Event Guide 6 December

Friday 6th 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.

Century 21 Plaza Christmas Markets
4pm-7pm
As a part of the Mackay Councils City Heart Christmas, Century 21 will be hosting markets in the Plaza and stretching out into Ninth Lane.
Bring along the family for Music, Markets, Food, Lights & More while enjoying the Councils City Heart Christmas
68 Sydney Street, Mackay

City Heart Christmas
4pm
City Heart Christmas returns on 6th December, 4pm–8pm, offering free family fun and festive activities. Highlights include Santa’s Secret Present Search, face painting, a silent disco, live music, and late-night shopping. Enjoy Gelatissimo ice cream, The Deli Nook’s BYO cheese night, and more. Workshops, tours, and markets make this an unmissable celebration! Bookings required for select activities.
Wood Street Mackay

LIVE Music  
6-9pm
Enjoy Noah Davis 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

Mr Blake At Your Service
7.30pm
The final film for 2024, Mr Blake at Your Service, is a romantic comedy-drama starring John Malkovich and Fanny Ardant. The story follows Andrew Blake, a charming British businessman who unexpectedly becomes the butler at the fading Domaine de Beauvillier estate. As Blake navigates cultural clashes and wins over the aloof Madame de Beauvillier, the film explores themes of second chances, unexpected friendships, and rediscovering happiness.  Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CWRDK
Cook Theatre (in CQU Building 1 at the end of the road)

Saturday 7th December

Santa Breakfast
8am
Santa’s Breakfast is coming to the food court on Saturday, 7th December, from 8am–9am. Join Santa for a festive morning filled with holiday cheer! Tickets are $10 per child, but spots are limited. Book now to secure your place at this special Christmas event.
Mount Pleasant Food Court

2024 Kids Triathlon
3pm
Join the Kids Aquathon & Triathlon at the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) for ages 5–12. Safe swimming, cycling, and running on state-of-the-art facilities make this a fun and active event. Registration starts at 3pm, with warm-up at 3:30pm. Distances vary by age group for both aquathon and triathlon categories. Don't miss this exciting day for young athletes.
Mackay Aquatic Recreation Complex

Christmas Scrim Event & Social Skate
4pm
Mackay City Rollers invites you to their annual Christmas Short Track Scrims to celebrate the 2024 roller derby season! Featuring junior and senior games, doors open at 4pm with derby action from 4:30pm. Skaters from near and far are welcome—register online to join. Stay tuned for schedules and team updates on the event page!
Mackay PCYC

Star and 4KM’s Carols In The Gardens
From 5.30pm
Enjoy a magical evening at Carols in the Gardens on Saturday, 7th December, from 5:30pm–8:30pm at the Meadowlands Amphitheatre, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens. Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols, enjoy festive fun, live performances, delicious food, and a visit from Santa. Bring a picnic blanket and share in the holiday cheer, proudly supported by Glencore.
Meadowlands Amphitheatre

Sunday 8th December  

“Wonder” A Christmas Spectacular
8.30am
NewLife Church is excited to invite you to "WONDER", our 2024 Christmas Spectacular. Bring your family and invite your friends and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Festivities from 5pm at 75 Evans Avenue, North Mackay, Food and Drinks for Sale, Carols with Live Band, Fun for the Kids + so much more.
Mackay PCYC

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

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

Christmas In The Cane
2.30pm
Celebrate the season at Carlisle's Christmas in the Cane, a free family-friendly event filled with festive fun! Enjoy live performances by talented staff and students, exciting carnival rides, delicious food stalls, and a spectacular fireworks display set to music. Bring family and friends for an evening of joy and celebration. Carnival ride tickets available online and on-site.
17 Holts Road , Mackay

Tuesday 10th December  

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. This initiative supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Eleven: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Gordon White Library

Wednesday 11th December  

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 12th 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

Christmas Door Wreath Workshop
5.30pm
Ready to elevate your Christmas table decor? Join The Florist Fourways on December 5th for a Christmas Door Wreath Workshop. From 5:30pm to 7:00pm, participants can create a stunning wreath while enjoying coffee and cake or wine and nibbles. The workshop is $150 per person, with limited spaces available. Book your spot now at www.theflorist4ways.com.au.
The Florist Fourways

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