10 things to do this weekend and next week
1.
What: Mackay parkrun
When: Saturday from 7am
Where: Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens
Mackay parkrun is a free, timed, 5km run / walk put on by the community for the community held every Saturday.
2.
What: Family Fun Morning
When: Tuesday, April 19 from 10am - noon
Where: MECC, North Foyer
Families with children aged 0-5 are invited to come and learn about First 5 Forever programs, available free through your local libraries. The Family Fun Morning will provide a great outing, with opportunities to engage in a variety of activities including storytelling, songs, craft, light and shadow play, music and movement and four themed discovery zones - 'Jungle Rumble', 'Ships Ahoy', 'Errol's Lilly Pad' and 'Into the Woods'. Come and learn about the First 5 Forever programs in Mackay. Now is the perfect time to explore how talking, singing, playing and reading with your child helps them to develop their communication skills.
3.
What: Mackay Showground Markets
When: Saturday from 6.30-10am
Where: Mackay Showgrounds
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4.
What: Carl Warner: Where we've been; travels in the Pacific
When: Saturday, April 16 at 11am
Where: Foyer Gallery, Artspace Mackay
Carl Warner is a leading contemporary Queensland artist working in lens based media. His latest solo exhibition will feature works created over 20 years spent travelling the Pacific rim detailing human presence and includes time spent in Mackay. This exhibition is Artspace Mackay's contribution to the sixth Queensland Festival of Photography. Visit Artspace Mackay Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm.
5.
What: 8 Limb Yoga Open day
When: Saturday, April 16 from 7.15am-1.15pm
Where: 188 Shakespeare St, Mackay
A free yoga open day is being held by 8 Limb tomorrow. Classes will be running from 7.15am to 1.15pm 9 classes in total. For classes times go to 8limbyoga.com.au or phone 4953 2048
6.
What: QBar Singles Night for 35+
When: Saturday from 8pm
Where: 38 Sydney Street
Tomorrow night, QBar will be holding a singles night for those over 35. Unfinished Business will be playing live from 8pm till late. Purchase your ticket from Terri at DIY Costume Supply Mackay or phone 0402 245 653
7.
What: Mackay Family History 35th anniversary
When: Saturday from 9am-1pm
Where: 17b Keith Hamilton Street
To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Society, we are holding an Open Day on tomorrow 9am-1pm. There will be experienced volunteers on duty to help with free research for all. There will also be a Lucky Door Prize with a free DNA test or 1 year of free membership of the Association to give away. For more information go to: www.mackayfamilyhistory.org.au
8.
What: Zumba
When: Sunday from 9-10am
Where: Bluewater Quay
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9.
What: Special Free Friday Guided Walk - Art Works
When: Friday, April 15 at 10am
Where: The Garden's Shop, Mackay Botanic Gardens
Join Maya Harrison and discover the Botanic Gardens' artworks throughout the Gardens and in the buildings. We will also see the plants that inspired "The Bungee Jumping Caterpillars" book which has artworks created by members of the Botanical Art Interest Group.
10.
What: Mackay Cutters vs Redcliffe Dolphins
When: Saturday from 6pm
Where: BBPrint Stadium
