Paint and Sip events are a great way to explore your creative side while having fun in a relaxed, encouraging environment.  They have a local artist who will show you step by step on how to create the featured painting.  All art materials are supplied including a canvas for you to take home. (BYO drinks and Nibbles)
No experience necessary! 

Catering for: Hen's Nights; Birthday Parties; Corporate Events and Date Night.

These workshops are 18+ events unless otherwise stipulated.

Love spices but donâ€™t know how to use them properly? Want to have a better understanding of spices? Want to become more adventurous in the kitchen with spices? Then you need to attend this fun filled afternoon spice blending class combined with a cooking class. These classes are run on certain Saturdayâ€™s between 2pm â€“ 5pm in Caloundra (Location given upon booking.)

Herbs & spices are a fantastic way to add a hit of flavour to any meal and you get great satisfaction out of making your own blends. Are you ready to spice up your life?

Learn about spices, what they are, where they come from and hints and tips for storing your herbs and spices. Learn how to incorporate herbs and spices into your cooking on a daily basis. You will be taught about the spice groups and the science of making a spice blend using the right spice ratios.

The second part of the class is you cooking a beautiful Sri Lankan curry with side dishes, using the spices you have just blended.

Included:
Class worksheets with information and notes,
Herbs & Spices dictionary by Ian Hemphill
All food ingredients & drinks
All equipment
Aprons to protect your clothes
Shop for your favourite herbs and spices from our â€˜mobileâ€™ spice shop.

Make a lunch booking at The Tamarind and enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz music amongst the magical rainforest surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on the first and third Sunday of every month.

The afternoon is all about sultry jazz sounds in a warm and cosy forest setting and award-winning modern Asian cuisine, making for an indulgent afternoon that truly wows the senses.

Disco, Soul, Down Tempo, Lounge. 

Laid-back roaming canapes and cocktails on the Noosa River.

There's nothing quite Lunch on the Water - the perfect combination of everything that is to love about the Noosa lifestyle. Warm sun, clear skies and a cool breeze rolling off the water combining to create an unforgettable cruise experience.  The  menu showcases some of the regions best produce, served by the friendly team as you enjoy the stunning Noosa waterways. 

Included in your ticket: 

Admission for 1 person
A 2 hour cruise of the beautiful Noosa waterways
Progressive long lunch menu curated by in-house executive chef 
Live DJ entertainment

There's no better way to long lunch than on the water.  

All events strictly 18+

Public cruise dates and times subject to change pending private charters.

Welcome to 'The Sculpture Garden,' a permanent sculpture trail set amidst the stunning native surroundings of Fairhill Botanical Gardens' historic grounds. 

The Sculpture Garden is the initiative of Stevens Street Gallery in Yandina, promoting the collaboration between artists and the community to build a connected and thriving creative community. Their mission is to integrate the arts into everyday life and encourage artistic thinking by offering innovative spaces and engaging creative events and opportunities.

They firmly believe in the transformative power of art to connect people, enrich and inspire lives, broaden perspectives, stimulate conversation, promote healing, and instil purpose. As part of their continued efforts to create spaces and opportunities for Sunshine Coast creatives, they are thrilled to present The Sculpture Garden, a unique event that fosters engagement between the community and local artists. 

Through this collaboration with Fairhill Botanical Native Gardens, they connect art lovers with talented local artists, offering a platform to purchase sculpture and support the growth of the local art sector. The Sculpture Garden provides a space for the community to come together, share their passion for creative expression, and engage in artistic exchanges.

Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a night under the stars!

Beginners and enthusiasts are welcome. The Masterclass is held in a classroom before going out into the night to photograph the stars. You will leave with beautiful photographs.

Most cameras can photograph the Milky Way and galaxies. Borrow one of my cameras on the night. 

Masterclass details will be provided upon booking. The Masterclass venue is the Maleny Uniting Church and the amazing nearby dark sky photography location will be at One Tree Hill, directions will be provided on the night.

During this Masterclass, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to photograph the Milky Way and the night sky. You will also gain insights into composing your photographs in low-light conditions and discover techniques to produce clear, noise-free images. Additionally, you will explore the art of seamlessly capturing breathtaking panoramas and acquire valuable knowledge for planning your future night photography sessions. Furthermore, the Masterclass will cover mastering effective editing techniques using the Milky Way Masterclass Suite.

Plus, receive access to the Milky Way Masterclass Suite learning tutorial guides and the Facebook support group, David Magro Masterclass.

Photographing the stars has never been easier.

The Qld Oztag Super Series follows the Junior and Senior State Cups. The best players from the Qld State Cups are selected to participate at this event vying for positions in the Qld Team. Invitational NSW teams also compete vying for spots in the next level event.

Performerâ€™s Arena is a day-long physical theatre workshop for anyone looking for a compelling way to escape from the stress of daily life, gain new perspectives and experience our ground-breaking approach to transforming intriguing social issues into beautiful poetic stories on the stage.

Develop your body awareness, self-expression, voice, self-confidence, stage dynamics, social connections and acting skills in a unique creative experience. You will be invited into the D.I.V.E. Collectiveâ€™s training room and will join our ensemble in the same warm-ups, activities and creative routines we follow to prepare for our shows. You will be introduced to a series of physical exercises and group dynamics focused on strengthening your precision, balance, coordination and discipline. No experience is required.

In a relaxed and friendly environment, you will be guided to explore your bodyâ€™s full capacity through movement, synchronisation, gesture, proximity, repetition and presence. You will learn how to use your physicality as the main medium for storytelling in your daily routine and on the stage. This workshop will enable you to gain confidence, challenge yourself and get acquainted with your body through theatre experiences that will help you improve soft skills such as leadership, communication, collaboration, problem-solving and adaptability.

The Performerâ€™s Arena workshop series is aimed at participants aged 18+.

Soak up the winter sunshine and the world-class entertainment on offer at NOOSA alive! A diverse arts and cultural festival held over 10 days throughout the many naturally stunning venues in and around Noosa.

NOOSA alive! offers a diverse program of events including live music, theatre, ballet, comedy, opera, literature, visual arts, cabaret, circus, debate, environment, food and wine, and more. 

This year the program highlights include the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the World Premiere of Queensland Ballet's â€˜Tartan and Tchaikovsky Mashâ€™, the mind-bending Cirque Bon Bon, with their death-defying stunts, the super Meg Washington and Paul Grabowsky for one night only, 2 days of live music in Noosa Woods park, featuring Kate Ceberano, Vika and Linda, Emma Pask, plus a host of events on Noosa Main Beach including Opera Under the Stars, and Seaside Vibes, two nights of live dance music.

Thereâ€™s dinners with live entertainment, including 'Up Close and Personal with Rhonda Burchmore', Literary Lunches and a Noosa Food Producersâ€™ long lunch in the Noosa Hinterland.

This yearâ€™s program is bursting with a diverse range of entertainment and events. 

Itâ€™s a family-friendly program, offering everything from the classics, ballet, opera and the Australia Chamber Orchestra, to Circus, Comedy, Food events, Literary events, lunches, brunches and popular dance parties on the beach.

Get ready for an unforgettable Spring adventure at Australia Zoo! Meet the adorable new quokkas in their never-before-seen habitat. Prepare to be overwhelmed by their extreme cuteness. Then be sure to meet the new zoo arrivals in their zoo-wide Springo Bingo adventure trail. Bounce, jump and hop your way through the extreme inflatable obstacle course! 

With heaps of activities and ripper prizes up for grabs for the whole family to enjoy, Australia Zoo is the place to be these school holidays. Plan your visit today!

Swimmers running up beach after a swim race

female swimmers coming out of the water with their arms around rach other

swimmers running into the water at the start of a race

Whether you're a serious swimmer looking for your next challenge or looking for the ultimate event to step into open water swimming, Swim Mooloolaba is an experience not to be missed.

The 3km event leaves the shore at Mooloolaba Spit, taking in the best of Mooloolaba beach before finishing back at the Spit. The Speedo 1km is the perfect event for first-time ocean swimmers or seasoned swimming veterans. Wetsuits are allowed for both distances. 

Both distances have male, female and fins categories, with awesome prizes up for grabs for both events.

The Great Noosa Trail Walk is a 1 Day or 3 Day experience on foot with like-minded adventure lovers through the Noosa Hinterland.  The event is held over the long weekend. This is the first year that a one day walk has been introduced with the opportunity to experience the first dayâ€™s trails from Cooroy to Cooran.
 
The three day walk traverses the country towns of Cooroy, Kin Kin, Cooran and Pomona via a series of dedicated walking trails through farmlands, natural forests and spectacular lookouts of the hinterland through to the ocean. 
 
The trail ensures you will get to experience the landscape, local cafes and antique shops encountered on route. You will find passionate local volunteer guides who will share their experience of the trails and their knowledge of the Noosa Hinterland. 
 
A good level of walking fitness is required, but this is not a race, plenty of time is allowed to complete each dayâ€™s walk. Camping accommodation is provided in camping grounds in Kin Kin and Cooran or alternatively accommodation is available at numerous guest houses, which you can book. They also offer a gear transfer to take your camping gear each day to the next location, so you can walk with just a day pack. 
 
The number of walkers is limited to ensure peak enjoyment for all participants.

Community reunites at Heart of Gold Film Festival

Audience viewing short film screening at Heart of Gold 2018.

As one of Australiaâ€™s biggest regional short film festivals, Heart of Gold presents a unique mix of charming country town tradition and international arts culture for an experience unlike anything else on the national festival scene.

Alongside three days of international and Australian short films, the festival will host a future cinema pavilion with VR and video artworks and an outdoor festival hub featuring live music and storytelling with a focus on film, First Nations storytelling and the environment.

Patrons can spend full days at the festival, waltzing between film premieres, crazy VR experiences, talks from great speakers, food truck eats, and music-filled evenings chatting with filmmakers from across the country.

Since its 2006 inception, Heart of Gold showcases works with an uplifting, inspiring, or thought-provoking spirit and attracts bright sparks of the national film scene for three days of networking, parties and workshops.

The annual Sunshine Coast Expo is the region’s largest home and lifestyle event. 

Browse and compare dozens of caravan, camper trailer, and boating and vehicle retailers, all in the one convenient location. Discover products and services for your homes and outdoor living, plus camping and vehicle accessories, gadgets, homewares, pools, tanks and more.

Catch the daily entertainment the whole family will enjoy, enter major competitions, browse hundreds of stalls and take a coffee break in the many rest stops and food courts dotted around the event. A great day out (or three) for the whole family!

Get your tickets now for an unmissable three days of sun, surf and soul at the Caloundra Music Festival.

Music lovers are in for a huge treat with U.S. band Arrested Development scheduled to exclusively play for two days after rave reviews of their performance at the festival in 2018. 

The beautiful Kings Beach and surrounds will come alive to the sounds of six stages featuring some huge international acts and the best of the Australian music industry.

Arrested Development (USA), Busby Marou, Bustamento, CaravÃ£na Sun, DIESEL, Dumpstaphunk (USA), FOOLS, Hiatus Kaiyote, Illy, Jack River, Jarryd James, Kasey Chambers, Katchafire (NZ), L.A.B (NZ), MEG MAC, Melbourne Ska Orchestra, Middle Kids, Ray Beadle Stax of Blues, Roshani, Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks, Sampa the Great, SPIDERBAIT, The Black Sorrows, The Strides, The Temper Trap, Thirsty Merc, Vera Blue, WILSN, 19-Twenty and 1927.

Come and unwind in the Kings Club or go All-In for an unbelievable weekend. Day tickets available, and Artist playing days can be found on the festival website.

This not for profit family-friendly community event celebrates the environment, cultural achievements and community pride of the Sunshine Coast area.

The Caloundra Music Festival is an event initiative of Sunshine Coast Council and supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland and features on the Itâ€™s Live! in Queensland Events Calendar.

Mary Valley Rattler - Steam Locomotive - Triple Treat

Mary Valley Rattler - Silver Bullet - Triple Treat

Mary Valley Rattler - RM76 Railmotor - Triple Treat

Celebrate five incredible years with Mary Valley Rattler.

Join the party with their Triple Treat Rail Experiences, fascinating Station and Workshop Tours, and lots of family fun including face painting, a kids' corner, live music and more.

Get ready for a day of unforgettable memories at the Mary Valley Rattler!

Station and Workshop Tour (limited places)
Go behind the scenes and see what makes the Mary Valley Rattler roll.

Please visit the website for further information and to book your tickets.

Finish the Blackall 100 and ring that Bell loud and proud

The Blackall 100 is a trail ultra-marathon that traverses the beautiful and scenic Great Walk of the Sunshine Coast. The event is open to runners and walkers with distances of 100 kilometres and 50 kilometres. With a generous cut-off of 24 hours, this event could be within anyone's reach. 

Hosted at the QCCC Mapleton, there are event packages available, or you may choose to stay in one of the many beautiful bed and breakfasts in the surrounding towns on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

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