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SUMMARY:Bonsai Show
DESCRIPTION:BONSAI SHOW | HERVEY BAY Love bonsai? Or just curious about these incredible little trees? Come along and check out OVER 50 BONSAI ON DISPLAY\, showcasing a range of styles\, species and sizes. VENDORS SELLING: Pots • Tools • Wire • Soils • And plenty of other bonsai items 10–11 OCTOBER | 2 DAY EVENT Saturday: 9am–5pm Sunday: 9am–3pm ENTRY: Adults $3 Kids under 15 FREE THE NEIGHBOURHOOD HIVE 184 Boat Harbour Drive\, Hervey Bay Across the road from Super Cheap Auto Whether you’re an experienced bonsai enthusiast or have never owned a bonsai before\, come along\, have a look around and maybe find something to take home. SAVE THE DATE AND BRING A MATE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whatsonfrasercoast.com.au/event/bonsai-show/
LOCATION:The Neighbourhood Hive\, The Neighbourhood Hive
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261010T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260921T233021Z
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SUMMARY:Inside Out 2:  Mental Health Week\, Outdoor Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 😄 😪 😡 😱 🤢 “Oh my gosh! I’m Anxiety. Where can I put my stuff?” Inside Out 2 returns us to the colourful world inside Riley’s mind just as she enters her teenage years — a time when life gets louder\, messier and wonderfully complicated. Joy\, Sadness\, Anger\, Fear and Disgust suddenly find themselves sharing space with brand‑new emotions\, each determined to help Riley navigate the challenges of growing up. As these emotions clash\, compete and learn to work together\, Riley discovers how complex feelings can shape confidence\, friendships and identity. This heartfelt\, funny and beautifully relatable film invites us all to reflect on our own emotional journeys. Perfect for Mental Health Week! 🍿Join us in Queens Park (“Rotunda” area)\, for a fun afternoon and wonderful outdoor movie night\, celebrating Mental Health Week. We’ll have mental health organisations to chat to\, market stalls to discover\, delicious food & drinks\, lawn games\, free crafts\, free jumping castles and free face painting! 🪙Visit us at the MCPAI tent to enter our Jar Guess competition and try your luck on the $2 Money Board! Entry is free\, but we would be extremely appreciative of a gold coin donation on arrival to help support future movie nights and so we can make our movie nights even more fun! 🪑 BYO Chairs and if you’re a little susceptible to cool night air\, bring a blanket too. 🎬 Inside Out 2 📆 Saturday 10/10/26 from 4pm 📍 Queen’s Park (Rotunda area – off Bazaar Street). Movie starts when the sun sets. Proudly brought to you by the Maryborough City Progress Association Inc With thanks to our Major Event Sponsor: * Queensland Government Mental Health Commission Proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Queensland Mental Health Commission and coordinated by the Queensland Alliance for Mental Health. Corporate Sponsors: * Fraser Coast Regional Council * Community Bank Hervey Bay * Ray White Maryborough #mcpainc #marymovienights #maryboroughoutdoormovies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whatsonfrasercoast.com.au/event/inside-out-2-mental-health-week-outdoor-movie-night/
LOCATION:Queens Park (Rotunda area)\, 16 Sussex St\, MARYBOROUGH\, QLD\, 4650\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryborough City Progress Association Inc":MAILTO:mcpai.sec@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261014T120000
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SUMMARY:Cuppa for Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Awareness raising and fund raising event to support the over 400\,000 Australian’s living with Dementia and their carers. Supporting Dementia Australia with vital research and strategies to support people living with dementia and their families and carers. A fun and informative morning tea with lucky door prizes and delicious treats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whatsonfrasercoast.com.au/event/cuppa-for-dementia/
LOCATION:Wide Bay Women’s\, 8 Truro Street\, Torquay\, Qld\, 4655
CATEGORIES:Charity,Education,Event,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261104T150000
DTSTAMP:20261025T230856Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery 5 Exhibition-local art
DESCRIPTION:SEA LIFE themed monthly competition in front gallery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whatsonfrasercoast.com.au/event/gallery-5-exhibition-local-art/
LOCATION:Gallery 5\, home of Hervey Bay Art Society\, 5 Sandy St\, Urangan\, Hervey Bay\, Queensland\, 4655\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261025T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261025T160000
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SUMMARY:Hervey Bay Jazz & Blues Club @ ARKARRA GARDENS presents VICKI SALISBURY QUARTET (Lunch & Show)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Sunday afternoon light lunch and fabulous live jazz! We welcome back Vicki Salisbury (vocals)\, her husband\, Dr David Salisbury (sax/flute/vocals)\, Larry Thompson (keyboards\, pedal bass\, vocals)\, with special guest drummer\, Steve Wright. The band has a repertoire of more than 200 songs\, including great jazz standards\, classics from the Great American Songbook\, pop favourites reharmonised with Larry’s jazzy flair\, uncovered gems and catchy original compositions. • This event includes a light lunch – shared platters (mixed sandwiches\, mini quiches\, seasonal fruit\, calamari\, arancini\, cheese & bacon wontons\, mini pizzas\, savoury scrolls). • Tickets $45.00 (not available on the day) • To purchase tickets\, use QR Code or email the address below for bank transfer details. • Please be seated by 12:30pm\, food served at 12:45pm and show commences 1:30pm. • Bookings close 21 October 2026. Please advise dietary requirements by 21 October 2026 to herveybayjazz@gmail.com. • Licensed premises and bar service available. No food can be brought in by attendees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whatsonfrasercoast.com.au/event/hervey-bay-jazz-blues-club-arkarra-gardens-presents-vicki-salisbury-quartet-lunch-show/
LOCATION:Arkarra Gardens Café Restaurant\, 30 Panorama Drive\, Dundowran Beach\, 4655\, AU
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hervey Bay Jazz &amp%3B Blues Club":MAILTO:herveybay jazz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261107T090000
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SUMMARY:Gallery 5 Exhibition-local art
DESCRIPTION:Annual Members Competition. Works on paper\, canvas and 3D. A showcase of local talent. All artworks for sale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whatsonfrasercoast.com.au/event/gallery-5-exhibition-local-art-2/
LOCATION:Gallery 5\, home of Hervey Bay Art Society\, 5 Sandy St\, Urangan\, Hervey Bay\, Queensland\, 4655\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hervey Bay Art Society - Gallery 5":MAILTO:herveybayartsociety@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261115T160000
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SUMMARY:Classical Music Across the Ages
DESCRIPTION:Maryborough Regional Arts Council presents PROKOFIEV\, SIBELIUS & WYATT Music Across the Ages By The Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra Over 70 musicians from Brisbane on stage performing: Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 3 – soloist Carina Weder Jean Sibelius’ majestic Symphony No. 2 in D major\, Op. 43. Aaron Wyatt’s Voiceless: Reflections on a Referendum Conducted by Aaron Wyatt – a celebrated conductor and composer who became the first Indigenous conductor of an Australian state orchestra. This will be the final concert in the 3-year partnership between the Maryborough Regional Arts Council Inc\, the Brolga Theatre and the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. Special thanks to 2026 Arts Council Music Fund Sponsors and Patrons\, in particular Major Sponsor Maryborough Services Club for their support in bringing this event to the Fraser Coast. TICKETS ON SALE NOW – FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW OR CALL THE BROLGA ON 4122 6060 Adults $40\, Groups of min. 10 $35* per person\, Arts Council Members $30\, Students No Charge** *special discount only available if booked before 14th November 2026 **to secure student tickets contact Brolga Theatre Box Office \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whatsonfrasercoast.com.au/event/classical-music-across-the-ages/
LOCATION:Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre\, 5 Walker Street\, Maryborough\, 4650\, AU
CATEGORIES:Art & Culture,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261121T160000
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SUMMARY:Mary Christmas CBD Street Party
DESCRIPTION:🎅𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟭/𝟭𝟭/𝟮𝟲 𝟰-𝟴𝗣𝗠 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗕𝗗 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲! Join us for a festive afternoon and evening of fine dining\, entertainment\, shopping and fun for everyone! Plus see the official lighting up of the community Christmas Tree as a special feature of this event. The Mary Christmas CBD Street Party is a chance to relax\, enjoy and stock up on Christmas Gifts and unique products from our local sellers. Kids enjoy an amazing kids zone with a range of rides and fun activities. Our fantastic local live band\, ‘Smooth Velvet’ will have you up on your feet and ‘Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree’ all night long with their party tunes! 🤶𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 & 𝗠𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗦… Santa and Mrs Claus arrive at 5pm so be sure the kids are here early to see them arrive! Come and have a chat to Santa and Mrs Claus\, grab a photo and give them a high-five. BUT WAIT\, THERE’S MORE! Make sure you have a wander through 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 inside City Hall. There’s lots of free activities for the kids to do! Plus a dedicated chill out zone. 🍦Our good friend Mr Whippy will also be running his very popular 𝗜𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! (Thank you Mr Whippy!) To sign up\, you’ll need to arrive early as there’s limited contestant spots available. See Mr Whippy at the event for details and entry. COMPETITION TIME That’s not our only competition\, we also have a special 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱-𝗔-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for ages 3-14 with 5x $50 Gift Cards up for grabs! Keep an eye on our Facebook page and we’ll upload the Competition or pop in and see Linda at Ray White on Adelaide Street to pick up a copy so you can complete the Find-A-Word before the event. We’ll also have competition sheets available in Santa’s Workshop at the event. (Thank you to Linda Ausburn at Ray White for sponsoring this fantastic Competition.) Then there’s our crowd favourite\, 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁! We’ve made it a bit easier this year – find all of Santa’s reindeer\, write down the code words and return your entry to our MCPAI info tent to go into the draw to win one of 2x $50 Gift Cards. Pick up your Scavenger Hunt entry form from the MCPAI Info tent at the event. (Thank you to Linda Ausburn at Ray White for sponsoring the Scavenger Hunt.) There’s some great prizes to win in our 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗟𝗘 too! Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and can be purchased at our MCPAI Info tent at the event. First prize $100 Christmas Hamper\, Second prize $50 Christmas Hamper\, Third prize $30 Christmas Hamper. (Thank you to Downer EDI Rail for sponsoring the Monster Raffle.) Plus 2 bonus prizes kindly donated by a local family – 1x New Junior Kids Bicycle\, 1x New Tween Kids Bicycle!! 🏰𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗜𝗗𝗦 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘 Our AMAZING kids zone includes jumping castles\, bungee run\, obstacle course\, axe throwing\, face painting\, petting zoo and a soft play zone for the little kids. You’ll need a wristband to access these rides\, please visit the MCPAI Info Tent to purchase a showbag. Plus the Maryborough GymSports is hosting a free come and try obstacle course and the Maryborough Junior Tennis Club has a free come and try tennis match! Free craft activities are located in Santa’s Workshop inside City Hall by our wonderful not-for-profit groups. 🛍️𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 available for just $15 per child! This includes a wristband for unlimited access (up to 4 hours) to the inflatable rides\, soft play area (for ages 5 and under)\, petting zoo\, face painting and a bag of goodies!! 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 (𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 $𝟱𝟬 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗯𝘀). Purchase Christmas Showbags from our MCPAI Info tent. Single tickets are also available to purchase at the MCPAI Info tent for the jumping castles\, petting zoo and face painting (should you not wish to purchase a showbag.) 🍴DINING ZONE Our dining zone boasts a huge range of food and beverage businesses with delectable dinner options\, tantalising dessert options and a variety of tasty drink choices (no alcohol at this event sorry). No one will go hungry at this party! There is so much variety to choose from. 🍬CANDY CANE LANE MARKETS Visit the Candy Cane Lane Markets to stock up on unique and beautiful Christmas Gifts or spoil yourself with something from the beautiful range of boutique products on offer. We have well over 35 stalls so you’re bound to find something just right for you! AND EVEN MORE TO ENJOY… – Come and grab a free photo at the Hervey Bay Photobooth (located inside Santa’s Workshop in City Hall). ⭐ALL THIS IN JUST ONE NIGHT! The party starts at 4pm so be sure to head down early so you don’t miss out on the action\, the food\, the bargains and the FUN 😃 📍LOCATION: Maryborough City Hall\, Kent & Adelaide Streets & the City Greenspace 📆 Saturday 21/11/26 🕰️ 4pm to 8pm It’s a lovely big event space this year\, come on down and support this fantastic event and enjoy a memorable night out! 🎄The Mary Christmas CBD Street Party is proudly brought to you by the Maryborough City Progress Association Inc. We’d like to publicly thank our sponsors and partners without whom this event would not be able to run: 🟡 GOLD SPONSOR: Fraser Coast Regional Council ⚫ SILVER SPONSOR: DTM Timber 🟤 BRONZE SPONSORS: Richers Transport JAC Civil 🐇 PETTING ZOO & SOFT PLAY SPONSOR: Wade Sawmill 📸 PHOTOBOOTH SPONSOR: RFM Macadamias 💻CORPORATE SPONSORS: Downer EDI Rail Pty Ltd Hyne Timber John Barounis MP Repco C.N.R.C. Epoxy Flooring Bendigo Bank Hervey Bay Earthen Body 💰COMPETITION SPONSORS: Linda Ausburn – Ray White Mr Whippy 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 COMMUNITY DONATIONS: Boulton Family 🟢IN-KIND DONATIONS: Allen Gillespie Electrical Zip Print Altus Traffic #mcpainc #marychristmas #maryboroughcbdstreetparty #maryboroughchristmasparty #candycanelanemarkets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whatsonfrasercoast.com.au/event/mary-christmas-cbd-street-party/
LOCATION:Maryborough City Hall\, 388 Kent St\, Maryborough\, 4650
CATEGORIES:Entertaiment,Event,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261122T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20261122T111500
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SUMMARY:Ringing of the Bells (to mark past year's DFV deaths)
DESCRIPTION:The Zonta Club of Hervey Bay – in conjunction with the Anglican Church Mothers Union – will hold their annual Ringing of the Bells event to stand in solidarity with victims and survivors of domestic\, family and gender-based violence (DFV). After a short ceremony\, the bells at St John’s Anglican Church in Wondunna be struck for each of the lives lost to DFV. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.whatsonfrasercoast.com.au/event/ringing-of-the-bells-to-mark-past-years-dfv-deaths/
LOCATION:St John’s Anglican Church Hervey Bay\, St John's Anglican Church Hervey Bay
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
ORGANIZER;CN="Zonta Club of Hervey Bay":MAILTO:zontaherveybay@gmail.com
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