Although most of these activities are for adults, we’ve added kid-friendly, free activities around the region. These are denoted by asterisks beside the title, and ages will be indicated in the listing. Due to the temporary closure, some events may be cancelled or venues rearranged. All care has been taken, but some mistakes may still be possible.
DAILY
AA Meetings
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider contacting Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. There are meetings daily at different times and venues around the region. To find one close to you, call 1300 222 222 or head online to aa.org.au
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to your local Library between 9.30-10.30am for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 0-5 years and their families and carers. Different libraries have this fun activity on different weekdays, with Kilkivan and Rainbow Beach hosting Mondays, Thursdays at Tin Can Bay, and Imbil Libraries, and Goomeri Library on Fridays. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
FRIDAY 3 October
GFHS Group Progress Meeting
The Gympie Family History Society (GFHS) encourages members to come along to their progress meetings at 9.30am at the rooms at 1 Chapple Street, Gympie. The meetings are conducted once a month for 30 to 60 minutes on Wednesdays and Fridays, and guests are welcome.
Queenslanders with Disability Network
This month’s Peer Support Group meeting will be held at the Gympie RSL in the Poppies Function Room from 9.30-11.30am. There will be special presentations from the Gympie council’s Disaster Management team and emergency support services. They’ll be sharing essential advice on how individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable community members can prepare for disasters. Come grab a cuppa, meet some new people, and learn valuable tips in a welcoming and supportive space. For more info, visit qdn.org.au
Wolvi Hall Open Mic Night
Come along to the Wolvi Hall on the First Friday of every month for the hugely popular open mic night. Held from 7 to 11.30pm, everyone is invited to have a go, with three song sets, and artists change every 15 minutes. A PA and back line are provided. Come and play, or join others on the night for a jam. There is a bar and kitchen facilities on-site. For more information, head to their Facebook Page.
The Social Stride
Join the team from the Gympie RSL Veterans’ Centre every Friday from 9-10am for a walk around the town. Bring a friend or find one along the trail. All fitness levels welcome. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au
Goomeri Gardening Group
Join other like-minded individuals at the Goomeri Library at 9am to talk about how to grow plants, swap seeds and cuttings, and exchange gardening tips. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.
Live Music
Join in for Live Music from 7.30pm at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. No bookings are required.
SATURDAY 4 October
Steam Fest 2025
Don’t miss this chance to experience history in action at the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, 215 Brisbane Road. All manner of steam apparatus will be operating, some more than 120 years old. For the cost of entry into the museum, you can discover wonders from yesteryear, watch a blacksmith demonstration, ride the miniature train or historic bus, pan for gold or marvel and the magnificent machines. Steam Fest runs 9am to 4pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday and costs $45 per family, $15 per adult, $10 concession, $8 per student (5 to 17 years) and kids under 5 and carers are free.
Long Flat Hall Dance
The Long Flat Hall Committee will be hosting an old-time and new-vogue dance at the hall, starting at 7.30pm. Entry is $10 per person; bring your own supper. Inquiries to Bruce on 0427 967 568 and Judy on 0437 532 232.
Widgee Markets
Drop into the Widgee Memorial Hall, 22 Upper Widgee Rd, on the first Saturday from 7am-midday to nab yourself a bargain, some tasty, fresh local produce or any manner of hand-crafted goods. Proceeds and donations collected for the Widgee Koala Action Group (WKAG). Stall sites are available inside or outside the hall. Call Kath on 0411 635 459 for more information.
Liiv Well Pilates
Drop into the Gympie RSL Veterans’ Centre for pilates between 11am and 12pm on Saturdays’ reformer classes and Thursdays’ floor sessions. The cost is $5 per person, and there are only a limited number of spaces, so bookings are essential. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au.
Social Tennis
Queens Park Tennis Club, on the corner of the Bruce Highway and Jane St, has social tennis on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm and Saturday mornings from 6.30am, weather permitting. All ability levels are welcome. For more details, contact Jenny on 0402 775 023.
Amamoor Markets
Every Saturday and Wednesday mornings between 8.30 and 11.30am at the Amamoor Village Green, 3 Busby Street, you will find market stalls selling a variety of homemade handicrafts and other items. These markets operate to coincide with the arrival of The Mary Valley Rattler. For more information or to book a stall site, contact Celeste on 0416 117 541.
Three Creeks Farm Stall
Make sure you get along to the corner of Mary’s Creek and Eel Creek Roads, Mary’s Creek every Saturday from 8-11am to pick up the best and freshest seasonal produce direct from the producer. Depending on the season, you could be tucking into fresh mangoes, ripe avocados or any manner of local crops, direct from the farmer. For more information, call Sarah on 0421 755 153.
Pomona Country Markets
Every Saturday from 7am to midday, Stan Topper Park in Pomona is the place to stop for the markets. There are loads on offer, with stall sites available from $20. For more information or to book a site, contact Jeff on 0499 146 857.
Kenilworth Markets
The Kenilworth Town Park, on the corner of Charles and Elizabeth Streets, is the place to be every Saturday, 8am-1.30pm. Experience all the best this fertile region has to offer with fresh produce and hand-crafted goodies. Call Cheryl on 0487 866 948 to ask about booking a stall.
Music Bingo
Join in for Music Bingo at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club at 8pm. No cost to play.
SUNDAY 5 October
Kin Kin Market
The pet-friendly Kin Kin Markets are the place to be on the first Sunday of every month with lots of goodies on offer. Between 8am and midday on Main St, Kin Kin, you can buy your fill of food, fashion, flora and more. For more information, call Anita on 0408 275 216.
Gympie Duck Pond Markets
Head along to the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum on the first, third and fifth Sundays from 7am-midday. To book a site, call the cafe on 5482 3995. This weekend, why not head over to the Museum after the markets to discover Steam Fest – a celebration of Gympie’s mining machinery history, with working steam engines and boilers, some not found anywhere else in the country.
Jiu Jitsu
Get a discounted membership to a local club and exclusive, free 10am Sunday sessions with a veteran coach at the Gympie RSL Veterans’ Centre. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au.
Imbil Markets
Mark the Imbil Memorial Park on your itinerary this Sunday and head on down to Yabba Rd to find some fantastic Mary Valley produce and more. The markets are on every Sunday, 8am-1pm, and Jeff will book you a site if you want one at 0411 187 157.
MONDAY 6 October
Girl Guides
Come and try the first three weeks free! Join the High Schoolers on Monday from 3.30-6pm, or the primary school girls on Wednesdays from 4-5.30pm. The Guides also accept PLAY ON government assistance vouchers. Volunteers are also welcome to help out with activities for girls, and there are also Olaves for 18-30 year olds and Trefoil for adult women of all ages with or without previous Girl Guide experience. Visit guidesqld.org.au for more information or call Leonora on 0425 850 360.
Guitar Lessons
Ever wanted to play a musical instrument? Drop in to the Gympie RSL Centre, and BYO guitar, and learn a brand new skill. These classes are open to any level of experience and run from 5-6pm. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au.
Bingo Monday
Head along to the Gympie Bowls Club, Bowlers Drive Southside, from 8am every Monday (including public holidays) for raffles and lucky door prizes. Eyes down at 9.30am. Friendly and welcoming, with a gold coin donation for morning tea. For more information, contact Belinda on 0401 768 040.
Kilkivan Nibbles and Giggles
This social get-together at the Kilkivan Library every Monday at 9.30am is to chat over a coffee or tea and allows you to meet people in your local community and borrow a book or DVD from the library. Coffee, tea, and biscuits will be supplied.
Gympie Spinners, Weavers and Crafters
Join in to spin wool, fleece, fibres, and more, or learn and participate in all kinds of fibre artistry and crafts at the Salvation Army Hall, 42 Stumm Rd, Gympie. Meet at the Hall on Monday from 9am-12pm and Wednesday evening from 7pm-9pm. For more information, contact Sue on 0417 648 535.
Boomerang Bag Sewing Group
This group meets MOST Mondays from 1-3pm at the Rainbow Beach Library. This small group sews their hearts out to help reduce the use of plastic bags by providing reusable cloth bags made from recycled, donated fabric. For more information, please phone the Rainbow Beach Library.
TUESDAY 7 October
Senior’s Concert
Head along to the Pie Creek Hall on the first Tuesday of every month to listen to classic country music and hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s. A delicious morning tea will be provided, as well as lucky door prizes and each month will have a different feature artist. The show starts at 10am and runs until 12.30pm, and entry costs $12 (cash only). Head online to tennessee-rose.com for information about future events.
*Afterschool Board Games*
Come down and join in the fun at Kilkivan Library from 3.15pm, playing your favourite
board games with friends. No bookings required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years.
Senior Citizens Club activities
Head along to the Senior Citizens Centre on Mellor Street to take part in card games and dominoes. Every Tuesday and Friday, there are plenty of players looking for partners between 10am and 2pm. Also, on a Tuesday only, there is indoor bowls from 10am to midday. It costs $4 per session to play (either games or bowls), $1 to join the Senior Citizens’ Club, and $5 per year to join the centre – but why not come and try, with the first two sessions absolutely free? Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join. For more information, contact Judy and Mel on 0431 184 978.
*First Five Forever Rhyme Time*
Head along to the Gympie temporary library* between 9.30-10am for Rhyme Time, an interactive and joyful session full of songs, rhymes, and dancing. Suitable for toddlers aged 1-3 years. *Please note, the temporary library at the Gympie Pavilion is scheduled to open on this date, but there is no guarantee these classes will run as scheduled – please contact the Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800 to confirm.
Goomeri Mahjong Mornings
Pop into the Goomeri Library at 9am for a social get-together to chat over a coffee or tea with the opportunity to play a round or two of Mahjong. Phone 4168 4340 for more information.
Trivia Tuesdays
Come along and make some friends, have fun, and test your knowledge with trivia questions from 10am at the Gympie temporary Library*. *Please note, the temporary library at the Gympie Pavilion is scheduled to open on this date, but there is no guarantee this event will run as scheduled – please contact the Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800 to confirm.
Tin Can Bay Art Group
The Tin Can Bay Library is calling all artists at 10am to join them to share work and ideas, and connect with artists in the community. Bring your work in progress, join in a friendly chat, and exchange ideas. All artists, levels, and mediums are welcome. Phone 5486 4355 for more information.
Tin Can Bay Mahjong
Head along to the Tin Can Bay Library at 1pm for a wonderful afternoon playing Mahjong. Mahjong is an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation, and skill with a measure of chance. This group is open to everyone, young and old, wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
Bingo
Join in at 9am for a 9.30am heads down at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. No bookings are required.
WEDNESDAY 8 October
*Tinker Table @ Kilkivan and Imbil*
Drop into the Kilkivan or Imbil Libraries between 3.30 and 4.30pm for some fun and educational activities based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths). No bookings are required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Cards with Friends
Love to play cards? Then why not come and play a game or two while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the Goomeri Library? The fun starts at 9am on Wednesdays and Fridays, and all are welcome.
*First Five Forever Baby Bounce*
Between 9.30-10am, Gympie temporary Library* is the place to be for Baby Bounce, an interactive session aimed at babies from 0-1 years and their caregivers. Come along and meet other parents and babies for a fun session of nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. *Please note, the temporary library at the Gympie Pavilion is scheduled to open before this date, but there is no guarantee this event will run as scheduled – please contact the Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800 to confirm.
Tin Can Bay Papercraft
At the Tin Can Bay Library from 9.30am they make all sorts of greeting cards, so come and join us for a fun morning. Make and take your card creations. Beginners and experienced card-makers are welcome. Join this friendly group and let your creative juices flow.
Just Craftin’ Around
Looking for a welcoming and creative space to indulge in your love for card-making? Look no further! Join our friendly card-making group at the Gympie temporary Library* at 10am where you can connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for creativity. Bring your own materials and settle in for a delightful crafting session. *Please note, the temporary library at the Gympie Pavilion is scheduled to open before this date, but there is no guarantee this event will run as scheduled – please contact the Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800 to confirm.
THURSDAY 9 October
All about iPads
New to the world of iPads? At this session at the Gympie temporary Library* from 1pm, learn how to adjust the security, privacy, and accessibility of your device, how to use the camera to take great photos, and how to manage your notifications. *Please note, the temporary library at the Gympie Pavilion is scheduled to open before this date, but there is no guarantee this event will run as scheduled – please contact the Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800 to confirm.
Bad Art Night – Watercolour Straw Blowing
Let off some steam with Bad Art Night at the Gympie temporary Library* from 5pm. Allow your creativity to flow without the pressure to make something good. During this session, we will be using watercolour paint to create weird and wonderful creatures. Bookings essential. *Please note, the temporary library at the Gympie Pavilion is scheduled to open before this date, but there is no guarantee this event will run as scheduled – please contact the Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800 to confirm.
Gympie Older Women’s Network
The Older Women’s Network welcomes Ladies over 50 to join them for a morning of friendship with a guest speaker or a novelty morning of fun. The meetings will be held at 9.15am once a fortnight on a Thursday at the Gympie Lawn Bowls Club, 16 Bowlers Drive, Southside, until further notice. For more information, please contact Marilyn (Convenor) Ph 0409 256 603.
Trivia
Join in for weekly trivia at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club from 7pm, with no cost to play and prizes including meal vouchers at the club.
*First Five Forever Rhymes, Rhythm and Tales*
Drop into the Gympie temporary Library* from 10.30am for an interactive, storytelling adventure with movement, music, rhymes, and play. A fun-filled morning, suitable for 3-5 year olds. *Please note, the temporary library at the Gympie Pavilion is scheduled to open before this date, but there is no guarantee this event will run as scheduled – please contact the Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800 to confirm.
*Thursday Robotics*
Come down to the Gympie temporary Library* from 3.30pm to get hands-on in one of our fun, relaxed sessions. No bookings are required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. *Please note, the temporary library at the Gympie Pavilion is scheduled to open before this date, but there is no guarantee this event will run as scheduled – please contact the Gympie Regional Council on 1300 307 800 to confirm.
Goomeri Scrabble Thursdays
The Goomeri Library is the place to be from 1pm to test your word knowledge and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble.
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