Atherton Carols by Candlelight
2025-12-06 16:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Merriland Hall, Atherton Show Grounds, 10 Louise Street, Atherton, QLD, 4883, Australia
The 2025 Atherton Carols by Candlelight, Christmas Night Markets and Gingerbread House competition will be on Saturday December 6th.
This free family and community event is a great opportunity to purchase those special locally made gifts and enjoy and join in with the locally talented carol singers. Food and drinks will be available.
The Gingerbread House Competition will be on again in 2025.

Tableland Social Dancers
2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 21:30 | Merrilands Hall, 10 Louise Street, Atherton, Qld, 4883, Australia
Sequence dancing every Wednesday night at Merriland Hall, Atherton.
Starting 6.15pm for lessons. 7pm to 9.30pm for dancing.
Join the fun. Learn many styles of ballroom sequence dancing.
Cost $5 per person. Everyone is welcome.
Bring your own supper.
Enquires: Annette 0488 954 202
Check out our Facebook Page for our program for the evening.

Atherton Parkrun
2025-12-13 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-12-20 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-12-27 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-01-03 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-01-10 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-01-17 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-01-24 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-01-31 07:00 - 08:00 and 1 more date | Atherton Tablelands Rail Trail- opposite Platypus Park, cnr Weaver Street & Atherton-herberton Road, Atherton, Qld, 4883, Australia
A free, fun and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
Held every Saturday between 7 -8am on the rail trail, starting and finishing at the corner of Weaver Street and Atherton-Herberton Road (opposite Platypus Park).
The course is two laps, one longer loop (3.3kms) and a shorter loop (1.7kms). Participants proceed to the bollard in Priors Creek park (1st turnaround), back to the start (2nd turnaround), to the marked bollard near IGA (3rd turnaround) and back to the start to finish.

Yungaburra Traditional Christmas Carols
2025-12-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Yungaburra Rotunda, Bruce Jones Park, 13-17 Gillies Range Road, Yungaburra, Qld, 4885, Australia
This much-loved community event will kick off at 6:00 pm with a free sausage sizzle for all to enjoy. A coffee van will be on-site for those who’d like to purchase a warm drink, and there’ll be free gift bags for primary school-aged children. Donations collected on the night will go toward supporting local school chaplaincy programs, helping young people across our district.
At 7:00 pm, the evening continues with time of singing traditional Christmas carols together, including a performance by children from Yungaburra State School. We’ll also share the story of Christmas, a message of hope, joy, and peace that continues to inspire communities around the world.
Whether you’re a long-time local or just visiting, everyone is welcome to come along, sing along, and celebrate together. Bring a chair or picnic rug, your family and friends, and enjoy a beautiful night under the stars.
Free parking is available via Short Street, Yungaburra.
For more information, please contact Jeff Lawson on 0417 782 588.
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Sunday in the Park - Sonic Bloom
2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Yungaburra Band Rotunda, Bruce Jones (markets) Park, Yungaburra, Queensland, 4884, Australia
This is a family-friendly, free community event, perfect for a relaxed Sunday afternoon. If you wish, you can show your appreciation with a direct donation to the band.
So, pack your chair, blanket, or rug and come along to claim your front-row spot on the lawn. Refreshments are available from The Whippy Express who will be onsite with coffee, ice cream and milkshakes.
In case of rain, the concert will move to the Yungaburra Community Hall, so the music never has to stop!
Join us for an afternoon of live music, community connection, and local talent under the open sky — Sonic Bloom is ready to make Yungaburra sing!
In the event of wet weather, the event will move to the Yungaburra Community Hall.
Yungaburra Community Facebook page

Indigenous Markets
2025-12-18 10:30 - 19:00 | Merrilands Hall, 10 Louise Street, Atherton, Qld, 4883, Australia

Yungaburra's Candlelight Christmas Shopping Night
2025-12-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Yungaburra Village, Maude Kehoe Place, Yungaburra, QLD, 4884, Australia

Malanda Markets
2025-12-20 07:30 - 12:30 | Malanda Showgrounds, Thomas Street, Malanda, Queensland , 4885, Australia
Markets are on this Saturday, come along to get your fresh and local fruit and vegetables. The Malanda Lions will be cooking up bacon and egg burgers and sausage on bread.
Visit the Malanda Markets on the third Saturday of each month for fresh local produce, crafts, homemade goodies and more!
Don’t forget to visit the Facebook page.
The markets are managed by the Malanda Lions Club. For more information contact the Market Coordinator on 0439 702657 or email malandamarkets@gmail.com

Mount Garnet Christmas Party
2025-12-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Garnet Street, Mount Garnet, Garnet Street, Mount Garnet, Qld, 4872, Australia

Yungaburra Christmas Markets
2025-12-21 07:30 - 12:30 | Bruce Jones Park, Gillies Highway, Yungaburra, QLD, 4884, Australia
All those last-minute bits and bobs, the trimmings…..
The festive season has begun!

The Yungaburra Market is the biggest and oldest market on the Atherton Tablelands. On one day each month local producers gather on the commons in the middle of the historic village of Yungaburra to sell fresh produce, flowers, home made crafts, local food, wooden furniture, clothing and just about anything else you can think of.
Don’t forget to visit the Facebook page.
For more information contact Market Coordinator Nicole 0419 652663 or email info@yungaburramarkets.com

Christmas Eve in Malanda
2025-12-24 18:00 - 20:00 | SPAR Supermarket Carpark, 2-10 English Street, Malanda, Qld, 4885, Australia

Christmas Cheer in the Park at Ravenshoe
2025-12-24 18:00 - 20:30 | QLD
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Heberton New Year's Eve Street Party
2025-12-31 19:00 - 23:30 | Grace Street, Herberton, Grace Street, Herberton, Qld, 4887, Australia

Mend Make Create
2026-01-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Yungaburra QCWA Hall, Yungburra, Qld, 4884, Australia
Transform old favourite clothes into personalised, signature fashion pieces.

Uncover the secrets of sewing with expert tips and tricks! Learn how to breathe new life into your old favourites. Your wardrobe deserves a second chance, and so do you!
By Donation. All welcome.

Atherton Midwives and Mothers Alliance Support Group
2026-01-06 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Atherton CWA Hall, 21 Mabel Street, Atherton, QLD, 4883, Australia
Atherton Midwives and Mothers Alliance meets on the first Tuesday of every month. We are a maternity advocacy group and this monthly circle is a space for pregnant women as well as women with their babies, to socialise, support each other and enjoy presentations by various guest speakers.
Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on our circles.

Glimpses - Exhibition Opening
2026-01-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Tablelands Regional Gallery, 16 Robert Street, Atherton, Queensland, 4883, Australia

Australia Day Citizenship & Awards Ceremony
2026-01-26 08:30 - 12:00 | Atherton International Club, 60 Kennedy Highway, Atherton, Queensland, 4883, Australia
On Monday 26 January 2026 people all around the country will celebrate what’s great about Australia. Help us celebrate what’s special about our community by nominating someone you know for an Australia Day Award for 2026.
Our Australia Day Awards recognise members of our community who have gone above and beyond to help improve the lives of others and contribute to a diverse, friendly and strong community. The awards recognise our volunteers, and people and organisations who have had exceptional achievements in sports, arts or culture.
Nominations are open until 5pm Friday 9 January 2026.

U3A Atherton Tablelands Open Day
2026-01-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Room 22 Atherton Community Centre 42 Mabel Street Atherton, Room 22 42 Mabel Street, Atherton, QLD, 4883
U3A Atherton Tablelands (U3AAT) invites you to its Open Day from 9:00 am to midday on Saturday 31 January 2026 – Room 22, Atherton Community Centre, 42 Mabel Street, Atherton.
U3AAT is a volunteer-based community organisation that promotes educational, creative,and leisure activities to its members. Although the majority of members are of retirement age, anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to join.

Sunday in the Park - Sonic Bloom - Yungaburra Rotunda
2026-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Yungaburra Band Rotunda, Bruce Jones (markets) Park, Yungaburra, Queensland, 4884, Australia
Music lovers are invited to gather for a relaxed summer afternoon of live local music as Sunday in the Park returns to the Yungaburra Community Rotunda on Sunday, 8 February 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
The afternoon will still be filled with rich, soulful sound as Sonic Bloom, a much-loved rotunda favourite, takes centre stage.
Led by Georgie and Tim Borella, with Nick Watling on drums and Neil Hodgson on bass, Sonic Bloom delivers a distinctive blend of rock, country, blues, and jazz, woven together with beautiful harmonies and thoughtful, heartfelt lyrics. Their dynamic performances and genuine connection with audiences make them a perfect fit for a Sunday afternoon in the park.
This is a free, family-friendly community event, and attendees are welcome to support the musicians with a direct donation to the band if they wish.
Bring along a chair, blanket, or rug to secure your patch of front-row lawn. Refreshments are available from The Whippy Express who will be onsite with refreshments for purchase. Parking accessible via Short Street.
In the event of rain, the concert will move to the Yungaburra Community Hall, ensuring the music goes on regardless of the weather.
Come along, relax, and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of live music, community, and local talent at Sunday in the Park.
For updates about events at the Yungaburra Community Rotunda visit https://www.facebook.com/yungaburrarotunda
