Event calendar

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!

Bauple Disco

Bauple Youth Week Disco Free entry, free BBQ, music and prizes for best dressed. Whether you’re there to dance, hang with your mates or just grab a snag and chill, everyone’s welcome. Easy, fun and right here in Bauple - see you there.

Find more information on Council's website.

Youth Week Line Dancing

Grab your friends and join us for a FREE Line Dancing session designed especially for 15–25 year olds.To celebrate Youth Week, join the excitement and give line dancing a go with Lyndsay from Western Stomp. Open to everyone from beginners to advanced dancers aged 15 to 25, this session is all about fun, movement, and great vibes.Hit the floor, learn some awesome new moves, and enjoy plenty of boot-scootin’ good times. Be sure to grab your tickets early — spots are limited.Held at Studio 56 - Miami Marketta.Brought to you by City of Gold Coast Community Programs and Active & Healthy.

2026 Youth Matters Conference: F.L.I.P

Presented by Multicultural Youth Queensland (MYQ) the conference will provide a youth-led space to share ideas, showcase projects and shape inclusive futures. Do you have an idea or project that supports young people? Or want to learn from others creating change in their communities? The Youth Matters Conference brings multicultural young people together to share lived experience, explore issues that matter, and turn ideas into action. Through project showcases, conversations and interactive sessions, you’ll connect with other young leaders, discover grassroots initiatives, and find new ways to collaborate and grow your impact.

Location: Queensland Multicultural Centre (QMC), Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.

Date & Time: Friday 17 April, 9am – 4:30pm.

Are you between 18-30 and have a project to share? Apply to showcase your work. Want to be part of the conversation? Register to attend, connect and support youth-led change#FLIP2026 #YouthMatters2026

Youth Week: DIY and Defiant with Ana Daniels

Join Bundaberg-born artist Ana Daniels for this practical workshop exploring creativity and identity through textiles. Using upcycled fabrics and everyday materials, participants will experiment with construction and sculptural techniques to create their own tactile artworks.

Inspired by Ana’s exhibition Home Bodies, this workshop invites participants to transform the ordinary into something bold, expressive, and unexpected. Through experimentation, young creatives will discover how textiles can spark discussion on resilience, self-determination and DIY culture.

This workshop is part of Queensland Youth Week - a celebration of young people and their incredible achievements, ideas, talents and contributions to our community. No prior experience is needed and all materials are provided.

Ages 12 - 18 years Cost: $15 includes tuition and all materials Where: Bundaberg School of Arts, 184 Bourbong Street When: Friday, 17 April 10 am - 12 pm.

Borough Beats

Pull up to Borough Beats for an afternoon at the Maryborough 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.