Event Guide 30 January

Friday 30th January

Crochet and Conversation
9am
Join the friendly Northern Beaches community for a relaxed morning of crocheting, coffee, and conversation at Beachfront Bar & Restaurant on Bucasia Esplanade. Bring your own crochet tools or borrow from the communal box. Beginners and coffee lovers alike are welcome. Sit inside during summer or under the shade sails in cooler months, enjoy connection, creativity, and community projects, and soak up the beauty of Bucasia Esplanade. No RSVP needed.
Beachfront Bar and Restaurant, Bucasia Esplanade

Friday Flow
5pm
The River of Life Festival Association warmly invites the community to come along and be part of this vibrant, feel-good event. Open to all ages and experience levels, the session is hosted by Jen and Karen from Rhythm Business, alongside Margy and Jamesley, who will guide first-timers to find their rhythm and voice in a relaxed, welcoming space. With food and drinks available, plus free children’s activities including arts, crafts and an air-track gymnastics mat, it’s the perfect outing for the whole family.
Bluewater Quay, Mackay

Sunday 1st February

Sarina Country Music Family Afternoon
1pm
Join the Sarina Country Music Club for a fun-filled family afternoon on Sunday, 1 February, from 1.00pm at the Sarina Sporting and Services Club, Brewers Road. The bistro opens at 11.30am, and a free courtesy bus is available—call the Club on 4956 1229 to book. Admission is $5, and new artists are welcome to perform with the support of a backing band. For more information, contact Club President Graham on 0419 762 216. Everyone is welcome!
Sarina Sporting and Services Club, Brewers Road

4.30pm
Local men are coming together to support one another through loss with a new grief support group. Open to men 18 and over—or younger with a male adult—the group offers a safe, welcoming space to share experiences and connect, not formal counselling. The first session is Sunday 1 February, 3–4.30pm at Minds Aligned, 15 Peel Street, Mackay CBD, and will continue fortnightly. Attendance is free, with facilitators and venue generously provided.
Minds Aligned, 15 Peel Street, Mackay

Tuesday 3rd February

Playgroup – Hall Session
9.30am
Come along to Northern Beaches Community Hall for Playgroup and a Dinosaur Adventure! Enjoy a fun-filled morning from 9:30am–11:30am with a special performance from Wild Puppets, plus sensory play, craft, puzzles, books, and active play stations. Bring a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, and your own morning tea. A $3 donation per family helps fund supplies. Children under 12 months attend free. Sign up as a free Play Matters member and enjoy a morning of connection, play, and community.
Northern Beaches Community Hall, Bucasia

Wednesday 4th February

Mackay Mums Circle
9.30am
Join Mackay Mums Circle for a mid-week reset at John Breen Park, North Mackay, every second Wednesday from 9:30am. Bring the kids, snacks, a coffee, and a picnic rug or chair, and enjoy a relaxed morning of connection while the little ones play. Casual, free, and drop-in—stay as long as you like. Hats, sunscreen, and water recommended. Perfect for mums to catch their breath and share a chat in a supportive community.
John Breen Park, North Mackay

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