Peacehaven Botanic Park
Peacehaven Botanic Park is set in the leafy suburb of Highfields, 15 minutes drive north of the Toowoomba CBD. The park is home to more than 200 different species of native plants and scores of birds and wildlife.
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Picnic Point
Picnic Point 164 Tourist Road, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaPerched atop the crest of the Great Dividing Range is Picnic Point. The panoramic 180 degree views will take your breath away, stretching out over the valley to surrounding mountain, the deep gorges below and the world heritage area of the Scenic Rim.
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Japanese Garden Ju Raku En
University of Southern Queensland 487 West Street, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaOne of the most beautiful and peaceful parks in Toowoomba is the University of Southern Queensland's Japanese Garden. ‘Ju Raku En’ roughly translates to mean 'to enjoy peace and longevity in a public place' and was opened on 21 April 1989.
Carnival Memorabilia
Toowoomba City Library 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaCelebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers by exploring its history and how it grew into the award winning event it is today.
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Toowoomba East State School Hanging Basket Competition
Toowoomba East State School - School Hall 50 Arthur Street, ToowoombaThe Toowoomba East State School annual hanging basket competition is a spectacular floral showcase of over 400 hanging baskets made by students and community members.
$1 – $2
Ferris Wheel
Queens Park - Botanic Gardens Cnr Lindsay & Campbell Street, Toowoomba, Queensland, AustraliaFor a blooming marvelous view over the Botanic Gardens get on board the Ferris Wheel! The Ferris Wheel is a truly wonderful way of seeing the floral-filled Botanic Gardens from above. You’ll find the Ferris Wheel adjacent to the Botanic Gardens (rest assured, you can see the flowers from the top!)
$4 – $8
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co Hanging Basket Display
Queensland Museum Cobb+Co 27 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, Qld, AustraliaGet ready to party among the petals! Now in full swing for its 11th year, the museum will burst into a botanical celebration during Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers with its iconic Hanging Basket Display.
Festival at the Big Cow
Highfields Pioneer Village 23 Wirraglen Rd, Highfields, QLD, AustraliaExperience a unique celebration of all things cow at Highfields Pioneer Village from 13 – 22 Sept. Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Australian dairy industry with activities including cow milking and butter churning!
$8 – $20
Itty Bitty Grand Central Floral Parade
Grand Central, Toowoomba Cnr Margaret & Dent Streets, Toowoomba, QLDThe Itty Bitty Grand Central Floral Parade allows those that can’t participate in the main parade event to showcase their creativity, community spirit and love of Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers…in miniature!
Free
Alice’s Garden Holiday Activities
Toowoomba City Library 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaStep into Alice's Garden where danger and magic await! Visit the fairy garden and make your own wings, escape the Red Queen's dungeon, stop by the Mad Hatter millinery and follow the white rabbit through a scavenger hunt. Wonderland awaits you at Toowoomba City Library!
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Festival of Food & Wine
Festival of Food & Wine
Queens Park - Upper Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba, AustraliaFriday 13 - Sunday 15 September For three mouth-watering days, you can sample the world-famous produce of Southern Queensland Country, all in one place. Treat yourself to incredible flavours, produce and wine fresh from the bountiful pastures, orchards and wine vineyards of the region. Attend variety of tantalising foodie demonstrations and marvel at delicious mealsContinue reading →
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Grand Central Floral Parade
The iconic Grand Central Floral Parade is one of Toowoomba’s favourite events of the year! Come along to watch street performers, carnival characters and roving entertainment escort the stunning floral floats on their journey through the heart of the city to Queens Park.
FREE
Come & Try Lawn Bowls Day
Toowoomba Bowls Club 40 Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba, Qld, AustraliaEver thought about playing lawn bowls? Now's your chance - Toowoomba Bowls Club are hosting their 'Come and Try' days to introduce you to the fun of bowls!
Free
Succulent Fest
Bunkers Hill State School 315 Bunkers Hill School Road, Westbrook, QLDPlant collectors, get ready! Succulent Fest is on again, with a huge variety of succulents, bromeliads, indoor and outdoor plants, as well as hand crafts.
$2
Carnival of Trains
Toowoomba Showgrounds Glenvale Road, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaDiscover the world of model railways where the grass is green and the flowers bright and colourful! Watch the trains run through beautiful scenery, and visit the model railway museum.
Check out the 'U' Drive train for the kids, as well as a selection of pre-loved model trains, and other railway objects for sale. Add in some colouring in activities and interactive displays for all ages, and you're on the right track for a great day out!
$5
Sideshow Alley
Queens Park - Upper Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba, AustraliaHead over to lower Queens Park, for thrill seeking rides, fairy floss, dagwood dogs and shows bags! Have a shot at winning a top shelf prize at one of the sideshow games or take in the bird’s- eye view upside down from the heart stopping 360 degree ride. Presented by Storage King.
Sideshow Alley Entertainment
Queens Park - Frogs Hollow Cnr Margaret & Hume Streets, Toowoomba, qld, AustraliaTake a breather from the thrills and spills of sideshow alley to enjoy the live entertainment at Frogs Hollow! Friday 20 Sept 7pm - 'Flame' Fire Show“Flame" - an enchanting fire show which masterfully blends the art of fire manipulation with graceful choreography. This captivating performance showcases the beauty and power of fire in aContinue reading →
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TCOF History at the Library
Toowoomba City Library 155 Herries Street, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaCelebrate the 75th anniversary of the iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers by exploring its history and how it grew into the award winning event it is today.
Free
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Steam Train Rail Journey
Saturday 28th September Queensland Rail, in partnership with the Australian Railway Historical Society (Qld) are excited to announce that they will be bringing the gorgeous steam train BB181/4 and heritage carriages to Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers!The historic steam train trip involves a scenic ride from the North Ipswich Workshops through the Darling Downs and upContinue reading →
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Bricks in Bloom: A Floral LEGO Fan Expo
Glenvale State School 224 Glenvale Road, GLENVALE, QLDImmerse yourself in a floral experience like no other - instead of paving gardens with bricks, check out gardens built with them!
LEGO® creators will display their works for the enjoyment of all LEGO® lovers, with an exhibition of captivating builds and creative colour.
$2 – $5
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EVENT CANCELLED; Cinema Under The Stars
Peacehaven Botanic Park 56 Kuhls Rd, Highfields, QLD, AustraliaPack your picnic blanket (and a jacket), gather your family and friends, and enjoy an evening under the stars. As the sun sets over Peacehaven Botanic Park, the joys of the film experience will be brought to life during the park’s first twilight movie screening.
Free
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Twilight Tours
Twilight Tours
Laurel Bank Park 50 Hill Street, Toowoomba, Qld, AustraliaEnter the twilight zone and discover the secret world of the parklands by night. This is your chance to see and hear from the experts about the darker side of plant life in a one-hour nocturnal tour of Laurel Bank Park. Throw the spotlight on some shady characters from far off places like English and Spanish oaks, Gingko trees and Japanese maples. Track down exotic and rare species and find out what goes on behind the scenes to create our picture-perfect park.
$10
The Sound of Picture Books
The Lighthouse Toowoomba 126 Margaret Street, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaExperience the boundless creative potential of music, literature and the visual arts!
Free
Toowoomba Farmers Market
Cnr Lindsay and Campbell Street, East Toowoomba 29 Lindsay Street, Toowoomba, QLD, AustraliaA wonderful opportunity to buy direct from farmers and local artisans, Toowoomba Farmers Markets has something for everyone.
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