Friday 10 November
Keep the Speed off the Streets! (Test & Tune)
Gates open 3pm
Scrutineering opens at 4.00pm to 6.00pm Racing from 5.00pm to 9.00pm. $20 Spectator tickets available at the gate.
Palmyra Dragway
Paxtons Night Markets
4pm to 8pm
Mackay’s original and truly local handmade Night market. A unique shopping experience with quality stalls, live music, food and the best location on the river. | Free entry.
10 River Street
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
Friday Kirtan Meditation
2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 6:30pm to 8pm
Kirtan sessions weave live music with sacred yoga chants in a relaxed, uplifting atmosphere where you can easily experience spiritual connection. | Free entry.
CWA Hall
Annette Worthington (Live)
From 6:30pm
Don’t miss out on an evening filled with awesome music and non-stop dancing! | Free entry.
Seabreeze Hotel
Saturday 11 November
2023 PDRC Champs
Gates open 8am
Scrutineering shed open from 9:00am to 11:00am. Qualifying from 12:00pm. Racing from 4:00pm. Finals approx. 8:00pm. $20 Spectator tickets available at the gate.
Palmyra Dragway
WBBL: Heat vs Strikers
First Ball from 6:10pm
The Heat WBBL team are returning to their second home in Mackay for the highly anticipated match against the Adelaide Strikers!
Grab a bite to eat at the ground as you cheer on your favourite team.
Tickets available at brisbaneheat.com.au/wbbl-mackay
Great Barrier Reef Arena
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
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
Mackay Choral Society presents ‘A Glorious Christmas’
3pm and Sunday 3pm
Welcoming the music lovers of Mackay to what will be a world class performance, with choruses from Handel's Messiah and traditional Christmas Carols, filling the theatre with beautiful singing and orchestral music for over two hours (including a 20 minute interval).
Adults $35, Concession $30 and Children $20 | Tickets available at trybooking.com
CQCM Theatre - 151 Boundary Road, Ooralea
Mackay Nth Qld Babies & Kids Mega Christmas Market
From 4pm – 8:30pm and Sunday 12th November from 8am to 12pm
Over 50 Local businesses on display with all things babies & kids, as well as mum’s to be & new mum products.
Lucky door prizes, Jumping Castles, Face Painting, Free Bounty Bags.
$2 Adult Entry - Kids 17 years and under free. Tickets available at the door
Mackay Showgrounds
Significant Other (Live)
From 6pm – 10pm
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of live entertainment at the Garden Bar. | Free entry.
Harrup Park
Sunday 12 November
Troppo Markets
2nd Sunday of every month from 7:30am to 11:30am
This event will keep you coming back with a never-ending variety of items for sale and plenty of entertainment and amusements too. | Free entry.
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
Significant Other (Live)
From 2pm
A live music performance that you won’t want to miss - come along for a great afternoon! | Free entry.
Seabreeze Hotel
Sunday Bingo
Every Sunday from 7pm
Come along and you could win! | Free entry.
South Leagues Club
Monday 13 November
Trivia Night
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Trivia night on Mondays at Centro Restaurant. 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.
Magpies Sporting Club
Tuesday 14 November
B2B Brews (sponsored by Travel Associates Mackay)
8am to 9am
This week’s brews are sponsored by Travel Associates Mackay. Enjoy your morning bevvie while hearing all about Travel Associates Mackay upcoming Travel Trivia Night on the 23rd of November. With amazing prizes to be won including a 12-night Norwegian Cruise for 2, this is a night not to be missed!
So come on down, grab your coffee and start fine tuning your travel knowledge!
Sprinkles and Love Cake Emporium
Chatty Cafe
Every second Tuesday of the month from 9:30am to 10:30am
Chatty Café is a global movement that aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation, connecting people over a cuppa to help improve health and mental wellbeing.
Chatty Café invites you to come along to connect, converse, and share ideas. Second Tuesday of the Month.
Access to free events is only one of the benefits of library membership. If you are not already a library member, please join at library.mackay.qld.gov.au/Montage/Join.aspx
Gordon White Library
EQUIP: POWER EDITION
9am to 3:30pm
An event in Mackay to INSPIRE + EQUIP women on their political journey.
The Women for Election EQUIP: Power Edition Program is a highly practical non-partisan workshop that provides women with the key knowledge of how to campaign at all levels of government. You'll learn about the tools and techniques to enable you to run for office, be the best candidate you can be, or assist another woman with her political campaign.
Free event | Tickets at humanitix.com
Jubilee Community Centre
Wednesday 15 November
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. $8 for members and $10 for non-members after that. For further enquiries call 0408 983 911.
58 Macalister St, Mackay
Thursday 16 November
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
West End Readers Book Club
5pm to 6pm
Come along to the monthly book club and connect with people who enjoy reading and discover new authors. This event is for adults aged 18 years and older. | Free entry.
Access to free events is only one of the benefits of library membership. If you are not already a library member, please join at library.mackay.qld.gov.au/Montage/Join.aspx
Walkerston Library
