
10 things to do this weekend in Toowoomba
1. Valentine's roses
- WHEN: Sunday, 1pm to 5pm
- WHERE: Queensland State Rose Garden Newtown Park
QUEENSLAND State Rose Garden volunteers will be selling various floral arrangements at the garden in Newtown Park.
Fresh floral arrangements will be $10 to $50.
Funds raised will be used for future development in the rose garden.

2. CraftAlive
- WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4pm
- WHERE: Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre
CRAFTALIVE is back in Toowoomba this weekend.
The event is dedicated to all crafts, patchwork, stamping, scrapbooking, quilting, jewellery, homewares and more. Talented exhibitors will bring everything from supplies to kits to finished goods.
Find out more at www.CraftAlive.com.au.
3. Peters Coaches Travel Expo
- WHEN: Saturday, 10am to 3pm
- WHERE: Wellcamp Airport
PETERS Coaches have partnered with 15 other companies to showcase travel experiences and tour options for locals.
There are various prizes up for grabs (including a two-night getaway to Tangalooma Resort, return air fairs to Townsville and travel vouchers) and various stallholders to chat with.
Shuttle buses will run hourly from 10am between Toowoomba city and the airport from Grand Central at Margaret St for a gold coin donation.

4. Hampton Summer Long Lunch
- WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 4pm
- WHERE: Chapman Park, New England Highway, Hampton
THE ultimate paddock-to-plate experience will be held at Hampton offering you an amazing dining experience sampling the regions bountiful produce.
Visit three farms and gain a grassroots insights into the food produced from the passionate growers - learn their story and more about local crops and production techniques.
Then relax and enjoy a sumptuous five course banquet lunch prepared using Hampton's diverse harvest by well-known chef, Javier Codina from Moda Restaurant, Brisbane, in an amazing setting right in the middle of the farm.
Tickets are $150 and available at www.hamptonfestival.com/ farm-trail-long-lunch/.
5. Toowoomba Bears Junior Rugby sign on day
- WHEN: Sunday, noon to 2pm
- WHERE: Heritage Oval
COME along for the Bears Junior Rugby sign on day.
It's an inclusive club where all skill levels are catered for and boys and girls are welcome.
The team encourages team spirit, skill and friendship.
6. Silversmithing Workshop
- WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 4pm
- WHERE: Cobb and Co Museum
LEARN how to make stud and drop earrings in this two-day Silversmithing Workshop.
You will explore the use of various beads and wires to create your own unique designs.
The cost of the workshop is $380.
7. City Golf Club's annual wedding expo
- WHEN: Tomorrow, 10am-2pm
- WHERE: City Golf Club
THE City Golf Club's annual wedding expo is on again.
With more than 70 vendors, you'll be able to find all your wedding day requirements under the one roof.
With fantastic prizes to be won on the day, it promises to be a terrific event.
Entry is $5, with all proceeds going to the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation.
8. Country Music Afternoon
- WHEN: Sunday, 1pm
- WHERE: Trinity Lutheran Church Hall
THE Toowoomba Garden City Country Music Association will kick off its 2017 program with a performance from special guest Lisa Volp, who was the overall winner of the club's 2016 Country Music Rush festival.
Entry is $8 with afternoon tea provided plus raffles on the day.
For more info call Dell on 46356429.

9. Summer Tunes
- WHEN: Sunday, various sessions
- WHERE: Queens Park, Laurel Bank Park, Picnic Point, Newtown Park
COUNCIL'S Summer Tunes program provides free, live music at popular parks throughout Toowoomba and is a great way to relax with friends and family.
Concerts feature local musicians from a variety of music genres.
For a full list of performers and times visit www.toowoombaRC.qld .gov.au/summertunes.

10. Allora Show
- WHEN: Saturday
- WHERE: Allora Showgrounds
THE Best Little Town on the Downs will come alive for the 139th Allora Show.
The grounds are in great condition after the recent storms and there is an action-packed ring program on offer.
Activities will start at about 5pm following the ring events with ladies and Buzzbox smash-up derbies.
The big fireworks show will happen around 8pm followed by the smash-up derby finals, which is always a huge hit with young and old.
The show schedule is available at allorashow.org.au.