2025 Christmas in Mackay: The Ultimate Event Guide

Calling all Christmas lovers and festive fun seekers! The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching, and Christmas fairs and events are popping up all around Mackay! Whether you’re on the hunt for unique gifts, Christmas treats, or just want to soak in the festive atmosphere with family and friends, these fairs and events are a must-visit.

From handmade crafts and local goodies to festive foods that will make your taste buds dance, there’s something for everyone! So gather your loved ones and embrace the festive spirit at this Christmas Fairs in Mackay.

*Disclaimer: To the best of knowledge these are correct at the time of writing, as always check in with each Event Organiser for more information.

2025 Christmas in Mackay: The Ultimate Event Guide

Listed by date.

Rotary Christmas Fair – Showgrounds

Friday 24 & Saturday 25 October 2024 at Mackay Showgrounds

Free entry with gates open: 5:30pm – 8:45pm.  Kicking off the Christmas season is Mackay West Rotary who is a dedicated community service organisation, and all funds raised go towards supporting local charities.  Santa will be there and available for photos, finishing the night with fireworks at 8:30pm

St Johns Parish Christmas Fair – Walkerston

Saturday 1st November at Church & School Grounds, Creek Street, Walkerston

Come along for an enjoyable family night out with gates opening at 6 p.m. Delicious food and drinks, raffles, children’s rides and a visit from Santa!

Victoria Park State School P&C Christmas Fair – East Mackay

Sat 8 November at Victoria Park State School – Hague St & Shakespeare St, Mackay QLD

Kicking off at 4pm with student performances, rides and amusements, food trucks, market stalls, ham wheel, mini cent sale, raffle, dunk tank and bar.

Book your pre-sale unlimited ride pass for $35. Regular ticket price is $40.

Santa will be visiting!

Cinema Under the Stars – Sarina

Mysterious Christmas

It’s time to become Santa’s helper and start spreading the Christmas spirit. Put your Santa hat on and join the Library and Botanic Gardens team for six Santa’s workshop mystery activities.

Sarina Library: Tuesday 18 November 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Gordon White Library: Friday 21 November 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.  Tuesday 25 November 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.  Friday 28 November 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Dudley Denny City Library: Tuesday 11 November 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Friday 14 November 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

St Mary’s Christmas Fair – South Mackay

Saturday 15 November 2025.  5:30pm – 9:00pm.  42 Juliet Street, South Mackay.

Hot food, snow cones, popcorn, sweet stall, face painting, rides and jumping castles.  Live music and bar, raffles, cent sales, ham wheel, and best of all – a visit from Santa!

Paxtons Christmas Night Market – PCYC

TBC. 4pm – 8pm at PCYC Norris Road, Mackay

Paxton’s Night Market is a unique shopping experience quality stalls, live music, food and atmosphere. Enjoy a evening starting or finishing with a nice meal great music and loads of Christmas shopping and you might also get lucky and win a ham.

Eimeo Road State School Christmas Fair

Friday 21st November from 5:30pm

Enjoy an evening of carnival rides, market stalls, bake sales, raffles, food trucks and a Christmas concert!

St Joseph’s Christmas Fair – North Mackay

Saturday 22 November. 4pm-7pm. 4 Canberra Street.

Enjoy live music by Josh Geiger along with yummy food stalls and bar. Lots of rides, raffles, market stalls.

Free Santa Photos – Magpies Sporting Club

TBC

Take the stress out of the annual Santa photos with free Santa photos for all at Magpies. The big man himself will be there on two dates: 5-7pm Thursday 28th November and 12-2pm Saturday 14th December. Capture all the magical memories on your camera or phone. Gold coin donations welcome, all money raised will be donated The Neighbourhood Hub.

City Heart Christmas

TBC  Mackay City

Enjoy free family fun with live music, roving performers, roaming Carollers, free kids activities, Santa, shopping and markets.

Star 101.9 & 4MK’s Carols In The Gardens

TBC at Meadowlands Amphitheatre

Carlisle’s Christmas In The Cane – Beaconsfield

Sunday 7 December from 2:30pm-8:00pm. 17 Holts Road Beaconsfield.

Join in for an evening of carnival rides, markets, live music, food stalls, student performances and a grand fireworks finale set to music!
Carnival rides – tickets available on-site and prior online.

Mackay Show Christmas Mega Market – Showgrounds

TBC 5:00pm-8;00pm. Big Shed, Mackay Showgrounds – $2 entry.

This event promises to be an enjoyable evening for the entire family with food vendors, stalls, local entertainers! It begins at 5 PM, with a special visit from Santa at 6 PM. This event is aimed giving back to our local community.

Santa Fly-in – Mackay Aero Club

TBC

Habana Carols Under The Stars

2025 Christmas in Mackay

Whether you’re looking for unique gifts or just soaking in the festive spirit, these Christmas in Mackay events are the place to be this festive season. With vibrant stalls, friendly vendors, and all the Christmas cheer you could ask for, these fairs are sure to make your Christmas season extra special!

Between the handcrafted gifts, festive foods, and magical atmosphere, you’re in for a treat. And with the energy and excitement of these markets, you’ll be filled with all the holiday spirit you need. Be sure to visit one (or all) of these fantastic fairs—your Christmas season will thank you!

Hey!!- I’m Alyce, mum and photographer!  Let’s chat about organising your Christmas family photos – start the conversation here!