Friday 22 December
Friday 5K Run
5:30pm
Join Emmie-Lee Fitness, Rise & Mind Mackay and Mackay Surf Lifesaving Clubbies on a social fun run, jog or walk along the Breakwater and Marina paths.
Meeting beach side of the Surf Club ready to go every Friday arvo @5:30pm.
Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club
The EMO Night Before Xmas
9pm – 3am
Emo / Pop-Punk and Metal playing all night.
Arcadia Bar
Saturday 23 December
Habana Carols Under the Stars
7pm
One of the best outdoor carols in all of Mackay. Bring your chair, blanket, snacks, mozzie repellent, singing voices and friends to have some fun and get into the festive mood.
Santa is sure to make an appearance.
This is a FREE FAMILY EVENT (wheelchair accessible) organised by the Habana & Districts Progress Association. Supported by Mackay Regional Council’s Christmas Grants. Please note, this is a 100% free night, there are no food or market stall vendors onsite.
1091 Mackay Habana Road
Live Music
6pm-10pm
Enjoy live music by local artists in the Garden Bar!
Tonight’s artist is VIVA.
Harrup Park
Xmas Dance Fit Class
Every Saturday from 10am
Inviting everyone as Mad Fitness Mackay hosts a special Christmas DanceFit class which will also be our last class for the year! 8am start!
Wear something Christmas-y and Sheena says she promises there won’t be any Mariah Carey Christmas songs.
For info call Erin at +61 419 357 120
Slade Point Community Hall, Wren St
Disc Golf Xmas Social Round
8:30am
Fun Social Day - 18 Holes
9 Basket Holes
9 Target Holes
2x Lucky Door Prizes will be drawn on the day.
New players welcome - Discs available for hire on the day.
John Breen Park
CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday 24 December
Sarina’s Emergency Services Lolly Drop
5:30pm
We are kicking off the parade at 5.30pm on Christmas Eve!
Listen out for the sirens and music!
As much as we would love to go down every single street, it is not possible for us with all the vehicles. Please visit Sarina Fire Station on Facebook for the route maps.
Sarina
Christmas Eve Family Fun Day
12pm
Come on down to The Seabreeze for the ultimate Christmas Eve Party. Live music by The Feels.
Seabreeze Hotel
CHRISTMAS DAY Monday 25 December
The Last Quarter
Annual No One Eats Alone Christmas Lunch
11am – 1pm
Christmas Day join us for a free lunch with all the trimmings ham, prawns, rolls, salad and dessert and some of your favourite Indian delicacies will be on the menu. We will have a small gift for all who attend!
This year we encourage anyone who would like to donate to either purchase a gift voucher from Cole’s or Woolies so we can make sure those who are struggling can have more than just one meal during the holiday season.
Roshni Indian Restaurant
Thursday 28 December
Free Pop Up Barre Class
9:30am and 4:30pm
Ashley is almost finished her Barre Teacher Training!
As Ash has not quite completed her training she is offering some free classes.
Dec 28 - 9:30-10:10am
Dec 28 - 4:30-5:10pm
Space is limited please do book online through the app.
Tranquil Yoga Mackay, Boddington Street
CASA Christmas Cheer BBQ
10am-12pm
Come down for a snag and a yarn
CASA, 54 Gregory Street
Friday 29 December
Birdlife Monthly Survey
6am-8am
Join Birdlife Mackay with their monthly bird count in the Botanic Gardens. If you are a keen bird watcher or just love birds and keen to find out more, we would love your help!
Meet at the Viewing Deck next to the Café, off Lagoon Street. Bring a hat, water bottle, camera and binoculars (if you have them).
Bird counts are held on the last Friday of each month.
For more information head to: https://birdlife.org.au/groups/birdlife-mackay/
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Saturday 30 December
Live Music
6pm-10pm
Enjoy live music by local artists in the Garden Bar!
Tonight’s artist is Significant Other.
Harrup Park
NEW YEAR’S EVE Sunday 31 December
NYE at Harrup Park
6pm
Come and celebrate the New Year with us at Harrup Park in the Garden Bar!
Our theme this year is Glitz and Glam!
FREE EVENT! Enjoy live music by Mango Junction from 8pm-12am. Capture memorable moments with our photobooth and enjoy food from our in-house smoker. A Guaranteed $3,000 in cash to be given away.
Harrup Park
NYE River Party
6pm – 9pm
Say goodbye to 2023 and kick off the new year with a bang on Sunday, 31 December!
The ever-popular NYE River Party brought to you by the Mackay Regional Council is back from 6pm - 9pm.
There will be non-stop entertainment for the whole family featuring amusement rides, face painting, food vendors, local musicians, as well as two exciting kids performances from special guests!
The NYE River Party will be topped off with the 9pm Muscle Garden fireworks display! Don't forget to head back to Bluewater Quay and River Wharves for the midnight fireworks as we celebrate the start of 2024!
Bluewater Quay and River Wharves
NYE Beach Party
8pm – 5am
Enter the new year with a bang at McGuires Hotel as we host the biggest outdoor NYE party in town.
We're hosting a 'Beach Party' with first 200 people getting lei'd on arrival + a $300 Twerk Comp so bring your cheering squad.
Entry $20 before 10pm
McGuires Hotel
NYE River Party
Habana Carols Under the Stars
Pop Up Barre Class
Birdlife Monthly Survey
Dance Fit Class
Sarina Emergency Services Lolly Drop
