Friday 20 October
Guided Walks in the Gardens
10am – 11:15am
A guided walk in the Gardens. These walks last about an hour and are conducted at a leisurely pace.
While bookings are preferred, individuals can phone the gardens at 07 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au to reserve their spot.
Every Friday until the end of October. | Free entry.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
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
Anette Worthington (Live)
From 6:30pm
Don’t miss out on an evening filled with awesome music and non-stop dancing. See you there! | Free entry.
Seabreeze Hotel
Ron & Deb Duo (Live)
6:30pm – 10:30pm
Come along for a great night of live music at The Burb. | Free entry.
Souths Suburban Bowls Club
Paint & Sip
Every Friday at 5:30pm
The After Work Quickie event teaches you the skills to paint on canvas, while having a few cheeky drinks. BYO.
Book tickets at bottletopsandbrushes.com/shop
Studios 104 Victoria Street
Saturday 21 October
Mackay Showground Markets
6am – 10am
Local Produce, Natural products, Seafood, Plants and much more.
Weekly event, held every Saturday. | Free entry.
Mackay Showgrounds
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
The World Goes 'Round
2pm & 7:30pm
The World Goes 'Round is a stunning revue of the songbook from the multi-Tony award-winning team, Kander and Ebb.
From Cabaret to Chicago, the nonstop hit-parade features unforgettable gems, including "Mr. Cellophane," "Maybe This Time," "Cabaret" and "New York, New York." | Tickets online.
Central Queensland Conservatorium Of Music
Lucid Wings (Live)
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Lucid Wings Duo will be gracing the stage for a live music performance that you won’t want to miss. | Free entry.
Seabreeze Hotel
Global Grooves 2023
3pm – 8pm
Travel the world in a single afternoon and celebrate our vibrant cultural communities that together make up our proud Mackay region.
Featuring an array of performances from multicultural artists, local community groups, and a range of talented musicians.
Get your groove on or take part in the many activities and workshops on show throughout the event. | All ages event - Free entry.
Queens Park
Sunday 22 October
Come and Try Lawn Bowls
10am – 11:30am
Enjoy a fun session learning to play. Bowls provided or bring your own. Wear comfortable clothing, flat soled footwear, socks or barefoot. Families, workplaces and individuals welcome. | Free entry.
Mackay City Bowls Club
Country to the Coast
From 12pm
Saddle up and join Mackay’s most exciting country event! Live music from Jessica Cash (12pm - 3pm) and Tyla Rodrigues (3pm – 6pm), ride the mechanical bull and visit the petting zoo!
Akubras & Boots are more than welcome! Show off your country style and strut your stuff. | Free entry.
Seabreeze Hotel
Sunday Bingo
Every Sunday from 7pm
Come along and you could win! | Free entry.
South Leagues Club
St. Joseph’s Christmas Fair
12pm – 4pm
Show rides, jumping castles, face painting and glitter tattoos, kids craft activities, games with fantastic prizes. Meat tray wheel, hot food stalls, dessert bar, live music and bar. | Free entry.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, North Mackay
Monday 23 October
Toddler Time
9:30am – 10am
The session features nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs. It's never too early to talk, read and tell stories with your child. Bookings are essential - one ticket required per attendee. | Tickets online.
Gordon White Library
Tuesday 24 October
Retire Happy Mackay
5:30pm – 6:45am
This session is designed to give you the tools to start building a better retirement now. This casual and easy-to-understand seminar includes a guide on how to retire, including how much you need in retirement and what to consider when retiring, the latest legislation updates, as well as Centrelink benefits you may be entitled to. | Tickets are complimentary for BUSSQ members and their spouse, partner, or friend.
Souths Leagues Club
Baby Bounce
9:30am – 10am
Baby Bounce promotes language development in babies from birth to walking.
The session features nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs. It’s never too early to talk, read and tell stories with your child. Please bring a small blanket for your child.
Bookings are essential - one ticket required per attendee. | Tickets online.
Sarina Library
Wednesday 25 October
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase | Mackay
From 7:30pm
The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia. Boasting a line-up of festival favourites and some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment is bringing the best of the fest direct to you!
Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter. | Tickets online.
Mackay Entertainment Convention Centre
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 26 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
Annette Worthington
Lucid Wings
Country to the Coast
Sydney Comedy Festival
Global Grooves 2023
St. Joseph’s Christmas Fair
