Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

BDK EVENT GUIDE

Sunday 14 December
BBQ Breakfast
Sunday 8am
The community is invited to attend the Burdekin Aero Club Inc. Monthly BBQ Breakfast at the Ayr Aerodrome from 8am to 11am. Meet the pilots, inspect the aircrafts, and enjoy a morning of socialisation for $10 per person. Call 0429 144 921 for more information.
Ayr Aerodrome, Brandon

Sunday 14 December
Movie Night
Sunday 6pm
Join the community for a screening of The Grinch at Giru Pool. Gold coin donation. Snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Giru Pool

Sunday 14 December
Burdekin Christmas Carols
Sunday 6:00pm
The community is invited to Wickham Street, Ayr (beside the PCYC) for the 2025 Burdekin Christmas Carols—an evening of festive music, local performers, Santa’s visit, fireworks, face painting and food stalls.
Wickham Street, Ayr (beside the PCYC)

Wednesday 17 December
Social and Networking Event
Wednesday 5:30pm
The community is invited to attend the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Social and Networking Event for an enriching evening of socialisation.
Home Hill Community Sports Club

Thursday 18 December
Burdekin Chamber Christmas Street Party
Thursday – Afternoon into Evening
Queen Street transforms into a festive hub as market stalls, food trucks, live entertainment and a visit from Santa take over the heart of Ayr. Over $30,000 in prizes will be drawn through the Chamber’s Christmas promotion.
Queen Street, Ayr

Sunday 21 December
Plantation Park Markets
Sunday 8am
Join the VVAA for an enjoyable morning overflowing with wonderful market stalls from handmade creations to delicious treats for the final Plantation Park Markets for 2025! To become a stallholder yourself contact 4783 6627.
Plantation Park

Sunday 21 December
Christmas in the Park
Sunday 5:30pm
Join the community for an end-of-year get together at Giru Brolga Park. Sausage sizzle from 5:30pm followed by a walk around town to admire the Christmas lights.
Giru Brolga Park

Monday (weekly)
Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre Crochet Group
Mondays 1pm–5pm
Whether you’re new to crocheting or would like to share your knowledge, come along and bring a friend.
40 Chippendale Street, Ayr
4783 4243

Thursday (1st and 3rd of each month)
Burdekin Seniors Computer Club
9:30am–11:30am
Are you over 50? Would you enjoy a social morning out? Are you interested in broadening your knowledge of modern technology? This could be the group for you!
40 Chippendale Street, Ayr
4783 4243

Thursday 25 December
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Ayr – Christmas Day Service
Thursday 9am
All welcome.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Ayr

Friday 30 January
We Will Rock You – Opening Night
Friday 7:30pm
Burdekin Singers & Theatre Company presents the high-energy musical We Will Rock You, featuring over 20 Queen hits in a dystopian rock-revival story. Multiple performance dates follow into early February.
Burdekin Theatre

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