Event Guide 22 November

Friday 22nd November

Kate Harding In Conversation
12.30pm
Kate Harding is a Bidjara, Ghyngalu and Garingbal woman with connection to Kooramindanjie (the Carnarvon Ranges) who lives and works in the Mackay region. An accomplished maker, Harding has created textiles for over 40 years, her work today reflecting a lifelong mastery of this medium. Harding employs techniques of sewing, crochet, Japanese beading, hand-embroidery, applique and quilting to create contemporary textile works that share stories of ancestral culture and Country. Tickets are FREE but bookings are essential via Eventbrite.com.
Artspace Mackay

Paxtons Christmas Night Markets
4pm-8pm
Come along to the final markets for 2024! Enjoy a evening with a nice meal, great music, and loads of Christmas shopping… and you might even get lucky and win a ham.
PCYC Norris Road, North Mackay

LIVE Music  
6-9pm
Enjoy Michael Scriha 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 23rd November

Christmas Art and Craft Market
10am-4pm
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th
Experience Mackay’s vibrant creative community at this arts and crafts fair, featuring original artwork for sale, live art demonstrations, and a variety of unique vendors, including wood turners, potters, and jewellery makers. Discover one-of-a-kind pieces, support local artisans, and enjoy Devonshire tea while exploring the talent of Mackay’s artists. Free entry and a Christmas raffle add to the festive atmosphere!
2 Snow Wright Court, Mackay

Yakapari Country Crafts And Community Centre Morning Tea
11am
Join in for a morning tea cent sale at Yakapari Country Crafts and Community Centre! Tickets are $25.00 per person and are limited, so be quick to secure your seat.
Yakapari Country Crafts and Community Centre

Pets At The Pub Christmas Paw-ty
From 12pm
The Seabreeze Hotel's Pets at The Pub returns on November 23rd with a festive Christmas twist. Guests can enjoy live music by DeJaVu, photos with Santa, face painting, a kids’ lucky dip, and a pet-friendly menu. Celebrate the season alongside furry friends at The Seabreeze Hotel!
Seabreeze Hotel, Slade Point

St Joseph’s Christmas Fair
From 12pm
Enjoy a festive evening at St Joseph’s Christmas Fair, featuring live music by Noah Davis Cookson, a variety of market stalls, thrilling rides, and delicious food stalls. Try your luck at the ham wheel and raffles while joining in the holiday cheer with family and friends!
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School North Mackay

Christmas Dried Floral Door Wreath Workshop
12.30pm
The Florist 4 Ways invites participants to deck the halls early with a Christmas Dried Floral Door Wreath Workshop on November 23rd from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. For $150, attendees will enjoy creating a festive wreath while sipping coffee with cake or wine with nibbles. Spaces are limited—visit www.theflorist4ways.com.au to reserve a spot.
106-116 Nebo Road, West Mackay

Sunday 24th November  

Sunday Buffet Breakfast
9am-11am
Enjoy a delicious buffet breaky with family or friends this Sunday at Goosies Sport and Recreation Club. $20 for Members or $23 for non-members. Children 12 or under $10.
Goosies Sport and Recreation Club

Pinnacle Pub Monthly Market
9am - 2pm
Pinnacle Family Hotel’s monthly markets keep getting bigger and better every time! Shop for a unique gift from the diverse range of stalls, pick local produce and plants or grab some of the delicious foods or homemade condiments on offer.
Then at the pub, enjoy live music from, indulge in delicious pies, crumbed steak, and in-house sweets for a perfect day out with great food and tunes.
Pinnace Family Hotel

Tuesday 26th November  

Connect and Share: Breastfeeding Through Summer
9am
Attendees are invited to join a discussion on breastfeeding during summer, covering ways to keep both mother and baby cool, evidence on alcohol and breastfeeding, and helpful tips for managing busy days with young children. This informative session provides practical advice and support for navigating the warmer months with little ones.
Charlies Café, Cnr Brisbane and Gordan Street

Switch On
10am
Switch On Workshops will challenge your people’s current beliefs and behaviours about safety. Participants will be taken on an emotional and thought-provoking
journey which moves them from compliance to commitment, creating a fundamental shift in their relationship to safety. For tickets or more details email Tania Begg tania@taniabeggconsulting.com
Ocean International

Wednesday 27th November  

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
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 28th November  

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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