WHAT’S ON DECEMBER TOWNSVILLE 2019 Events | Exhibitions | Theatre | Workshops | Programs
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TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL EVENTS DECEMBER 2019
8 DEC
14 DEC - 23 JAN
15 DEC
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
SUMMER READING CLUB
SANTA ON THE STRAND
When: 4 - 8:30pm Where: Riverway Oval, Thuringowa Central Cost: Free
When: All day Where: CityLibraries Townsville, all branches Cost: Free
When: 3 - 6pm Where: Picnic Bay Headland, The Strand Cost: Free
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Celebrate Christmas together with headline act Justine Clarke, the 1RAR Band, local performances and a special visit from Santa! Enjoy food stalls, workshops, amusement rides and much more.
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Join the Summer Reading Club online or by visiting your local Townsville CityLibraries branch!
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Have your photo taken with Santa by a professional photographer with the iconic backdrop of The Strand and Magnetic Island. Enjoy free kids activities including face painting and colouring-in.
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16-18 DEC
15 DEC
16-20 DEC
FAMILY FUN DAY
GO DRAWING MAD!
CHRISTMAS SAIL BOATS
When: 10am - 12noon Where: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cost: Free
When: Various times Where: CityLibraries Townsville, all branches Cost: Free. Bookings required
When: 10am - 12noon Where: Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Cost: Free
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Free art making activities All materials provided Drop in Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Each child will receive a drawing activity book For children aged 5-12 years.
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Free art making activity COME INSIDE All materials providedTO COLLECT YOUR Drop FREE in HOLIDAY PASSPORT Children must be accompanied by an adult
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20 DEC
31 DEC
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RIVERWAY MOVIE NIGHTS: THE GRINCH
NEW YEAR’S EVE BEACH PARTY
HOLIDAY PASSPORT WORKSHOPS
When: 7 - 8:30pm Where: Riverway Oval, Thuringowa Central Cost: Free
Strand Park: Starts 7pm – Fireworks at 9pm & midnight Riverway: Starts 7pm – Fireworks at 9pm Nelly Bay: Fireworks at midnight Cost: Free
When: Summer School Holidays Where: PercGallery Tucker Regional Gallery Perc Tucker Regional (07) 4727 9011 Cnr. Denham and Flinders St ptrg@townsville.qld.gov.au Cost: Free Townsville QLD 4810 whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
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Free family event Bring a blanket or a picnic rug and snuggle up under the stars
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Splash into the New Year at Townsville City Council’s New Year’s Eve Beach parties! Strand Park and Riverway events will include a movie on the big screen, food trucks and great local entertainment!
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Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm Sat - Sun: 10am - 2pm
Townsville City Galleries
Free art making activities All materials provided Drop in Children must be accompanied by an adult
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MONDAY Until 9 December
Baby Rhyme Time CityLibraries Aitkenvale Session 1: 10 - 11am Session 2: 11am – 12noon
TUESDAY Until 10 December
Toddler Time
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Session 1: 9:15 - 10:15am Session 2: 10:30 - 11:30am Until 10 December
WEDNESDAY Until 11 December
Storytime
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central 10 - 11am
Toddler Time
Until 10 December
Until 11 December
Parent Information Session: Managing Children’s Behaviour CityLibraries Aitkenvale 9:30 - 10:30am
FRIDAY
Until 12 December
Toddler Time
CityLibraries Aitkenvale 10 - 11am
Until 11 December
Storytime
CityLibraries Flinders Street 10 - 11am
THURSDAY
CityLibraries Flinders Street 10 - 11am
Messy Play
CityLibraries Aitkenvale Session 1: 9:15 – 10:15am Session 2: 10:30 – 11:30am Bookings essential
Until 12 December
Baby Rhyme Time
CityLibraries Thuringowa Central Session 1: 9:15 - 10:15am Session 2: 10:30 - 11:30am
First5Forever programs take place during school term only. All CityLibraries branches will be closed from 3pm, 24 December 2019 and will re-open 9am, 2 January 2020. Dates, times and locations are subject to change at anytime without notice. Please check whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au for up-to-date information.
It’s never too early to talk, read and share stories first5forever.org.au
Until 13 December
Storytime
CityLibraries Aitkenvale 10 - 11am
25 DAYS OF
Discounts
Celebrate Christmas Together in the CBD with 25 days of discounts at participating traders townsville.qld.gov.au/christmastogether
FREE 2P IN THE PARKING
CBD
FREE 2 HOUR
Parking IN THE CBD
No need for a ticket, just park in any two hour (2P) cark park!
1 - 31 DECEMBER townsville.qld.gov.au/christmastogether
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