Thursday, December 5, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Burdekin Event Guide 29 November

Thursday 28 November
Where in the World is Winston? - Author Talk with Renee Hudson
Thursday 10am
Meet Renee and Winston and learn all about her new book, and how it supports language development!
Burdekin Theatre


Saturday 30 November

Burdekin Christmas Craft Spectacular
Saturday 9am
Burdekin Uniting Church is proud to bring the beloved Craft Spectacular to the Memorial Hall for the second time this year!
Burdekin Memorial Hall, Home Hill


Saturday 30 November
Burdekin Library’s Big Book Sale
Saturday 9am
Santa stopped by the library a month early and delivered more books! Come buy a library bag for just $4 and take home as many books as you can fit!
Burdekin Library


Saturday 30 November

Simply Dance Presents Simply Glamorous
Saturday 1:30pm & 7pm
Join the students of Simply Dance as they return to the Burdekin Theatre for their annual performance – Simply Glamorous! Two shows will take place to stage the wonderful talents of the hardworking students with the opening show at 1:30pm and the closing night commencing from 7pm. Tickets can be purchase on the Burdekin Theatre’s website.
Burdekin Theatre


Saturday 30 November
Burdekin Christmas Craft Spectacular
Saturday from 9am
The community is warmly invited to indulge in the festive spirit at the Burdekin Uniting Church’s wonderful 2024 Burdekin Christmas Craft Specular! The event is set to dazzle the Burdekin Memorial Hall on Saturday 30 November from 9am to 2pm, and will stand as the second Craft Specular hosted by the Burdekin Uniting Church this year! Come along, and start your Christmas shopping!
Burdekin Memorial Hall


Sunday 1 December

Lights Camera Christmas
Sunday 6pm
Celebrate and embrace the festive spirit with the Burdekin Shire Council’s Lights Camera Christmas event! The community is invited to attend the lighting of the new Burdekin Christmas Trees and enjoy FREE Santa photos as well as plenty of fun and community spirit!
Burdekin Theatre Forecourt

Sunday 1 December
Christmas Lights Party
Sunday 6:30pm
The infamous corner house community attraction will officially commence its Christmas Lights showcase on Sunday 1 December, with the community warmly invited to enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with carols, popcorn, snow cones, fairy floss, and a sausage sizzle!
CNR Edward and Darwin Street, Ayr


Monday 2 December
Lights Camera Christmas
Monday 6pm
Celebrate and embrace the festive spirit with the Burdekin Shire Council’s Lights Camera Christmas event! The community is invited to attend the lighting of the new Burdekin Christmas Trees and enjoy FREE Santa photos as well as plenty of fun and community spirit!
Home Hill Comfort Stop

Wednesday 4 December
Morning Melodies: Andrews and Bin Christmas Swing
Thursday from 11am
The Andrews & Bing Christmas Swing joyful, live, melodious Christmas Show is a stroll down memory lane with the beautiful 1940’s bright & engaging Christmas songs of the Andrews Sisters & the one & only “Crooner” himself, alias Bing Crosby. Three dynamic, harmonious, humble divas with their professional band, “The Miller Horns,” igniting the stage! Clap along to their iconic stylized “Jingle Bells”, listen to the enchanting best-selling song, “White Christmas” and all aboard the Christmas “Chattanooga Choo Choo”.
Burdekin Theatre


Friday 6 December

Saint Nicholas Day
Friday 5:30pm
Come along for Children’s craft, Christmas Stocking making a Sausage sizzle and Carols. Embrace the Christmas spirit and enjoy.
Ayr Presbyterian Church Grounds


Saturday 7 December
Rosary in the Park
Saturday 3pm
Everyone within the community is welcome to attend Roary in the Park at the Lloyd Mann Gardens in Home Hill on Saturday 7 December from 3pm onwards. Attendees are asked to please bring your own chair.
Lloyd Mann Gardens, Home Hill


Sunday 8 December
Christmas Carols
Sunday 5:30pm
The Burdekin community is invited to kick off the festive season at the 2024 Bendigo Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr Christmas Carols. This year’s celebration will feature a headline act hailing from the Burdekin, René LeFeuvre! The evening will feature plenty of live festive music, a variety of food stall, a photo booth, face painting, and of course, a very special visit from Santa.
Home Hill State High School Oval


Sunday 15 December

Christmas Carols
Sunday 7pm
Burdekin Catholic Parish invites the community to come together for an evening of merriment and joy to share in the happiness of the birth of Jesus.
St. Colman’s Church, Home Hill


Wednesday 18 December
Christmas Confessions
Wednesday 6pm
The community is invited to come and experience the love and mercy of Jesus.
Sacred Heart, Ayr


Thursday 19 December
Christmas Confessions
Thursday 6pm
The community is invited to come and experience the love and mercy of Jesus.
St. Colman’s Church, Home Hill


Thursday 19 December
Ayr Christmas Street Party
The festive season in Ayr is set to be brighter than ever, with the annual Ayr Christmas Street Party scheduled for Thursday, 19th December. The Burdekin Shire Council is calling on local singers, dancers, and performers to fill the streets with holiday cheer. Local eateries are encouraged to join in, with outdoor seating allowing patrons to enjoy the festive atmosphere.


Tuesday 24 December
Christmas Vigil
Tuesday 6pm
On Tuesday 24 December the community is invited to attend a Christmas Vigil at 6pm at either St. Colman’s Church in Home Hill or the Samaritan Centre in Ayr.
St. Colman’s Church & Samaritan Centre


Wednesday 25 December
Christmas Day Mass
Wednesday 7am & 9am
A Christmas Day Mass will be held across four different locations on Wednesday 25 December. At 7am, the community is invited to attend at St. Joesph’s Church (Giru) or St. Colman’s Church (Home Hill) and at 9am, the community is invited to attend at St. Joseph’s Church (Clare) or Sacred Heart Church (Ayr).
Various Locations

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