Welcome to our listing of local happenings and events that are coming up. Contact information@mapletonqueensland.com.au if you would like to include your event in this listing. (Please note that the events listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. MADCA does not have any political allegiance or affiliation with the organisers of these events nor is MADCA responsible for any changes or cancellations to the events listed. Please contact the event organisers directly for any questions or concerns.) Also see the Community Connect, the community newsletter.
Marine BioBlitz
Fri 30th – Sat 31st Aug. The Sunshine Coast’s first Marine BioBlitz happening August 30th and 31st. This exciting event celebrates the region’s incredible marine life with citizen science, exploration, and fun activities. Dive in and contribute to vital biodiversity data alongside experts, or simply explore the wonders of the ocean. From seasoned biologists to curious kids, the BioBlitz offers something for everyone!
Mapleton Choir
Weekly from Mon 2nd Sep. The Mapleton Choir sing on Monday nights from 7pm-9pm at the Kureelpa Hall.
We are a non-audition choir and new members will be warmly welcomed. Any questions please email themapletonchoir@outlook.com
Or call 0407 156 708.
MADCA General Meeting
Wed 4th Sep. 6.30pm for 7pm. Monthly General meeting of the Mapleton and District Community Association at the Mapleton Bowls Club.
Pinky’s@the Presynct
Fri 6th Sep. Join Melony and DJ Steve on the first Friday every month at the Presynct, when Nambour becomes Glambour! From 8pm and 3 Fabulous shows at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30. Tickets, $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door.
Kureelpa and Dulong Community Crop Swap
Sat 7th Sept. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
Kureelpa and Surrounds Crop Swap is hosted at the Kureelpa and Dulong Community Hall at 9am on the first Saturday of the month.
Probus Meeting
Fri 13th Sep. Probus meets on the second Friday of the month at the Mapleton Bowling Club, Post Office Road, Mapleton at 10am till 12 noon. Email nbrprobus@gmail.com for further details about Probus.
Girl Friday – Jazz and Blues
Fri 13th Sep. At the Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya Street, Maleny. Girl Friday with Michele G. are a popular part of the Sunshine Coast jazz and blues scene. Listen to their smooth standards and cool originals. 6pm.
Montville Market
Sat 14th Sep. Indulge in a scrumptious pancake breakfast on the deck overlooking the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Discover handcrafted treasures, fresh produce and tasty treats from local growers and makers. 7am – 12pm.
Mapleton Community Crop Swap
Wed 18th Sept. at 9am. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
The Mapleton Crop Swap is held at TOSH in the pergola behind the Op Shop. Head along at 9am on the third Wednesday of the month.
Bird Survey – Citizen Science
Mon 21st Sep. 7.30am (for approx 90mins) at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Come on a rainforest walk with a purpose! Bird enthusiast Rob Kernot facilitates the early morning seasonal bird surveys. This repeated citizen science event is an opportunity to contribute to an understanding of what birds frequent the reserve at different times of the year.
Mapleton Country Market
Sat 28th Sep. The Mapleton Country Markets.
8am – 12pm at the Mapleton State School, Mapleton.
Enjoy delicious food, organic sourdough, bunya nut pesto, fresh produce, jams and chutneys, honey, handmade toys, leather, clothing, arts and crafts made with love and so much more.
Enjoy live music while sipping on a barista made coffee. Our local Blackall Range Lions Club will be cooking up a storm with bacon and egg rolls and sausage sizzle.
Ensemble Trivium
Sun 29th Sep. Immerse yourself in a world of ethereal beauty at “Luminescence”! This enchanting concert features flute, viola, and harp, performing beloved pieces by Telemann, Ravel, Takemitsu, and Debussy. From lively Baroque sonatas to evocative Japanese soundscapes, prepare to be swept away by a captivating afternoon of classical music. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic on September 29th, 3pm at Montville Village Hall.
Qld Seniors Month
Tue 1st – Wed 31st Oct. The month-long celebration promotes positive community attitudes towards older people and ageing, provides opportunities for community participation to enhance community connections, and celebrate older Queenslanders and their ongoing contribution to the state—whether as volunteers or in the workforce, community leaders or carers, grandparents, or advocates.
MADCA General Meeting
Wed 2nd Oct. 6.30pm for 7pm. Monthly General meeting of the Mapleton and District Community Association at the Mapleton Bowls Club.
Pinky’s@the Presynct
Fri 4th Oct. Join Melony and DJ Steve on the first Friday every month at the Presynct, when Nambour becomes Glambour! From 8pm and 3 Fabulous shows at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30. Tickets, $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door.
Kureelpa and Dulong Community Crop Swap
Sat 5th Oct. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
Kureelpa and Surrounds Crop Swap is hosted at the Kureelpa and Dulong Community Hall at 9am on the first Saturday of the month.
Mapleton Choir
Weekly from Mon 7th Oct. The Mapleton Choir sing on Monday nights from 7pm-9pm at the Kureelpa Hall.
We are a non-audition choir and new members will be warmly welcomed. Any questions please email themapletonchoir@outlook.com
Or call 0407 156 708.
Probus Meeting
Fri 11th Oct. Probus meets on the second Friday of the month at the Mapleton Bowling Club, Post Office Road, Mapleton at 10am till 12 noon. Email nbrprobus@gmail.com for further details about Probus.
Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival
Fri 11th – Sun 13th Oct. The Sunshine Coast Hinterland will come alive with the inaugural Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival this October. Spanning three days (October 11-13), the festival promises a jam-packed program across Nambour, Maleny, and surrounding areas. Expect author talks, book sales, workshops, and unique events like “Sconeversations” with food authors. The festival aims to celebrate local and visiting authors, promote reading and writing, and showcase the region’s rich literary culture.
Montville Market
Sat 12th Oct. Indulge in a scrumptious pancake breakfast on the deck overlooking the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Discover handcrafted treasures, fresh produce and tasty treats from local growers and makers. 7am – 12pm.
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QCCC Mapleton Community Open Day
Sat 12th Oct. Queensland Conference and Camping Centre Mapleton is holding a Community Open Day. Whether you’re a familiar face or a first-time visitor, this is your chance to explore all that they have to offer. Kick-off at 3 PM with Site Tours and Kids’ Activities. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled afternoon for the whole family!
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Mapleton Community Crop Swap
Wed 16th Oct. at 9am. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
The Mapleton Crop Swap is held at TOSH in the pergola behind the Op Shop. Head along at 9am on the third Wednesday of the month.
Lions Welcome to the Hinterland Dinner
Wed 16th Oct. The Blackall Range Lions “Welcome to the Hinterland Dinner” is held on the 3rd Wednesday in October at Flaxton Gardens where they invite the new residents to the Blackall Range Communities to come along and meet representatives from some of our local businesses and community organisations while enjoying great food and company.
Blackall 100
Fri 19th Oct. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, starting in Mapleton, this 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.
Day for Daniel
Fri 25th Oct. Join us in commemorating the annual Day for Daniel, held on the last Friday of October, as we pay tribute to the memory of Daniel Morcombe.
On this significant day, we invite all community members to unite by wearing red, educating themselves and others, and making a difference through donations. It’s a day dedicated to fostering conversations about personal safety between parents, caregivers, and educators with children and young people.
Pademelon Survey – Citizen Science
Fri 25th Oct. Join the Mary Cairncross team for their seasonal survey of the red-legged pademelons in Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. 7.30am-9.30am. Registration required at the link.
Mapleton Country Market
Sat 26th Oct. The Mapleton Country Markets.
8am – 12pm at the Mapleton State School, Mapleton.
Enjoy delicious food, organic sourdough, bunya nut pesto, fresh produce, jams and chutneys, honey, handmade toys, leather, clothing, arts and crafts made with love and so much more.
Enjoy live music while sipping on a barista made coffee. Our local Blackall Range Lions Club will be cooking up a storm with bacon and egg rolls and sausage sizzle.
Pinky’s@the Presynct
Fri 1st Nov. Join Melony and DJ Steve on the first Friday every month at the Presynct, when Nambour becomes Glambour! From 8pm and 3 Fabulous shows at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30. Tickets, $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door.
Kureelpa and Dulong Community Crop Swap
Sat 2nd Nov. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
Kureelpa and Surrounds Crop Swap is hosted at the Kureelpa and Dulong Community Hall at 9am on the first Saturday of the month.
Mapleton Choir
Weekly from Mon 4th Nov. The Mapleton Choir sing on Monday nights from 7pm-9pm at the Kureelpa Hall.
We are a non-audition choir and new members will be warmly welcomed. Any questions please email themapletonchoir@outlook.com
Or call 0407 156 708.
MADCA General Meeting
Wed 6th Nov. 6.30pm for 7pm. Monthly General meeting of the Mapleton and District Community Association at the Mapleton Bowls Club.
Probus Meeting
Fri 8th Nov. Probus meets on the second Friday of the month at the Mapleton Bowling Club, Post Office Road, Mapleton at 10am till 12 noon. Email nbrprobus@gmail.com for further details about Probus.
Maleny Music Festival
Fri 8th Nov – Sun 10th Nov.Get ready for a weekend filled with fantastic music, workshops, yoga, and children’s activities. A variety of talented musicians will be performing, including Paul A. George, Felicity Lawless, and Barry Charles. Don’t miss out, get your tickets online today!
Montville Market
Sat 9th Nov. Indulge in a scrumptious pancake breakfast on the deck overlooking the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Discover handcrafted treasures, fresh produce and tasty treats from local growers and makers. 7am – 12pm.
Remembrance Day – Lest we forget
Mon 11th Nov. Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states and other countries to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
Rembrance Day is observed on 11 November, commemorating the armistice signed on that day in 1918. Evolving from Armistice Day, initially observed at Buckingham Palace in 1919, Remembrance Day gained prominence during the Second World War, leading to its adoption by the Commonwealth nations, while the United States chose to observe Veterans Day.
Mapleton Community Crop Swap
Wed 20th Nov. at 9am. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
The Mapleton Crop Swap is held at TOSH in the pergola behind the Op Shop. Head along at 9am on the third Wednesday of the month.
Sculpture on the Edge
Fri 22nd Nov – Sun 1st Dec.Sculpture on the Edge is back again for another blockbuster Sunshine Coast Sculpture Competition at Flaxton Gardens. Sculpture on the Edge is the annual sculpture event coordinated by Arts Connect Inc and held in the scenic Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Mapleton Country Market
Sat 30th Nov. The Mapleton Country Markets.
8am – 12pm at the Mapleton State School, Mapleton.
Enjoy delicious food, organic sourdough, bunya nut pesto, fresh produce, jams and chutneys, honey, handmade toys, leather, clothing, arts and crafts made with love and so much more.
Enjoy live music while sipping on a barista made coffee. Our local Blackall Range Lions Club will be cooking up a storm with bacon and egg rolls and sausage sizzle.
Mapleton Choir
Weekly from Mon 2nd Dec. The Mapleton Choir sing on Monday nights from 7pm-9pm at the Kureelpa Hall.
We are a non-audition choir and new members will be warmly welcomed. Any questions please email themapletonchoir@outlook.com
Or call 0407 156 708.
Pinky’s@the Presynct
Fri 6th Dec. Join Melony and DJ Steve on the first Friday every month at the Presynct, when Nambour becomes Glambour! From 8pm and 3 Fabulous shows at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30. Tickets, $20 pre-sale or $25 at the door.
Kureelpa and Dulong Community Crop Swap
Sat 7th Dec. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
Kureelpa and Surrounds Crop Swap is hosted at the Kureelpa and Dulong Community Hall at 9am on the first Saturday of the month.
Probus Meeting
Fri 13th Dec. Probus meets on the second Friday of the month at the Mapleton Bowling Club, Post Office Road, Mapleton at 10am till 12 noon. Email nbrprobus@gmail.com for further details about Probus.
Montville Market
Sat 14th Dec. Indulge in a scrumptious pancake breakfast on the deck overlooking the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Discover handcrafted treasures, fresh produce and tasty treats from local growers and makers. 7am – 12pm.
Bird Survey – Citizen Science
Mon 16th Dec. 7.00am (for approx 90mins) at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Come on a rainforest walk with a purpose! Bird enthusiast Rob Kernot facilitates the early morning seasonal bird surveys. This repeated citizen science event is an opportunity to contribute to an understanding of what birds frequent the reserve at different times of the year.
Mapleton Community Crop Swap
Wed 18th Dec. at 9am. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
The Mapleton Crop Swap is held at TOSH in the pergola behind the Op Shop. Head along at 9am on the third Wednesday of the month.
Kureelpa and Dulong Community Crop Swap
Sat 4th Jan. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
Kureelpa and Surrounds Crop Swap is hosted at the Kureelpa and Dulong Community Hall at 9am on the first Saturday of the month.
Mapleton Community Crop Swap
Wed 15th Jan. at 9am. Crop swaps are a great source of new and interesting produce as well as a valuable source of information including recipes and tips on gardening. The best way to make contact and/or find out more, is to head along and say hello. They are a lovely bunch of people. One small ask, if you are taking along to share something you have made, please label it clearly and list the ingredients.
The Mapleton Crop Swap is held at TOSH in the pergola behind the Op Shop. Head along at 9am on the third Wednesday of the month.