Event calendar

Howard Laser Skirmish

Challenge your mates at Laser Skirmish in Howard for an action-packed, free morning of outdoor fun. Meet at Howard State School, 108 William Street, at 9:30am for registration and a safety briefing - look for the FCRC marquee! Participants must wear closed-in shoes (no crocs) and sensible clothing suitable for a two-hour session. A free sausage sizzle lunch will be provided!

Youth Week Open Day at Maryborough Neighbourhood Centre

Come along for a fun, free day out and discover what’s on offer for young people aged 12–25! Enjoy a sausage sizzle, music, games and a live cooking demo while connecting with local youth programs and supports.

Learn more about opportunities including Youth Achievement Awards, Skills2Learn, HBNC Reconnect Program and Headspace Work & Study Support. No registrations required. For more information, please contact Centre reception on 07 4121 2141 or email programs@maryboroughnc.org

Logan Youth Shine

Logan Youth Shine event is a free community celebration for young people, packed with fun, connection and creativity. Enjoy live entertainment including special performances by DJ Trent, Yo Fitzy and Bede, along with games, giveaways, food, drinks, stalls and sports activities such as UBall!

Come along to hang out, get involved, and shine with your community at Rowan Park, Slacks Creek.

Bay Beats

Pull up to Bay Beats for an afternoon at the Hervey Bay Pump Track with music, prizes and plenty of action, hosted with Backbone BMX. Bring your skateboard, scooter, BMX, rollerblades or skates and ride under the beats. DJ Nixon will be live, a sausage sizzle and casual comps running across the afternoon. Whether you’re there to send it, cruise with mates or just hang out, it’s a free Youth Week event open to all skill levels. No bookings required - If you’d like to enter the competition, simply register on the day.

Park Vibe at Crow's Nest

QLD Youth Week is coming to Crows Nest!Youth Connect are bringing the ParkVibe celebrations to Crows Nest for young people aged 12–25, and it's shaping up to be a big afternoon of fun.

Join them for music, Laser Tag, Archery Attack, outdoor art workshops, and free food, all happening at Skelly Park on Wednesday. Grab your friends, soak up the good vibes, and celebrate QLD Youth Week with an action‑packed afternoon designed just for young people.

Free, fun, and not to be missed!

8-Bit Arcade & Bar

Race your mates on Mario Kart, battle it out on Mortal Kombat, get in some trick shots on the pool table, then then grab the mic and belt out your fav tunes with karaoke energy turned all the way up. Button-mashing chaos. Off-key confidence. High score bragging rights. Main-character energy. Grab your crew, pick your player, make it loud and let’s run it back. Game on.

Ages: 18-25 years Cost: Free entry, purchase own food, drinks and additional game tokens ** free tokens for the participating youth week person only Limited spots available, bookings required. When booking online you will need to state how many will be attending, not just the youth week participant.

Uncanny Valley - Free Movie Screening

Lights, camera… local action!Be among the first to see Uncanny Valley, a film shot right here in Maryborough.This free test screening gives you a sneak peek before release, followed by a live Q&A with the director and cast. Come along, watch the film, and hear the stories behind bringing it to life on the Fraser Coast.

Delivered by Screen Fraser Coast, and Fraser Coast Regional Councilhttps://www.screenfrasercoast.com.au/ more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2776047099417816/?rdid=3mgiRucYHslMDsgn&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1DzgvuCRsj%2F#

City Park Twilight Markets

To celebrate Youth Week 2026, Hervey Bay Regional Gallery and Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre are hosting the 'Youth Makers Market: City Park Twilight Market' to allow young creatives and entrepreneurs on the Fraser Coast to showcase and sell their handmade arts & crafts and pre-loved items.

Attendance to the market is free and open to everyone - come down to support the next generation and find something unique. This event will include live entertainment, activities and food stalls.

Calling all young creators and entrepreneurs! Are you ready to showcase your talent and sell your unique products at our Youth Week Market? Whether it's handmade crafts, art, jewellery, or second-hand clothing and wares, we want YOU to be a part of this fantastic event!

Cost: No site fees, register your stall through the 'Expression of Interest' form below. Successful stall holders will be allocated one table (180cm) and two chairs to display their goods. Powered sites are not available. STALLHOLDER EOI FORM: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Pj_Z7Ru5CEC6ToYvjwe9b7SigMyGEhtKuE3FPEmspSxUMTFTUlFUUTcyQzE0MklGTFJZNTZSN0k4Ti4u

Connecting on Concrete

Connecting culture, skate & community for First Nations youth and community. Free Gold Coast event – register to win prizes!Join us for a deadly day celebrating First Nations young people and community on the Gold Coast as part of Queensland Youth Week.Hosted by headspace Upper Coomera, this free community event will feature:Live skate demos & lessonsPaint your own skateboard workshopYouth-friendly community stalls and activitiesGames & prize giveawaysThis is a space to connect, celebrate culture and have fun with mob.🎟️ RSVP now to go in the draw to win an epic prize on the day!Don’t miss it we can’t wait to see you there!

Youth Week Activities in the Park

One day youth focused event 10 - 18yrs. Free to attend. Littleton Park Old College Road Gatton 10.30am - 1.00pm.

Come join in the fun as we celebrate Youth Week 2026.Mobile Gaming Bus on site. Graffiti Art Martial Arts Demonstration Sausage Sizzle and more........Proudly hosted by Lockyer Community Centre Gatton.

The Pizza Garden

Plant to Plate - gardening, cooking and recycling education. Join us at Halcro Street Community Garden in Pialba this Youth Week to harvest fresh pizza toppings, learn to make pizza bases with local legend and MKR Chef Dan Mulheron, and bake your own pizzas on-site. While they cook, jump into hands-on workshops with our Library and Recycling Education teams to learn seed saving and simple ways to reuse household items to grow your own ‘pizza garden’ at home.

Please note there is a $5 charge for this event, to contribute to costs of consumables and take-home packs. This is payable in cash only on the day. This event is outdoors - please wear enclosed shoes and consider your safety needs in the sun.

ParkVibe at Cambooya

QLD Youth Week is coming to Cambooya! Youth Connect are bringing the Park Vibe celebrations to Cambooya for young people aged 12–25, and it's shaping up to be a big afternoon of fun.

Join them for music, Laser Tag, Archery Attack, outdoor art workshops, and free food, all happening at the Cambooya State School oval on Thursday. Grab your friends, soak up the good vibes, and celebrate

QLD Youth Week with an action‑packed afternoon designed just for young people. Free, fun, and not to be missed!