Event Guide 23rd August

Friday 23rd August

Free Native Plant Program
9am
Free Native Plant Program open days will return on: Friday, August 23, from 9am to 3pm and Saturday, August 24, from 9am to noon. Mackay ratepayers can collect four free native plants per year. Visit the Mackay Natural Environment Centre, 6 Swayne Street, North Mackay to view the collection and pick up your plants during open days.
6 Swayne Street, North Mackay

Guided Walks In The Botanical Gardens
10am
Explore the Botanic Gardens with your Gardens Guide. Walks will differ each week in circuit and theme and are FREE to attend. Walks commence from Botanic Gardens Visitor Information (opposite the cafe) and go for one hour in duration. Walks are run every Friday morning, April to end of October. For more information, contact the gardens on phone (07) 4952 7300 or email botanic@mackay.qld.gov.au
Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens

Splendour In The Arts
5.15pm
Ready to be mesmerised by the incredible talent on show by kindergarten students – Year 12 students? Roam through the art exhibition, be wowed by outdoor installations, visit the gallery, and be entertained by the talented student performances. P&F pre-show drinks on sale from 5:15pm. Performances from 5:45-8:20pm. All are welcome! 
Whitsunday Anglican School

Autobarn True Steet Car Meet
5.30pm
Autobarn are staying open late for the next Friday night meet, 5:30-8:00. Become an Autobarn member and benefit from great deals. Same as always all makes a models welcome but we do ask to please appreciate the vibe we are creating and leave the daily cars n 4x4’s across the road on the World Gym side.
Autobarn Mackay

LIVE Music
6.30pm
Get ready for the ultimate LIVE experience, featuring Anette Worthington!
Seabreeze Hotel

Saturday 24th August  

Beginner Floristry Workshop
12pm
Learn the basics of floristry from the experts. Secure your spot today and start your journey into the world of flowers!
The Florist Fourways

Mackay Twilight Makers Market
4pm
Enjoy the delicious food from the Mackay Food Trucks on Eat Street, and listen to the amazing local musicians perform. Plus, there’ll be plenty of fun activities to keep the kids entertained, whilst you explore the eclectic mix of handcrafted treasures. Adult Entry Fee is $2 - Kids 17 & under get in for FREE. Please note pre-sell tickets are not sold for events, the entry fee will be collected at the door during the event only. 
Mackay Showgrounds, The Big Shed

LIVE Music
6.30pm
Come on down for a delicious meal and a drink…or two…whilst you listen to the legendary Steve Kilbey, followed by Kylie & Ari LIVE!
Seabreeze Hotel

Sunday 25th August  

Birthing Kit Assembly Day
9am
The Birthing Kit Foundation (Australia) is a humanitarian organisation that provides birthing kits and education in clean birthing practices to women birthing at home in remote regions of the developing world. Zonta is proud to work in partnership with the Birthing Kit Foundation to pack and supply Clean Birth Kits to pregnant women living in rural communities and low-resource settings around the world. If you'd like to volunteer some time to help us pack these kits, please join us on Sunday August 25th.
Holy Spirit Collage

Second-Hand Book Sale
10am
100's of preloved books looking for their new home
12 Dustwill Street Eimeo

LIVE Music
2pm
Get ready for a great afternoon with Significant Other. Don't miss the opportunity to catch them LIVE!
Seabreeze Hotel

Monday 26th August

Discover Unique Worldwide Adventures
5.30pm
Adventure World, Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic and Star Clippers, invite you to an engaging evening with fellow travel enthusiasts. Book via www.helloworldtravelmackay.com.au
Harrup Park Country Club Mackay

Tuesday 27th August  

Pop Up Play Spaces: Indoor Play
1pm
Drop in and explore interactive play spaces for young children from birth to five years. These activities and experiences help support children’s physical, mental, social and emotional development.
Mackay Regional Council Libraries

Wednesday 28th August  

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

BMA CQ Rescue – Helicopter Arrival Demonstration
5.30pm
Come and be a part of history as CQ Rescue unveil their new AW139 life-saving helicopters! Watch them soar into the Mackay skies for the first time and enjoy thrilling flight demonstrations by their skilled crew. This marks the beginning of a new era for BMA CQ Rescue. Don’t miss this spectacular event!
Mackay Airport

Thursday 29th August  

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

Australian Steelers Wheelchair Rugby Paralympics Watch Party
7pm
Get ready for the Australian Steelers Wheelchair Rugby Paralympics Watch Party at Harrup Park on the big screen in the Garden Bar. Starting from 7pm, watch the incredible talent from three Mackay born Paralympians that make up a ¼ of the Australian team as they battle against Great Britain.
Harrup Park Country Club

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