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SUMMARY:WaterFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:WaterFest 2026 is your chance to explore\, protect\, and celebrate Ipswich’s stunning waterways. From free family-friendly fishing competitions and kayaking to platypus conservation walks and school holiday activities\, there’s something for everyone across April and May 2026.\nBe inspired to get outdoors and discover the Bremer River\, Brisbane River\, and the many creeks winding through our catchment – while learning about sustainable recreation and environmental initiatives making a real difference in our community. \nWaterFest 2026\nWaterFest 2026 will bring into focus the many ways you can be involved in sustainable water-based recreation and ways to improve the health of our waterways. \nThe WaterFest program 2026 includes the following events: \nCatch\, Snap & Win Fishing Competition\nHosted by Ipswich City Council and 2 Bent Rods\, join in this fun fishing competition. Use the app to log your catches and compete across three categories – Open\, Youth (12–25)\, and Child (up to 11). \nA total prize pool worth up to $2\,500 is up for grabs\, including a kayak!\nWhen: Monday 23 March – Sunday 19 April 2026\nWhere: Across waterways within the Ipswich local government area (some exclusions apply)\nCost: Free \nMore information via 2 Bent Rods Humanitix \nLearn to Fish (Active and Healthy Program)\nDuring the school holidays\, join in a fishing activity with Council’s Active and Healthy program. Learn knots\, baiting\, casting\, and sustainable practices.\nWhen:\nTuesday 31 March\, 1:30pm – 4:30pm\nThursday 2 April\, 1:30pm – 4:30pm\nFamily Sessions: 11 April (Colleges Crossing)\, 18 April (Joseph Brady Park)\, 19 April (Colleges Crossing)\nKids Sessions: 13 April & 17 April (Joseph Brady Park) \nMore information: Sign up to the Active and Healthy program and register for this activity at Ipswich.qld.gov.au/activehealthy \nWaterbugs in Tulmur Place\nDuring the school holidays\, drop in and discover the fascinating world of real waterbugs! Also look out for the “Agents of Discovery” digital mission running throughout the April holidays.\nWhen: Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 April 2026\, 10:00am – 2:00pm daily\nWhere: Tulmur Place\, Nicholas Street Precinct\nCost: Free (no registration required) \nMore information here \nQueens Park Environmental Education Centre Activities\nVisit the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre for a range of nature-themed activities these school holidays.\nRegular hours: Tuesday – Saturday\, 9:00am – 2:00pm\nSpecial events (registration required): \nCreatures of the Creek Animal Show – Saturday 11 April\, 10:00am\nTerrarium Building Workshop – Tuesday 14 April\, 11:00am\nRodney the Rainbow Fish Reading – Thursday 16 April\, 10:30am \nCost: Free\nFind more event information here \nCommunity Planting & PlatypusWatch Walk\nHelp improve waterway habitat and learn about platypus conservation with Dr. Tamielle Brunt. Free lunch included — come along and make a difference for Ipswich’s waterways!\nWhen: Saturday 18 April 2026\, 2:00pm\nWhere: Bundamba Creek\nCost: Free\, registrations required\nRegister at conservationvolunteers.info/WaterFestPlanting2026 \nAgents of Discovery\nDuring March and April there is a special Mission at Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve that celebrates the Brisbane river and our valuable waterways. Download the free Agents of Discovery app for nature-approved screen time!\nSimply use the app on your smartphone and walk around the reserve to unlock fun games and challenges. Suitable for children with adult supervision\, Mission takes less than an hour to play. \nSee more about Agents of Discovery. \nTrees for Mum\nPlant a tree to honour and celebrate Mum and the special women in your life\, with council’s Habitat Connections program. Pack a picnic rug and enjoy activities on the day while helping revegetate an Ipswich waterway and improve habitat for native species.\nWhen: Sunday 10 May 2026\nWhere: 36 Mill St\, Goodna\nCost: Free\, registrations required\nFind more information at here \nPlan your vist\nWhen: March – May 2026 \nWhere: Various Ipswich parks and waterways \nCost: Free- some events require bookings \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/waterfest/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Various Ipswich Locations
CATEGORIES:Brisbane Events,Free Activity,Ipswich Events
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