Strap on your shoes and put on your hat – it’s time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors with one of our Parks Week activities from March 4 to March 12. Parks Week offers something for everyone, with Parklust events, Magical Parks, Parks of Past, yoga, meditation, walking/running groups, kids activities, community gardening, group fitness, Paws in Parks and more.

Today's activities

Milne Bay Military Challenge

Details: The Milne Bay Military Challenge is a team endurance event through the parks of Toowoomba. The event raises funds for Toowoomba based charities and honors the memory of the many men who voluntarily enlisted form the Downs, and who trained at, or passed through Toowoomba to become members of the 2/25th Battalion.
Where: Webb, Redwood and Jubilee Parks, Toowoomba
When: 7am
Cost: Varies depending on entry type
Contact: Tressa, 0402 211 339, www.milnebaymilitarychallenge.com

Music in the park

Details: Bring a picnic rug and sit back and relax at 'Music in the park' organised by the Friends of Peacehaven Park Committee.
Where: Peacehaven Botanical Gardens rotunda, Highfields
When: 1pm to 3pm 
Cost: Free
More information: Contact the Friends of Peacehaven Park Commmittee

Skateboarding workshop

Details: Ever wanted to learn how to skate like a pro? Youth Connect will be running the first of its skateboarding workshops for 2017 catering for all levels from beginner to advanced. If you don’t have a skateboard no problem, we have spares available for use!
Where: Highfields Skate Park, Highfields
When: 2pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Youth Connect 131 872 or www.facebook.com/YouthConnectTRC