Event Guide

Friday 3^rd July

Barrier Reef Markets   

5pm

The Barrier Reef Markets will return to Wood Street on Friday 3^rd July from 5pm to 8pm, bringing an evening of shopping, food and entertainment to the Mackay City Heart. Visitors can browse a wide range of local stalls featuring handmade products, gifts, craftsand boutique businesses, while enjoying delicious food vans and a lively community atmosphere. Gather your family and friends, support local businesses and enjoy a great night out in the city.

Wood Street Mackay  

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Saturday 4^th July

Daisy Day Planting  

8.30am

Help make a lasting contribution to the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens by joining a community planting day on Saturday 4^th July, from 8.30am. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help plant 1,200 Golden Everlasting Daisies beside the lagoons, with no experience required. Simply meet at the Viewing Deck before planting and bring closed-in shoes, a hat, gloves (if you have them) and a water bottle. Stay afterwards for a well-earned morning tea and be part of something that will bloom for years to come.

Mackay Region Botanic Gardens  

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Book of the month – July  

10am

Artspace Mackay will present its monthly Book of the Month program on Saturday, 4 July at 10am in the Foyer Gallery at the Civic Precinct on Gordon Street. The free session invites visitors to explore a featured artist’s book up close, page by page, with assistance from Artspace volunteers. This month’s focus is Julie Haas’ Lockets (1994–96), held in the Mackay Regional Council Art Collection. The program offers an intimate viewing experience of contemporary artist books in a guided gallery setting. Places are limited and registration is required.

Artspace Mackay  

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Exhibition Floor Talk

10.30am

Artspace Mackay will host a curator-led exhibition talk on Saturday, 4 July at 10:30am, featuring QAGOMA Curator of Australian Art Samantha Littley. The session will explore Looking Out, Looking In, an exhibition examining the self-portrait as a form where artist and subject are one. The exhibition reflects on how artists present identity, from introspective and understated works to bold and expressive self-representations. The event will also be amplified for patrons with hearing difficulties. It will be held at Artspace Mackay in the Civic Precinct on Gordon Street and is free to attend, with bookings required.

Artspace Mackay

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Sunday 5^th July

Sarina Country Music Family Afternoon  

1pm

The Sarina Country Music Family Afternoon will be held on Sunday, July 5, from 1pm at the Sarina Sporting and Services Club on Brewers Road, Sarina. The bistro will open from 11.30am, with a courtesy bus available by booking through the club. Entry is $5, and all members, friends and new artists are welcome to attend, with backing band support available for performers. A general meeting will be held at 11.30am prior to the event, with a friendly afternoon of music and community expected to follow.

Sarina Sporting and Services Club on Brewers Road, Sarina

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Wednesday 8^th July

The Mum Hub Walking Club

10am

Mums are invited to lace up their walking shoes and join a relaxed weekly pram-friendly walk with The Mum Hub by The Held Project every Wednesday from 10am. Meeting at The Mum Hub at Mackay Harbour, the walk offers a welcoming opportunity to enjoy fresh air, gentle exercise and connect with other local mums. Afterwards, participants can stay for tea, coffee and a chat. Whether you're a regular or attending for the first time, everyone is welcome.

The Mum Hub, Shop 10 46 Mulherin Dr, Mackay Harbour

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Come and Try Lawn Bowls  

12pm

Give lawn bowls a go at the Marian Bowls Club on Reg Smith Street, Marian, on Wednesday, July 1, from 12pm. No experience is necessary - simply wear flat-soled shoes, bring a hat and enjoy a fun afternoon on the greens, with bowls provided. Stay afterwards for afternoon tea and the chance to meet the club's friendly members.

Marian Bowls Club on Reg Smith Street, Marian

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