Event Guide Friday 30th August

Friday 30th August

Bird Life Mackay
6.30am
Join BirdLife Mackay on the last Friday of the month and walk through the Botanic Gardens and along the Lagoons to identify and count the different bird species along the way. This is a free activity and a great opportunity to learn about some of our local bird species. Birdlife Mackay welcomes all interested people to come along. Meet the group at the Viewing Deck next to the Café.
Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens

Matwork Pilates Slade Point
5.45pm
This is a beginner experience and has been designed to show you the ropes and give you a taste of Pilates and how it should feel. This is a no pressure class, it's for beginners to have fun learning yet still receiving the full value of a Pilates session. 
Pilates should improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. BRING: A Pilates / Yoga mat, a towel and a water bottle. $25, bookings essential via Double M Fitness
Slade Point Community Hall, 4 Wren street, Slade Point

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

Saturday 31st August  

Mosaic Tealight Making
10.30am
Come along for a fun afternoon creating, in a relaxed setting and enjoy the steps to a beautiful Moroccan Mosaic Tealight. Choose from a range of coloured mosaics, as we design stunning patterns. All supplies included and guidance to create your masterpiece. Glass tealight size: 8cm high x 7.5cm top diameter. BYO your favourite beverage and nibbles, if you please. Seats are limited and bookings are essential. Book via The Creative Art Studio.
Shop 1, 3 Ungerer St, North Mackay

Pets At The Pub
From 12pm
Get ready for a wag-worthy day out at Pets at the Pub on Saturday, August 31st, from 2-5pm. The event will feature a range of fun activities, including: Live entertainment by DeJaVu, glitter tattoos for the kids, a lucky pet barrel draw with exciting prizes and a pet-friendly menu. All pets are welcome to join in the fun! Guests are encouraged to bring along their picnic rug, bean bag, chair, or pet bed to relax and enjoy this outdoor event.
Seabreeze Hotel

Mackay's Scottish Bluewater Fling 2024
From 1pm
Pipebands from Townsville, Rockhampton and Mackay come together to present a Scottish Festival, North Queensland style in the heart of Mackay. Bagpipes, Drums, Bagrock, Celtic Folk, Hielan Dancing, Tartan, Clan banners, Traditional food and much, much more – this is a completely free event! Visit www.bluewaterfling.com for more information.
Bluewater Quay

Community Rhythm Circle – Northern Beaches
4pm
Rhythm Circles are about fun and connection for all ages. No previous drumming experience needed. We've got the drums and percussion; you just need to bring your smile and a willingness to join in. You are welcome to bring your own drums and shakers if you want to. Cost: FREE. Book your spot at humantix.com
Bucasia Esplenade

Sunday 1st September  

BMA River 2 Reef Ride 2024
5am
The 2024 BMA River 2 Reef Ride is a weekend Festival of Riding! Kicking off on Saturday with the Golding Kids Colour Ride! The BMA River 2 Reef Ride will be Sunday the 1st September with the 30km Queensland Country Bank | Health Fund Dash, the 60km City Fitness Epic and the 100km Kaeser Compressor Grand Fondo! Visit www.river2reefride.com.au
Mackay Botanical Gardens Meadow Amphitheatre

Dad’s Day in the Valley
9am - 3pm
The Pioneer Valley Car Club’s annual charity event is back for 2024. This year’s beneficiaries are Chances House and Mirani School. See an array of classic, vintage, modern and custom cars and motorbikes and don’t forget the array of food stalls.
Alexandra Street, Mirano

Monday 2nd September

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 Denny City Library

Tuesday 3rd September

DBCT Kids Theatre Season
Sessions: 9.30am and 12.30pm
DBCT Kids' Theatre Season presents CDP with Tall Stories' production of THE GRUFFALO based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups…*This is a relaxed session. Relaxed sessions are for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment
The MECC

Morning Melodies At Souths
11am
Enjoy a morning of fun, food and entertainment with Morning Melodies at the Leagues Club with Anette Worthington performing live once a month! The cafe will be open from 10am & the bistro from 12pm.
Souths Leagues Club Mackay

Wednesday 4th 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

Party In The Park
9am
Join in on this FREE family event by Queensland Child Protection Week. Connect with family support providers and other parents in a fun and relaxed environment. Fun and entertainment for the kids. Proudly sponsored by: Peak Care Queensland, Channel 7 Queensland, Channel 7 +, Telstra, Kay Mcgrath & The Queensland Government.
John Breen Park, North Mackay

Thursday 5th September  

Native Plants Queensland
7am
Are you interested in local native plants? Come along to a Native Plants Queensland - Society for Growing Australian Plants (NPQ-SGAP) Mackay branch by attending a monthly meeting. Meetings are free to attend, guest speakers, plant of the month, show and tell and more! For more information or to attend a meeting, please email the Branch Secretary - npqmackay@gmail.com
Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens

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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