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.
FRIDAY 13 December
*Kids Learn to Sew – Beginner*
Join us at the Gympie Library from 3.30pm for a four-week course as we teach you the basics of sewing. Participants will have the opportunity to complete a new project each week. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills while having fun at the same time. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Suitable for ages 8-12 years.
Rainbow Beach Art Group
Join us at Rainbow Beach Library from 10am for a fantastic morning of fun and creativity. Each session covers something different, with the aim of exploring different styles of art. Come along and enjoy a morning getting in touch with your inner artist.
3D Printer Introduction
Want to try 3D Printing but thought it looked too hard? Then come to one of our free learn-to-print sessions at the Gympie Library on the second Friday of every month at 10am. We will teach you how to design your own 3D model and then turn it into a real-life object that you get to keep. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library at 5481 0859.
AA Zoom Meetings
Gympie hosts the Gympie Goldfields Friday night Zoom meetings at 7pm. Connect via the aa.org.au website and click on Online Meetings, or contact Andrew on 0491 646 598 for help with connecting via a device or mobile phone.
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Goomeri Library between 9.30-10am each week for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 3-5 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Social Badminton
Head along to the James Nash Sports Hall (Alenola Street entrance) from 6.30pm to try your hand at social badminton. All levels of age and experience are welcome. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for those under 18 and includes equipment use, or bring your own. For more information contact Tribe Leisure Gympie at tribeleisure@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook.
SATURDAY 14 December
Bingo Night
Get your eyes down and have your ears pricked for a great night of bingo at the Woolooga Hall, with doors open at 5pm. There will be jackpots, raffles and hot food on offer before the bingo games start at 6.30pm. This is a great family night with proceeds going to the Woolooga State School P&C and the Woolooga Masonic Lodge.
*Christmas Bon Bons*
Come along to the Gympie Library from 10am to create your very own Christmas Bon Bons. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Long Flat Dance
The Learner Dance Group Old Time Dance will be held at Long Flat Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Entry is $10 per person, bring your own supper. Inquiries to Bruce on 0427 967 568 and Janet on 0419 824 317.
*Christmas Tree Decorations*
Make Christmas-themed decorations to hand on your tree at the Tin Can Bay Library from 10am. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings essential.
Goomboorian Hall Country Markets
The Goomboorian Memorial Hall Country Markets are a fundraising market for the hall committee, held on the Second Saturday of every month, from 7am-midday. There’s so much on offer and their motto is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Sales are all cash only – no EFTPOS available. Stalls cost $5. Call Pam for more information at 5486 5317 or Jan 0488 769 588.
Gunalda Markets
Head along to the Gunalda Hall Markets on the second Saturday from 7.30am – midday for some unique gift ideas, second-hand goods, and produce direct from the growers. The Gunalda Hall is at 27 Balkin St, Gunalda. For more information call 0411 381 071.
Rainbow Beach Markets
No trip to the coast is complete without a visit to the Rainbow Beach Markets on the second Saturday. Stroll between the stalls from 7am-midday and sample local produce, handmade items, second-hand goods, and more. Call 5486 3355 for more information.
Amamoor Markets
Amamoor Alive Markets are on from 8am – to midday at the Amamoor Station every Saturday. Handcrafted goods and local produce are on offer. Phone 0429 555 485 for more information.
Dagun Markets
Don’t miss the Dagun Growers Market at the Railway Station in Kimlin Lane, between 3pm and dusk every Saturday. There you’ll find all the finest produce the Mary Valley has to offer. For more information call 0459 225 399.
Social Tennis
Head along to the Queens Park Tennis Club for social tennis every Monday and Thursday nights from 5.30pm, and Saturday mornings from 6.30am (weather permitting). For more information or court hire contact Murray Irvine at 0407 868 755, Greg Hampson at 0407 136 725, or Jenny Kachel at 0402 775 023.
AA Recovery Group
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The recovery group meets at 4.30pm in the Catholic Church at 14 Church St, Gympie. Contact Alwayn on 0482 174 431 or Rob on 0401 074 159.
SUNDAY 15 December
Duck Pond Markets
The Gympie Duck Pond Markets happen at the Lighthorse Oval at the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, Brisbane Rd, Gympie. Held on the first, third, and fifth Sundays from 7am-midday these popular market stall sites fill quickly. Call 5482 3995 for more information.
Imbil Country Craft Markets
The Imbil Country Farmers and Craft Markets are every Sunday, 8am-1pm in Central Park on Yabba Road. Come along and experience fresh country produce, live music, and handcrafted goods. Call 0411 187 157 for more information.
MONDAY 16 December
*Make your own Reindeer Antlers*
Join us for a fun session at the Gympie Library from 2pm as we get crafty this Christmas by making our very own set of reindeer antlers to wear. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Book Talk – The Answers Are Within
Drop into the Tin Can Bay Library at 10am to discuss The Answers Are Within: a life-changing, practical guide to trusting your intuition, and finding peace and joy in challenging times by local author, Anne Poole. The book will help provide effective strategies and proven methods to help you stay positive and resilient when life throws some curve balls. Anne Poole is an accredited life coach from the International Coaching Federation and holds a Masters’ Degree in Human Resource Management. Anne inspires her clients to find their answers within through her leadership, career coaching and mentoring skills.
Gympie Camera Club
Want to share your love of photography and make friendships? The Gympie Camera Club is a group of people learning and discovering new things in photography and are happy to share their knowledge. They meet at 39 Saleyard Road (behind the Woodworkers Club), on the first Tuesday and third Monday of the Month, starting at 7pm sharp. For more information, email gympie.camera.club@gmail.com check them out on Facebook, or head to their website at gympiecameraclub.wixsite.com/gcci.
*Tinker Table @ Gympie Library*
Drop in between 3.30-4.30pm to take part in some fun activities that are all based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Al-Anon Family Groups
This support group for relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem meets on Mondays at 1 pm and Thursdays at 7 pm. For more information including meeting location please call 1300 252 666.
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Gympie Library, or the Rainbow Beach Library between 9.30-10am each week for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 3-5 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859. (*)
Gympie Library Craft Group
Come and share your current project at 10am with the Gympie Library Craft Group. Bring along a piece you’re working on – be it knitting, sewing, crocheting or cross-stitching – and share ideas and learn with other craft-minded people. There’s no leader and no pressure; you can work, watch, or simply enjoy a friendly chat.
Gympie Bowls Club Bingo
If you have always wanted to try Bingo and meet some very nice people on Monday mornings, starting at 9am, you would be very welcome and we would assist you if required. Morning tea is provided. Phone 0477 960 578 or just come to the club at 9am at Gympie Bowls Club Southside, at the end of Bowlers Drive. Eyes down at 9.30am.
Gympie Indoor Bowls
Want to take up a gentle activity make new friends and meet interesting people? The Gympie Indoor Bowls group is just what you are looking for. Everyone is welcome regardless of age or ability at the centre at 35 Graham St, One Mile between 1-4pm. For more information contact Lil on 5482 8261.
AA Big Book Steps Meeting
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The Steps meeting meets at 5.30pm in the community hall on the corner of Pine and Myall Streets, Gympie. Contact Therese on 0411 121 554 or Rick on 0412 224 666.
GUSTO Ukulele and Guitar Sessions
Each Monday, 6 to 8pm, and each Thursday, 10am to 12 noon, the GUSTO Ukulele and Guitar Sessions are held at the AICM Building, Channon Street Gympie. All are welcome and the cost is $5 per session. For information contact Robyn Hamilton on 0429 011 783.
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.
TUESDAY 17 December
*Make your own Christmas Angel*
Join us at the Gympie Library at 2pm for a fun session as we get into the Christmas Spirit and make some wonderful angels to decorate your tree. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Christmas Cards*
Get ready to get creative in this Christmas craft session at 2.30pm at the Kilkivan Library as we help you make some wonderful cards to give to your family and friends. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Christmas Wreaths*
Head along to the Goomeri Library at 10am to make a festive wreath to hang on your door for Christmas. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bags
Rainbow Beach Boomerang Bag Sewing Group meets MOST Tuesdays from 2-4pm. 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.
*Kids Fun Tennis Program*
There’s lots of fun to be had at the Queens Park courts on the corner of the Bruce Highway and Jane St from 4 to 5pm. The cost is $3 per child or $5 per family. No bookings are required. Just turn up with a hat, water bottle, and racquet if you have one, or you can borrow one if necessary. The kid’s canteen is available. All enquiries to Jenny on 0402 775 023.
Social Seniors Cards
Head along to the Senior Citizen’s Centre on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10am and 2pm for some card game fun playing 500. Everyone over 50 years is welcome and there’s a $4 playing fee per person, which goes into a donation fund for worthy local charities. Just turn up and join in! Inquiries to Mel on 0431 184 978.
Indoor Bowls
Drop into the Senior Citizen’s Centre between 10am and 12noon to take part in some indoor bowling fun. Seniors (those aged 50+) are welcome to come along and give it a try, with the first two sessions free – after that a $4 playing fee each week goes into the donation fund for Gympie charities. Call Mel for more information on 0431 184 978.
*First Five Forever Rhyme Time*
Head along to the Gympie 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. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Mahjong Mornings @ Goomeri
Pop into the Goomeri Library at 10am 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 @ Gympie Gympie Library
Come along and make some friends, have fun, and test your knowledge with trivia questions from 10am.
Tin Can Bay Art Group
The Tin Can Bay Library is calling all artists, between 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.
Mahjong @ Tin Can Bay
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.
AA Big Book Study Group
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The study group meets at 9.30am at the Salvation Army complex at 42 Stumm Rd, Southside. Contact Nichola on 0410 654 855 or Kevin on 0439 310 774.
*Tinker Table @ Kilkivan Library*
Drop in between 3.30-4.30pm to take part in some fun activities that are all based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Bingo
Join in at 9am for a 9.30am heads down at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. No bookings are required.
WEDNESDAY 18 December
*Christmas Bon Bons*
Come along to the Goomeri Library from 10am to create your very own Christmas Bon Bons. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Christmas Tree Decorations*
Make Christmas-themed decorations to hand on your tree at the Gympie Library from 10am. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings essential.
*Christmas Bon Bons*
Come along to the Rainbow Beach Library from 1pm to create your very own Christmas Bon Bons. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Christmas Wreaths*
Head along to the Imbil Library at 1pm to make a festive wreath to hang on your door for Christmas. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Cards with Friends @ Goomeri
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 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. Bookings essential on 5481 0859. (*)
Cooloola Card-Makers @ Tin Can Bay
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.
Gympie Library Card and Board Game Group
From 10am, join in the fun with a game of cards, scrabble, chess, backgammon, and more. Play all your favourites or try something new.
Gympie QCWA
The Gympie QCWA gets together to meet every Wednesday. But, depending on which week it is, it will be either a Meeting (1st), Craft Day (2nd and 4th) or Coffee Date (3rd). If the month contains a Fifth Wednesday, catch up with the ladies to finish your UFOs or Unfinished Objects. Other chapters around the Gympie region meet on different days. For more information or inquiries, contact Brenda at 0418 190 049, email gympieqcwa@hotmail.com, or like them on Facebook.
Learn Scottish Country Dancing
Scottish Country Dance is not Highland dancing but gentle movements to Scottish music to exercise the body and mind. The group meets every Wednesday at the Girl Guides Hall in Shanks Street. Classes are held from 9am until 11am, followed by a casual morning tea. Bring your own cup. No partner or special shoes are required. For further details phone Kay on 0407 242 677 or Ann on 0419 647 269.
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.
*Tinker Table @ Kilkivan Library*
Drop in between 3.30-4.30pm to take part in some fun activities that are all based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
THURSDAY 19 December
All about Android phones
New to the world of smartphones? 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 at this workshop at the Gympie Library from 1pm. Bookings are essential.
*Christmas Tree Decorations*
Make Christmas-themed decorations to hand on your tree at the Rainbow Beach Library from 1pm. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings essential.
*Christmas Bon Bons*
Come along to the Tin Can Bay Library from 10am to create your very own Christmas Bon Bons. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Christmas Wreaths*
Head along to the Gympie Library at 10am to make a festive wreath to hang on your door for Christmas. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Christmas Stockings*
Make a festive Christmas stocking to hang up at this fun crafting workshop at the Imbil Library at 1pm. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Armchair Travellers – Dresden
The old town of Dresden overwhelms with its abundance of splendors. It features not only various world-famous architectural masterpieces, like the Zwinger, one of the most important baroque buildings in all of Germany, but also an incomparable selection of artistic and cultural attractions which entice visitors in their thousands to this metropolis on the Elbe. Picturesque alleys, baroque courtyards and noble streets also invite you to discover Dresden in this live stream tour directly from the city centre to Gympie Library at 6pm. Bookings are essential.
Local History Open Morning
Talk to our local history officer at the Gympie Library from 10am to find out about our resources and how to get started in your research, or join in our current local history project – photo sort and identify.
Gympie Family Research Group
Are you interested in learning about your family or house history, but you’re not sure where to get started? Join other like-minded local history lovers at the Gympie Library on the third Thursday of every month at 10am to share hints and tips on researching your family or house history.
Table Tennis
Come along for table tennis each Thursday night from 7-9pm at the Indoor Bowls Centre on Graham Street, One Mile. All player levels are welcome. For more information, call Peter on 0438 408 089 or Grace on 0412 884 015.
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Imbil, Kilkivan or Tin Can Bay Libraries between 9.30-10am each week for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 3-5 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Scrabble Thursdays @ Goomeri
The Goomeri Library is the place to be from 1pm to test your word knowledge and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble.
Mothers Group
The Gympie Mother’s Group will be held weekly at the Gympie RSL from 10am – 12pm. Come along for a coffee and a chat in the Atrium Bar.
AA ID Group
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The ID group meets at 8pm at Community Place, corner Excelsior and Stanley Streets, Gympie. Contact Trevor on 0431 405 339 or Maree on 0419 837 798.
*Thursday Robotics*
Come to the Gympie Library from 3.30pm and get hands-on in one of our fun, relaxed sessions. No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
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