Event Guide

WALKING IN RED SOCKS FOR KIDNEY HEALTH

10am, Saturday October 31st – 10am, Sunday November 1st

A 24-hour Halloween-themed community relay walkathon will take over Ray Edwards Oval in Sarina, raising funds and awareness for Kidney Health Australia. Participants are encouraged to pull on their red socks and get involved in the community event, featuring live music, markets, food and drinks, raffles and family-friendly entertainment. Tickets range from $10 to $100.

Ray Edwards Oval, Hoey St, Sarina

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CARNIVAL OF FRIGHTS AND DELIGHTS

1pm – 3pm, Saturday October 31st

Mount Pleasant Centre is getting into the Halloween spirit with a free, family-friendly afternoon of spooky fun. Little ghosts, witches, superheroes and monsters are invited to dress up and take part in a trick-or treat adventure throughout the centre, following clues, discovering hidden surprises and collecting treats along the way. Additional activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mount Pleasant Centre, Mackay Bucasia Rd, Mount Pleasant

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LIGHT PARTY MACKAY

4pm – 9pm, Saturday, October 31st

Offering a free, family-friendly alternative to Halloween, Light Party Mackay will bring an evening of activities, entertainment and community fun to Bluewater Quay. Children are invited to dress as their favourite light-themed or positive characters and enjoy activities including fortress building, cookie decorating, pool noodle horse racing, weaving, printing and light critter creating. The evening will also feature food trucks, live entertainment and 45-minute extreme freestyle BMX performances by JC Action Sport, sharing a message of hope and light.

Bluewater Quay, River St, Mackay

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FESTIVAL OF FEARS 2026

4.30pm – 7pm, Saturday October 31st

Mackay’s Halloween celebrations are returning to the Mackay Showgrounds, with Jay and Dave’s Trunk or Treat joining the Festival of Fears for an evening of family-friendly spooky fun. Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, Halloween markets, food trucks, face painting, jumping castles, spooky activities, a scavenger hunt, a best costume reveal and a Halloween car decorating competition.  

Mackay Showgrounds, Mackay

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SQUASH 52 2026 OPEN TOURNAMENT

8am – 5.45pm, Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st

Squash players will take to the courts for the Squash 52 2026 Open Tournament, proudly sponsored by Mackay Regional Council. Promising a weekend of competitive matches, prize money and a friendly atmosphere, the tournament welcomes players, families and spectators to enjoy the action.  Entry is $52 per player.

Squash 52, 52 Brisbane St, Mackay

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SARINA COUNTRY MUSIC FAMILY AFTERNOON

1pm, Sunday, November 1st

Enjoy an afternoon of country music, family-friendly entertainment and local talent at the Sarina Sporting and Services Club. With new artists always welcome, the gathering offers an opportunity for music lovers to get together, share their passion and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of country tunes. Admission is $5, with the club bistro opening from 11.30am and a free courtesy bus available by booking. A general meeting for all club members will also be held at 11.30am.

Sarina Sporting and Services Club, Brewers Rd, Sarina

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