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Ipswich is ready to deck the halls, with the Christmas in Ipswich program unwrapped to reveal plenty of magical moments across the city and in Division 4.

Division 4 Councillor Jim Madden said there are fun and festive activities for everyone to enjoy.

“The celebrations begin throughout Division 4 with one of Ipswich’s longest-running and much-loved community Christmas event, Brassall Christmas in the Park at Sutton Park returning on 29 November,” Cr Madden said.

“For those with a long Christmas gift list, head to the Marburg Christmas Carnival at the Marburg Showgrounds on Saturday 7 December, and the Rosewood Christmas Festival at the Rosewood Showgrounds on Friday 13 December for market stalls aplenty.

“And Division 4 can sing loudly and with good cheer at the Pine Mountain Christmas Carols at the Cricket Pitch Park on Sunday 1 December from 4pm, supporting Pine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade.”

Division 4 Councillor David Martin said there are plenty of other wonderful activities happening across the region.

“Christmas is the time of giving, and the 28^th Ulysses Club Annual Ipswich Toy Run is the perfect way to do just that,” Cr Martin said.

“Join or support the annual toy run, going from Brassall Shopping Centre to Ipswich Showgrounds on Sunday 8 December at 10:30am as motorbikes are adorned with toys to fundraise for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal and Ulysses Club Arthritis Fund.

“Residents can also enjoy Christmas under the Stars at Tivoli at the Tivoli Drive-In Theatre. On Saturday 7 December from 3pm, enjoy a selection of activities and rides, including a Christmas lights bush walk, wildlife experiences and delicious food. ‘A Journey to Bethlehem’ will be playing on the big screen.

“Don’t forget the popular Letters to Santa at Ipswich Libraries branches will send wish-lists to Santa from 19 November to 11 December and entries are currently open for the Christmas Lights Competition.

“It’s always exciting to see the community enjoy Christmas together and I’m sure residents will love spreading the Christmas cheer at these events.”

For the full program, visit Christmasinipswich.com.au

Division 4 has rural and urban suburbs and contains areas with significant projected growth, such as Marburg and Rosewood. The division is oriented in a west-east direction and includes the suburbs of Amberley, Ashwell, Barellan Point, Blacksoil, Brassall, Churchill, Chuwar, Haigslea, Ironbark, Karalee, Karrabin, Lanefield, Marburg, Moores Pocket, Mount Marrow, Muirlea, North Ipswich, North Tivoli, Pine Mountain, Rosewood, Tallegalla, Thagoona, The Bluff, Tivoli, Walloon, Woolshed, Wulkuraka (north of the railway line) and Yamanto.

CHRISTMAS IN IPSWICH PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Brassall Christmas in the Park – Sutton Park

6pm with entry from 5pm, Friday 29 November

Bringing the community together for Christmas, this spectacular stage show features local performers and live orchestra, a visit from Santa, an array of delicious food and an amazing fireworks finale.

Marburg Christmas Carnival – Marburg Showgrounds

4pm to 7.30pm, Saturday 7 December

Experience Christmas in the country with family friendly activities and rides, market stalls and a visit from Santa.

Rosewood Christmas Festival – Rosewood Showgrounds

5pm to 8pm, Friday 13 December

The much-loved Rosewood Christmas Festival is back with market stalls, free rides, carols and a visit from Santa.

Pine Mountain Christmas Carols – The Cricket Pitch Park

From 4pm, Sunday 1 December

Join the Pine Mountain and Districts Progress Association to kick off the holiday season, connect with neighbours, and support our Pine Mountain Rural Fire Brigade with a raffle held during the evening. Savor delicious food from the pizza truck and get ready for a special visit from Santa, arriving in style on a fire truck! Bring your picnic blanket or chair, a torch, and your biggest, brightest, loudest singing voices. Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of caroling under the stars in the fresh country air.

Christmas under the Stars at Tivoli – Tivoli Drive-In Theatre

3pm, Saturday 7 December

This family Christmas festival has stage entertainment, wildlife experiences, a Christmas lights bush walk, delicious food, and an array of kids activities and rides. Plus enjoy ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ on the big screen and a fireworks finale.

Marburg Community Carols Evening – Marburg Community Park

6pm to 9.30pm, Sunday 15 December

An evening filled with face painting and free craft activities for the children, market stalls, free sausage sizzle and carol singing with the Salvation Army Band.

Riverlink Market Zone Christmas Edition – Riverlink Shopping Centre

9am to 9pm, Thursday 19 December

Shop, explore and make a day of it. Enjoy a selection of unique crafts, market stalls and live music.

Christmas Markets at the Soul Nook Collective

9am to 2pm, Saturday 30 November

With the ability to fill Santa’s sack 10 times over, you will be sure to find the perfect gift or stocking filler and wrap up all your Christmas shopping in one go.

Sunset Sips at Christmas – The Soul Nook Collective

3pm to 6pm, Saturday 7 December

Join for a festive fun afternoon with the Sunset Bar stocked with epic treats thanks to @bakedbybrookeau and non-alcoholic drinks to suit the festive spirit (BYO alcohol is welcome). You will also be able to snap up a bargain from the bespoke boutique.

St Nicholas Precinct – Nicholas St Precinct

6.30pm to 9.30pm, Friday 13 December to Sunday 22 December

Celebrate the wonder of Christmas as the urban heart of our city dazzles with a spectacular lighting installation. Nicholas Street Precinct will again transform into an experiential atmosphere of lights, colour and magical moments.

Christmas Lights Tours

6pm to 9pm, Friday 20 December and Saturday 21 December

View a selection of the best displays from this year’s City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition presented by Narellan Pools Ipswich in an air-conditioned coach. Enjoy a light supper with entertainment and surprise visitors during your magical Christmas adventure. Spaces are limited and bookings essential.

Lighting of the City Christmas Tree – d’Arcy Doyle Place

6.45pm for 7pm start, Thursday 28 November

Join local carollers and an early visit from Santa to help officially light the City Christmas tree. Extend the celebrations with live carols by Journey Church on the Tulmur Place stage and Santa and Sirens in Nicholas Street Precinct both from 5pm.

Letters to Santa – Ipswich Libraries

During opening hours, Tuesday 19 November to Wednesday 11 December

Collect and post your letter at any Ipswich Libraries branch or UB’s Milk Bar Ipswich. Santa’s reply will be sent directly to your address. Get in quick to allow Santa enough time to respond between wrapping presents.

Christmas Lights Competition

Dig out your Christmas lights and decorations. Entries for the City of Ipswich Christmas Lights Competition presented by Narellan Pools Ipswich are now open. Win a share in over $8,000 worth of cash and prizes. Entry is free, quick and easy via Christmasinipswich.com.au

Fireworks – across the city

Tuesday 31 December

Residents are encouraged to turn their heads towards the sky this New Year’s Eve. Fireworks will launch across the region in Springfield Central, South Ripley presented by Stockland Providence, Ipswich Central and Chuwar. For information on the best viewing locations visit Christmasinipswich.com.au

This year’s Christmas in Ipswich program is delivered with the support of the following partners: Nine News Queensland, Stockland Providence, Narellan Pools Ipswich, Energex, STRUD , G.J. Gardner Homes Ipswich, Event Cinemas Springfield, Choices Flooring by Mallets, Ipswich, General Public and Premier Queensland.