Event Guide 20 December

Friday 20th December  

Crochet & Conversation  
9am
Join a friendly group of Northern Beaches locals for crocheting, coffee, and conversation at Beachfront Bar & Restaurant on Bucasia Esplanade. Bring your own tools or borrow from the communal box. Everyone is welcome, whether crafting or just enjoying the vibe. Look for the yarn under the shade sails or inside, weather permitting!
Beachfront Bar & Restaurant on Bucasia Esplanade.

Christmas Holiday Kids Craft
9.30am
Santa’s elves are bringing free Christmas crafts to life on 20 December 2024. Kids can enjoy decorating gingerbread men, creating mosaic Christmas trees, sewing felt stockings, and more. The festive fun runs from 9:30 am to 2:00pm, making it a perfect day for families to get into the holiday spirit.
Santa's Workshop, Outside Target, Caneland Central

Ceramic Fish Workshop
5pm
Paint, construct and add your personal touch to these elements that will be featuring in the Placemaking Mky's Chinatown urban beautification project for the old petrol station in Nelson Street.
57 Wood St, Mackay

Karaoke With Hyphen Entertainment
7pm
Come on down to The Seabreeze and enjoy karaoke with Hyphen Entertainment
The Seabreeze Hotel

LIVE Music  
6-9pm
Enjoy Lucid Wings 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

Saturday 21st December

One Last Dance For 2024
6am
A free community boot camp, One Last Dance for 2024, will take place on Saturday, December 21, from 6 am at Blacks Beach Stairs. Families, friends, and workout buddies are invited to enjoy a fun morning fitness session. Free watermelon will be provided for refreshments after the workout, offering a perfect way to wrap up the year.
Blacks Beach Stairs

Mackay Basketball Stadium Markets
8am
Christmas Markets – head to the Mackay basketball stadium to support local busnisses and purchase that last minute special gift!
Mackay Basketball Stadium

Habana Carols Under The Stars
7pm
One of the best outdoor carols in all of Mackay. Bring your chair, blanket, snacks, mozzie repellent, singing voices and friends to have some fun and get into the festive mood. Santa is sure to make an appearance. This is a FREE FAMILY EVENT (wheelchair accessible) organised by the Habana & Districts Progress Association. Supported by Mackay Regional Council’s Christmas Grants. Please note, this is a 100% free night, there are no food or market stall vendors onsite. Contact Peter Bonaventura 0427598715
1091 Mackay Habana Rd, Habana 

Mackay parkrun
7am-10am
Mackay parkrun is a FREE, timed, 5km run, jog or walk put on by the community for the community at 7am every Saturday morning in Mackay. Meet near the Botanic Gardens Playground to start. Don't forget to register first - you only need to do it once.
Head to website to register - https://www.parkrun.com.au/
Mackay Region Botanic Gardens

Walkerston Fire Station Lolly Run
From 2pm
The Walkerston Fire Station brigade will once again be handing out lollies throughout the streets of Scrubby. Don’t miss Santa in the big red truck!
Various streets in Walkerston

Sunday 22nd December  

Live Music At The Pinnacle
11.30am-3pm
Enjoy live music from 11:30 am to 3 pm! Indulge in delicious pies, crumbed steak, and in-house sweets for a perfect day out with great food and tunes.
Pinnace Family Hotel

Sunday Buffet Breakfast
9-11am
Start your Sunday with a delicious Bullet Breakfast at Goosies from 9 am to 11 am. Enjoy a variety of options, including eggs, maple bacon, chipolata sausages, fresh croissants, fruit salad, baked beans, cereals, juices, and more. Adults: $20 for members, $23 for non-members. Kids 12 years and under: $10. Head to Gooseponds Sport and Recreation Club for a hearty start to the day!
Goosies Sport and Recreation Club

CASA Sunday BBQ
11am-12pm
Please join CASA down at the Blue Water Quay BBQ area, EVERY Sunday for a sausage sizzle on us! Bring a smile, a friend and come and fill your bellies!
Bluewater Quay, River Street

Tuesday 24th December

Xmas Eve at the General Gordon
From 7pm
Bring the family down for Christmas Karaoke. Sing along to all those wonderful carols and celebrate with us!
General Gordon, Homebush Road

Sarina Fire Station Lolly Run
From 5:30pm
The Sarina Fire Station brigade will once again be handing out lollies throughout the streets of Sarina. Visit Sarina Fire Station’s Facebook page for a map of the truck route as well as polite requests to keep people safe.
Various streets in Sarina

Wednesday 25th December  

Christmas Lunch At Ocean International
12pm
Celebrate Christmas in style with a stress-free buffet lunch featuring a mouth-watering selection of fresh seafood, slow-cooked meats, roasted vegetables, and handmade desserts. Highlights include Hay Point prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, garlic pork loin, and Manuka honey-glazed ham. A cheese platter, fresh bread, and pastries complete the feast. Limited tickets are available, with prepayment required. Adults $195, children under 12 $95. Book now for an unforgettable festive dining experience!
Ocean International

Thursday 26th December  

Riverside Markets
3pm-8pm
Come along and browse collections of unique and colourful creations 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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