10 things to do around Warwick this weekend
1. Bag a bargain at the annual Big Book Sale
THE Rotary Club of Warwick is hosting its annual Big Book Sale this weekend with books starting from just $1.
For those looking to really add to the library, some books can even be purchased by the bag for just $2.
Starting from 8am today, be sure to get in early for the best reads.
When: Today - Sunday, 8am-4pm
Where: The Goods Shed, Hamilton St
Cost: Free entry
2. Discover your-selfie at the gallery
LEARNING all about self identity is the key to the Me, Myselfie and I Kids on Tour program at Warwick Art gallery this week.
As a part of Youth Week the art gallery will be hosting a series of hands-on activities encouraging kids to explore ideas around self and identity.
When: Friday until next Saturday.
When: Friday until next Saturday
Where: Warwick Art Gallery
Cost: Free
3. Get into a good Headspace
IF all things hip-pop music and dance sound likes a good time, then you need to check out the Headspace Open Day.
Kicking off from 11am tomorrow, Headspace will be offering hip-pop workshops and performances, indigenous art workshops, food and drink along with a centre walk-through.
When: Tomorrow, 11am - 5pm
Where: Warwick Headspace, 66 Albion St, Warwick
Cost: Free
4. Show your support at Cowboys home game
THE Warwick Cowboys return to their homeground tonight to take on Goondiwindi at Father Ranger Oval.
Three grades of football will take to the field with the A-grade kicking off at 8.30pm.
When: Tonight, first game A-grade starting at 8:30pm
Where: Father Ranger Oval
Cost: $8 adults, $5 concession, children under 16 free
5. From the farm to your fridge
FRESH produce straight from the farm is what you'll find at the Warwick Farmers Market tomorrow.
The markets see hundreds of faces every week so be sure to get in early to get the best buys of the day.
When: Tomorrow, until 12pm
Where: Lyon St
Cost: Free entry
6. Fast and furious at Morgan Park
A WEEKEND of racing is set to thrill rev heads at Morgan Park
The competition will run 8am-4.30pm on Saturday and 8am-1pm on Sunday.
There are 102 entries for the event and four rounds in each of the three super sprints series, labelled A, B and C.
Come along and watch the sprinters as they rev up for a seriously fast weekend.
When: Saturday, 8am-4:30pm, Sunday 8am-1pm.
Where: Morgan Park Raceway
Cost: Free entry
7. A run in the park
THE weekly 5km parkrun is on once again at Queens Park tomorrow morning.
The timed race starts at the Warwick Water Rats Rugby Union Clubhouse before doing two laps of the Condamine River.
Participants can run, walk, push a pram even bring their dog and go along at their own pace.
When: Tomorrow from 7am, assemble 10 minutes early
Where: Queens Park
Cost: Free, print off bar code from parkrun website for recording purposes.
8. Test your ability to keep a straight face
POKER faces are a must at the Criterion Hotel on Palmerin St tonight.
The free poker tournament is on once again, inviting patrons to gather round and test their game skills from 7pm.
When: Starts 7pm tonight
Where: Criterion Hotel, Warwick
Cost: Free entry
9. Revisit the town's historical homestead
TAKE the time to drop into the Glengallan Homestead's historical grounds this weekend.
Let the landmark building inspire you with it's innovative restoration which allows Glengallan to tell its own story of boom, gloom and return from ruin.
When: Open Today - Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Where: Glegallan Homestead, 18515 New England Hwy
Cost: $10 entry
10. Learn more from the Warwick Museum
PHOTOGRAPHS, personal items and unique types of machinery are just some of the items representing more than 130 years of family life in the Warwick district at the Pringle Cottage museum.
Why not spend this weekend revisiting the regions history at The Warwick and District Historical Society.
Explore the variety of buildings and learn about the town's history.
When: Open Friday, 10am-3pm, Saturday 12pm-3pm
Where: 79 Dragon Street, Warwick
Cost: $7 Entry