Friday 15 December
Mackay Show Association Christmas Mega Markets
Friday Evening 5pm – 8pm
Market & food stalls, special appearance by Santa, ham raffles. |
$2 per person
Mackay Showgrounds
Friday Night Live Music
Every Friday from 5pm
Join us on Friday’s from 5pm for live music from our local favourites, good food and great company. | Free entry.
Boomerang Hotel
Christmas Holiday Kids Crafts
Friday 15 December | 10am – 2pm
Join Santa’s Elves and make your very own Christmas holiday craft at Caneland
Central. No bookings required. | Free entry.
Santa’s workshop (outside Target) | Caneland Central
Saturday 16 December
Mackay Showground Markets
Every Saturday from 6am – 10am
Local Produce, Natural products, Seafood, Plants and much more.
Weekly event, held every Saturday. | Free entry.
Mackay Showgrounds
2023 Christmas Markets
This Saturday from 8am – 4pm
Mackay Basketball will be hosting its first-ever Christmas markets this December!
Free entry.
McDonalds Mackay Stadium
Falun Gong Classes
Every Saturday from 10am
Falun Gong offers you relaxation, meditation, inner peace and health through movement.
You’re invited to come along and experience a session in the beautiful surroundings of the Botanic Gardens.
Live Music Saturdays
Every Saturday from 2pm – 5pm
Enjoy good tunes and great vibes every Saturday from 2pm. | Free entry.
The Kooyong Hotel
Sunday 17 December
Sunday Bingo
Every Sunday from 7pm
Come along and you could win! | Free entry.
South Leagues Club
Monday 18 December
Trivia Night
From 6:30pm – 9pm - Every Monday
Souths Monday Night Trivia just got a whole lot more serious!
Do you have what it takes to take home the jackpot?
Round up your friends and get your geek on!
Sports Bar, Souths Leagues Club
Mackay Get It Together – Better Together Housing
10 am – 11.30 am
Better Together Housing is for women over 55 who are considering their housing options for now or in the future and would like to explore more about shared housing.
Greater Whitsunday Communities | 63 Sydney Street, Mackay
Yoga For Youth
From 4.45 pm – Every Monday
Yoga Class exclusively for teens. This class is suitable for beginners through to advanced yoga students and is safe and supportive space for teens to explore the many benefits of yoga, to connect with other teens and more importantly, yourself. BYO yoga mat and water bottle.
Mackay Northern Beaches SHS | $10 Per Student
Trivia Night
From 7pm – 9pm - Every Monday
There’s no excuse not to stretch the grey matter as it’s free to play so come along with your mates or we can put you in a team, each team can have 2-7 players.
Registrations from 6.30pm, starts 7pm.
Book your table to avoid disappointment, call (07) 4965 6100.
Centro Restaurant, Magpies Sporting Club
Trivia Night
From 7pm – 9pm - Every Monday
Don’t miss this December’s Christmas Comedy Gala, featuring Queensland’s top comedians for an 18+ night of laughter. Join with your colleagues, friends, or anyone for a grown-up twist on the 12 Days of Christmas.
Headliner Shayne Hunter, known for his smart and hilarious comedy, leads the lineup. Host Anna Brennan and her Drag King alter ego, Bruce Hwy, bring raw and anecdotal storytelling to the stage. Kody Maverick and Max Leishman add fresh, friendly humour to the mix. Expect an unforgettable night of laughter. | Tickets available at tickets.avclive.com.au
The Metropolitan Hotel
Tuesday 19 December
Christmas Card Creation Drop-In Session
10 am - 11 am
Join us to create Christmas cards inspired by nature! This is a free drop in, family
Friendly activity, held in the Botanic Gardens Meeting Room. Suitable for kids of all ages. | Free entry
Mackay Botanic Gardens Meeting Room
Wednesday 20 December
Teen Shed Mackay Teen Circle
Every Wednesday, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Teen Circle is a place for all teens in the community to come together. It's a safe space for them to connect, heal and learn from each other. This gathering will be held every Wednesday, all teenagers are welcome to attend. It is a free event, but attendees are asked to register for numbers.
Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School
Mackay Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, 6:30 am to 10:30 am
Shop fresh, shop local. The Farmers’ market is a showcase of our region’s amazing produce. Enjoy a morning beside the Pioneer River and buy direct from the farmer.
Bluewater Quay
Sugar City Rock and Roll Mackay Club Wednesday Night Lessons
Every Wednesday, 7:00 pm
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. $8 for members and $10 for non-members after that. For further enquiries call 0408 983 911.
58 Macalister St, Mackay
Christmas Decoration Creation Drop-In Session
10 am – 12 noon
Create a Christmas decoration or two inspired by nature. All materials provided. Free family-friendly activity. | Free entry.
Mackay Botanic Gardens Meeting Room
Thursday 21 December
Mackay Riverside Market
Every Thursday, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Come and meet your local growers, bakers and makers, chill on the lawn listening to some beautiful tunes and grab some delicious dinner and dessert.
Bluewater Quay
Rusty Kettle Crew Christmas Raffles
6.00 pm
1/2 ham, $100 seafood voucher, loaded meat trays by Goodes Butchers Sarina.
Koumala Hotel
Mackay Christmas Mega Markets
Mackay Showground Market
Christmas Card Creation Drop-In Session
Christmas Holiday Kids Crafts
Christmas Decoration Creation Drop-In Session
Mackay Farmers’ Market
