Event Guide 4th October

Friday 4th October

Art Party Afternoons
3pm
Bring your own project! Do you have an existing arts project that you are looking to finish? Are you looking to meet up socially with other artists in an accessible environment? Art Party Afternoons recognises all of the unfinished projects (crochet, painting, craft, zine, artist book, comic, scribbles…whatever you are working on!). The monthly art hangs will connect the like-minded community to get creative inspo and provide you a place to make. This is a self-led event - bring your own project and share a cup of tea and a chat!
Crossroad Arts, 55 Wood Street, Mackay  

PBR Mackay
7pm
A sport unlike any other. A battle of the greatest. A competition of man vs beast where every second counts. The best in bull riding battle it out in a new Professional Bull Riders season like no other. Get ready for a premier entertainment experience at the PBR over 2 days (Friday 4th October and Saturday 5th October). Buckle up for the toughest 8 seconds in sports and find out what it means to be cowboy.
BB Print Stadium Mackay

Fremont – Film Night
7.30pm
Donya, a young Afghan who moved to Fremont, California after serving as a translator for the American army, spends her days working at a fortune cookie factory and her nights wide awake battling between her desire to rebuild her life and the overbearing guilt she carries within. In a bid to connect with the world, she sends an unconventional message through a fortune cookie. Book via trybooking.com
Cook Theatre, Building 1, CQU Mackay Campus

LIVE Music
6-9pm
Catch DJ Quincy LIVE at Ocean International – it's a performance you won’t want to miss!
Ocean International

Saturday 5th October  

Pilates With Katrina At Mantra
7am
Pilates for LRC Runners after your Saturday morning run/walk. Please bring your mat and $5 to pay for your session.
Mantra Mackay

Rhythm And The Reef 2024
From 1pm
Are you ready Central Queensland! Presented by @fieldminingservicesgroup and @hitmackay, your favourite local music and arts festival is back for its fourth year with a huge line-up to be announced. Bliss N Eso, Skegss, Thelma Plum, Sneaky Sound System, Allday, Giant Palms, Jonte, The Wild Sky, Same Pains, pacey and more! Enjoy a day packed with electrifying music, breathtaking scenery, and vibrant community vibes. All ages licensed bar event.
Meadowlands Amphitheatre, Botanic Gardens, Mackay

Sunday 6th October  

Mackay Swap Meet & Community Markets 2024
6am
Bringing to you a fantastic event that’s perfect for the whole community! With over 100 stalls packed with unique finds, there’s something for everyone. $5 Admission (per person) $25 Site Fee for sellers. Gates open from 6am - 12pm. What to expect: Car, truck, and bike parts. Cool memorabilia. A variety of tools for all trades. Plants, clothing, woodwork, and bric-a-brac. Whether you’re searching for that special item or just browsing, you’re sure to find something amazing! For more information contact: 0499 302 976 or email info@mackayswapmeet.org.au
Mackay Showgrounds

Boundless Book Club
12.30pm
In this digital age, nothing can take you away quite like a book. Join the group for a cup of tea to meet your local book lovers! Bring your favourite book that you would like to share with us, and $10 towards our Danishes...in the meantime, save the date and register your participation!
Kitten Vintage Mackay

Monday 7th October

Services Australia Drop In
9am
Do you require support with accessing your MyGov, or need information around payment and services with Centrelink, Medicare, and Child Support, come along to these drop-in sessions to have a face-to-face chat.
Dudley Denney City Library

Tuesday 8th October  

Chatty Cafe
9.30am
Chatty Café invites you to come along to connect, converse, and share ideas.
Chatty Café is a global movement that aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation, connecting people over a cuppa to help improve health and mental wellbeing.
People can feel isolated for many reasons; living alone, parenting at home, restrictive disabilities, getting older, or being linguistically diverse to name a few.
Gordon White Library

Phoneography Workshop
3.45pm
Learn how to take better photos on your mobile phone from a professional photographer! A workshop for young people aged 12-17years. Have you ever wanted to take better photos on your mobile phone? Are you trying to master that perfect portrait, compose better TikToks or beautify your Instagram grid? Just bring your own smartphone/tablet, appropriate footwear, sun protection and your imagination as we show you some basic tips and tricks for taking better photos. This FREE event is for youth aged 12-17 years of age. In the event of wet weather, the workshop may be cancelled or postponed.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Wednesday 9th 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

Puzzle and Chat
9.30am
A good puzzler can complete a 500-piece jigsaw in just hours! How quickly can a group of keen puzzlers put a 1000-piece jigsaw together? Join others to complete jigsaw puzzles while chatting. Drop in to Dudley Denny City Library, from 9.30am to 1pm on Wednesday, August 14 
Dudley Denney City Library

Thursday 10th October  

Explore A Gym
10am-12pm
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

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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