Film Screening – Riceboy Sleeps: Saturday 11 May, 2024 Two screenings at the Maleny Community Centre in Maple Street. Matinee @ 3.00pm | Evening @ 7.00pm. Matinee – doors open at 2.30pm for tea/coffee/slices. Evening – doors open at 6.00pm for tea/coffee/slices. BYO nibbles, meal or restaurant take-away. Tables provided. Tickets available at the Maleny Visitor Information Centre.

Maleny Golf Club Charity Day: Friday 17 May, 2024 The Maleny Golf Club is hosting the 3rd Annual Maleny Hospital Auxiliary Charity Golf Day at 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny. Proceeds to benefit the Maleny Hospital Auxillary. 18 Holes 4-Ball Ambrose -2 Carts per team 7.30am Tea Coffee Snacks 8.30am Golf Briefing 1pm Lunch & Cash Bar Lots of Prizes & Raffles. Book at the link.

‘In the Pink’ Garden Party: Saturday 18 May, 2024 Join the Pink Belles in raising funds for Cancer Council Queensland at Tiffany’s in Maleny, 409 Mountain View Road, Maleny. All profits raised go directly to Cancer Council Queensland. 10am-1pm. Book at the link.

Guitarra y Cuarteto: Sunday 19 May, 2024

Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. Guitarra y Cuarteto with The Black Square Quartet. Experience the rhythmical fusion of classical and flamenco music through Andrew Veivers’ captivating compositions for guitar and string quartet in Guitarra y Cuarteto. 4pm-6pm. Book at the link.

What About Me?: Sunday 19 May, 2024 Held at Maleny Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds. Often there are lots of disappointments and disputes among family members and friends when a person’s Will is finally announced. Come and get involved in how an awkward conversation might play out, one that may help avoid mitigation and possible litigation after the fact, with facilitator Deborah Moseley. 2pm-4pm. Book at the link.

Sunshine Coast Ukulele Festival: Saturday 24 – Monday 26 May, 2024 Come and enjoy individual artists and groups when Sunshine Coast Ukulele Masters presents this festival at the Kenilworth Showgrounds. Concerts, workshops, jam sessions and more.

Rhonnie: Friday 24 May, 2024 At the Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya Street, Maleny. Rhonnie has won several songwriting awards and received local radio airplay. A highly regarded live performer and session vocalist. Rhonnie includes a mix of country, rock n roll, pop, modern, classic rock, swing, blues and easy listening covers – together with a collection of original music. $10 cover charge. 6pm

Open Studios Sunshine Coast: Saturday 18-Sunday 19 | Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 May, 2024 Open Studios Sunshine Coast offers an opportunity to see behind the scenes, attend workshops and to meet and buy works from the region’s talented artisans, including ceramicists, painters, photographers, printmakers, textile artists, sculptors and more.

Sydney Writers’ Festival: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 May, 2024 Streamed live in Maleny in the Verandah Room at the Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. Six sessions over two days. See the program and book tickets at the link. Booking essential.

Maleny Show: Friday 31 May – Saturday 1 June, 2024 The Maleny Show Society brings you the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s premier Agricultural Show.. Check at the link for developments and information about the 2024 show as it becomes available.

Rotary Calendar 2025 Photo Competition: Entries close Friday 7 June, 2024 The Rotary Club of Maleny is calling for entries in the famous Rotary Calendar for 2025. This annual photographic competition offers great prizes and the honour of being featured in the 2025 calendar. Entry forma available at the Maleny Newsagency. Completed forms and photos to be delivered to the Newsagency by the closing date of Friday 7 June, 2024.

John Mays: Friday 7 June, 2024 An evening of great music at the Maleny RS, 1 Bunya Street, Maleny. Entry is free. Bar opens 4ish with drinks at great prices.

Seasonal Bird Survey: Friday 21 June, 2024 At Mary Cairncross Reserve. Bird enthusiast Rob Kernot facilitates the early morning seasonal bird surveys.  This repeated citizen science event is an opportunity contribute to an understanding of what birds frequent the reserve at different times of the year. 7.30am. Approximate duration 90 mins. Numbers limited. Registration required at the link.

Buy Local Day: Saturday 22 June, 2024 Sunshine Coast’s very own Buy Local Day places a spotlight on our amazing local businesses and the benefits of spending local. The region-wide day of celebration is a call to action to encourage locals to prioritise local goods and services on Buy Local Day and beyond. Let’s support the businesses that supports our community.

Queensland Garden Expo: 4-5-6 July, 2024 Nambour Showgrounds. This four-day expo is Queensland’s premier gardening event attracting visitors from all over Australia. Some of Australia’s leading gardening experts will take part in four days of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops.

Maleny Players Performances: Friday 5-Sunday 14 July, 2024 Maleny Playhouse at the Maleny Showgrounds. An original black comedy by Darren Heskes based upon characters from the British sitcom Keeping Up Appearances.

Muscle on the Mountain: Sunday 7 July 2024 The 11th running of the event will be on at the Maleny Showgrounds.

Pademelon Survey: Friday 26 July, 2024 Join our seasonal surveys of the red-legged pademelons in Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. 8am-9am. Registration required at the link.

The Rangebow Festival: Thursday 1 – Sunday 4 August, 2, 2024 A community-based not-for-profit festival at multiple sites across The Range communities conducted for the Montville Village Association Inc across Sunshine Coast Hinterland: Maleny, Montville, Flaxton and Mapleton.

Asian Food Festival: Sunday 3 – Saturday 4 August, 2024 Spicers Tamarind Retreat is hosting their highly-anticipated annual Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival. The Sunshine Coast Asian Food Festival is part of The Curated Plate food and drink festival, and has been supported by Tourism and Events Queensland and Sunshine Coast Council. Book at the link.

Permaculture PDC Design Course: Sunday 11 – Sunday 25 August, 2024 Featuring several highly experienced presenters of Permaculture in a comprehensive experience over 14-days at the Crystal Waters Permaculture Village. Find all you need to know at the link.

Girl Friday: Friday 13 September, 2024 At the Maleny RSL, 1 Bunya Street, Maleny. Girl Friday is a popular part of the Sunny Coast jazz and blues scene with an army of loyal fans who come out to listen to their smooth standards and cool originals. 6pm.

Paws of Thunder: Sunday 18 August, 2024 Bring the whole family along to support your pooches at the Maleny Showgrounds. Check the link for updates.

Seasonal Bird Survey: Monday 23 September, 2024 At Mary Cairncross Reserve. Bird enthusiast Rob Kernot facilitates the early morning seasonal bird surveys.  This repeated citizen science event is an opportunity contribute to an understanding of what birds frequent the reserve at different times of the year. 7.30am. Approximate duration 90 mins. Numbers limited. Registration required at the link.

Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair: Saturday 6 October, 2024 Garden Market + Open Gardens. The garden market held at the Maleny Showgrounds will feature many varieties of plants and products, including plants from local gardens and Queensland nurseries as well as pottery, garden decor and tools. You can also explore local open gardens.

Blackall 100: Saturday 19 October – Sunday 19 October, 2023 This is a trail ultra-marathon that traverses the beautiful and scenic Great Walk of the Sunshine Coast. The event is open to runners and walkers with distances of 100 kilometres and 50 kilometres.

Pademelon Survey: Friday 25 October, 2024 Join our seasonal surveys of the red-legged pademelons in Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. 7.30am-9.30am. Registration required at the link.

Maleny Music Festival: Friday 8 – Sunday 9 November, 2024 At the Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny. The Maleny Music Festival is three days of music. Camp for the weekend or come for the day.  market stalls, workshops, jamming sessions, open mic opportunities and bush poetry in the program. 8.30am-11.30pm daily.

Seasonal Bird Survey: Monday 16 December, 2024 At Mary Cairncross Reserve. Bird enthusiast Rob Kernot facilitates the early morning seasonal bird surveys.  This repeated citizen science event is an opportunity contribute to an understanding of what birds frequent the reserve at different times of the year. 7am. Approximate duration 90 mins. Numbers limited. Registration required at the link.