Carnival Time | 30 Aug 21

Well hello Toowoomba, welcome to Episode 58 of the Talkin Toowoomba podcast,

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Now let's catch up with what's on this week.

Monday 30.08.2021

Story Time @ Crows Nest Library 9:15am - 09:45pm

Out and About with First 5 Forever Peacehaven Park, Highfields, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Tuesday31.08.2021

Story Time @ Pittsworth Library 9:30 am - 10:00 am

Story Time @ Clifton Library and Community Centre 11:30am - 12:00pm

Wednesday 01.09.2021

Out and About with First 5 Forever, 9:30 am - 10:00 am Queens Park

A breathtaking month of flowers, flavours, and sounds, the Carnival of Flowers takes over Toowoomba in the most beautiful of ways each September. Stay tuned to the podcast for what to do and where, or go to tcof.com.au for more event details.

The Night Garden at the Botanic Gardens, Queens Park every day in September 6 pm till 8:30 pm

Thursday 02.09.2021

Carnival of flowers garden tours

Departing 9 am and 1 pm from the visitor information centre on James street daily during September

Full commentary, air-conditioned bus, a flower extravaganza, Book now to secure your seat at www.toowoombasightseeing.com.au or call Lindsay on 0447 070 635. $30pp for 3 hrs

Parking in Kitchener Street,

Friday 03.09.2021

Story Time @ City Library Community Meeting Rooms 9:45 am - 10:15 am

Story Time @ Highfields Library (Sports Centre) 10:30am - 11:00am

There is a Carnival of Flowers Info Hub running 8:30 till 4:30 Fri Sat and Sun thru-out September. at Laurel Bank Park Queens Park and Picnic Point get all your carnival info at these locations.

Saturday 04.09.2021

10:00 am - 04:00 pm the Oakey Urban Landcare Group will open the Cockburn Landcare Research Centre during the Carnival of Flowers.

Come and discover the Koala Habitat Project surrounding the Research Centre, and learn about other environmental projects in the Oakey District. Free Entry. Signs will direct from Beale Street, Oakey.

Queens Park 9:30 till 12:30 Chalk Art in the Park and Live music 2 till 5

National Tree Day 2021

More than 2000 new trees and 300 native shrubs and grasses will be planted out across three Toowoomba Region parks on Saturday 4 September To register your interest, call Council on 131 872 or email [email protected]

The Toowoomba Farmers markets on from 07 am under the windmill at Cobb n Co museum

Live music @ Laurel Bank Park Saturday and Sunday 9:30 till 12:30 and 2 till 5

Sunday 05.09.2021

The Toowoomba PCYC Markets at the PCYC Toowoomba from 6 am

Your Local Wedding Guide Toowoomba Expo 9:00 am - 01:00 pm Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre, USQ

The state heritage listed Railway precinct is a must-visit destination. 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet at the north end, Toowoomba Railway Goods Shed, finish at the Railway Station after a tea or coffee with your tour guide (included in cost of the tour) Call 0432 939 350 for more details or Tickets are available via the Trybooking website

FATHER'S DAY FAMILY DAY OUT, ENJOY FAMILY FUN, FOOD AND LIVE MUSIC 11.00 am – 1.00 pm QLD State Rose Garden, Newtown Park

Make it a family day out -- enjoy all Newtown Park has to offer:

• Children’s play area
• Tennis/basketball courts
• Paths for cycling or scooting
• Lots of wide-open green park spaces

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