At least 10 things to do this weekend
It’s almost the weekend and between rodeos and dino-showcases, scavenger hunts and masquerade balls - there’s something for everyone.
Published: 17 Jan 2025
1) GO BACK IN TIME: and get ready to roar as Jurassic Creatures takes over Queens Park and brings dinosaurs to life with over 66 animatronic dinosuars, fossil digs, crafts, jumping castles, and mini golf (Fri - onwards).
2) MASK UP: for a night of art, creativity and community with drinks, canapés, entertainment and exhibitions at the 2025 McGregor Creative Arts Summer Masquerade Ball (Fri).
3) POP ON THE AKUBRA: and make your way to Bucking Thunder, a night of Bull Riding, Music, Thrills (and no doubt the biggest belt buckles you’ve ever seen) (Sat).
4) GET READY TO CRACK THE CLUES: (if it hasn’t been found) with The Field Guide’s own $10,000.00 city-wide scavenger hunt. (Fri onwards).
5) STEP INTO THE MYSTERY: as What We Ought to Be brings to life, a gothic ‘whodunnit’; with deeply flawed characters unraveling after an aristocrat’s death. A haunting debut from a local Toowoomba playwright (Fri & Sat).
6) STRETCH & TONE: your weekend away with your new best friend, at this heartwarming afternoon of cat yoga (Sun).
7) GET LOST IN THE ILLUSION: at Theatre of Magic, an intimate 44-seat show at the Empire Theatre featuring some of Australia’s top magicians and illusionists (Sat).
8) DELVE: into the world of beekeeping at this beekeeping basics workshop (Sat).
9) MEET THE PREMIERS: and join Brisbane Lions stars Josh Dunkley and Noah Answerth at the for an evening of photos, autographs, and Coolaroo Lager (celebrate with fans, enjoy nibbles, and snag exciting auction items) (Sat).
10) CATCH AN EXHIBITION: and check out The Body Vessel: Desire by Aurora Elwell, a striking collection of (seriously impressive) ceramic vessels exploring the complexities of human emotion (Sun).
