Event Guide

Friday 24^th July

Chair Exercise  

9.30am

Stay active in a fun and supportive environment with Chair Exercise at Mirani Library on Friday 24^th July from 9.30am to 10.30am. Designed to boost strength, flexibility and wellbeing while seated, these energising sessions are suitable for a range of fitness levels. Bring a water bottle, book your place and discover how enjoyable staying active can be.

Mirani Library  

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Dementia Social Circle  

10am

Find friendship, support and meaningful connection at the Dementia Social Circle on Friday 24^th July from 10am to 11.30am at Gordon White Library. The welcoming group provides a chance for people living with dementia and their support networks to share experiences, build connections and enjoy time together in a caring environment. New participants are encouraged to come along and join the community.

Gordan White Library  

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3 Nights Of Daly Bay Illuminate  

6pm | 23^rd-26^th July  

Mackay’s City Centre will glow with ocean-inspired wonder this week as Daly Bay Illuminate returns from July 23^rd–26^th. The free evening event will transform the area from the Civic Centre to Bluewater Quay with spectacular light projections, live entertainment, food and the impressive Whale Song giant puppet performance. Running nightly from 6pm to 9pm, the event invites families, locals and visitors to explore a vibrant celebration of art, storytelling and the natural world.

Civic Centre to Bluewater Quay 

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Saturday 25^th July

JSP Home of Women’s Stories Open Day  

9.30am

The community is invited to the JSP Home of Women’s Stories Open Day, a free morning of storytelling, creativity and reflection. Held from 9.30am at Shop 5, 31 Wood Street, Mackay, the event welcomes women and everyone shaped by one to explore stories, mark-making, keepsakes and moments of quiet reflection. Come along, discover this special space and connect with others through shared experiences, creativity and meaningful conversations.

Shop 5 31 Wood Street , Mackay

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Discover Paper Quilling  

9.30am

Get creative at Gordon White Library with the Discover Paper Quilling workshop on Saturday 25^th July from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Learn how to create beautiful quilt-inspired paper designs in this hands-on session that's perfect for anyone keen to try a new craft. It's a fun, affordable way to build creative skills and meet like-minded people. Places are limited, so be sure to book early.

Gordon White Library  

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Art, Craft & Conversation  

10am

Bring your latest creative project and enjoy a day of inspiration at Art, Craft & Conversation on Saturday 25^th July, from 10am to 2pm at Gordon White Library. Whether you enjoy painting, knitting, sewing or other crafts, this welcoming session is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, share ideas and create in a relaxed social setting. Book your place and join the fun.

Gordan White Library  

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Sunday 26^th July

Artist Book Collective – July  

10.30am

Discover the art of bookmaking and connect with fellow creatives at the Artist Book Collective on Sunday 26^th July from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Artspace Mackay. Open to new and experienced artists alike, the community-led group shares skills, explores inspiration from the MRC Artists Book Collection and helps grow a local network of book makers. New members are warmly encouraged, so come along, join the conversation and get creative.

Artspace Mackay  

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