Event Guide

Friday, 13^th March

Cuppa With Your Neighbour – Marian

8am

Enjoy a free coffee and friendly conversation at “Cuppa with Your Neighbour” at Vintage Kiss, 4 Anzac Avenue, Marian, from 8am to 10am on Friday, 13 March. Proudly supported by Mackay Regional Council’s Community Programs Team, the relaxed gathering offers residents a chance to connect, meet neighbours and strengthen community ties in a welcoming setting. Everyone is encouraged

Vintage Kiss (4 Anzac Avenue, Marian)

Crochet and Conversation

9am

Locals are invited to enjoy a relaxed morning of crocheting, coffee and conversation at Beachfront Bar & Restaurant on Bucasia Esplanade. Open to everyone—from experienced crafters to beginners or those simply keen for a chat—the gathering encourages community connection in a friendly setting. Bring your own crochet tools or borrow from the communal box, grab a coffee and join the group. Just look for the table with the yarn.

Beachfront Bar and Restaurant, Bucasia

Eat Street and Live Music

From 5pm

Head to Bluewater Quay from 5pm for an evening of Eat Street delights, live music and family-friendly fun. Enjoy a relaxed riverside atmosphere with live entertainment from Jamesley, while children can burn off some energy with free activities, including a Gymnastics Airtrack. With plenty of food and drink available, it’s a great opportunity for locals and visitors to gather and enjoy the waterfront.

Blue Water Quay, Mackay

Saturday 14^th March

Mackay Wood Turners Craft Expo

From 9am

The Mackay Woodturners Craft Expo will return on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March at Snow Wright Court, off Beaconsfield Road in Andergrove. Open from 9am to 3pm both days, the free community event offers visitors the chance to explore handcrafted timber pieces, meet local woodturners and learn more about the craft in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Everyone is welcome to come along and take a look.

Snow Wright Court, off Beaconsfield Road, Andergrove

Breast Cancer Support Group Monthly Meeting

10am

Breast cancer patients and survivors at any stage of their journey are invited to attend a supportive monthly gathering hosted by the Mackay Breast Cancer Support Group. The meeting will be held from 10am to 12pm in the Meeting Room at the Mackay Botanical Gardens, with roadside parking available along Lagoon Street. The morning includes introductions, a confidential sharing space and morning tea. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small share plate, with tea, coffee and water provided.

Mackay Botanical Gardens Meeting Room

Art Exhibition and Competition

10am

Art lovers are invited to explore the Artist and Art Exhibition and Competition, running from 14 to 22 March 2026 at 2 Snow Wright Court, Beaconsfield, Mackay. With free entry, visitors can browse a diverse range of artworks by talented artists, all available for purchase. The exhibition offers a great opportunity to support local creatives while enjoying an inspiring display of art.

2 Snow Wright Court, Beaconsfield, Mackay

Sunday 15^th March

Barefoot Bowls

9am
Try Barefoot Bowls at Marian Bowls Club on Reg Smith Street from 9am to 11am. The relaxed session welcomes beginners and experienced players alike, offering a fun way to keep active and meet new people. Bowls are supplied, and participants are encouraged to wear flat-soled shoes or go barefoot and bring a hat. A sausage sizzle will follow the game. For details, phone John on 4959 2766.

Marian Bowls Club, Reg Smith Street

Kucom Presents: The Ties That Bind

7.30pm

The Ties That Bind, a season of one-act plays, will take to the stage at Kucom Theatre, 1 Snow Wright Court, Andergrove. Performances run Thursday 12, Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March at 7.30pm, with a Sunday matinee on 15 March at 2pm. Theatre lovers are invited to come along and enjoy an engaging evening of local live performance.

Kucom Theatre, 1 Snow Wright Court, Andergrove

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