Laguna Serviced Apartments sits in the heart of Toowoomba City, walking distance from theatre, live music, markets and Christmas lights. From a night at The Empire to family days at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, most of what’s on this spring and summer is only a short stroll or drive from your door.
Upcoming events near Toowoomba City
Calamity Jane
Thursday 15, Friday 16 October 7pm, Saturday 17 October 1.30pm and 7pm 2026 | Armitage Centre, The Empire, Neil Street
Queensland Theatre brings the classic musical Calamity Jane to The Empire’s Armitage Centre, just 400 metres from Laguna. An easy walk for a night, or matinee, at the theatre, with three performances across the weekend to choose from.
Red Hot Summer Tour 2026
Saturday 17 October 2026, gates 12.30pm | Queens Park, Toowoomba
Australian Crawl, Men At Work and more headline a huge day of live music in Queens Park, about a kilometre from Laguna. Bring a camp chair and walk home after a big day of Australian classics.
Toowoomba Gemfest
Saturday 17, 8.30am to 4.30pm and Sunday 18 October 2026, 8.30am to 3pm | Centenary Heights State High School, Ramsay Street
The Toowoomba Lapidary Club’s annual gem and mineral show, about 1.6 kilometres from Laguna. Browse cut stones, jewellery and mineral displays from local and visiting exhibitors over the weekend, a favourite for collectors and curious first-timers alike.
Queens Park Market
Sunday 18 October, Sunday 15 November and Sunday 20 December 2026, 8am to 1pm | Frogs Hollow, Queens Park, Hume Street
Toowoomba’s boutique art and craft market sets up in Frogs Hollow, about 800 metres from Laguna. A relaxed Sunday morning walk for art and craft, fine food, gifts and jewellery, held on the third Sunday of the month.
Foodie Fiesta
Friday 23 October 2026, 4pm to late | Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale
A relaxed evening of dessert and food trucks at the Showgrounds, about 7.5 kilometres from Laguna, with a small entry fee. Check the event page for full pricing and session details.
The Makers Markets: Toowoomba Twilight Markets
Saturday 24 October and Saturday 12 December 2026, 3pm to 8pm, free entry | Founders Pavilion, Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale
Handmade goods, food stalls and live entertainment fill the Founders Pavilion for a free twilight market, about 7.5 kilometres from Laguna. A relaxed evening out, with a second date before Christmas.
Monster Truck Mayhem Thrill and Stunt Show
Saturday 7 November 2026, gates 3pm, main programme 5pm | Toowoomba Showgrounds, Glenvale
Monster trucks, stunt performances and a fireworks finish bring the Showgrounds to life, about 7.5 kilometres from Laguna. A big, noisy family night out that finishes with fireworks around 7pm.
Toowoomba’s Christmas Wonderland
Saturday 5 to Thursday 24 December 2026, 7pm to 10pm nightly (9pm on Christmas Eve) | Botanic Gardens, Queens Park
The Lions Club of Toowoomba West lights up the Botanic Gardens with a nightly Christmas light display, about 1.2 kilometres from Laguna. A short walk from your apartment for a run that lasts right up to Christmas Eve.
Stay nearby
Laguna Serviced Apartments puts you within walking distance of most of what’s on above, right in the heart of Toowoomba. Book direct for the best rate on our self-contained apartments and leave the car parked for the weekend.
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