We all know the summer days in Ipswich can get hot, but as the sun goes down it's the perfect time to head out and enjoy a drink with friends and family in the cool night air.See a show at BansheesBanshees Bar and Art Space hosts live gigs on the weekends.  In fact they've single handedly brought over 500 bands to Ipswich since they started operations five years ago.They're also great at whipping up cocktails and a great meeting place to kick off your night.

Here's a few events to help get you into the spirit (pun intended) this Halloween, including ghost tours, parties and even a spooky carnival!Halloween TriviaAnswer spooky questions at Orion Hotel's Halloween Trivia on Friday 31 October from 6.30pm-8.30pm.Cheers with dark Halloween brewsCelebrate Halloween at Stony Creek Brewing and try three new dark beers on October 31. There will also be a spooky cocktail, decorations and lollies for the kids. Patrons are encouraged to dress up!

Ipswich’s country pubs are worth a little road trip out of town and they’re not too far away if you’re living in Brisbane, on the Goldie or in Toowoomba.These are day trippin’ destinations stacked with charm, history and good old-fashioned hospitality.Expect less neon and more quirk factor, along with publicans and staff who are up for a chat even when the pace is on.

Juicy patties, melty cheese, and all the toppings you could dream of – Ipswich chefs sure know their way around a burger.  From no-frills favourites to jaw-dropping creations, these are Ipswich’s best burgers...La ParillaFor a flavour explosion that will set your taste buds dancing, look no further than the fiery, fresh, and oh-so-tantalising South American flair of La Parrilla (meaning “The Grill” in Spanish).Your stomach won’t stand a chance once you lay eyes on their burger menu, with these two options both packing a punch.

Feel like spending a long weekend indulging in delicious flavours, soaking up some heritage or just breathing fresh country air?  We've got you!Check out the Nicholas Street PrecinctThe award winning Nicholas Street Precinct features a movie cinema, restaurants and bars, activities for the kids and much more! The entertainment precinct has a MiniBounce for children 0-6 years old, a space for the bigger kids to enjoy with bowling and arcade games as well as great food and drinks at General Public and a Hoyts movie cinema.There's also a beautifully restored pub - Hotel Commonwealth that serves up tasty bites and drinks seven days a week. 

There’s no better excuse to dive straw-first into frothy, chocolatey indulgence than National Chocolate Milkshake Day (September 12).To celebrate, Ipswich is serving up everything from over-the-top creations dripping with decadent toppings to silky-smooth classics that never go out of style. And the best part? These dreamy drinks aren’t just for one day a year - you can sip them whenever the craving hits.Here are some of Ipswich’s must-try milkshakes which are guaranteed to sweeten your day.