Event guide 18th October

Friday 18th October

Catherine McAuley College Trivia Night
5.30pm
Gather your friends, family or work colleagues for a fun night of trivia. Theme for the night is Adventures Around the World. Draw inspiration from cultures, sporting teams, travel experiences, international events....the ideas are endless. Trivia night ticket includes: Trivia participation, cheese platters and entry into the lucky door prize. Cost $25 per person or $200 for a table of 8. All proceeds to the event will go towards CMC. This event is 18+. Eftpos is available & cash accepted. No BYO Food or drinks.
239 Nebo Rd, West Mackay

Food Truck, Sunsets And Tunes For 2024
5.30pm
Come enjoy drinks, a delicious food truck (Dumpling Hut Mackay) and watch planes land! There will be a flight simulator ready for some friendly competition, and kids can play outside or in the kids’ room! Bring your friends and family for a great time! This will be the LAST Friday to make the most of music, sunsets and a simulator competition!
Casey Ave, South Mackay

LIVE Music
6-9pm
Enjoy Viva Acoustic LIVE at Ocean International – it’s a performance you won’t want to miss! Pizzas & tapas available on the deck! Call 4957 2044 to make your booking!
Ocean International

Heathers The Musical at CQCM
7.30pm
Brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, “Desperate Housewives”), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She’s the Man). Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy, and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, Heathers will be New York’s most popular new musical. 
Building 21, Boundary Road, Ooralea, Mackay

Saturday 19th October  

Burning Boards
3pm
Come along for a fun session creating. Learn how to wood burn a beautiful timber serving platter board. Hosted by Michelle, she will lead the session All art supplies are included, just bring yourself! Ages 16/17 years must be accompanied by participating adult. 15 years and under unable to attend. Seats are limited and bookings are essential. BYO your favourite beverage and nibbles, if you please.
Shop 1, 3 Ungerer St, North Mackay

Tunes In The Dunes
4pm
Get ready for a laid-back afternoon by the ocean at our next FREE Tunes in the Dunes event, featuring live acoustic music by Will Blume. Enjoy an unforgettable beachside experience in a relaxed, picnic-style setting with your own food and drinks at this fantastic FREE ticketed event. Each guest will receive a ticket on arrival to claim 1 FREE bubble tea from the onsite van! 
Sol Drive, Mackay Harbour

Queen Bohemian Rapsody
7.30pm
Following a hugely successful National Tour in 2022/23 Queen—Bohemian Rhapsody is returning with a Brand New Show in 2024, combining Queen's ‘Greatest Hits’ and a few of the most popular songs on their albums. Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody will perform all the great hits, including We Will Rock You, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Are The Champions, Radio Ga Ga, A Kind of Magic, I Want To Break Free, Another One Bites the Dust, and Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets available via www.themecc.com.au
The MECC

Sunday 20th October  

Run For Mi Life 2024
5am
Hastings Deering Run for MI Life is held in memory of Matthew Ivory, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who tragically took his own life on 19 October 2012. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event. The fun run will take place on 20 October 2024 at Wests Leagues Club, Walkerston. Registrations are now open online at http://www.runformilife.org.au/register/. Join in the celebration and support a meaningful cause.
Wests Leagues Club, Walkerston

FREE Come and Try Lawn Bowls
Sessions held on Sunday 20th, Monday 21st and Monday 28th October. 
Enjoy a fun session learning to play lawn bowls. Come to one, some, or all sessions. Bowls provided or bring your own. Wear comfortable clothing, flat soled footwear. Undercover venue so a hat is not required. All welcome. Phone/text 0427 275 492 to book or more information.
Mackay City Bowls Club, Cnr Shakespeare and Shaw Streets.

Mackay Walk To Remember
10am
The community will come together to remember babies gone too soon in honour of all the babies who have lost their lives from miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss. Registrations open at 10am for a 10:30am ceremony where if you wish to say your babies name you can. Following the walk, there will be a BBQ with lots of activities such as name jewellery making, seedling planting and face painting just to name a few. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair or blanket. Tickets can be purchased on the day or via stickytickets.com.au
Malta Garden / Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens

Tuesday 22nd October  

Northern Beaches Playgroup
9.15am
You’re invited to gather & play at Eimeo esplanade! this is an opportunity to come together, play, and connect. attendees are encouraged to bring rugs and sand toys, a hat, water bottle, sunscreen, morning tea, and helping hands. Please remember to sign up for a free membership with play matters via their website and check in upon arrival by scanning the QR code or signing the attendance sheet.
Eimeo Esplanade

Wednesday 23rd October  

Mackay Farmers’ Market
6:30 – 10:30am
Shop local at the Mackay Farmers' Market and enjoy a morning on the Pioneer River.
Grab your reusable coffee cups, drink tumblers, water kefir bottles, produce and carry bags and stop in at the Mackay Farmers' Market every Wednesday.
Bluewater Quay

Explore A Gym
9am-11am
Bring your child along for a morning of FUN! Explore-A-Gym is a 2 hour play session that is designed to give your child the opportunity to learn and explore in a non-structured environment. Suitable for ages 18 months to 5 years. Cost is $12/child
5 Snow Wright CRT, Beaconsfield. Mackay

Thursday 24th October  

Grow Lead Innovate Professional Development Conference 2024
7.15am
Grow. Lead. Innovate. This year’s ​Professional Development Conference will provide you with the skills, knowledge and insights to facilitate your journey to becoming a strong, informed and inspiring leader. Learn the importance of creating a healthy workplace culture and motivating your team for optimum performance. Early Bird Tickets: Member $210 | Non-member $260 | Group of 5 tickets $950
The MECC

First Nation Trade & Talent Exhibition
3pm
October is Indigenous business month a time to celebrate local First Nations businesses from around the region targeting the different sectors and support services.
Are you considering, diversifying your supply chain? Do you have an Indigenous procurement strategy? Come along, start the conversation and see the immense capability of First Nations Businesses in the Mackay, Isaac Whitsunday region.
Harrup Park Lancaster Room

Riverside Markets
3pm-8pm
Come along and browse collections of unique and colourful creations by crafted by local talents. Explore clothing, handmade cultural items and delicious food and drinks from local vendors by the river, every Thursday!
Bluewater Quay

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