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.
DAILY
*Make and Create*
Stop by the children’s area at your local library branch for some free craft activities this April school holidays. Suitable for children ages 3-12 years and their carers. There will be activities on Monday to Friday at Gympie from 2-3pm and Tin Can Bay 11am-12noon, Kilkivan on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10am, Goomeri on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10am, Imbil on Tuesdays from 10-11am and Rainbow Beach during their opening hours.
*Robotic Fun*
Stop by the Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay Libraries during the April school holidays to get hands-on with some of their robots. No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
*Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt*
Hop on into the Tin Can Bay Library and have a go at finding all the Easter eggs that have been hidden by a very egg-cited Easter Bunny. Then enter your name into the draw to win a book prize.
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 9.30-10am 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. Different libraries have this fun activity on different weekdays with Gympie and Rainbow Beach hosting Mondays, Thursdays at Tin Can Bay, Imbil and Kilkivan Libraries, and Goomeri Library on Fridays. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
FRIDAY
Goomeri Gardening Group
Join other like-minded individuals at the Goomeri Library to talk about how to grow plants, swap seeds and cuttings, and exchange gardening tips. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.
FRIDAY
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
FRIDAY
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 changed every 15 minutes. A PA and back line is provided. Come and play, or join others on the night for a jam. There is a bar and kitchen facilities onsite. For more information head to their Facebook Page.
FRIDAY
Sewing Machine Introduction
Drop into the Gympie Library on the first Friday of every month at 10am to learn how to get started with machine sewing. Join in the fun with this interactive workshop to learn more about and practice the basic techniques you need to operate our sewing machines and overlockers. No previous experience is required but spaces are limited so
FRIDAY
Bingo
Join in at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club with a 9.30am eyes down. No bookings are required.
SATURDAY
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 6.00am, weather permitting. All ability levels are welcome. For more details, contact Jenny on 0402 775 023.
SATURDAY
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 available inside or outside the hall. Call Kath on 0411 635 459 for more information.
SATURDAY
Amamoor Markets
Every Saturday morning 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.
SATURDAY
Three Creeks Farm Stall
Make sure you get along to the corner of Marys Creek and Eel Creek Rds, Mary 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.
SATURDAY
Pomona Country Markets
Every Saturday from 7am to midday, Stan Topper Park at Pomona is the place to stop for the markets. There’s loads on offer, with stall sites available from $20. For more information or to book a site, contact Jeff on 0499 146 857.
SATURDAY
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.
SATURDAY 5 April
Bingo Night
Head on down to the Woolooga Hall from 5pm to grab some hot food before trying to win some huge jackpots and raffles in aid of the Woolooga Hall Committee and the Woolooga Masonic Lodge. All are welcome to this family-friendly event.
SATURDAY 5 April
DNA or Brickwalls
On the first Saturday of each month, the DNA or Brickwalls research interest group for the Gympie Family History Society meets. People are welcome to come along and discuss or assist in either of these interests at the GFHS rooms at 1 Chapple St at 9am. For more information contact the GFHS via email at secretary@gfhs.com.au or phone (07) 5482 8211.
SATURDAY 5 April
Long Flat 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.
SUNDAY
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.
SUNDAY
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.
MONDAY
*Tinker Table @ Gympie*
Drop into the Gympie Library 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.
MONDAY
Tin Can Bay Family History Group
Join other family historians at the Tin Can Bay Library on the first Monday of every month from 1pm to share tips, and hints, as well as work on your projects.
MONDAY
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.
MONDAY
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.
MONDAY 7 April
*Sew a mini dog*
Join us at the Gympie Library at 2pm as we show you how to hand sew a stuffed mini dog. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential.
TUESDAY
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. It costs $4 per session to play, $1 to join the Senior Citizen’s 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.
TUESDAY
Boomerang Bag Sewing Group
This group meets MOST Tuesdays from 2-4pm 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
*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.
TUESDAY
Goomeri Mahjong Mornings
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.
TUESDAY
Trivia Tuesdays
Come along and make some friends, have fun, and test your knowledge with trivia questions from 10am at the Gympie Library.
TUESDAY
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.
TUESDAY
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.
TUESDAY
Bingo
Join in at 9am for a 9.30am heads down at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. No bookings are required.
TUESDAY 8 April
*Bunny Masks*
Hop into the Imbil Library from 1pm to create your very own bunny mask. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings essential.
WEDNESDAY
Amamoor Markets
Every Wednesday morning 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.
WEDNESDAY
*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.
WEDNESDAY
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.
WEDNESDAY
*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.
WEDNESDAY
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.
WEDNESDAY 9 April
*Creating with Clay*
Come along to the Rainbow Beach Library from 12.30pm to create and build your very own clay creature. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
WEDNESDAY 9 April
*Marbled Paper Art*
Come and join in the fun at Gympie Library at 2pm as we show you how to create some wonderful marble paint artworks. Suitable for ages 5-8 years. Bookings are essential.
THURSDAY 10 April
*Easter Handprint Keepsake*
Join us at the Kilkivan library at 10.30am and the Goomeri Libary at 1.30pm to create a cute Easter themed keepsake. Suitable for ages 3-12 years. Bookings are essential.
THURSDAY 10 April
Bad Art Night – Make Your Own Easter Eggs
Let off some steam with Bad Art Night at the Gympie Library at 5pm. Allow your creativity to flow without the pressure to make something good. Learn new skills and have some fun. Come along and make something truly terrible. Spaces are limited so booking is essential.
THURSDAY 10 April
Kilkivan History Talk
Kilkivan is a fascinating small town with a very rich history. Come along to this wonderful talk at the Gympie Library at 10am to learn more about the history of the Great Horse Ride, the discovery of mercury in the Kilkivan area and other interesting facts. Bookings are essential.
THURSDAY 10 April
All about iPads
New to the world of iPads? At the Gympie Library at 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. Bookings are essential.
THURSDAY
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.
THURSDAY
*First Five Forever Rhymes, Rhythm and Tales*
Drop into the Gympie 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.
THURSDAY
*Thursday Robotics*
Come down to the Gympie 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.
THURSDAY
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.
THURSDAY
Gardening Group
Pop into the Kilkivan Library on Thursdays at 9.30am to catch-up with other like-minded locals to talk about how to grow plants from seeds and exchange gardening tips.
