2016 National Outrigger Sprint Titles and Va’a World Qualifiers
When: 5th, 6th, 7th February
Where: Lake Kawana Sportsmans Parade Bokarina
Contact: AOCRA website
About The Event
The event will be hosted by AOCRA National and AOCRA Junior Development Committees.
The three day program will include V6 and V12 qualifying events on Friday and V1, OC1, OC6 on Saturday and Sunday.
AOCRA is proud to announce the continued inclusion of Adaptive V1 and Adaptive Mixed V6 our ‘No Limits’ category.
OZTAG JUNIOR STATE CUP 2016
When: Friday 29th to Sunday 31st January
Where: Sunshine Coast Stadium
Contact: Club website
About The Event
Your opportunity to see some of Queenslands brightest young talents in Boys and Girls OzTag, from Under 10's through to Under 15's.
Coast teams include Maroochydore and Caloundra
Aussie World Australia Day
When: Tuesday 26 January 9am
Where: Ettamogah Pub Bruce Highway
Contact: Aussie World site
About The Event
Entertainment includes the world famous Dunny Races, Tug of War, Thong Throwing, Mullet Tossing, Vintage Car show, Cooee Calling, Pie Eating contest and best dressed competitions.
Australia Day Awards 2016
When: Monday 25 January 10am
Where: Lake Kawana Community Centre (click here for map)
Contact: Event Officer Jenna Faith 5420 8630
About The Event
Winners to be announced at this ceremony include the following categories (sponsored by)
- Citizen of the Year (Seven Local News)
- Young Citizen of the Year (University of the Sunshine Coast)
- Senior Citizen of the Year (Maroochy RSL)
- Community Group or Organisation (Sunshine Coast Daily)
- Sport and Recreation (Sunshine Coast Sports Federation)
- Creative (TAFE Queensland East Coast)
- Environment (Living Smart)
Color Run Sunshine Coast
When: Saturday 16th January 9am (open from 7am)
Where: Sunshine Coast Stadium
Contact: Colour Run website
About The Event
Also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, The Color Run is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality.
Run, walk, skip or dance your way around the course. The Shine Tour will have loads of new shining attractions on the course, photo opportunities that will make you bling, and new sparkling elements at the Finish Festival!
Archived Events
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Sunshine Castle
When: Sunday 27 December to Sunday 10th January
Where: 292 David Low Way Bli Bli
Contact: Sunshine Castle website
About The Event
The Sunshine Castle welcomes well known medieval performer and educator Sir Justyn every day in the School holidays.
A spinning target, catching hoops, archery and lots of medieval fun.
Activity is free with castle admission.
Mooloolaba Outrigger Canoe Club Sprint Regatta #1
When: Saturday 9th January (registration on-site from 6am)
Where: Sportsmans Parade - opposite Sunshine Coast Stadium
Contact: Club website
About The Event
The Sprint Regatta is happening on Lake Kawana across from Sunshine Coast Stadium on Sportsmans Parade, and is free for spectators.
This regatta will feature various 500m sprint races with paddlers of all ages.
This is the first chance of the year for crews to test themselves in the leadup to the IVF Va'a World Elite & Club Sprints Championships being held on the coast in May.
Maroochydore SLSC Centenary Birthday Beach party
When: Friday 1st January 3pm to 7pm
Where: Maroochydore Surf Club
Contact: Club website
About The Event
Free family activities including live entertainment; face painting, balloons, jumping castle.
There will also be refreshments and a variety of food stalls.
The day finishes of with fireworks. .
Mooloolaba New Years Eve
When: Thursday 31st December
Where: Mooloolaba Esplanade
Contact: Council events page
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About The Event
Held from 4.00 pm to midnight, with entertainment to suit all ages and tastes.
Live music on the main stage, DJ sets on the beach stage, carnival rides and buskers, roving and street entertainment, temporary tattoos, children’s face painting and activities, food stalls and amusements, and two fireworks displays (8.30 pm and midnight).
This event is a safe, secure, fully fenced, alcohol and glass free zone.
Monster Trucks Australia
When: Monday 28 December - 5pm (gates open at 3pm)
Where: Sunshine Coast Stadium - Kawana
Contact: Monster Trucks Australia
About The Event
USA style monster truck freestyle, featuring six of the worlds greatest meanest monsters in high flying action in the first ever World Series of Monsters.
BMX spectacular, Hellraisers Stunt Show, and Fireworks & Laser Skyshow.
Sideshow rides, food and merchandise.
Kawana Christmas Sounds Of Summer
When: Sunday 20th December - 3:00pm to 7:30pm
Where: Kawana Surf Club
Contact: Kawana Surf Club website
About The Event
Kawana Nippers presents an evening on the grass at Kawana Surf Club. Live music, carols, food and family entertainment. Santa is coming for a visit and a laser show will light the sky at the end of the evening.
Rides, jumping castle and fun stuff for the kids. Lots of food, drinks and market stalls available.
Treehouse Kids Christmas Party
When: Saturday 19th December - 9am to 2pm
Where: Kawana Sports Precinct
Contact: The Treehouse Initiative website
About The Event
This inclusive event provides children of all abilities and their families a fun and relaxed day out where Children with Challenges will be catered for and supported. All are welcome!
Paint for the face, crazy balloon creations, castles to bounce in, animals to cuddle and pony’s to ride! Word is that that someone from the (Star Wars) Dark Side will also be coming to look for some Rebels.
Christmas In Alex
When: Sunday 13th December - 4.00pm to 8.00pm
Where: Buhk Park (northern side of Alex Surf Club)
Contact: Alex Community Association website
About The Event
A family-oriented event for residents and visitors, featuring the lighting of our Christmas tree at Alex Beach.
There'll be food and drinks from Alex businesses, children’s rides, a visit from Santa and a fireworks finale.
Entertainment includes Aliza Hogan & The Mix, Brian Carlon & Vegas Baby, and Hoo8Hoo.
Carols on Cotton Tree
When: Saturday 12th December - 4.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: Cotton Tree Park
Contact: Council events page
About The Event
Bring a blanket and enjoy community performances, including singers, dancers, magicians, and a visit from Santa!
From 6.30pm, sing along to your favourite carols.
Fireworks at 8.30pm
Mooloolaba Christmas Boat Parade
When: Saturday 12th December - 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: Commencing from Mooloolaba Wharf
Contact: Christmas Boat Parade website
About The Event
The parade will work its way anti-clockwise from The Wharf to the end of Mooloolah Island, down the main Kawana canal to Lawries Marina, past La Balsa Park then back to the Wharf.
About The Event
A free community event for people with a disability and their families. Fun for all the family!
Christmas Carols, Prizes To Be Won, Fun And Games, Live Entertainment, Great Food, Bring A Picnic Blanket. Come say hi to Santa!
A Night On Broadway
When: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th December
Where: Lake Kawana Community Centre
Contact: Sunshine Coast Venues and Events website
About The Event
Sunshine Coast Oriana Choir and Sunshine Coast Oriana Youth Choir perform songs from classic Broadway shows as diverse as Oklahoma, Jesus Christ Superstar and Into The Woods, among many others.
Sunshine Coast MS Swimathon
When: Sunday 6th December
Where: Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre
Contact: MS Swimathon website
About The Event
The MS Swimathon is a great day out whether you're a participant or spectator.
Helping people living with multiple sclerosis, fundraisers will be swimming relay style for 12 hours.
Sunshine Coast Concert Band Christmas Crackers
When: Sunday 6th December - 2.00pm
Where: Kawana Community Hall - Nanyima Street, Buddina
Contact: Sunshine Coast Concert Band website
About The Event
The annual concert features beautiful vocal arrangements featuring Tanya McFadyen, instrumentals that showcase Paul Williams, and Christmas favourites such as Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and White Christmas, sung by one of the Coast's popular crooners, Alan Winter.