Event Guide | 2 December 2025

Tuesday 2 December

Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2025
Active until 5:00pm Wednesday 10 December 2025 at Hinchinbrook Shire Council, 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham.
Donate a new toy or non-perishable food item at Council’s Customer Service Centre to support local families in need this Christmas. Contributions go directly to the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre-, which provides emergency relief, food assistance, counselling, and referral services to vulnerable residents across the region. For more info, phone 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

Cafe Crawl
9:00am – 11:00am, cafe location provided on RSVP.
Join us on a cafe adventure through our community. Come along as we explore the different cafe's we have available to us within our community and have a chat, sip a coffee and a bite to eat. If interested please RSVP with Mei at: 07 4776 1822.

Senior Men's Social Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at HCSC The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd, Ingham.
Are you a man over 60, or 55 if you identify as ATSI, looking for a place to belong, connect and share good times? Meet other men, enjoy meaningful conversations, and participate in fun activities. Please contact Desley at: 4776 1822.

Wednesday 3 December

Hinchinbrook Stitchers, Social Sewing Group
9:00am - 3:00pm at Victoria Mill Social Club Hall, Ingham.
Quilting, crocette, knitting and sewing, all crafts are enjoyed at at this club! Bring whatever you need and your own lunch and refreshments for a lovely day of being creative. Contact Jackie for further detials on: 04 2771 7605.

Canasta & Cards
1:30pm – 3:30pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Enjoy games of canasta among other card games with your fellow card players! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.

Trebonne Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Trebonne Community Hall, Argaet Street, Trebonne.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Sessions will also be held in Taylors Beach, Macknade, and Ingham.

Social Darts
7:00pm in the Upstairs Area, Brothers Sports and Community Club, Cooper St, Ingham.
Social darts have been back in full swing and the enthusiasm is stronger than ever. Be sure to check in before 7:00pm to join the competition and experience the friendly spirit of the game.

Thursday 4 December

CWA Craft Group
9:00am – 12:00pm at the Forrest Beach CWA Hall, 6 Palm St.
Everyone is welcome to do your own craft or join an organised craft activity. For just $2.00 enjoy the company of other crafters, all levels of experience and craft types welcome! Our gold coin donation library is also open with books aplenty, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles too!

Technology Classes
10:00am – 1:30pm, at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Want to get more confident with computers, smartphones, tablets, or social media? Free Computer Classes from 10:00am to 11:30am, followed by Technology Classes from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Bookings are essential, please contact the Library on 07 4776 4600 or email: library@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Playtime At The Library
10:30am – 12:00pm at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, 73–75 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A fun-filled learning session, which incorporates stories, songs and rhymes aimed at children 0–5 years of age. Each session caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse.

Mummy’s Matter
1:00pm to 2:00pm at The Hub, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
A welcoming and judgement-free group for mums who may be feeling isolated, vulnerable, or at risk of postnatal depression. Expectant mothers are also encouraged to join. Sessions focus on connection, support and creating a sense of belonging, with children under school age welcome to attend alongside their mums. For more info, contact Shannen at the HCSC on 07 4776 1822.

Mahjong
1:00pm – 3:00pm at The Centre, 71 Townsville Rd.
Join in friendly games of mahjong and test your tile skills with fellow enthusiasts! Please call Desley to register your interest: 07 4776 1822.

Friday 5 December

Seniors Morning Coffee Club
9:30am - 11:30am at Conroy Hall, 41 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
Offering lovely morning tea, games, trivia, prizes, and can pick you up from your residence if required depending on your address. Bus pick-ups to Halifax and around Ingham. We charge a cover fee of $5pp. which goes towards morning tea. To register interest and RSVP, contact Desley at: 07 4776 1822

Green Thumbs Club
2:30pm at Community Garden, 100 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
Join the Green Thumbs for an afternoon of planting, chatting and getting dirty in the soil. Whether you’re putting seedlings in the ground or just soaking up the fresh air, it’s all about community spirit and good vibes. No experience needed – just bring a smile and maybe a pair of garden gloves. Call the HSCS (07) 4776 1822 for more info!

Beers By The Beach
5pm at the Forrest Beach SLSC, 6 Palm st, Forrest Beach.
The SLSC is a place where everyone can unwind with a cold drink in hand while soaking up ocean views. Nibbles and occasional raffles add to the fun, with prizes like fresh prawns up for grabs. Bring the kids, there’s a park next door, or pop in before your evening beachside stroll. It’s a laid-back evening for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday 6 December

Parkrun
7:00am in Palm Creek, Ingham & The Cardwell foreshore.
A FREE weekly 5k exercising event for participants of all fitness levels, an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. Encouraging people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together!

Community Tree Planting Day
9:00am–2:00pm at Mungalla Station, 1236 Forrest Beach Road, Allingham
Join Traditional Owners for a day of native shrub planting to help restore impacted flood land. Open to all ages, and no experience is required! Enjoy a BBQ lunch, browse community stalls, and hear a presentation from BirdLife Australia’s Simon Kennedy on endangered local bird species. An optional Gospel Sunset Concert will follow, offering music and cultural connection. Attendees should bring a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle. On arrival, drive to the homestead where transport will take you to the planting site. No RSVP is needed, but please do for catering purposes. For more information, contact Jacob Cassady on 0428 710 907.

Mt Fox Markets
11:00am at the Mt Fox camp grounds.
Spend your Saturday browsing through the talents of local stallholders at the Mt Fox Markets! If you’re looking to become a stall holder yourself, contact Brandie on 0477 199 758.

Leukaemia Ingham Branch XMAS Afternoon
1:30pm at the Noorla Bowls Club, 32 McIlwraith St, Ingham
Join your hosts, the Leukaemia Foundation Ingham Branch for an afternoon of Hoy and a monster Cent Sale. All proceeds fund the making of Christmas hampers for those spending the holidays at the Freemason Leukaemia Village at Townsville Hospital. Reserve your spot by calling Sandy: 0434 338 371.

Christmas Carols in Cardwell
5:00pm at Cardwell Community Hall, Cnr of Gregory & Brasenose Sts.
Celebrate the festive season with a magical community evening! Enjoy Christmas carols, a FREE sausage sizzle, letters to Santa, and craft activities for the kids. Bring your family and friends for a joyful night full of Christmas spirit. For more information, please contact Thea on 0447 660 248 or email cardwelllions@gmail.com

Taylors Beach Christmas Party
5:00pm – 10:00pm at Progress Park, Taylors Beach.
Celebrate the festive season at the Taylors Beach Christmas Party with family-friendly fun, including a licensed bar, BYO nibbles, raffles, sausage sizzle, face painting, a visit from Santa, and a kids’ lucky dip. Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of holiday cheer in the park.

Sunday 7 December

Ingham Raintree Community Markets
8:00am – 12:00pm at Rotary Park, Ingham.
Held under the shade of Ingham’s iconic raintrees in Rotary Park, enjoy crafts, bric-a-brac, tropical plants, and local made treats! All stallholder fees are proudly donated to Palliative Care Ingham, supporting a vital local cause. For more info to book a site, please contact Linda on 0436 047 358.

Cardwell RSL Final BBQ/Buffet Lunch 2025
12:00pm at Cardwell RSL, 36 Roma Street, Cardwell.
Join the community for the final open-to-the-public BBQ and buffet lunch for 2025 and enjoy a great social atmosphere. Raffles will be held at $1 per ticket, with five draws offering cooked chooks or chocolates. For more information, contact Rob Lang on 0477 964 402.

Carols in the Park 2025
5:00pm – 8:30pm at Rotary Park, Herbert Street, Ingham.
Join us for a joyful evening of festive cheer, live entertainment from 6:00pm, and a special visit from Santa. Bring your rug and chair, enjoy food stalls and music, and celebrate the Christmas spirit with the community.

Monday 8 December

Chat Room
9:30am – 10:30am at the Community Support Centre, 52 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
A social group for like-minded adults who wouldlike to gather, socialise and enjoy a chat with their coffee. No need to sign up, just drop in and have a cuppa!

Empowering Women Generations XYZ
9:30am to 11:30am at Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, Ingham.
This program is designed to support women through connection, confidence and community belonging. Each session provides opportunities to build skills, improve wellbeing, and access both formal and informal supports in a safe space. Transport assistance is available. For more info or to get involved, contact the HCSC on 4776 1822 or email donna@hcsc.org.au

Creative Corner Craft Group
2:00pm – 3:00pm at The HUB, 100 McIlwraith St, Ingham.
This crafty event is free and materials will mostly be provided. However on occasion, depending on the activity, members will be asked to bring consumables. Please contact Desley, Shannen or Mei at: 4776 1822.

Taylors Beach Community Shed Meeting
2:30pm at Progress Park, Groper Street, Taylors Beach.
See Macknade's description.

Macknade Community Shed Meeting
5:00pm at Macknade Community Sporting Club, Mill Road, Macknade.
An open community discussion focusing on disaster preparedness, response, and resilience. These sessions are part of a regional series designed to help residents strengthen their homes, neighbourhoods, and communities ahead of the disaster season. Final session will also be held in Ingham.

Tuesday 9 December

Wednesday 10 December

Lucinda Progress Association Christmas Carols
4:00pm – 9:00pm at Borello Park, 9 Rigby Street, Lucinda.
Enjoy twilight markets followed by Christmas carols from 6:00pm, celebrating the festive season with the Lucinda community. Visit from Santa, talented performers, free face painting and balloon twisting, and incredible raffles!