FMS Hydrofoil Pro Tour
Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30
Mackay will welcome a fleet of the world's fastest kite-hydrofoil racers set to battle it out for the coral crown. With speeds on the water up to 70 kilometres per hour, kiters will foil around the bay, hovering above the water as they fight with challenging conditions. On the shoreline, sponsor tents, equipment demos, and chill-out areas will provide some entertainment between the thrill of the race!
Lamberts Beach
Mackay Enrolment Drive
Friday, 9:30am to 12:00pm
Find out about Mackay services that can provide you support to: access daycares, playgroups, Kindy & schools; early childhood development and early intervention; training, courses, study, employment & school leaver programs; Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander family programs; CALD support; disability, health & youth support; financial supports & benefits; parenting & family support & counselling; well-being & mental health supports. This free event includes a lucky door prize, free sausage sizzle and giveaways.
CQUniversity Mackay City
World Community Day
Friday, 10:00am
Men and women, old and young, everyone is invited to attend the Australian Church Women annual World Community Day church service featuring guest preacher the Rev. Lyn Burden, former Superintendent, Wesley Mission Queensland, and the Whitsunday Anglican School Choir, grades 3-6, conducted by Ms Susie Fredline. Offering to the Fellowship of the Least Coin, a collection of the smallest coin in a given currency, which even the poorest person can afford. Morning tea to follow prepared by The Care Kitchen. All welcome.
St Paul’s Uniting Church, Macalister Street
Sew Centre Open Day
Induction - Friday, October 28, 2pm to 2.45pm
Open Day - Saturday, October 29, 9am to 1pm
Come along to a Sew Centre Open Day and access the sewing machines, overlockers and dressmaker mannequins for your own projects. You will need to know basic sewing techniques and be able to work without supervision. A short induction is required to be completed prior to attending an open day. Book online to attend the induction and open day. The Sew Centre is for adults aged 18 and above.
Gordon White Library
Sarina Sugar Shed Halloween Party
Friday, 4:00pm to 8:30pm
Delight the senses while enjoying a spooktacular evening out with the family at the Sarina Sugar Shed for this year’s Halloween party. Free entry, kids’ activities and live entertainment with mysterious morsels and creepy cocktails in the café bar. Ticketed events are also included with Paint & Popcorn sessions with Bottletops & Brushes for all ages and supernatural Cocktail Masterclasses for adults.
Sarina Sugar Shed
Friday SUN.sets
Every Friday Evening From 6pm
Knock off drinks, lakeside dinner, good friends, and LIVE MUSIC.
Wake House Australia
Reclaim The Night Rally
Friday, 5:30pm
Join at 5:30pm for the Reclaim the Night rally in Mackay. Women have the right to walk the streets at night. Be part of the solution, stop the violence.
Bluewater Quay
Mackay West Rotary Christmas Fair 2022
Friday and Saturday, 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Join in for the first fair of the Christmas season and have a fun night out for the whole family! Free entry. Get your photos taken with Santa or watch the D&M Electrical fireworks spectacular each night PLUS ham and meat tray wheel, cent sale, pick of the shelf, bottle & sweets stalls, jumping castles, animal petting farm, cup and saucer ride, dodgem cars, merry go round, face painting and food and drinks. Mackay West Rotary is a community service organisation and all proceeds go to local charities. Join the festivities and support your local community by supporting the Christmas Fair!
Mackay Showgrounds
Harvest Music Development Program – Workshop 2: The Art of Music Promotion & Publicity
Saturday, 10:00am to 2:00pm
The Harvest program provides the opportunity for local emerging and established performers and music industry practitioners to develop, extend on and improve their professional industry skills through a range of free workshops being held at various locations in Mackay until Thursday, November 3. This weekend will be Workshop 2 – The Art of Music Promotion & Publicity and it will unpack the key elements involved and provide the tools needed to reach your audiences. Register online to attend.
Lynette Denny Space, The MECC
Mackay Rainbow Pride Family Fun Day
Saturday, 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Come together for colourful fun to celebrate pride, diversity and community with a parade around Queens Park followed by music, entertainment, games, stalls, food and coffee vendors and local support organisations. The free event is intended to support and increase awareness and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community in Mackay.
Iconic Shelter, Queens Park
The Wild Sky @ Red Dog Brewery
Saturday, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Join The Wild Sky for a night of sweet music and tasty local beer.
Red Dog Brewery
Broken Ballerina Ball
Saturday, 7:00pm
Dedicated to raising money and awareness for domestic violence, the Broken Ballerina Charity Ball invites guests to dress up in anything from cocktail outfits to fancy dress with 80s theme. All money raised from the charity ball will go directly to local projects that actively help families living in the area. Tickets include nibbles and a two-course meal, a drink on arrival, guest speakers, a charity auction and a DJ playing hits from the 80s. Email pete@brokenballerina-inc.com.au for tickets.
Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club
The MECC Presents Jane Eyre – A Shake & Stir Theatre Co Production
Saturday, 7:30pm
Witness one of the most iconic pieces of English literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original new stage adaptation from the nationally renowned Shake & Stir Theatre Co (Animal Farm, Dracula). This stunning new production of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging will set a fire blazing in your soul.
MECC Auditorium
Sunday Live Music – Viva Acoustic
Sunday, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Music every Sunday from 2pm - 5pm. Head down to the Seabreeze Hotel this Sunday for some fresh tunes, delicious food, and ice-cold brews.
Seabreeze Hotel
Mackay Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, 6:30am to 10:30am
The market is a showcase of our region’s amazing produce direct from the farmer.
Bluewater Quay
Sugar City Rock and Roll Mackay Club Wednesday Night Lessons
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm
Why not come along and learn to rock ‘n’ roll in a friendly and fun atmosphere with the Sugar City Rock ‘n’ Rollers Mackay Club? Previous experience is not required. Everyone learns at their own pace and, even better, the first lesson is free on your way to learning the four step style of rock ‘n’ roll. $5 for members and $8 for non-members after that. The club caters for social activities for club members with regular dances with live bands in attendance and away trips. For further enquiries call 0408 983 911.
58 Macalister St, Mackay
