Friday 22 September
Significant Other (Live) @ The Burb
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Join Souths Suburban Bowls Club for live music by Significant Other! | Free entry.
Souths Suburban Bowls Club, Mackay
‘Stepping back in time’ – Guided Walk
10am – 11am
Take a step back in time and discover the evolution of plants in the Coal Garden with a free guided walk on - Bring a hat, water bottle, comfortable shoes and camera.
To book your spot, contact the gardens on phone (07) 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
The Shield Tour
10am – 11:30am
Get excited for the Shield Tour! Thanks to Westpac, the Origin shields are coming to Mackay. See the Shields up close and personal and grab a photo with Former Origin Great, Josh Hannay.
Caneland Central
Family Fun Day Fundraiser
10am – 2pm
The day will be packed with excitement including family games and activities, yoga, nature walk, a delicious barbecue, ice cream, seed bombing, mini markets and more!
Bring a picnic blanket with your family and friends. | Adults $5 / Kids FREE
Wetland Walkabout, Keelys Road, Mackay
Saturday 23 September
2023 Qld Veterans and Females MX Championships
Gates open Saturday – 9am
An action-packed weekend of motocross racing. There will be massive motocross action, featuring junior and senior female championship classes, vets championship classes from 30+, along with full support classes available for those unable to race the championship classes.
Whether you're riding in the event or looking to spectate, there will be some fantastic talent on show with full food and coffee supplied over the weekend.
Mackay Junior Motocross Track, 8 Hume Street, Mackay
21DS MapRun – East Mackay
From 3pm
This 40min score event is a great way to end your Saturday afternoon.
Use the MapRun 6 App and a map to run, jog or walk through local parks and streets in the cool of the evening. All ages and fitness levels are catered for. Please bring a water bottle and suitable footwear. $5 per person or $12 per family. Payment: 'Tap & go' or cash. Register on the day or pre-register via email at 21degreessouth@gmail.com with the following information: Name, contact number and number of participants in your team.
If you have any queries, phone 0427 758 096.
Quota Park, Binnington Esplanade, Mackay
Mackay Showground Markets
6am – 10am
Local Produce, Natural products, Seafood, Plants and much much more.
Weekly event, held every Saturday. | Free entry.
Mackay Showgrounds
Anette Worthington (Live)
From 2:30pm
Anette Worthington is taking the stage, don’t miss out on this afternoon outing. | Free entry.
Seabreeze Hotel, Mackay
Mackay Twilight Market
4pm – 8:30pm
Market Stalls, Mini Eat Street, Local Musician, Jumping Castles and Face Painting.
Browse the local small business market stalls, then have a seat and listen to local musicians all while enjoying the yummy food Mackay Food trucks have to offer. ATM on site.
Come & enjoy a night out with your family.
$2 adult entry (kids 17 years & under free) | Entry fee collected at the door.
Mackay Showgrounds
One for the Road (Live)
6pm – 10pm
Come along for an incredible night as One for the Road takes the stage at the Garden Bar. Don’t miss out on the fun! | Free entry.
Harrup Park, Mackay
Shanksy (Live)
From 6:30pm
Get ready to groove all night long with Shanksy taking the stage! Don’t miss out on a night filled with awesome music and non-stop dancing. | Free entry.
Seabreeze Hotel, Mackay
Pirate Party @ Rabbit Hole
Doors open 9pm
AHOY there, me hearties! Join the Rabbit Hole for a Pirate Party. Prizes for best dressed Pirate, FREE Pirate Hat for the first 100 people through the door and LOADS of Captain Morgan giveaways & cocktails.
Rabbit Hole, Mackay
Sunday 24 September
Souths BINGO
7pm – 9pm
Come along and you could win! Weekly event every Sunday. | Free entry.
South Leagues Club, Mackay
Dan England – Live and Loud
7pm – 9pm
Get ready for the ultimate Sunday session as we bring you an unforgettable live performance by the talented Dan England, live and loud on the Terrace.
After his incredible journey on Australian Idol, Dan England has captivated audiences nationwide with his remarkable talent. With his smooth acoustic rock sound, he’ll be playing popular classics along with current hits that are sure to get you singing along. | Free entry.
Seabreeze Hotel, Mackay
Wednesday 27 September
Teen Shed Mackay Teen Circle
Every Wednesday, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
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, 6:30am to 10:30am
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, 7:00pm
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. $5 for members and $8 for non-members after that. For further enquiries call 0408 983 911.
58 Macalister St, Mackay
Thursday 28 September
Mackay Riverside Market
Every Thursday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm
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
Slowly Slowly & Stand Atlantic – Regional Tour
7pm
Slowly Slowly and Stand Atlantic are thrilled to announce they are joining forces on a mammoth Australian Regional tour through September & October.
Their fourth and most ambitious record Daisy Chain debuted at #5 on the ARIA album chart and has received glowing praise from fans and critics afar.
Tickets from $49.90 | Book yours at oztix.com.au
Seabreeze Hotel, Mackay
