Chinese New Year Celebrations

When: Saturday, February 24, 5pm to 9pm

Where: Mackay City Centre, Victoria Street, Mackay

Details: This Saturday's Chinese New Year street party in Mackay will mark the fifth year of the annual celebration in the City Centre. Bring in the Year of the Dog at Mackay City Centre's Chinese New Year celebrations. Come along for a night of culture and fun, there will be something for the whole family to enjoy including dancers, Tai Chi, face painting, craft activities, Asian food stalls, and plenty more.

Porters Mitre 10 Family Fun Day

When: Saturday, February 24, store opens at 8am; activities from 9am

Where: Porters Mitre 10 Mackay

Details: Special guests Scott Cam (above) and The Block's Caro & Kingi will be in Mackay to help Porters Mitre 10 Mackay celebrate recent renovations with a grand re-launch and family fun day for the community. Scotty will be there from 11am-1pm and Caro & Kingi from 9am-1pm. The day will enable the community to see the new-look store. There will be demonstrations, in-store specials and family friendly entertainment and activities including face painting, seeding planting and pot decorating, a sausage sizzle, superhero character visits and performances.

Platform Audition

When: Sunday, February 25, noon to 4pm (register before 3pm)

Where: Jubilee Community Centre (old City Library), Alfred Street, Mackay

Details: Do you know a talented youngster (under 18) who's looking for their first big break? Mackay's biggest 'Platform' for budding entertainers, and those wanting to pursue careers in the entertainment industry will be auditioning from noon to 4pm.

STEAM Festival by Split Spaces

When: Saturday, February 24 to Sunday, February 25, 10am to 5pm

Where: Facebook Pop-up Hub Mackay, 9 Gregory Street

Details: An interactive weekend of science, art and technology for everyone. Experience Mackay's best-kept tourism secrets through a virtual reality showcase, watch technology enthusiast Mic Black show his tricks of the trade and participate in panel discussion and hands-on experiences that showcase the opportunities available when science, technology and art come together.

Magpies Crusaders United

When: Saturday, February 24, 7pm

Where: Sologinkin Oval, Magpies Sporting Club, Mackay

Details: Join the Crusade as Mackay & Whitsundays' National Premier League team Magpies Crusaders United plays at home against 2017 NPL Queensland winners Western Pride FC in Round 4 of the National Premier League.

Craft and Conversation

When: Saturday, February 24, noon to 3pm

Where: Mackay Regional Council Libraries

Details: Bring your latest project, start a new one, or just come and get some ideas. Join the Mackay Regional Council Libraries on Saturday for craft and conversations.

Making a Living - Making a Life art exhibition

When: Until Sunday, February 25

Where: Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens - Lagoons Gallery

Details: The artists have created works in response to this theme, using their choice of printmaking or related arts techniques. Focus also is on the social and economic trends relating to changes in the coal mining industry and how this impacts upon families.

Annual 5K Pyjama Fun Run/Walk

When: Friday, February 23, 6pm (registration from 5pm)

Where: Bluewater Quay, Mackay

Details: The LayZee Running Club will be hosting the fifth annual 5km pyjama run/walk in memory of Naomi Barbary-Fisher, who passed away from Ovarian Cancer. It is $10 to enter or $5 for children 6-12 years. All money raised will go to support Ovarian Cancer Research.

Do it for Dolly Charity Night

When: Saturday, February 24, 6pm

Where: Koumala Hotel

Details: Amy 'Dolly' Everett's great-aunt and Koumala local Carol Booth is hosting the Do it for Dolly Charity night. All proceeds will go towards Dolly's Dream Foundation to assist with suicide prevention. The night will iclude karaoke, raffle prizes, a major raffle worth $600 and a BBQ dinner. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in blue, Dolly's favourite colour.