At least 10 things to do this weekend
It’s almost the weekend, and between arts exhibitions and adventure expo’s, theatre festivals and christmas-in-july - there’s something for everyone.
Updated: 25 July 2025
Image: The Toowoomba Gallery 📸 Helios Agency
1) ENJOY A NIGHT AT THE GALLERY: with canapes and champagne to celebrate the announcement of the winner of The Next Big Thing 2025: Toowoomba’s biggest art prize. Fri
2) WATCH THE DRAMA UNFOLD: with a feast of one‑act plays, from fresh scripts to seasoned performers vying for top honours, at The Rep Theatre’s One Act Play Festival. Sat
3) PLAN AN ADVENTURE: as you wander through the exhibits at Queensland’s largest Outdoor Adventure Expo. Fri - Sun
4) DON YOUR COZIEST JUMPER: fly south for the day, and immerse yourself in the heartwarming festivities of Jumpers and Jazz, Queensland’s quirkiest yarnbombing & jazz winter festival. Till July 27
5) LOOK TO THE FUTURE: as Soul Trading hits the stage - a sharp, funny and heartfelt dive into AI, friendship and what it really means to be human. Fri
6) STEP INTO: the heart of the state heritage-listed railway precinct and learn all about its history, on this local walking tour - from the secrets of its air-raid shelters, stories of the antics of its lively young lady workers, to the ghost said to haunt the very tracks. Sun
7) KEEP THE YULE-TIDE ROLLING: and bust out those ugly Christmas sweaters at these Christmas-in-July evenings, here, here and here. Fri & Sat
8) ADD A LITTLE WHIMSY TO YOUR WEEKEND: and swing by our very own Toast2 Art Exhibition at The Write Gallery this Sunday, 9-12, to explore the wonderful world of artworks on toast. Sun
9) TURN YOUR EYES TO THE SKY: and hone your astronomy skills with this free monthly stargazing night (you might even catch the currently ongoing Perseids Meteor Shower). Sat
10) HEAD TO THE MARKETS: and then make a difference by stopping by the Soup Box for a Cause campaign; a meaningful way to contribute to the work of local charity The Base Soup Kitchen and supporting those doing it tough or living on the street this Winter. Sat
11) TAKE A DAY TRIP: and saddle up for markets, camel rides, kids’ activities, tastings and live music at Summer Land Camels - a full day celebrating bush businesses and local flavours (this one is a little bit of a track - but definitely worth the visit). Sat
