Community Events in August 2026
Vintage Treasures Return to Brendale
Antique and vintage enthusiasts can hunt for unique finds when the Northside Collectors Market (NCM) returns to the South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale on Sunday, 16 August.
More than 80 dealers will offer a range of collectables, including pottery, fashion, toys, clothing, lamps, coins, jewellery, and furniture.
NCM owner Celia Bonica said many professional dealers who were unable to attend the May event had returned from their European buying trips with fresh stock.
“NCM will continue to offer free appraisals of antique and vintage items (customers can bring along small items or photos of larger items) and free gold and silver jewellery cleaning for all customers,” Celia said.
The market will run from 9am to 2pm. Entry is $8, with free admission for children under 14.
For more information, visit the Northside Collectors Market Facebook page.
Soul Medium Hosts Live North Lakes Event
Soul medium Mark Anthony Hamilton will present Raw and Live on Stage at The Corso, North Lakes, on Saturday, 8 August, offering a live demonstration exploring the question, what is your soul trying to tell you?
Mark said the event would feature on-stage readings, alignments, and real-time release of old patterns.
“Watch or participate and get to the root of what’s really running you,” he said.
Mark, who is also an author, medical intuitive and remote viewer, said the event was designed for people feeling stuck, experiencing physical discomfort they believed was deeply rooted, or looking to reconnect with their true self.
The event runs from 3pm to 5.30pm. Tickets are limited and start at only $3. To book, go to collections.humanitix.com/soul-medical-medium-mark-anthony-hamilton-on-stage
Café Marks Milestone with Beasts and Feasts
Murrumba Downs café Where Is Ya Bean? will celebrate its fourth birthday with its first Beasts and Feasts event on Saturday, 8 August from 6pm.
The evening will feature classic cars, live music and a barbecue feast.
The café’s owner and chef, who has more than 40 years of culinary experience, has designed a gourmet barbecue menu for the event.
Organisers said: “This event is all about bringing our community together for an unforgettable night filled with amazing food, live music, stunning classic cars and plenty of laughs.”
Tickets are limited and available in-store only. Admission is $50 for adults and $25 for children under 12, while classic car entry is $40.
For more information, visit ‘Where Is Ya Bean’ on Facebook or call 3048 3994.
Community Events in June 2026
Northside Doll Circle Final Show
The Northside Doll Circle will host its last-ever Doll, Bear and Craft Show at Strathpine Community Centre on Sunday, 7 June. The theme is Dolls Through the Ages.
Cheryl Newing, from the association, said the group had been running the shows in the area for the past 30 years.
“We are regarded as one of the best shows in the Brisbane area,” Cheryl said. “Our major focus is the dying art of porcelain doll reproduction, but all types of dolls, bears and crafting are featured at the show.”
Profits from the show are donated to the QCWA and other charities. The event runs from 9am to 3pm. Admission is $10, with free entry for children under 15.
For more information, find Northside Doll Circle on Facebook.
Foodie Fiesta Back at Pine Rivers
Foodie Fiesta will arrive at Pine Rivers Showground on 12 June, offering food trucks, live music, giveaways and homegrown retailers from 4pm until late.
Sam from Foodie Fiesta said the event was about bringing communities together through “incredible street food, live entertainment, and a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere”.
“At Pine Rivers, attendees can expect a vibrant mix of food trucks, dessert vendors, live music, and activities that make it a great night out for all ages,” Sam said.
“It’s the perfect space to host a small-scale night market, and we’re excited to bring something fresh and accessible to locals in the area.”
Entry costs $3, or $10 for a family pass, while children under three can attend for free.
For more information, find Foodie Fiesta on Facebook.
Creative Workshop for Women in Mango Hill
A gentle and creative workshop for women, The Velvet Frequency Experience, will be held on Friday, 26 June, at Mango Hill Community Centre.
Founder of The So Hum Collective, Leigh Coffey, said the workshop was “a soft, sensory evening designed for anyone who craves a feminine, creative pause”.
“Guests begin with ceremonial cacao or Blue Lotus tea before moving into a playful, textured art session using a variety of stencils and tactile materials,” Leigh said. “There’s no pressure, just expression, warmth, and gentle fun. The night closes with a soothing sound healing immersion, creating a beautifully grounding blend of creativity, calm, and connection.
“It’s a chance to relax, express yourself, and enjoy a warm, softly held community atmosphere.”
The workshop runs from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Cost is $57. Places are limited. Book your spots here.
Community Events in April 2026
Pine Rivers Orchid Society Hosts Autumn Show
Orchid lovers will have the chance to see stunning blooms when the Pine Rivers Orchid Society hosts its twice-yearly public show this month.
On Saturday, 11 April (8.30am-2pm) and Sunday, 12 April (8.30am-1pm), the show will be held at the Kallangur State School Hall on Old Gympie Road.
“There will be a wonderful display of flowering orchids of outstanding quality grown by members of the Pine Rivers Orchid Society,” a society representative said.
Visitors can also receive expert advice on growing orchids, browse plants, pots, fertilisers, hangers and other gardening items for sale, enjoy potting demonstrations, and purchase light refreshments. Entry is $5; kids are free.
Free Youth Sports Program Returns to North Lakes
Young people aged 13 to 18 are invited to join Take It To The Streets for an afternoon of games, activities, music and free food as the program returns to North Lakes.
The weekly event will run at The Space on Thursdays from 4pm to 8pm between 9 April and 25 June, featuring free FIBA 3×3 basketball, pickleball, e-games and more, led by professional players and coaches.
Made Concepts Pty Program Lead Deola D’brown said that many at-risk youth are struggling with confidence, social isolation, and limited access to positive activities and resources.
“This program provides an affordable (free) and accessible safe space where they can develop life skills and gain support from mentors who encourage their growth,” Deola said. “Many resources are provided and connections with participants who are interested in alternative pathways or in developing their sporting skills.”
For questions, call 0434 433 078 or email info@madeconceptspty. Register here.
Paint and Sip at Kallangur Tavern
Those interested in fun art (rather than fine art) can enjoy a painting session at Kallangur Tavern this month.
On Sunday, 19 April from 3pm, Peaceful Palette will host a two-hour painting experience where participants will create a ‘mountain blossoms’ landscape scene.
Attendees will receive step-by-step instruction from an artist as well as all materials needed to complete the artwork, which can be taken home at the end of the class. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the venue. Kallangur Tavern is a family-friendly environment and the class is open to all ages.
No experience is required, but bookings are essential as class numbers are limited. Book your spots here.
Community Events in March 2026
Silent Disco Comes to Mango Hill Park
No Lights No Lycra (NLNL) Morayfield to Brisbane is bringing a Silent Disco to Danzy Buchanan Park in Mango Hill on Saturday, 14 March, from 6.30pm to 8pm.
Host/ambassador for NLNL Morayfield to Brisbane, Teena Andrews, said it would be a family-friendly community event for all ages, in line with the concept of “no judgment and being inclusive to everyone”.
“Our intention to host an event like this was to offer something a little different and extra fun for our dancers, but also to extend this to our wider community, who we believe will enjoy it as well,” Teena said.
“Dancing in the dark is a really cool experience in itself (ask our dancers), so add to this dancing in a park, on the grass, under the stars with three different playlists to choose from – it’s going to be so much fun!”
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for under-16s. Book your spots here.
Local Author to Share Experience with Marfan Syndrome
Local author Peter Perring will appear at North Lakes Library on Tuesday, 24 March, from 11am to 12pm. He will discuss his experience living with Marfan syndrome, a connective tissue disorder, and his book Threads of Life.
“Living with Marfan syndrome means carrying something most people can’t see,” Peter said. “On the outside, I often look fine. But inside my body, there is a constant awareness that something is different, fragile, and unpredictable. That invisibility can be one of the hardest parts.
“What I hope readers take from my first book, Threads of Life, is an understanding that life is made up of moments that don’t always make sense while you’re living them. Each chapter, each experience, is a thread – some strong, some fragile, some tangled – that together create a story worth telling.”
Twilight Markets Bring Family Fun to Kallangur
Families and friends are invited to enjoy a night of community fun at the Kallangur Twilight Markets on Saturday, 7 March, from 4pm to 9pm.
Guests will have the opportunity to browse 100 boutique retail stalls, choose from 20 food and dessert vendors and relax on the green to enjoy local entertainment live on stage. The event is dog-friendly, with free onsite parking at 10 Narangba Road, Kallangur.
The markets are a not-for-profit community event run by the Frederick Marsden Youth Centre with the aim of benefiting the local community with good quality family fun.
Entry is $3 or free for children under four. Pre-purchase online.
Community Events in February 2026
Explore the Fashion of Colonial Women
Step back in time to the 1860s with Dorothy Walsh, a member of the Queensland Colonial Association (QCA) and an experienced re-enactor who loves to share stories of Queensland’s past, at Under the Victorian Woman’s Skirt.
On Thursday, 12 February, from 10.30am to 12pm, at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Dorothy will demonstrate the complex layers of clothing worn by Victorian-era women and reveal details behind garments like petticoats and pantaloons.
“Under the Victorian Woman’s Skirt will thrill and surprise you,” she said. “You will witness a transformation in front of your own eyes, answering these questions and many more: How many layers of clothing did a woman wear? How did she handle the heat? Where did the fabric come from? Who made her clothes?”
Bookings are essential. Secure your seats here.
The Mason Rack Band Drums Up Excitement
The Mason Rack Band will take the stage at Thirsty Chiefs Brewing Company in North Lakes on Saturday, 28 February.
Known for their high-energy performances, the band blends blues, alternative rock, and roots influences.
Frontman Mason said the band was looking forward to the gig because of the amazing venue and atmosphere.
“Our show will be a gathering of tour stories, encasing our best songs and antics, with lap slide guitar, keg drumming and a duel drum off,” Mason said. “We welcome old and new fans to partake. Let go and live a little – see you there!”
Tickets start at $38.50. Get your tickets here.
Cool Brittania Brings 90s Britpop to Norths Leagues
Norths Leagues and Services Club in Kallangur will welcome Cool Britannia to the stage on Saturday, 28 February, for a massive night of 90s Britpop anthems.
Lead vocalist and guitarist, Mick Hughes, said the audience could expect to hear “wall-to-wall Britpop bangers, big choruses, and blokes shouting the wrong lyrics with confidence”.
“Parkas on, pints up – Cool Britannia is rolling into North Lakes with the loudest Britpop singalong this side of the 90s,” Mick said. “If you were brought up on Oasis, Blur, Travis, Pulp and Stone Roses this is the gig for you.”
Mick is joined by Dave Fillmore (lead guitar), John Hamilton (drums), Lee Bond (bass) and Neil Roche-Kelly (keys).
Doors open at 7pm. Tickets start at $35. Get your tickets here.
Community Events in December 2025
Step Back in Style at Vintage Cocktail Party
Fashion lovers are invited to don their finest vintage attire for the Vintage Cocktail Party at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum in Old Petrie Town on Saturday, 6 December, from 5pm to 8pm.
Guests can explore the glamour of the 1920s, 1950s and 1980s through themed games, music and fashion highlights such as flapper dresses, pencil skirts and shoulder pads.
The evening features canapés, drinks and lively activities including the Charleston, limbo and a 1980s dance-off.
Bookings are essential. Book your places here.
Craft Lovers Rejoice at New Destash Market
The northside is set to welcome the first Craft-O-Rama Destash Market on Sunday, 4 January, at Strathpine Community Centre, 199 Gympie Road, Strathpine, from 9am to 2pm.
The event will feature a wide range of craft treasures, including fabrics, embroidery supplies, lace, buttons, basketry materials, scrapbooking supplies, and more.
Organiser and avid crafters Diana and Celia said they were thrilled to bring the new event to the northside, with plans for more to come.
“There’s nothing better than shopping for bargain craft materials in air-conditioned comfort during the holiday period,” Diana said.
Entry is $5 and includes access to all on-site workshops throughout the day. Find more details here.
Two Fires Rocks Norths Leagues with Chisel Hits
Two Fires will bring the ultimate Cold Chisel and Jimmy Barnes experience to Norths Leagues and Services Club on Saturday, 31 January, playing all the hits that made them legends.
Fans can expect to hear Khe Sanh, Flame Trees, Working Class Man, Bow River, When the War is Over, and many more.
Lead singer Tina said the band couldn’t wait to perform at Norths Leagues.
“The audience can expect all the classic hits (and) powerhouse vocals,” Tina said. “It’s going to be a night full of energy and sing-alongs that you won’t forget.”
Drummer Fab said, “I love driving the energy and seeing the crowd singing along makes every show incredible.”
With Dave on bass, Matt on guitar, and Harley on keyboards, the band is all set to bring the golden era of Aussie rock to life.
Doors open 7.30pm Tickets start at $40 for members. Book your places here.
Community Events in November 2025
Riot Act Rocks Pearl Jam Tribute in North Lakes
Riot Act will bring the sounds of Pearl Jam to Thirsty Chiefs Brewery in North Lakes on Saturday, 6 December, from 7pm to 10.30pm.
The tribute band promises a night of live music and great vibes playing hits like Betterman, Daughter, Jeremy, Even Flow, Alive, Black, and more.
Paul Bloomfield, who plays bass in the band, said Riot Act delivered a high-energy show, playing all the favourites with an audience interaction focus.
“Our lead singer, Hector, has the vocal power to pull off one of the most challenging jobs in the music industry,” he said. “He does it with ease, and has developed a cut following of fans that love Pearl Jam live and loud.”
Tickets start at $20. Book your seats here.
Meet Darry Fraser at North Lakes Library
Best-selling Australian author, Darry Fraser, will visit North Lakes Library on Tuesday, 2 December for an in-conversation event from 10.15am to 11.30am.
Known for her feminist-driven narratives set against the backdrop of Australian history, she will discuss her latest book, The Adventuress of Albany.
Darry said she was looking forward to visiting North Lakes, hoping to chat to readers – some new, and some who’ve read her stories before – and about her new release.
“It’s always great to visit new regions and the libraries, so this is exciting for me,” Darry said. “I’ll chat about the book, my previous titles and for any aspiring authors there, the ‘road to publication’. I love my chats to be interactive, so questions from audience members as we go along are very welcome.”
Free event. Booking required. Secure your places here.
Night Bites Festival Hits North Lakes Town Common
The Night Bites festival is coming to North Lakes Town Common from Friday, 7 November to Sunday, 9 November, promising a weekend of family fun.
The event will feature live music, a range of food trucks offering street food and desserts, and boutique retail stalls. Visitors can take part in messy eating contests and sideshow games.
The festival will also screen outdoor movies and provide relaxed picnic zones. With rides for all ages and a fully licensed bar, there’s something for everyone.
The festival will run from 4pm to 10pm on 7 November, 12pm to 10pm on 8 November, and 12pm to 8pm on 9 November. Entry is $5, with free admission for children under two. A family pass is also available online.
Community Events in October 2025
INXS Tribute Set to Rock Norths Leagues
An electrifying night awaits rock fans when Live Baby Live – The INXS Tribute Show hits the stage at Norths Leagues and Services Club in Kallangur on 4 October.
The show promises over two hours of high-energy performance in full costume, which is said to be like ‘witnessing the real thing’.
Lead singer Simon Kennedy said the audience could expect a meticulously accurate and respectful celebration of the music that has soundtracked people’s lives, “and hopefully, a nostalgic hit that takes people back to a time when that little Australian band they used to see down at their local rose to international fame and took over the world.”
Expect anthems like Don’t Change, Need You Tonight, Never Tear Us Apart, and more. Tickets start at $35. Get your tickets here.
Free Thriller Writing Workshop Comes to North Lakes
Sharpen your suspense writing skills and learn how to hook readers at a free Thriller Writing Workshop at North Lakes Library on 25 October.
Led by internationally published crime author Poppy Gee, the session promises valuable insights into crafting gripping stories.
“This is a constructive introduction to crime fiction writing class that will be beneficial to beginner or intermediate writers,” Poppy said. “Attendees will go home with new tools in their writerly toolbox to help them write compelling and entertaining stories.”
80s Pub Rock Revival Hits Kallangur
Relive the golden era of Aussie rock when Best Year of Our Lives: The 80s Pub Rock Experience comes to Kallangur Tavern on 25 October.
Lead guitar, vocalist, and musical director Wayne Daniels said the show brought the spirit of the 80s pub scene to life with thumping riffs and heartfelt lyrics.
“Expect to be swept back to those days we all spent seeing bands at iconic venues like Brisbane’s Exchange, The Queens, RE, and Festival Hall, singing along to anthems by Australian Crawl, Flowers, Richard Claption, Men At Work, The Models and others,” Wayne said.
“It’s a night to relive the magic of a time when music united us all. Bring your rock and roll spirit and your dancing shoes.”
To book, go to bit.ly/46H9sRS
Community Events in September 2025
Spring Blooms at Orchid Show
The North Brisbane Orchid Society (NBOS) Inc will host its 2025 Annual Spring Orchid Show at the Pine Rivers Showground (Show Hall), Lawnton, this month.
To be held on Saturday, 27 September (8.30am to 3.30pm) and Sunday, 28 September (8.30am to 2.30pm), the show will feature plant sales, cultural information, refreshments and a raffle.
NBOS secretary Anne Maloney said September was a great time of year for an orchid show.
“The weather is fine and the flowers are spectacular, and you might just find something special to buy in plant sales,” Anne said. “If you are a keen grower, a beginner or just want something for a special gift, you will find what you are looking for.”
Entry is $4, with free admission for children under 14.
For more information, email northbrisbaneorchidsociety@yahoo.com.au
Un-Bear-lievable Family Fun at Teddy Bears Picnic
Get ready for a ‘beary’ fun day out as spring kicks off with the Teddy Bears Picnic in Pine Rivers Park on Thursday, 11 September from 9am to 1pm.
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said the picnic promised a fantastic outing for families with a host of fun activities on offer, such as live stage entertainment, craft activities and workshops.
“Together with market stalls and food trucks, the event truly has something for everyone,” Mayor Flannery said. “Most importantly, don’t forget to pack your favourite teddy bear and a picnic blanket.”
Entry is free.
Double Dose of Aussie Rock Nostalgia
Fans of iconic Aussie rock are in for a treat with a tribute double header at Thirsty Chiefs Brewing Company in North Lakes on Saturday, 27 September.
Powderfinger tribute band Powderstreet and Silverchair tribute band Frogstompers will join forces for the Across the Great Divide Tribute Show – a two-hour concert celebrating two of Australia’s greatest rock bands.
Powderstreet bass player Kyle said the band would play hits like Sunsets, My Happiness and (Baby I’ve Got You) On My Mind across a full live production set-up.
“We love performing throughout the country but even more in front of a Brisbane home crowd,” he said.
Read more stories from The North Lakes Guide print magazine here:
- Time For Some Teddy Bear Fun
- Learn How to Make All-Natural Soap
- Pioneering Mental Health Awareness
- The INXS Tribute Delivering ‘What You Need
- A Shining Light of Help
- Deputy Mayor Singing Out to Support Unpaid Carers
- In the North Lakes Loop
- A Monumental Legacy: TJ Rothwell
- Don’t Bin Your Batteries
- The Scoop on Poop
- Select BPW Moreton Bay – Coming Together to Empower More Women
