Estampa: Friday 15 June, 2023 Experience the rich global landscapes of world folk music, from Paris to Brasilia and beyond at the Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. 7pm. Tickets at the link.

‘Barely Worn’ Pre Loved Clothing Market: Saturday 17 June, 2023 Sunshine Coast local Mums, Renee and Hayley founded Barely Worn Sunshine Coast as a platform for the general community to sell their pre-loved clothes. Their market will be held at Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. 8am-11am. Find information regarding a stall  at the link.

Trivia Night & Silent Auction: Saturday 17 June, 2023 The Maleny Neighbourhood centre isholding a Trivia Night at Maleny RSL to raise funds for the centre’s projects. Book a table of eight, or buy individual tickets if you’d rather meet new people! The bar will be open; bring a plate of food to share with your teammates. 6.00pm for 6.30pm start. Ticket info at the link.

Film Screening – Empire of Light: Saturday 24 June, 2023 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. Trailer at the link.

Film Screening – Sweet As: Saturday 1 July, 2023 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. Trailer at the link.

Knitfest: Saturday 1 – Monday 3 July, 2023 Knitfest is an exciting weekend Yarn & Fibre Arts Festival. See the main street of Maleny come alive with yarnbombing. Enjoy competitions, workshops, guest speakers, trade and market stalls.

Muscle on the Mountain: Sunday 2 July, 2023 Returning after a long COVID break to Maleny Showgrounds. 7am-1pm.

Queensland Garden Expo: Friday 7 July – Sunday 9 July, 2023 Queensland Garden Expo is a three day celebration of gardening held at the Nambour Showgrounds. Enjoy an extensive Lecture and Demonstration Program, Landscape Display Gardens, over 360 exhibits including 55 nurseries, a Giant Kitchen Garden Feature and a cooking stage. Book at the link.

Seed and Produce Swap: Saturday 8 July, 2023 New location: Presbyterian Church. Free event, which works on an exchange honesty system. No bartering, no money. 9am.

Film Screening – The Blue Caftan: Saturday 15 July 2023 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. Trailer at the link.

Maleny Winter Creative Festival: Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 July, 2023 Nearly 60 artisan vendors over 2 spaces all undercover and indoors. This is an annual market held at Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny QLD. Find Artists – Makers – Designers. 9am-3pm each day.

The Curated Plate: Friday 28 July – Sunday 6 August, 2023 The Curated Plate is the premier culinary festival of the Sunshine Coast. The home-grown festival is a 10-day celebration of the region’s local produce, producers and chefs, and unique natural assets from the sea to the hinterland. More info and book at the link.

A Hinterland Harvest: Saturday 29 July, 2023 Tiffany’s Maleny welcomes you to enjoy a 6-course tasting menu experience showcasing the finest produce available on the Sunshine Coast. Roam the beautiful grounds between courses and listen to live music provided by a Sunshine Coast local artist, all while taking in the uninterrupted views of the Glasshouse Mountains. Book at the link.

Chamber Music Festival – Long Table Lunch: Saturday 29 July, 3023 Settle in for a delicious 3-hour food and musical extravaganza, prepared by award-winning chef Michael Hehir, and staged in the stunning surrounds of the Maleny hinterland. Presented in conjunction with The Curated Plate. 94 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Maleny. 11.30am-2.30pm. Book at the link.

Film Screening – Aftersun: Saturday 29 July, 2023 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. Trailer at the link.

Hinterland Farm to Fork – Curated Plate: Friday 4 August This tour takes you behind the scenes to hear the local stories behind our amazing local farmers and producers. This local foodie experience from Creative Tours showcases the best of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, visiting Falls Farm and Mapleton Public House for an authentic farm to fork experience. 9.30am-3.30pm. Book at the link.

Film Screening – Emily: Saturday 5 August, 2023 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. Trailer at the link.

Maleny Family Fun Day: Sunday 6 August, 2023 A great day out at he Malny Botanic Gardens, with focus on local foods and suppliers and Bush tucker. Explore the gardens and have fun with the interactive petting zoo, as well as the Feathered Friends. 233 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Wootha 9am-4.30pm. Tickets at the link.

Rangebow Festival: Thursday 10 August – Sunday 13 August, 2023 A community-based not-for-profit festival at multiple sites across The Range. Celebrating the creative life and spirit of the range communities with a focus on  diversity, inclusiveness, sustainability and reconciliation.

After-diner Mintz Cabaret Shows: Friday 11 August, 2023 Three cabaret performances at the Maleny Community Centre. Beyond the cabaret, over the rainbow, lives a world of ballerinas and enchanted boys, sixteenth century de rigueur, haute couture and razzle dazzle. Welcome to an oasis of style! 8.00pm-10.15pm. Tickets at the link.

Chapel of Love: Saturday 12 August, 2023 Three Queensland Opera performers and a pianist for one hour of opera and timeless classics in The Chapel at Montville. 161-167 Main Street, Montville. Wear black tie or lounge suit, gowns, tiaras. Capacity – 70 Opera Buffs. 3.00pm-4.15pm. Tickets at the link.

Seed and Produce Swap: Saturday 12 August, 2023 New location: Presbyterian Church. Free event, which works on an exchange honesty system. No bartering, no money. 9am.

Tribe & Dance: Saturday 19 August, 2023 Tribe & Dance is A collective experience of freedom, expression, and healing through music and dance. This is an open invitation to all who wish to live in the moment, expand their hearts and minds, as well as discover the freedom to connect with ourselves and others. Maleny Showgrounds, 6pm.

Film Screening – Seriously Red: Saturday 26 August, 2023 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. Trailer at the link.

Horizon Festival: Friday 25 August – Sunday 3 September, 2023 Horizon Festival is Sunshine Coast’s a multi-arts festival, presenting 10 days and nights of visual art, music, theatre, dance, words and ideas, film and creative workshops; inspired by the stories and beauty of the Sunshine Coast.

KickAss Music and Camping Festival: Friday 8 – Sunday 10 September, 2023 Held in the Kenilworth Showgrounds, Maleny Kenilworth Road. Connect with the community and belong through music, local food and sharing local culture and agriculture.

Mary Valley Scarecrow Festival: Monday 11 Sept – Monday 2 October, 2023 Find scarecrows from Kenilworth in the south and throughout the Mary Valley via Brooloo, Imbil, Kandanga, Amamoor, and Dagun.

Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair: Saturday 7 October, 2023 A Garden Market at the Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion, Maleny Stanley River Road, Maleny and Open Gardens. Plant and produce stalls, talk to experts, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, sculpture, pottery, art displays. 9am-4pm.

Blackall 100: Saturday 14- Sunday 15 October, 2023 The Blackall 100 is a trail ultra-marathon that traverses the Great Walk of the Sunshine Coast. The event is open to runners and walkers with distances of 100 kilometres and 50 kilometres. QCCC Mapleton, 70 Obi Obi Rd, Mapleton.

Festuri Hinterland: Saturday 21 October, 2023 This Multicultural Music and Dance Festival is held at the Beerwah Sportsground, 32 Sportsground Dr, Beerwah. A free Family-Friendly Annual Festival serving the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Book at the link.

Kenilworth Show and Rodeo Saturday 16 September, 2023 A great day out for the family – horse events, rodeo, woodchop, chainsaw post ripping events, pavilion exhibits, sideshows, pig racing, laser light show at 7.15pm, bar & band till 10pm.

Maleny Music Festival: Friday 10 – Sunday 12 November, 2023 Held at the Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Maleny Stanley River Rd, Maleny, the weekend Festival Event is filled with many talented musicians, performing arts, market stalls, workshops and chances to try out lots of new experiences.

Sculpture on the Edge: Friday 24 November – Sunday 10 December, 2023 A renowned annual sculpture competition hosted by Arts Connect Inc at Flaxton Gardens. Artworks include indoor and outdoor sculptures across a variety of media. The 2023 program includes the annual exhibition, workshops, artist talks and special events to create a deeply immersive creative experience.