BIG on FUN. A SPARK Ipswich highlight for the young and young at heart, Little Day Out is Ipswich’s signature children’s music and arts festival. With a focus on sustainability, Little Day Out is bursting with music, hands-on art experiences, food and roving entertainment. Gather your festival crew to sing, dance, create and play. Little Day Out is a high-quality music, arts and sustainability experience for children 10 years and under and their accompanying adults.
DATE: Sunday 14 July
Session 1: 9.00 am – 11.30 am OR Session 2: 1.00 pm – 3.30 pm
COST: $5 per entry – children with a purchased ticket receive a bucket hat
To book tickets to SPARK Ipswich events visit the SPARK Ipswich website.
