Friday 29 September
Electric Dreams Karaoke Lounge
9pm – 1am
Where you are the star! You love to sing, McGuires has the songs.
Accepts functions and group bookings. | Free entry.
McGuires Hotel, Mackay
Full Moon Party
From 9pm
Neon lights and jelly shots, FREE glow gift on arrival, UV face painters, prizes and giveaways.
The Rabbit Hole, Mackay
Mr Q (Live) @ The Burb
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Join for a night of live music entertainment. | Free entry.
Souths Suburban Bowls Club, Mackay
Saturday 30 September
Mackay Showground Markets
6am – 10am
Local Produce, Natural products, Seafood, Plants and much more.
Weekly event, held every Saturday. | Free entry.
Mackay Showgrounds
Jumbo Sale
7am – 1pm
Lots of bargains, as well as stalls for plants, cakes and crafts. A sausage sizzle and morning tea will be available. All welcome, with proceeds going towards the Bowling Club. | Free entry.
Marian Bowls Club
Falun Gong Classes
Every Saturday from 10am
Falun Gong offers you relaxation, meditation, inner peace and health through movement.
The meeting place is under the Mango Tree on the Tropical Sun Lawn (near the café). Please bring a yoga mat (or similar) and wear comfortable clothing.
For more information, please contact Catherine Campbell on 0417 193 309 | Free entry.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars
Gates open 8am | Racing from 12pm – 9pm
Make sure you are here to watch these awesome machines battle it out.
NITRO passes will be at 4.00pm, 6.00pm & 8.00pm.
Full fields of support classes with everything from Supercharged Outlaws to Junior Dragsters!
Pits are open to all spectators. | Tickets available from mackaytickets.com.au
Palmyra Dragway
Rhythm and the Reef 2023
1pm – 9pm
Your 2023 lineup includes Lime Cordiale, Example (UK), Go-Jo, Discovery, Clovr, Giant Palms, Late November and Cherry.
Licensed for All Ages | Get tickets at rhythmandthereef.com
Bluewater Quay, Mackay
Sunday 01 October
Mackay Swap Meet and Community Markets 2023
6am - 12pm
Over one hundred stalls, bursting with all sorts of fascinating odds and ends. You’ll discover car, truck and bike parts, cool memorabilia, and a range of tools for all trades.
Not only that, but there will be plants, clothing, woodwork and bric-a-brac stalls, too! No matter what you are searching for, you’re sure to find it there.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to support local charities. | $5 entry fee
Mackay Showgrounds
Monday 02 October
Neon Sip & Paint
2pm – 4:30pm
During this fun session, draw the curtains and turn out the lights to paint under UV lights and bring neon artwork to life. All art supplies provided, with easy to follow instructions.
Shared nibbles platter included. BYO Drinks, ice and glass ware provided.
Min age 16 years and must be accompanied by participating adult. | Find tickets online.
The Creative Art Studio, Shop 1, 3 Ungerer Street, Mackay
Tuesday 03 October
Morning Melodies
11am - 1pm
Enjoy a morning of fun, food and entertainment with Morning Melodies at the Leagues Club with Anette Worthington performing live once a month!
The cafe will be open from 10am & the bistro from 12pm.
Souths Leagues Club, Mackay
Sunrise Bootcamp
5:15am
To kick start our return to group fitness classes, Double M Fitness have their Sunrise Bootcamp at Lamberts Beach.
Don't forget your towel! A post workout dip in the ocean is on the cards.
Buy tickets at doublemfitness.com.au
Lamberts Beach, Mackay
Wednesday 04 October
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 05 October
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
The Butcher’s Ghost
9pm – 10pm
Come on a haunting journey into a ghost story that lies hidden in your home town!
The Butcher's Ghost is waiting for you on this unique self-guided ghost hunt adventure.
Are you ready to follow the clues, solve the puzzles and unlock the projections that will lead on your way - all with your mobile phone?! Take the lead in a unique paranormal investigation and discover the shocking twist in the tale!
You require a fully charged, internet enabled mobile phone or tablet, headphones or earbuds, and a car to participate.
Book tickets via the-thousand-interactive-5896.myshopify.com
Mackay Swap Meet and Community Markets 2023
Rhythm and the Reef 2023
Electric Dreams Karaoke Lounge
Full Moon Party @ The Rabbit Hole
Aeroflow Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars
Morning Melodies
