At least 10 things to do this weekend
It’s almost the weekend, and between movies in the park and fashion runways, parkland music and night food markets, there’s something for everyone.
Updated: 16 January 2026
1) FEAST UNDER THE LIGHTS: at Field Nights - The Field Game 2026’s Opening Night, bringing together 40+ food and drink spots for one huge summer celebration. Think Japanese Pancakes, Satay Skewers, Slow-Cooked Meats (and plenty more) - then add in live music, a buzzing crowd, and a few surprises for the perfect Friday Night. Fri
2) SETTLE IN UNDER THE STARS: for this free Family Movie Night in the Park with The Wild Robot - a heart-warming, funny and beautifully told adventure about friendship, nature and finding your place in the world. Bring your picnic, your people, and enjoy a relaxed summer night together. Sat
3) STRUT INTO SUMMER: as Fashion on the Lawn brings the Toowoomba Fashion Festival Pop-Up Runway to The Empire Lawn - a high-energy, sun-soaked showcase of style, attitude, and local creativity. Then head to The Rock afterwards for an unofficial after-party, dressed in your glamorous best! Sun
4) PACK A BASKET: and head to one of the region’s parks to enjoy free live music as part of The Baker’s Ducks Summer Parkland Music Series (here and here). Sat & Sun
5) GET READY TO CRACK THE CLUES: with The Field Guide’s own $20,000.00 city-wide scavenger hunt (The Field Game), with clues drops starting Saturday on our very own App and Socials (Sat onwards). Sat onwards
6) RUNAWAY AND JOIN THE CIRCUS: or watch the professionals to do it, as The Great Moscow Circus takes over Queens Park with its spectacle of motocross and BMX daredevils, acrobatics, performers and clowns. Fri onwards
7) HAVE A PICNIC IN THE FIELDS: and pick your own sunflowers at Ten Chain Farm’s Annual Family Picnic & Markets in the Sunflowers. Sat & Sun
8) 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
9) LACE UP: those running shoes, make a start on those 2026 goals, and join with hundreds of other like-minded (and encouraging) people at Saturday morning ParkRun - we’ll see you there! Sat
10) DOWNLOAD THE FIELD GAME’S BRAND NEW APP: and eat or explore your way through the city with exclusive offers, specials, and surprises from local favourites all across Toowoomba. All weekend
11) PICK YOUR OWN: and spend the day amongst the berry fields at Hampton Blue’s annual PYO Blueberry open days. Fri & Sat
12) STRETCH & TONE: your weekend away with your new best friend, at this heartwarming afternoon of cat yoga. Sat
