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.
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.
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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.
SCRDA Crazy Prices Clearance Sale
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Mapleton Choir – The World in Song
Fri 18th Oct. The Mapleton Choir conducted by Brian Martin are set to entertain you with our new collection of songs. This being an Olympic year what better way to select a repertoire than finding choral pieces from countries near and far. Be prepared to travel around the globe with us in harmony.
Blackall 100
Sat 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.
SCRDA Crazy Prices Clearance Sale
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80’s Trivia
Sat 19th Oct. Raising Money for Daniel to get a Smart Pup. $10 per person. Teams of 8 or come and join another team. Snacks provided. Bar open for drinks. Prizes for best dressed team and best decorated table.
Text or call Chris on 0433 643 686 to book your spot.
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Festival of Small Halls
Sun 20th Oct. The Festival of Small Halls returns to Mapleton on Sunday, 20 October 2024 with Kellie Loder and Van Dijk & Mcdonald. Opening the show will be local act Shaky Razor! Afternoon tea and supper available.
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Mapleton Choir – The World in Song
Sun 20th Oct. The Mapleton Choir conducted by Brian Martin are set to entertain you with our new collection of songs. This being an Olympic year what better way to select a repertoire than finding choral pieces from countries near and far. Be prepared to travel around the globe with us in harmony. The concert will be followed by afternoon tea.
Indigenous Land Management Talk.
Mon 21st Oct. As part of Talking Country – Building Bridges, this talk by Fiona McGill, Chair of the Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group, will explore the complex land management system employed by First Nations people.
5:15pm for 5:30 – 7:30pm. Come early to purchase drinks. The Green Room, Mapleton Public House,
2 Flaxton Drive, Mapleton. A gold coin
donation is appreciated.
Lions Welcome to the Hinterland Dinner
Thur 24th Oct. The Blackall Range Lions “Welcome to the Hinterland Dinner” is held 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.
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.
Alla Prima Oil Painting Workshop with artist Lauren Jones
Sat 26th Oct. Join Artist Lauren Jones for a full day intensive workshop of oil painting. She will guide you through a fun and ‘no fuss’ approach to oil painting in her Mapleton Studio. Learn the fundamentals of oil painting and colour mixing. Explore form and light through tonal studies. Experience the fast paced Alla Prima painting technique and its gestural mark making qualities. Take home a finished painting on canvas.
All materials provided (drawing materials, paints, brushes, solvent, canvas paper and primed canvas)
Tea and Coffee and light snacks included. There is a cafe and bakery nearby (2min walk) for 1 hour lunch break.
Click or tap here for more information and to book.
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.
Kindy Community Fun Day
Sat 2nd Nov. Join the Range Kindy at The Range Community Fun Day on 2nd November at 64 Flaxton Dr, Mapleton! Bring your family and friends for a morning packed with fun activities from 9am to 12:30pm! Enjoy a Jumping Castle, Balloon Art, Face Painting, and more exciting activities! Our Rural Fire Brigade will also be there, along with a Kids Crafts station and a delightful Bake Sale. And don’t forget to grab a bite at the Sausage Sizzle or a coffee from the Coffee Van.
Only $5 for an activity pass—everyone is welcome! Don’t miss out on this amazing community event! See you there!
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.