Halloween Priors Shriek Spooktacular

Halloween is coming to the Tablelands on Friday 30 October!
The Priors Shriek Spooktacular
From 7:00pm – Join us at the Priors Creek Parklands for a spooktacular Halloween haunted forest trick or treat and cartoons. Meet at the haunted forest at 7.00pm for your trick or treat and finish at the spooky big screen.
There will be fun interactive games for kids, including ‘Mummy Wrap’, ‘Frightening Freeze Dance’, and the ‘Grimbo’ (Limbo but with a Halloween twist) there might also be a few prizes for the spookiest costume…
From 8:00pm – Creekside Cinema commences. Sit back and enjoy the campy musical comedy and cult classic Little Shop of Horrors (Rated PG – Parental Guidance for young viewers).
Food vans will be on site with popcorn and delicious snacks. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for all spooktacular events.
An authentic market experience

Enjoy movies under the stars

Join us for the Artisan & Farmers Market from 5.00pm until 8.00pm in the Priors Creek Parklands.
Enjoy local market stalls and mouthwatering food and beverage treats.
Dates for 2026 are:
- 6 November
- 4 December
Register to be a stallholder at upcoming Artisan & Farmers Night Markets.
The Creekside Family Cinema brings the big screen under the stars for a free outdoor movie experience.
Proposed upcoming sessions:
- 14 November from 7.00pm — E.T.
- 12 December from 7.00pm — Elf (Christmas event)
Join the Tablelands Libraries First 5 Forever team for Rhymetime at the Priors Creek Parklands.
Rhymetime sessions are fun, high-energy opportunities to brush up on your nursery rhymes and sing and dance with your child. Learn new songs to try at home and match actions with words to help your child learn.
- Wednesday 4 November 9.15-10.00am
- Wednesday 2 December 9.15-10.00am — Christmas session
First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
Watch this space. More information to come.
Discover unique plant and animal species on the Priors Creek Nature Walk.
We’d love to hear from food and beverage vendors, entertainers, health and wellbeing providers, market stall holders and anyone who can join us to help bring our ongoing Priors Creek Live program of events and activities to life.
We want to hear from people who can collaborate with us to make the most of the unique Priors Creek Parklands spaces to create something special!
To register your interest and let us know how you’d like to get involved, please complete the form below.
For other enquiries and suggestions drop us a line at priorscreek@trc.qld.gov.au.
Learn more about the overall Priors Creek Parklands project.
Tablelands Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Australian and Queensland governments for their funding support for the parklands, the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, the QLD State governments Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund and from the federal government the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Mabi Way
- 5 Disability access car parks
- 27 standard car parks
Bus and Taxi Zone
Vernon Street — between Mabi Way and Railway Lane
Additional Public Car Parks
- Council Chambers – Mabel Street
- Overflow public car park – Mabel Street
- Main Street public car parks
- Vernon Street public car parks
- Jack Street public car parks
Reminder: Car parks at Fresh St Market IGA and Atherton Men’s Shed are not public car parks. Please be considerate of these organisations and park elsewhere.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs must be on a leash and owners are responsible for cleaning up and controlling their dog. Dog waste bags are available on select bins.

The amphitheatre has built-in tiered concrete bench seating. You may want to bring along cushions and/or blankets to make your visit more comfortable.
Priors Creek Parklands is an outdoor venue.
The opening ceremony on Friday afternoon was attended by Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, alongside her husband Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD, Mr Terry James MP, Member for Mulgrave, attending on behalf of the Queensland Government, the Hon Bob Katter MP, Federal Member for Kennedy, Mr Shane Knuth MP, Member for Hill, neighbouring mayors, councillors, Tablelands Regional Council CEO Dr Nikola Stepanov, more than 20 members of the Prior family, and other dignitaries, project partners and community representatives.
The official opening was followed by sunset markets, local performances, food trucks and SOS: The Australian ABBA Tribute Show, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display, with a large crowd listening to the music and dancing in the park, enjoying the evening celebration.
Celebrations continued on Saturday with a full daytime and evening program at Priors Creek Parklands, including markets, fitness activities, a kids’ zone, family fun and more live entertainment.
Her Excellency, the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, Mr Terry James MP, Member for Mulgrave, and Acting TRC Mayor, Dave Bilney. ©Sam Price, photographer.
Thank you for your generous support of Ronald McDonald House North Australia, helping families with seriously ill or injured children.
$100 Board Winners
The winners of the $100 boards were Jeff and Margie.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a raffle ticket and or a number from the $100 board.
Just over $2200 was raised for the Ronald McDonald House North Australia over the opening weekend of the new Priors Creek Parklands.
Our partners for the opening weekend.
We are very pleased to announce that we are partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia on fundraising activities across the weekend; to support the incredible work they do helping families with seriously ill or injured children to stay close to the care they need, especially in further afield regions like the Tablelands Learn more here.

We are also excited to announce that Hit 97.9 will be on site supporting the opening weekend as a key media partner for the event.
