What's on in Toowoomba this week for kids

THIS WEEK FOR KIDS: Check out what is on for kids in Toowoomba this week with our weekly events guide.

MONDAY

Kids Karate.
Kids Karate. Jordan Philp

Sharpe Kids Karate

  • Time: 3.45pm-4.30pm.
  • Venue: 104c Neil St, Tmba.
  • Details: Traditional karate classes for children aged 5-7yrs, bookings are essential as there is limited space per class, first trial lesson free, then $12.50 per lesson with a one-off membership fee of $30: www.sharpekidskarate.com.au.
  • Also on: Wednesday.

Barrel of Babes Playgroup

  • Time: 9.30am-11am.
  • Venue: HumeRidge Church, 461 Hume St, Tmba.
  • Details: Parents and carers of under school-age children are welcome to enjoy a morning of fun play and learning: www.humeridgechurch.org.
  • Also on: Tuesday.

Kath Dickson Community Toy Library

  • Time: midday-4.30pm.
  • Venue: 2 Lawrence Street, Tmba.
  • Details: Members can borrow toys from the toy library. Membership is $25 for three months or $80 for one year.
  • Also on: Tuesday, Wednesday.

Bring Your Baby to the Movies

  • Time: 10.30am.
  • Venue: BCC The Strand, Margaret St.
  • Details: 'Spy' - a CIA desk agent volunteers for active duty against the enemy: www.eventcinemas.com.au.
  • Also on: Wednesday at 12.30pm.

TUESDAY

Play Dough Land.
Play Dough Land. Bev Lacey

Play Dough Land

  • Time: 9.30am-10.30am.
  • Venue: theGRID: Hybrid Arts Collective, 488 Ruthven St. Tmba.
  • Details: $15 per child includes a chunk of take home play dough. Suitable for children aged 18mths and over. www.playdoughlady.com.au.
  • Also on: Thursday.

Leisa's Music Place

  • Time: Classes from 9.30am.
  • Venue: Shop 9, Newtown Shopping Centre, 100 Hill St, Tmba.
  • Details: Classes include Village for kids aged birth-18mths, Our Time for kids aged 18mths-3yrs, and Imagine That! for kids aged 3-and-a-half to 5yrs. Fees apply and bookings essential: www.leisasmusicplace.com.au.
  • Also on: Wednesday, Friday.

Toowoomba Library Story Time

  • Time: 11am-11.45am.
  • Venue: 618 Ruthven St, Tmba.
  • Details: Sing songs and have fun creating craft based around the theme of each week's book - free to attend.
  • Also on: Thursday.

Giggles Café Playgroup

  • Time: 9am-11am.
  • Venue: Citilife Church, 513 Hume St.
  • Details: A community playgroup with enjoyable music and movement plus fun activities. $3 per family, ages 0 - 5yrs, BYO morning tea: www.facebook.com/gigglescafeplaygroup.

WEDNESDAY

Story time.
Story time.

Toowoomba Library Pyjama Story Time

  • Time: 6.30pm-7.15pm.
  • Venue: Toowoomba City Library, 618 Ruthven St, Tmba.
  • Details: Bookings not necessary - Free to attend.

Rockville State School Pre-Prep Kindy Program

  • Time: 9am.
  • Venue: 3 Holberton St.
  • Details: Help get your children prepared for school with a range of activities. Held in conjunction with Kath Dickson Family Centre. Free to attend. Bookings are essential - call 4659 2333.

Walk 'n' Talk Mum 'n' Kids

  • Time: 9am-9.30am.
  • Venue: Baillie Splash Lifestyle Centre, Cnr Hogg and Tor Sts, Tmba.
  • Details: A 30 minute aqua aerobics class for Mums that works out the whole body while the kids join the Wonderland program: www.tjsswim.com.
  • Also on: daily.

Kindergym at PCYC

  • Time: 9.30am-10.30am.
  • Venue: Toowoomba PCYC, 219A James St, Tmba.
  • Details: Fun activities and exercise for kids 5yrs and under - registration fee $25 plus PCYC membership: www.toowoombapcyc.com.au.
  • Also on: Monday, Tuesday, Friday.

THURSDAY

Playgroup.
Playgroup. Megan Masters

Hopscotch Playgroup

  • Time: 9.30am-11.30am.
  • Venue: East Creek Community Centre, 43 Kitchener St, Tmba.
  • Details: Children aged 0-5yrs and parents welcome. Free to CPEA members, guests can join for $5: www.cpeatoowoomba.org.au.

Kids Discover

  • Time: Classes from 9am.
  • Venue: Choral Society Complex, Cnr Bridge and Raff Sts, Tmba.
  • Details: Kindermusik and movement classes for children. Various classes from birth-5yrs, fees apply: www.kidsdiscover.net.
  • Also on: Monday, Wednesday.

Toowoomba Physie and Dance

  • Time: Various times.
  • Venue: St Thomas More's Church Hall, Ramsay St, Tmba, and South Toowoomba Baptist Church, 279 Geddes St, Tmba.
  • Details: Dance and exercise activities for kids aged 3yrs and above, registration essential online: www.toowoombaphysieanddance.com.
  • Also on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

Dance Central

  • Time: Various times.
  • Venue: 3 Taylor St, Tmba.
  • Details: Classes cater to children aged 2yrs and up with an emphasis on fun, teaching, listening and following instructions: www.dancecentral.net.au.
  • Also on: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.

FRIDAY

Glennie Kindergym

  • Time: 9.30am-10.30am.
  • Venue: The Glennie School, 246A Herries St, Tmba.
  • Details: Activites designed for children aged 12mths-5yrs. $6 per session and bookings are essential: gymclub@glennie.qld.edu.au.
  • Also on: Tuesday, Wednesday.

All Star Gymnastics

  • Time: Various times, check the website for details.
  • Venue: 181 Bridge St, Tmba.
  • Details: Gymnastics for children aged 6mths and up. Skills taught include trampolines, and floor and beam routines. Bookings are preferred, with the first visit free: www.toowoombagymnastics.com.au
  • Also on: daily.
Visit the Child Health Nurse.
Visit the Child Health Nurse. AnneMS

Child Health Nurse

  • Time: 9am-3pm.
  • Venue: Terry White Chemist, Clifford Gardens, Cnr James St and Anzac Ave.
  • Details: Mums and their new bubs can visit child health nurse Jan Dalton to ask questions and get advice on motherhood: 4634 6845.

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