Still need to get dad something special on Sunday 7 September? Then check out this great list of gift ideas for Father’s Day.Float high in the skyGet up in the sky with a gift certificate for a Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flight. This would be a great family adventure to tick off your bucket list!  There's also a special code for 10% off for Dad’s day. Just pop in FATHER2025, the code is valid for flights between 1 August and 30 September.Race around in a MustangGive dad a gift certificate for a V8 Race Experience in their new Mustang!  The purpose built race car with a 500hp engine and supercar race suspension is brand new, and there's nothing else like it in Australia.

The wait is over for three highly anticipated openings in the Nicholas Street Precinct.  On Friday 8 November, 2024 Hotel Commonwealth, HOYTS and General Public opened.Hotel Commonwealth, one of Ipswich's most iconic pubs has finished a beautiful heritage restoration. It's history began in the late 19th century when it was a central hub for locals and travelers. Over the decades it became a gathering place for community events and celebrations and now following years of careful preservation it had reopened with a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities.The menu includes small plates with house-made pork and fennel sausage rolls to large plates designed for sharing and everything in between.  There are also bar snacks you can enjoy with a drink, which will change weekly and seasonal dishes.

If you're looking for a few ways to have fun while exploring history and heritage, here are a few ideas!Attend GalvanizedGalvanized is the city of Ipswich’s festival of heritage, showcasing the best heritage experiences and events Ipswich has over 10 days in September, 2026.  There are events focusing on heritage and culture, as well as workshops, social events, talks and tours.Take a ghost tourHear about Ipswich’s haunted history on a ghost tour run by historian Jack Sim’s knowledgeable team.  There are three tours to choose from, a CBD ghost tour, an Ipswich Cemetery tour and a Goodna Cemetery tour.

Spring in Ipswich is all about fresh air, new life, and outdoor fun. Cuddle baby animals, enjoy scenic picnics, stay on a farm, and find experiences the whole family will love – just in time for school holidays and Father’s Day.See some baby animalsIn spring you can usually meet some babies at Ipswich hobby farms. See baby sheep at Ewe Nique Hobby Farm as lambing season is from winter into spring each year, camels at Summer Land Camels and cria (baby llamas) at The Llama Farm.Unwind with the perfect picnicThere are some amazing places to have a picnic in Ipswich. Including businesses like The Soul Nook Collective that take care of all the hard work for you. Or you can opt to visit one of the fantastic parks around, all you need to do is pack the esky.