Event Guide

Friday 10^th July

NAIDOC Family Fun Day  

11am

Celebrate 50 Years of Deadly at the NAIDOC Family Fun Day at Queens Park Mackay on Friday, July 10, from 11am to 3pm. The free community event will showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture through vibrant cultural dance performances, community stalls, speeches and opportunities to connect, learn and celebrate together. Families and community members are invited to join in recognising the strength, stories and achievements of First Nations peoples while enjoying a day of culture, connection and celebration.

Queens Park  

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Saturday 11^th July

Queensland Ballet Story Time

9.30am

Little imaginations will take centre stage at Queensland Ballet Story Time, at Dudley Denny City Library. Designed for children aged two to five years and their grown-ups, this joyful interactive session combines storytelling, musicand movement to inspire creativity while building early literacy skills. Young attendees are encouraged to dress up in their favourite costumes, from tutus and superhero capes to sparkly shoes, for an extra touch of fun. Bookings are recommended for this magical family experience.

Scottish Bluewater Fling

1.30pm

Bluewater Fling returns with a special celebration marking 100 years of community service by the Mackay and District Pipe Band. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening of Scottish culture, featuring 100 pipers and drummers marching across Forgan Bridge, Highland dancers, live music, food vendors and Scottish merchandise. Held along the picturesque Pioneer River, the festivities conclude with a lively ceilidh afterparty and spectacular fireworks. Bring a picnic blanket or chair and join this family-friendly celebration as part of the Mackay Festival of Arts.

Bluewater Quay

Dudley Denney Library  

Highway Country Music Family Night   

7pm

Enjoy an evening of country music, friendship and community at the Highway Country Music Family Night on Saturday, July 11, from 7pm at Bakers Creek Community Hall. With live music, a welcoming atmosphere and a delicious free supper provided, the event is a great night out for country music lovers of all ages. Entry is just $5, with everyone welcome to attend. For more information, contact Betty. Club members are also reminded that memberships are now due.

Bakers Creek Community Hall  

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Sunday 12^th July

Eungella Community Markets  

9am

Enjoy a scenic day in the Pioneer Valley at the Eungella Community Markets on Sunday, from 9am to 1pm at Eungella Memorial Hall. Browse a wonderful selection of local produce, homemade treats, artisan crafts, jewellery, fresh beef, honey and handmade gifts while enjoying a home-style brunch and barista coffee. With picnic areas, community stalls and a welcoming country atmosphere, the undercover, pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible markets offer a relaxing outing for the whole family.

Eungella Memorial Hall

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Monday 13^th July

Travelling Seed Library In Sarina  

8.30am

Grow your own garden and share in a greener future with the Travelling Seed Library at Sarina Library. Available during library opening hours, the initiative encourages locals to borrow, grow and return seeds while building a sustainable, locally adapted seed collection. Open to library members, the Seed Library provides an opportunity to learn new gardening skills, grow fresh produce and support community connection through sharing and sustainability. Drop in anytime to get started.

Sarina Library  

Yarnbomb Mackay  

9.30am

Get creative and connect with the community at Yarnbomb Mackay, a free weekly gathering where locals can crochet and knit colourful installations to brighten Mackay City Heart. Held from 9.30am to 12pm at Jamaica Blue Sydney St Markets, the session welcomes all skill levels, including beginners. Enjoy friendly conversations over a cuppa while learning new skills, meeting fellow craft enthusiasts and helping bring vibrant yarn creations to life. All materials are provided.

Jamaica Blue Sydney St Markets

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Tuesday 14^th July

Walk and Talk Book Club  

8am

Combine a love of reading, nature and community at the Walk & Talk Book Club presented by Mackay Regional Council Libraries, at the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. Participants can enjoy a gentle walk through the gardens while discussing each month’s featured book, connecting with fellow book lovers and sharing ideas along the way. Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water bottle for this relaxed and social experience promoting wellbeing, conversation and a love of literature.

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

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