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SUMMARY:SPARK Ipswich
DESCRIPTION:SPARK Ipswich 2026\nIpswich’s signature celebration of people\, places\, arts\, and culture returns with an electrifying new program set to ignite the city with creativity\, community and colour. Over multiple weeks this winter\, SPARK transforms Ipswich with a packed program of immersive experiences\, live performances\, light installations\, exhibitions\, and music. \nSPARK Ipswich will return from 8 to 12 July\, bringing another vibrant program of events\, entertainment and activities to the City of Ipswich. Further details will be updated as they are announced. In the meantime\, last year’s program offers a helpful preview of what to expect. \n2025 program \nFamilies are in for a treat with plenty of kid-friendly events\, including a children’s festival and a dazzling light show. Don’t miss out on favourites like Little Day Out a fun-filled festival focusing on music\, arts\, and sustainability just for kids. Plus there is a Teddy Bear’s Picnic the whole family will love\, Lantern Workshops and Proudfoot & Friends stage show spectacular. \nSPARK After DarkAs the sun sets\, Ipswich central comes alive. Wander from Tulmur Place to the Civic Centre precinct and soak up the sights and sounds of SPARK After Dark. Follow the glowing trail of light projections\, interactive installations and live music under the stars. Highlights include deLIGHT\, a collection of animated artworks and artist talks\, and Close Encounters\, a sci-fi-inspired gallery experience filled with glowing\, nostalgic forms. \nStreet Art JamBack for its second year\, Street Art Jam transforms blank walls into vivid canvases with live mural painting\, creative demonstrations and workshops celebrating street art\, music and dance. \nCarpark PartyTo mark its 50th anniversary\, the Civic Centre car park will host six nights of unforgettable live entertainment featuring local Tulmur and Meanjin performers\, roving acts\, workshops and plenty of food and drink options. Expect a fresh fusion of music\, performance and community celebration. \nGuru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking ToursLet loose on a hilarious\, all-ages dance adventure through the streets with Guru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking Tours. Don a headset\, follow the funky moves of your disco host\, and groove your way through spontaneous flash mobs\, classic hits and feel-good fun. \nWOMI – World of Music IpswichWOMI returns to Springfield with a joyful explosion of global sounds\, food\, crafts and dance. Celebrating Ipswich’s diverse communities\, this one-day world music festival is bursting with life\, colour and culture\, featuring performances\, hands-on workshops\, and delicious eats from around the world. \nHEXADECAPart art installation\, part playground\, HEXADECA invites audiences to sit\, spin and create music. Designed for all ages and abilities\, this interactive soundscape experience from acclaimed studio Pulsing Heart is powered by the movement of participants and music by a diverse lineup of Australian artists\, including beatbox legend Tom Thum. \nThe Bubble CanteenGet swept up in the magic of The Bubble Canteen\, an enchanting pop-up bursting with joy and 20\,000 bubbles per minute. From dainty bubbles to massive floating orbs\, this family-friendly installation creates moments of laughter\, wonder and connection for all ages. \nSPARK Ipswich 2025 is a family-friendly celebration of creativity and culture for everyone to enjoy. Keep an eye on official updates as more events and locations are announced. \nSPARK Ipswich\nWhen: 8th – 12th July 2026 \nWhere: Various Ipswich locations \nCost: Mix of free and ticketed events \nMore information: https://www.ipswichfestivals.com.au/sparkipswich/
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/spark-ipswich/
LOCATION:Various Ipswich Locations
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events,Free Activity,Indoor Events,Ipswich Events
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SUMMARY:Little Day Out 2026
DESCRIPTION:Looking for the ultimate family day out this July 2026? Just a short drive from Brisbane\, Little Day Out is Ipswich’s premier children’s music and arts festival. Perfect for kids aged eight and under\, this eco-conscious event features live music from The Gumboots\, creative workshops\, face painting\, and delicious food trucks. \nLittle Day Out 2026\nA SPARK Festival favourite for the young and young at heart\, Little Day Out is Ipswich’s signature children’s music and arts festival\, packed with fun\, creativity and eco-conscious energy. \nPresented by Verso Projects in partnership with Ipswich Festivals\, the event is bursting with live music\, hands-on creative experiences\, tasty food trucks and roving entertainment. This year’s headline act is The Gumboots\, a three-piece Australian band bringing playful\, high-energy songs that get kids and adults dancing together. From building a cardboard box village to grooving at the Jumbo Funk Disco or adding your handprint to the pledge wall\, there’s something for everyone. \nLittle Day Out invites festivalgoers to sing\, dance\, create and play. Grab your dancing shoes (or gumboots!) and get ready to boogie. Focused on children aged 8 and under\, this colourful day of discovery is a celebration of creativity\, nature and community. \nTickets are $5 per person (children over 2). Infants 0-2 are free but require a ticket. Children with a purchased ticket receive a bucket hat. Entry times run from 9:00am to 1:00pm\, with the event open until 3:00pm. \nPlease note: Little Day Out is a pet-free and alcohol-free event. \nWORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES \nChildren are spoilt for choice with hands-on\, continuous drop-in workshops and activities running throughout the event including: \n\nRay White AKG – Face Painting\nLittle Green Thumbs – Seedling Planting\nTriangle House – Cardboard Box Village Construction and Pledge Wall\nJumbo Funk – DJ and Disco\nIpswich Art Gallery – Rainbow Light Catches\nCreative Kids Brisbane – Clay Under the Sea\nThe Wee Wildlings – Soft Play Space\nFirst 5 Forever Ipswich Libraries – Woodland Stories and Play Space\n\nFACILITIES & SERVICES \nTo enhance your Little Day Out experience\, the below facilities and services are available onsite: \n\nChild feed and change room (Ripley Town Centre also has a parent room)\nTag a Toddler\, a service that helps quickly reunite children of all ages and their guardians should they be separated during the event.\nCalm Corner\, a specially designed sensory-friendly space to take a break and unwind.\nAuslan interpreted main stage program.\nWater Monster fresh water dispenser to refill drink bottles.\nPortable accessible toilet on site\n\nFOOD & BEVERAGE \nA range of family-friendly food and beverage options are available including Tasty East\, Ungermann Brothers Ice Cream\, Fritz’s Wieners\, Mini Pancakes Treats\, Juice Power\, Roam ‘In Pizza\, and The Rich Pour. Cafes\, restaurants and takeaway options are also available at Ripley Town Centre. \n\n\n\nPlan your visit\nWhen: Saturday 11th July 2026\,9am – 3pm \nWhere: Ripley Town Centre\, 20 Main Street\, Ripley 4306 \nCost: $5 \nMore information here
URL:https://brisbanekids.com.au/event/little-day-out/
LOCATION:Ripley Town Centre\, 676-722 Ripley Road\, Ripley\, Queensland\, 4306\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Book in advance events,Brisbane Events,Ipswich Events
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