UQ Life

Spring Social

24 October, 11am - 8.30pm

Step into a world of colour and music with our vibrant Spring Social! Celebrate Spring with us this 24 October at The Great Court, as we honour the season of new beginnings. Cuddle a llama, indulge in a variety of food trucks, snap some photos on our pretty Spring Swing, unwind to live music, let your creative juices flow with a nature-themed workshop - and end the night with an outdoor movie. 

 

Moonlight Movie: The Little Mermaid (2023)

24 October 2023 6:30pm–8:30pm
 
in Spring Social
Enjoy some snacks and watch a movie under the stars in the Great Court.
Woman painting on a canvas.

Sip and Paint with Yin

24 October 2023 4:30pm–6:30pm
 
in Spring Social
In celebration of the Spring Social, Yin will be hosting a LIVE Sip and Paint class under the blooming jacaranda trees.
Students sitting at table painting pots.

Paint your own pot workshop with free plant

24 October 2023 4:00pm–6:00pm
 
in Spring Social
Bring a friend and paint your own terracotta pot for free!
UQ students sitting at table and painting.

Make Your Own Jacaranda Bookmark with UQ Handcraft and Art Club

24 October 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Spring Social

Capture the beauty of UQ permanently by bringing a piece of the scenery home with a jacaranda bookmark.
Brass instruments being played under spot light

School of Music Special Performance

24 October 2023 2:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Spring Social
Join us at the Great Court from 2-4PM for two special performances by the School of Music.
Ella Belfanti playing guitar and smiling at camera.

Live acoustic music: Ella Belfanti

24 October 2023 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Spring Social
Unwind with live acoustic music from Ella Belfanti in the Great Court.
Small rock painted with a rainbow and the words "rainbow rock!"

Rock painting

24 October 2023 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Spring Social
Let your creative juices flow with our rock painting session - all supplies provided.
Two table tennis paddles with a ping pong ball.

UQ Sport: Mini Table Tennis

24 October 2023 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Spring Social
UQ Sport will be facilitating some mini table tennis in the Great Court from 12noon – 2pm. All gear provided.
Llama in a field.

Pet a llama

24 October 2023 12:00pm–2:00pm
 
in Spring Social
Drop by the Great Court and pat a llama or two. Grab a photo and check out what other activities are happening at Spring Social.
Food truck vendor squeezing sauce onto meatballs as customers wait with smiles.

Food trucks

24 October 2023 11:00am–8:30pm
 
in Spring Social
A variety of food trucks in The Great Court from 11am - 2:30pm, and 4 - 8.30pm.