Event Guide 6 September

Friday 6th September

‘One Remarkable Reef’ Strolling Story Trail
8am
Walk together and enjoy the Strolling Stories installation of 'One Remarkable Reef' at Queens Park from Friday, September 6 until Monday, September 30, 2024.
This is a FREE self-guided activity suitable for all ages. 
This activity is hosted by Mackay Regional Council Libraries and supported by Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens.
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens

Art Party Afternoons
3pm
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 our unfinished projects (crochet, painting, craft, zine, artist book, comic, scribbles…whatever you are working on!). The monthly art hangs will connect our like-minded community to get creative inspo and provide you a place to make. Cost: Free
Ages: 15+ yrs.
Crossroad Arts, 55 Wood Street Mackay

Rise Fly Fishing Film Tour
5.45pm
Get ready to reel in the excitement with this selection of captivating films, showcasing the very best of fishing for the year ahead: Rise Fly Fishing Film Tour, Visibility, What Lies Above, Only the Salmon Know, Transitions - The Bow, and A Line in the Sand…and there's more to come, so stay hooked for additional surprises! Tickets essential via Eventbrite.com
CQ University Campus, Building 1, 151-171 Boundary Road Ooralea

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

Saturday 7th September  

Jumble Sale
7am
Come along to a Jumble Sale from 7-00am to 1-00pm. Lots of bargains including household items, books, toys, plants, craft, home-made cakes and a sausage sizzle. Morning tea available - all proceeds go towards the Bowling Club.
Marian Bowls Club, Reg Smith Street, Marian

Spring Soiree Family Fun Day
8.30am
Come down and join an amazing morning of: a Mini Mart, Mug exchange, Guardian Hang (parents chill zone), Slushi Bar - Sip Club, PCYC Kids Play, Facepainting, Bubble Dome fun - Bubble House, Samoan BBQ, Dumpling Hut, Happy Bagel, Photo Wall, Arē Place Treats (gluten & dairy free available) and Cookie Decorating - Arē’s Place. Gold coin donations accepted
Mackay PCYC

Gospel Garden Party
2pm
The Mackay Anglican community are hosting A Gospel Garden Party on the 7th of September, from 2 pm. In the garden outside of the Holy Trinity Church in Gordon street, Mackay. This is a FREE event and all are welcome. There will be plants for sale and afternoon tea for a donation, while enjoying a huge variety of entertainment from classic Gospel songs to timbrel performance and salsa dancing!
Outside of the Holy Trinity Church in Gordon street, Mackay

LIVE Music
6.30pm
Be captivated by Michael Scriha LIVE at Seabreeze!
Seabreeze Hotel

Sunday 8th September  

AFLW Round 2
1.05pm
Gold Coast SUNS v Carlton
Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

LIVE Music
2pm
Come on down and experience a memorising performance LIVE from Eatz n Beatz at Seabreeze!
Seabreeze Hotel

Monday 9th September

Quarterly Monitoring – Far Beach
4pm
Join in on the 9th of September at Far Beach (4-6pm). Together we will clean up Far Beach and gather valuable marine debris data, which will contribute to the CSIRO's national research. Together we can be a part of the solution. Bookings required via Conservation Volunteers Australia.
Dudley Denny City Library

Tuesday 10th September

BMA Kidspace
From 10am
This is a FREE program that includes two drop-in anytime art sessions and free live music entertainment for kids. Bring your toddlers along for a fun day of art-making, singing and dancing, drop-in anytime from 10am to 2pm and stay as long as you’d like. First Art session: 10 - 11:30am/Music session: 11:30am - 12:15pm/Second Art session: 12:15 - 2pm
61 Gordon Street, Mackay

Downunder Group Solutions Suicide Prevention Walk
2.30pm
Downunder Group Solutions are excited to announce that they’re participating in a walk to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention. Every step taken will bring the community closer to saving lives and offering hope to those who need it most. You can join in for the walk, donate to the cause, or simply spread the word. Together, we can make a difference!
Bluewater Quay

Wednesday 11th September  

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

Thursday 12th September  

R U OK? Day Breakfast – Free Event
6.45am
Come along to a FREE R U OK? Day Breakfast to support and promote awareness of mental health among colleagues and the business community. You’re encouraged to wear YELLOW but it's not mandatory for entry. Attendee registration via Resource Industry Network is required to come along to this free event.
Field Mining Services Group

Sugar City Powerfest 2024
From 10am
Sugar City Powerfest 2024 will be the 5 year anniversary of it’s running at Palmyra Dragway, Mackay Qld. Massive prize money in the Drags and Burnouts plus Roll Racing, Powerskids, Go-to-Whoa and a Show and Shine. Lock it in your calendar as you definitely don’t want to miss it if you’re a horsepower junkie
Palmyra Drag Racing Club

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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