Event Guide - 14th Nov

Friday 14th November

Weekend Fun & Beer Garden Opening At The Boomerang Hotel
Friday – Sunday
The Boomerang Hotel has unveiled its refreshed beer garden, a vibrant new space for locals to eat, drink, and connect year-round. Celebrate the opening with welcome weekend events from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 November, including live music, kids’ activities, roving canapés, raffles, and giveaways!
The Boomerang Hotel

Crochet & Conversation
9am
Drop in for a relaxed morning of crocheting, coffee and conversation with friendly Northern Beaches locals at the Beachfront Bar & Restaurant on Bucasia Esplanade. Everyone is welcome—whether you're a seasoned crocheter, a beginner, or just love a good chat over coffee. Bring your own tools or borrow from the communal box. It’s all about connection, creativity, and community.
Beachfront Bar & Restaurant on Bucasia Esplanade

Yoga In The Gardens
9am
Unwind and reconnect with nature at Yoga in the Gardens, held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 9–10am at the Mackay Botanical Gardens. Led by Anna, these free community sessions offer gentle stretches, guided breathing, and relaxation suitable for all ages and experience levels. Bring a mat if you have one—no bookings required.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Saturday 15th November

Santa’s Arrival at Caneland Central
10am
Santa’s arriving at Caneland Central for a weekend of festive fun! Don’t miss the magical Christmas Parade (10–11am outside Target), free Wonderland Craft activities (11am–2pm next to Priceline), and the start of Santa Photosfrom 11:30am. Bookings required for photos.
Caneland Central

Pollinator Hunt In The Botanic Gardens
10am
Discover the hidden heroes of nature during Pollinator Week – Not Just Bees! at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens on Saturday, 15 November, 10am–2pm. Join one of two guided discovery walks (10am & 12 noon) to spot fascinating pollinators, then explore the Pollinator Display featuring insect specimens, books, and refreshments. Free, family-friendly fun celebrating Australia’s incredible native pollinators.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

St Mary’s School & Parish Community Christmas Fair
5.30pm
Celebrate the festive season at the St Mary’s School & Parish Community Christmas Fair! Enjoy unlimited rides, delicious food and drinks, a lively bar, raffles, a ham wheel, cent sale, sweets stall, lucky numbers, a visit from Santa, and plenty more family fun. It’s a joyful community night not to be missed!
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Mackay

Sunday 16th November

Slade Point Community Markets
8am
Slade Point locals are invited to the Community Markets on Sunday, 19 October, from 8am to 11am at the Slade Point Community Gardens (Wren St, next to the Bowls Club). Enjoy a morning by the ocean with handmade stalls, fresh produce, live music, morning yoga, kids’ activities, and family fun. Bring your friends, picnic blankets, and furry friends on leads, and celebrate community, creativity, and connection at this monthly gathering.
Slade Point Community Gardens

Dance Fit With Elena
9am
Join the weekly dance sessions every Sunday at 9am at Bluewater Quay, River Street, Mackay, next to Forgan Bridge. For $5 entry, participants can enjoy an hour of global-inspired music and movement, from Latin beats to Irish rhythms. Suitable for all skill levels, the outdoor event encourages fun, fitness, and connection, with a backup location at CQU on rainy days.
Bluewater Quay, River Street, Mackay, next to Forgan Bridge

Alsatia Park, Walkerston Official Opening
11am
Celebrate the official opening of the upgraded Alsatia Park at this free community event! Enjoy a sausage sizzle, glitter tattoos, table tennis, and a kick at the new football post. There’s fun for the whole family to enjoy—come along and explore the park’s exciting new features. Learn more at connectingmackay.com.au/alsatia-park-upgrade.
8 Kellys Rd, Walkerston

Monday 17th November

Ballroom & Latin Class
6.30pm
Mackay residents are invited to join International-style Ballroom and Latin dance classes every Monday night at 6:30pm. Held at St. Charles Anglican Church Hall, corner of McGinn Street and Nebo Road, West Mackay, the sessions welcome beginners and intermediate dancers. Classes are $10 per person. For more information, contact Dave on 0401 290 109.
St Charles Anglican Church

Tuesday 18th November

BMA Kidspace
9.30am
BMA Kidspace at Artspace Mackay offers toddlers aged 0–5 a hands-on introduction to art through creative sessions and live music. Children can explore, make art, sing, and dance in a cooperative, fun-filled environment, with drop-in sessions running throughout the morning. A free, engaging experience for little ones to enjoy art and creativity.
Artspace Mackay

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