Regular Events
MONDAYS
Baby Bounce
During school term
Dudley Denny City Library
11.00am – 11.30am / FREE / 0 – 2 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Baby Bounce
During school term
Mirani Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / 0 – 2 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Toddler Time
During school term
Sarina Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / Up to 2.5 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Toddler Time
During school term
Gordon White Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / Up to 2.5 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Toddler Time
During school term
Mirani Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / Up to 2.5 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
TUESDAYS
Baby Bounce
During school term
Cannonvale Library
10.00am – 10.30am / FREE / 0 – 2 years, Bookings required
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Baby Bounce
During school term
Sarina Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / 0 – 2 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Baby Bounce
During school term
Walkerston Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / 0 – 2 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Story Time
During school term
Bowen Library
10.00am – 10.30am / FREE / 3 – 5 years, Bookings required
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Story Time
During school term
Proserpine Library
10.30am – 11.00am / FREE / 3 – 5 years, Bookings required
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
TUESDAYS
Story Time
During school term
Mirani Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / 3 – 5 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Story Time
During school term
Walkerston Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / 3 – 5 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Book Club
Runs monthly
Cannonvale Library
2.00pm – 3.30pm / FREE
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Tech Talks
Gordon White Library
10.00am – 11.00am / FREE
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
WEDNESDAYS
Little Library Play
During school term
Proserpine Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / Walking to 3 years, Bookings required
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Little Library Play
During school term
Cannonvale Library
10.00am – 10.30am / FREE / Walking to 3 years, Bookings required
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Story Time
During school term
Collinsville Library
9.00am – 9.30am / FREE / 3 – 5 years, Bookings required
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Story Time
During school term
Sarina Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / 3 – 5 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Story Time
During school term
Gordon White Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / 3 – 5 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Baby Bounce
During school term
Proserpine Library
10.30am – 11.00am / FREE / 0 – 2 years, Bookings required
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Chess Club
During school term
Cannonvale Library
3.00pm – 4.30pm / FREE / All ages
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
WEDNESDAY
STEAM Club
During school term
Gordon White Library
3.30pm – 4.30pm / FREE / Ages 8 – 12
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
THURSDAYS
Story Time
During school term
Cannonvale Library
10.00am – 10.30am / FREE / 3 – 5 years, Bookings required
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Story Time
During school term
Dudley Denny City Library
10.30am – 11.00am / FREE / 3 – 5 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Baby Bounce
During school term
Gordon White Library
10.30am – 11.00am / FREE / 0 – 2 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Maker Spaces
During school term
Cannonvale Library
3.00pm – 4.30pm / FREE / Ages 6 +
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Tech Talks
Dudley Denny City Library
10.00am – 11.00am / FREE
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
FRIDAYS
Baby Bounce
During school term
Bowen Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / 0 – 2 years, Bookings required
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Toddler Time
During school term
Dudley Denny City Library
9.30am – 10.00am / FREE / Up to 2.5 years, Bookings required
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
SATURDAYS
Maker Spaces
During school term
Proserpine Library
9.00am – 11.00am / FREE / Ages 6 +
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Maker Spaces Mini Makers
Bowen Library
9.00am – 11.00am / FREE / Ages 6 +
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
Mini Makers
Cannonvale Library
9.00am – 11.30am / FREE / 0 – 5 years
libraries.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au
What’s On
TUESDAY 24 MAY
Regional Disability Expo
Mackay Multisports Stadium
9.00am – 4.00pm / FREE
http://www.disabilityexposc.com.au
BMA Kidspace
Artspace Mackay
10.00am – 12.15pm / FREE / 0 – 5 years
http://www.artspacemackay.com.au
WEDNESDAY 25 MAY
Queensland Symphony Orchestra presents Classical Favourites
MECC
11.00am and 7.30pm / $15.00 – $42.00 / G
THURSDAY 26 MAY
DBCT Kids’ Theatre Season – Edward the Emu
Runs until 27 May
MECC
Various sessions / $16.50 / G
http://www.themecc.com.au
FRIDAY 27 MAY
Bass Guitar 2gether
Play bass guitar with other music enthusiasts. Easy songs, well suited for beginners.
Dudley Denny City Library
3.40pm – 4.40pm / FREE, Booking required / 15 +
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Mamamia – A Tribute to ABBA
Mackay Northern Beaches
Bowls Club
7.00pm – 11.00pm / $30.00
Fb: Mackay Northern Beaches Bowls Club
SATURDAY 28 MAY
Positive Pregnancy & Birth Expo
MECC
9.00am / FREE / G
http://www.themecc.com.au
TAB Amateurs Race Day
Mackay Turf Club
11.00am / $15.00 – $25.00, Children FREE / G
http://www.mackayturfclub.com.au
Obstacle Hell: Mackay
Military inspired obstacle courses, with 30+ obstacles over a 5km course.
Rowallan Scouts Park, Farleigh
49.00 – $79.00 / Ages 12 +
http://www.obstaclehell.com
Lets talk with your Loved Ones in Spirit at Mackay!
Souths Leagues Club Mackay
7.30pm – 10.00pm / Check online for more info
http://www.southcairnssportsclub.com.au
SUNDAY 29 MAY
Emergency Services Day
Harrup Park Country Club
10.00 – 2.00pm / FREE / G
http://www.cqrescue.org.au
THURSDAY 2 JUNE
Xavier Rudd Jan Juc Moon Tour
MECC
7.00pm / $89.90 / 18 +
http://www.themecc.com.au
FRIDAY 3 JUNE
Echoes Of Pink Floyd
MECC
7.30pm / $45.00 – $75.00 / G
http://www.themecc.com.au
Under 14 & Under 12 NQJBC
Runs until 5 June
Mackay Basketball
5.00pm – 6.00pm / Check online for more info
http://www.mackaybasketball.com
SATURDAY 4 JUNE
David Strassman – The Chocolate Diet
MECC
7.00pm / $49.90 – $79.90 / M
http://www.themecc.com.au
Cowboy Dressage A Judges View: Mackay
Twin Creeks Equine
9.00am – 3.00pm / $44.00 – $50.00 / G
http://www.mandyprobyn-equineconnection.com
SATURDAY 4 JUNE
Northern Avian Society Conference
Sarina
9.00am / Check online
http://www.thuringowabirdclub.org
World Environment Day
The Beatnix
The best Beatles tribute show in Australia. Also runs 5 June
Airlie Beach Hotel
2.00pm / FREE / G
http://www.airliebeachhotel.com.au
SUNDAY 5 JUNE
World Environment Day
http://www.worldenvironmentday.global
The World of Musicals
MECC
6.00pm / $60.00 – $80.00 / G
http://www.themecc.com.au
Mackay Marina Run
Mackay Marina Precinct
Various start times / $20.00 – $300.00 / G
http://www.mackaymarinarun.com
Family Fun Day
BB Print Stadium
10.l00am – 2.00pm / $5.00 / G
http://www.mackayhospitalfoundation.com.au
WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE
World Ocean Day
http://www.worldoceanday.org
DBCT Kids’ Theatre Season 2022 – Don’t mess with the Dummies
MECC
9.30am / $16.50 / G
http://www.themecc.com.au
FRIDAY 10 JUNE
Cinema Under the Stars
Meadowlands Amphitheatre
6.30pm – 9.30pm / Check online for more info
http://www.mackayhospitalfoundation.com.au
BOQ Charity Golf Day
Mackay Golf Club
11.00am – 5.00pm / $100.00
http://www.mackayhospitalfoundation.com.au
Mackay Beach Horse Races
Runs until 12 June
Harbour Beach
5.00pm / $10.00 – $385.00 / G
http://www.mackaybeachhorseraces.com.au
SATURDAY 11 JUNE
The AC/DC Story
MECC
7.30pm / $65.00
http://www.themecc.com.au
Magpies Crusaders vs SWQ Thunder
Sologinkin Oval
7.00pm / FREE – $10.00 / G
http://www.magpiescrusaders.com.au
TUESDAY 14 JUNE
Mackay Annual Show 2022
Runs until 16 June
Mackay Showgrounds
9.00am – 4.00pm / G
Fb: Mackay Showgrounds
WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE
The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Experience
MECC
7.30pm / $55.00 – $65.00 / 13 +
http://www.themecc.com.au
THURSDAY 16 JUNE
Mackay Show Holiday
FRIDAY 17 JUNE
Ross Noble – On The Go
MECC
7.30pm / $49.90 – $54.90 / M
http://www.themecc.com.au
2022 Show Whitsunday
Runs until 18 June
Proserpine Showgrounds
Stay tuned for more info.
http://www.showwhitsunday.com.au
FRIDAY 17 JUNE
Country Rockin Blues Shindig at Kinchant Dam
Runs until 19 June
Kinchant Waters
Stay tuned for updates
Fb: Airlie Beach Festival Of Music
SATURDAY 18 JUNE
Sugar Drop Festival
Harrup Park Country Club
4.00pm / $55.00 – $85.00 / 18 +
http://www.sugardropfestival.com
QLD Showoffs Dance Competition
Runs until 19 June
Mackay Basketball Stadium
Spectator pricing $10.00 – $30.00
http://www.aussiegoldchamps.com.au
SUNDAY 19 JUNE
Great Whitehaven Beach Run
Whitehaven Beach
Check online for registration
costs and distances.
http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au
MONDAY 20 JUNE
Young Engineers
Emmanuel Catholic School
Various sessions / $20.00 / G
cq.young-engineers.com.au
TUESDAY 21 JUNE
BMA Kidspace
Artspace Mackay
10.00am – 12.15pm / FREE / 0 – 5 years
http://www.artspacemackay.com.au
WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE
Young Engineers
Andergrove Neighbourhood Centre
Various sessions / $20.00 / G
cq.young-engineers.com.au
FRIDAY 24 JUNE
Morning Melodies – Paul Ettore Tabone sings Golden Days, Songs from the Movies & Musicals
MECC
11.00am / $15.00 / G
http://www.themecc.com.au
The Salvation Army Mackay 2022 Red Shield Appeal Event
Ocean’s International
12.00pm – 2.00pm / $60.00
http://www.salvationarmy.org.au/red-shield-appeal
SATURDAY 24 JUNE
The Fox Superflow Race 4
Runs until 26 June
Rowallan Park
8.30am / Race entry fee $69.00 – $80.00 / G
http://www.rockytrailentertainment.com
Craft and Conversation
Gordon White Library
11.00am – 2.00pm / FREE / 18 +
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
SUNDAY 26 JUNE
CQUniversity Confraternity Carnival
Australia’s largest schoolboy rugby league carnival. Runs until 1 July
Mackay Junior Rugby League
3.00pm / Check online for more info
Fb: QISSRL – Confro
MONDAY 27 JUNE
Azure Glass Holiday Workshop
Also runs 28 June
Azure Glass
10.00am, 1.00pm / $30.00 / G, Under 7 requires supervision
http://www.azureglass.com.au
THURSDAY 30 JUNE
Library Music Group Performance
Dudley Denny City Library
5.00pm – 6.30pm / FREE / G
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Harry Potter Craft
Dudley Denny City Library
10.30am – 11.30am / FREE / G
http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/libraries
Regular Markets
The Greater Whitsunday Farmers’ Markets
Every Wednesday
6.30am – 10.30am
Bluewater Quay, River Street, Mackay City Centre
Showground Markets
Every Saturday
6.30am – 10.00am
Mackay Showgrounds
Eungella Community Markets
Second Sunday of the month
9.00am – 1.00pm
Eungella Memorial Hall,
North Street
Seaforth Community Markets
Every Sunday
8.30am – 11.00am
Seaforth Beachfront
Seaforth Mega Market
First Sunday of every month
in place of regular markets
8.30am – 12.00pm
Seaforth Beachfront
Sarina Showground Markets
Last Sunday of the month
8.00am – 12.00pm
Sarina Showgrounds
Troppo Treasure Markets
Second Sunday of the month
7.00am – 11.30am
Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre Carpark
Paxtons Night Markets
Second Friday of every month
5.00pm – 8.00pm
10 River St, Mackay