13 Sept to 7 Oct 2024
13 Sept to 7 Oct 2024
Queens Park Botanic Garden is an iconic picnic location, and we have your tastebuds covered!
With a range of local food trucks to choose from, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of the Botanic Gardens.
Laurel Bank Park is an iconic picnic location, and we have your tastebuds covered!
With a range of local food trucks to choose from, grab a bite to eat and enjoy the sights, smells and tastes of Laurel Bank Park.
The Toowoomba East State School annual hanging basket competition is a spectacular floral showcase of over 400 hanging baskets made by students and community members.
See the gorgeous exhibition of flowering clivias in flower at the 19th Toowoomba Clivia Society Annual Show! A variety of flowering clivia colours and types will be on display, along with sales of plants, seedlings and seeds.
Step into the beauty of St Patrick’s Cathedral this spring and be enchanted by the floral display, created in celebration of Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
For 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!)
Get 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.
Get 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.
Experience the beauty of the Garden City on a full-day sightseeing tour.
Picking up from your accommodation, an air conditioned coach will take you on a journey through local sites and parks - including the immaculate Queens Park Botanic Gardens and Laurel Bank Park.
Experience 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!
Conveniently located next door to the delightful Queens Park Botanic Gardens, the Toowoomba Art Society's Spring exhibition is a worthwhile stop during your visit.
The Shiny Happy Ideas Show - floral abundance with much love! Dive into a colour-filled exhibition; a riotous experience guaranteed to uplift your soul and fill your heart with the endless possibilities that joy and creativity can bring to your life.
Following their sell-out solo shows in the southern states, Esmae Barry and Ka Mo are bringing their incredible works together for the first time in Toowoomba.
The 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!
Vibrant blooms will adorn Eiser Street Baptist Church as it showcases 'Between the Rock and the Hard Place', a display of floral creations by Toowoomba Floral Art Group.
Live gospel music will fill the church from 10am - 11am, and morning tea will be available for purchase, served between 10am - 12pm.
The Downlands annual art exhibition is a must-see for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. With over 1,000 pieces on display, the exhibition offers a comprehensive and diverse selection of works, ranging from paintings to sculptures, prints, and more.
check out our special craft exhibitions, including Flaunt the Flower, and daily fashion parades. And don't forget to indulge in some delicious treats from the "Table of Hope" artisans, who donate their homemade goodies such as jams and relishes to support cancer research. Join us for a day filled with art, flowers, and community!
Step 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!
Sunday 15 Sept - 10:00am - 3:00pm Pack a picnic and discover The University of Queensland's (UQ) Boyce Gardens during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. Take a self-guided tour of this magnificent garden, forest and park, covering 6 hectares, which was established as a private garden by leading Toowoomba citizens Leslie and Margaret Boyce almost 60Continue reading →
Experience the early days of settlement on the Darling Downs with a visit to the Royal Bulls Head Inn.
Friday 13th Sept until Monday 7th Oct- 9:00am - 3:00pm An often undiscovered gem, Boyce Gardens is a patch of paradise found minutes from the city centre and boasts a surprising variety of plant life. This stunning site is named after Leslie and Margaret Boyce who established the garden in 1930. In May 1969, theContinue reading →
Friday 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 →
Every weekend is blooming with Parkland Entertainment! Pack a picnic and bring the family along to musical delights and activities amongst the flower beds.
Throughout the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, Queens Park Botanic Gardens will come alive with music, entertainment and blooms. With food trucks nearby, plenty of room to playfully dance and plentiful ambience to sing along, there will be something for everyone!
A visit to the heritage listed St Matthew's church is a must for history and architecture enthusiasts.
The church interior will be resplendent in a glorious display of floral arrangements. Browse the outdoor gardens, treat yourself with a purchase from the craft and plant stalls or enjoy a Devonshire tea.
