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My WeekendNotes - 282
Toowoomba's Top 10 Tourist Spots
Picnic Point Picnic Point offers breathtaking views over the Lockyer Valley and Tabletop Mountain, colourful flow... [
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The InStudio Art Trail 2022
The InStudio Art Trail is a celebration of art, on display over each weekend in August 2022. In this, it's 11th year... [
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06/08/2022 - 28/08/2022
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Free
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Crows Nest Falls, The Pools & Koonin Lookout
Within the Crows Nest National Park there are many natural beauties, only a short drive from Crows Nest and around 4... [
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Escape the City
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Camellias @ Queens Park Botanic Gardens, Toowoomba
Now is the time to stroll through the Queens Park Botanic Gardens to enjoy the beautiful variety of camellias, Lindsay S... [
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Parks
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Spy: Espionage in Australia
The Cobb & Co Museum presents Spy: Espionage in Australia. Get clued-in on the history of government agents and edu... [
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11/06/2022 - 30/10/2022
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Hartmann Park, Crows Nest
Hartmann Park in the town of Crows Nest is a wonderful place to go bushwalking in the fresh air, about a forty minut... [
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Queens Park Playgrounds
Queens Park playgrounds are shaded, expansive and a wonderful place to get outdoors over the winter months to warm u... [
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Playgrounds
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Flourish Pick Your Own
Flourish Pick Your Own is a community garden for the needy to harvest fresh produce without cost, at any time during... [
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Environment
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Charity
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Groom Park
Groom Park is proudly sponsored by the Toowoomba Regional Council. The goal of the Queensland Government since the p... [
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Sport
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St Luke's Plant Sales
Every Saturday morning, St Luke's Anglican Church holds a plant sale. Several trolleys containing a wide variety of ... [
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Outdoor
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Clewley Park & West Creek Walk
If your morning jog or walk could use a little variance, the path to Clewley Park could be the new route for you. For th... [
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Kelly's Coffee Van
Kelly's Coffee Van resides at the top of beautiful Queens Park, tucked in adjacent to the Lindsay Street carpark, openin... [
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Coffee
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Restaurants, Cafes & Pubs in Eat Street
Toowoomba's 'Eat Street' is the go-to place where visitors search for their favourite cuisine. New restaurants are p... [
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Food and Wine
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Makers Market
The Makers Market is hosted by the Mills Precinct, 251 - 291 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba City, 8am to 1pm every second... [
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Near Toowoomba
Easter Weekend Activity Ideas
Wildlife Spotting Wildlife spotting around Toowoomba is for the early risers. If your children will be up at 5am ... [
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15/04/2022 - 18/04/2022
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Unusual Things to do
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Oak and Vine Toowoomba
The ambience of the Oak and Vine, Toowoomba, is urbane with a Japanese flavour and quiet music - perfect for a weary... [
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Colour: See the World in a New Light
School holidays may be over but the Colour: See the World in a New Light exhibit runs until 22 May 2022. And it's no... [
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06/12/2021 - 22/05/2022
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Indoor
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Flood Disaster Relief in Queensland and New South Wales
To date, the number of deaths due to flooding in Queensland is eight. At least 18,000 homes were damaged. In New Sou... [
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Unusual Things to do
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Volunteering
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The Betrayal of Anne Frank: Book Review
The Betrayal of Anne Frank, a Cold Case Investigation, can be purchased from The Book Tree for $32.95." margin="5" link=... [
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Rainy Day
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Indoor
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Books and Writing
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Book Reviews
Queens Park Toowoomba
Queens Park is the most well-known park in Toowoomba. Driving down the iconic camphor laurel-lined Margaret Street, ... [
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Playgrounds
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Christmas Art Market at the Gallery
The Toowoomba Art Society Gallery is presenting a Christmas Art Market in 2021. Handmade gift ideas at great prices.... [
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04/12/2021 - 05/12/2021
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Christmas
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Art
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Nativity at Toowoomba City Hall
Away in a manger, the baby Jesus Nativity at Toowoomba City Hall, corner Margaret & Herries Street, Christmas 2021.... [
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Christmas
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Family
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Spirituality
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Celebrate Chanukah 2021
Chanukah or Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication, is celebrated every year from 24th of Kislev to 2nd of Tevet on the Jewis... [
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28/11/2021 - 06/12/2021
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Spirituality
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Russell Street Refresh Block Party
Historic Russell Street with its beautiful facades has had a refresh at street level. And to celebrate, the Toowoomb... [
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20/11/2021
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Toowoomba Gospel Festival 2021
From 19 to 21 November 2021, experience a huge variety of gospel music in the Toowoomba Gospel Festival. Upcoming li... [
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19/11/2021 - 21/11/2021
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Spirituality
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San Cris Markets
San Cris cultural gift shop and cafe had its last market day of 2021 in November. Normally it is held on the first W... [
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Shopping
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Applegum Walk and the Pump Hole
Within Ravensbourne National Park lies a beautiful watering hole, the Pump Hole. Easily accessed from a few points, ... [
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Music in the Park: Highfields
Stan Kuhl always wanted to have music in the park; so says Joe Kochman of Friends of Peace Haven. This Music in the ... [
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14/11/2021
Family
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Music
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Ten Mini-Holiday-at-Home Ideas
If you're feeling frustrated about being stuck in the house, you're not alone. To prevent pulling your hair out, try tak... [
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Rainy Day
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QCWA Vase Extravaganza
The Queensland Country Women's Association (QCWA) is hosting a market with a difference this year, the Vase Extravag... [
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17/09/2021 - 19/09/2021
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Quest Hotel Floral Display
The Quest hotel invites visitors to Toowoomba to 'unlock their dreams' with this display, getting into the spirit of the... [
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Family
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Free
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Ikebana & Contemporary Wearables 2021
Ikebana Display The Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery is proud to present the Japanese art of flower arrangement in th... [
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10/09/2021 - 26/09/2021
Art
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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers - Laurel Bank Park
This Carnival of Flowers visit Laurel Bank Park for a special display either in the sunshine or the moonlight. This ... [
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15/09/2021 - 22/09/2021
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'trEATS' at Carnival of Flowers 2021
By popular demand, 'trEATS', the Toowoomba Region's Eats enticement, returns. Cafes, restaurants and pubs in and aro... [
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01/09/2021 - 30/09/2021
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Colours of San Cris
The Colours of San Cris cafe and shop is named after the city of San Cristobal in Mexico, a place the cafe's owner f... [
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Jewellery
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Sunshine Seating Grand Central
Come and avail yourself of the last of the winter rays in these new banana lounges at Grand Central Shopping Centre, Mar... [
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Health and Beauty
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Outdoor
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The Flamingle Cafe
The Flamingle Cafe asks, 'Craving artisan coffee with a spot of lunch?' The name 'Flamingle' is to do with walking awkwa... [
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Breakfast
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Cafes
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Coffee
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15 Fun Activities for a Healthier Mind
Did you know that the human mind can be re-programmed in practical ways? Once a thought or action has been accepted,... [
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Psychology
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Health and Beauty
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Psychology
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Family
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Outdoor
Ten Best Fish and Chips in Toowoomba
It's a long way to the sea from Toowoomba, nevertheless, travellers may find themselves with a hankering for good ol... [
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Fish and Chips
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Rainy Day
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Ten Historic Buildings in and around Toowoomba City
There are many worthwhile historical walks recommended by the Toowoomba Regional Council. For the history buffs, thi... [
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Lists
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Dog Off-Leash Areas in Toowoomba
Did you know that there are many designated parks you can take your pet to that are dog off-leash in Toowoomba? It's... [
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Family
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West Creek Reserve
Stretching for two blocks from Alderley Street to Spring St lies the West Creek Reserve. Tucked away in suburbia, th... [
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10 Fun Easter Activities
A gift of Easter eggs is delicious, but the true meaning of Easter has nothing to do with chocolate or Ishtar the fertil... [
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Craft
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Easter
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Family
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Free
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Indoor
Koala Conservation in the Darling Downs
It is critical right now to help build Koala numbers. The recent bushfires throughout Australia killed 60,000 koalas, wh... [
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Animals and Wildlife
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Environment
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Free
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Unusual Things to do
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Top 10 Morning Walks in Toowoomba
East Creek Park Outdoor Gym It's over one kilometre of level concrete path, beginning at East Creek Park on Marga... [
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Outdoor
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Book Sale: Toowoomba City Library
With a wide range of genres and hundreds of books, the Toowoomba City Library Book Sale is on again. Books and DVDs from... [
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20/02/2021
Books and Writing
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Indoor
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Libraries
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Shopping
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Top 10 Smooch & Stroll Spots for Valentine's Day
If you're looking for a private nook for you and your partner this Valentine's Day, here are ten places that you may not... [
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14/02/2021
Lists
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Romantic
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Valentines Day
Near Toowoomba
10 Ways to Celebrate Australia Day 2021
Australia Day is approaching on 26 January; that respite from plunging into the new year. Here are ten ideas for you... [
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26/01/2021
Australia Day
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Community Events
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Family
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Queensland State Fair Toowoomba
The perfect place for family fun this weekend is the Queensland State Fair in Toowoomba. With lots of rides from Dod... [
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11/12/2020 - 13/12/2020
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Fireworks
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Family
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Fairs
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Win Stuff
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Mt Kynoch Park and Lookout
For the highest view of Toowoomba and the Lockyer valley, you can't go past the Mt Kynoch Park and Lookout. There ar... [
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Family
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Lookouts
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Parks
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Picnic Spots
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Playgrounds
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Have You Forgotten Your Child's Shoes?
Leaving shoes behind isn't something I ever did as a child. Swimmers twice, shoes never. Older people may lose a sho... [
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Family
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Health and Fitness
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Outdoor
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Psychology
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Questions
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Williams Park Walking Circuit
Anything like rainforest can be hard to come by, but in the Williams Park Walking Circuit I was thrilled to see fern... [
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Parks
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Family
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Environment
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Bullockys Rest Park, Crows Nest
A replica team of bullocks pulling a timber jinker at Bullockys Rest Park (LINK) certainly gets your attention. Adja... [
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Escape the City
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Family
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Picnic Spots
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Walks
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Poet’s Breakfast, Pioneer Village, Highfields
Keep Australian heritage alive on 18 October 2020, while eating a hearty breakfast at the Poet's Breakfast, Highfields. ... [
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18/10/2020
Books and Writing
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Community Events
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Family
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Poetry
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Grand Central Floral Parade
A parade that seems frozen in time, the Grand Central Floral Parade is static this year. Floats that would normally have... [
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19/09/2020 - 04/10/2020
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Exhibitions
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Festivals
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Indoor
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Ikebana Display, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery
The Toowoomba Ikebana Group has created exquisite Japanese floral arrangements for visitors to enjoy at the Toowoomba Re... [
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19/09/2020 - 27/09/2020
Rainy Day
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Exhibitions
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Art and Craft Centres
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Art
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St Luke's Flower & Music Festival 2020
St Luke's Flower & Music Festival brings stunning floral displays together with an environmental message. Inside the... [
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18/09/2020 - 23/09/2020
Environment
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Exhibitions
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Festivals
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Markets
Near Toowoomba
Laurel Bank Park – Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2020
Laurel Bank Park gardens for the 2020 Carnival of Flowers are complete with fitness and family features, planting ta... [
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18/09/2020 - 26/09/2020
Exhibitions
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Family
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Gardens
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Parks
Near Toowoomba
Mini Beasts Illuminating Sculptures
Mini Beasts Illuminating Sculptures at Grand Central Shopping Centre. These school holidays get the kids up close a... [
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28/08/2020 - 27/09/2020
Art
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Exhibitions
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Family
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Free
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Davidson Arboretum, Highfields
The Davidson Arboretum is nestled into the suburbs of Highfields. An arboretum is a botanic garden devoted to trees.... [
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Romantic
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