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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Burdekin Event Guide 19 December

Thursday 19 December
Festive Biscuits Decorating School Holiday Activity
Thursday 10:30am
Craving some tasty treats? The Home Hill Library will also be holding a fabulous Festive Biscuits Decorating session on Thursday, 19 December from 10:30am to 11:30am. Bookings essential https://bit.ly/burdekinlibraryevents.
Home Hill Library


Thursday 19 December
Christmas Confessions
Thursday 6pm
The community is invited to come and experience the love and mercy of Jesus.
St. Colman’s Church, Home Hill


Thursday 19 December
Ayr Christmas Street Party
The festive season in Ayr is set to be brighter than ever, with the annual Ayr Christmas Street Party scheduled for Thursday, 19th December. The Burdekin Shire Council is calling on local singers, dancers, and performers to fill the streets with holiday cheer. Local eateries are encouraged to join in, with outdoor seating allowing patrons to enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Queen Street


Monday 23 December
Christmas Eve Eve With The Christmas Lights Guys
Tuesday 7pm
Come one, come all for an evening of festivities at the infamous Christmas Lights Guys’ display across from the Ayr Golf Course! Santa will be in attendance, as well as plenty of popcorn, fairy floss, snow cones, and a sausage sizzle!
CNR Edwards & Darwin Street


Tuesday 24 December
Christmas Vigil
Tuesday 6pm
On Tuesday 24 December the community is invited to attend a Christmas Vigil at 6pm at either St. Colman’s Church in Home Hill or the Samaritan Centre in Ayr.
St. Colman’s Church & Samaritan Centre


Tuesday 24 December
Christmas Eve With The Christmas Lights Guys
Tuesday 7pm
Come one, come all for an evening of festivities at the infamous Christmas Lights Guys’ display across from the Ayr Golf Course! Santa will be in attendance, as well as plenty of popcorn, fairy floss, snow cones, and a sausage sizzle!
CNR Edwards & Darwin Street


Wednesday 25 December
Christmas Day Mass
Wednesday 7am & 9am
A Christmas Day Mass will be held across four different locations on Wednesday 25 December. At 7am, the community is invited to attend at St. Joesph’s Church (Giru) or St. Colman’s Church (Home Hill) and at 9am, the community is invited to attend at St. Joseph’s Church (Clare) or Sacred Heart Church (Ayr).
Various Locations


Tuesday 31 December
New Year’s Eve Hogmanay Ceilidh
Tuesday 6:30pm
Celebrate the end of 2024 and welcome 2025 in style with a fantastic New Year’s Eve Hogmanay Ceilidh Celtic Party on Tuesday 31 December! Kicking off at 6:30pm, the community is invited to attend this family friendly NYE party that will have both you and your kids dancing well into the night and all the way through to 1am on 1 January!
Burdekin Memorial Hall

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