Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ: Tuesday 11 October, 2022 At the Mapleton Community Library at 6pm. Guest speaker Ken Cross, will speak about a new environmental not=for=profit organisation, Backyards for Biodiversity SEQ Inc.

Witta Market: Saturday 15 October, 2022 A monthly market that showcases fresh fruit and vegetables, hot food, condiments, meat, eggs, cheese, smallgoods, coffee, arts and craft, music and more. Held at the Old Witta School, 316 Witta Road, Witta Rain, rain, hail or shine. 7am-12pm.

Maleny River School Spring Fair: Saturday 15 October, 2022 Join the The River School at 251 Bridge Creek Rd, Maleny, for a day of family fun and community connection.  Food and activity stalls will be available.  Book in for a school tour with the Principal.  Buses will be operating from Cooke Park and the Maleny Showgrounds (by gold coin donation), as parking is limited. 10am-2pm. 

The Blackall 100: Saturday 15 October, 2022 This is 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. See the link for entry details, including entry dates.

Book Fair and Mini Market: Sunday 16 October, 2022 Held at the Mapleton Library and Community Centre. Lions BBQ. Cake Stall. Gently Loved Treasures. More! 8am-12 non.

Drag Queen Bingo: Sunday 16 October, 2022  Cancelled. Ticket refunds available. Melony’s Drag Queen Bingo is coming back to Maleny for the Smart Pups Fundraiser. Smart Pups Assistance Dogs are specially trained to help children who have any disability falling within the Autism Spectrum. At the Maleny R.S.L, 1 Bunya Street, Maleny.4552. Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 7.30pm.

Fundraising Screening: Thursday 20 October, 2022 Barung Landcare is hosting this screening of The Message of the Lyrebird to bring together people who share a love for the natural world and who are keen to make a difference. Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple Street, Maleny. 5.30pm-8.00pm. Book at the link. 

Trex Sunshine Coast: Saturday 22 October, 2022 An action packed weekend of off road adventure for the entire family, TreX Sunshine Coast is  hosted in Landsborough. Based on the banks of Ewen Maddock dam this course offers the very best of the Sunshine Coast hinterland with its rainforest trails and fern-filled bushland. Entry details at the link.

Film Screening – Good Luck to You, Leo Grande: Saturday 22 October, 2022 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. Purchase tickets at the Maleny Visitor Information Centre. See the trailer.

Trail Run Australia: Sunday 23 October, 2022 Trail Run Australia | Sunshine Coast is hosted in conjunction with the TreX X-Tri Sunshine Coast which makes up an action packed weekend of off road events for the entire family. The course takes you in and around Beerwah State Forest on the shores of Ewen Maddock Dam with the majority of the running on winding single track through ferned rainforest. Entry details at the link.

Maleny Rotary Charity Golf Day: Friday 28 October, 2022 Held at Maleny Gold Course, 15 Porters Lane, North Maleny. Competition is an 18-hole 4 ball Ambrose. More information and bookings at the link.

Songs of Hope and Inspiration: Friday 28 and Sunday 30 October, 2022 Join the Mapleton Choir at the Kureepla Hall for an uplifting program of music to inspire and delight. $20 admission. Friday 7.30pm | Sunday 2.30pm. Booking information at the link.

Emily Maguire: Saturday 29 October, 2022 Following a sell-out tour in 2021, Emily will be touring the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, in October 2022 with her husband, bass player Christian Dunham. Performing at the Maleny Community Centre in Maleny. 7.30pm-9.30pm. Book at the link.

Swine Song: Sunday 30 October, 2022 Jump on board for an afternoon of song, dance and mirth. Local community groups will be selling desserts, tea and coffee. Held at the Maleny Community Centre. No tickets sold at the venue so book at the link.

Film Screening – Farewell Mr Haffmann: Saturday 5 November, 2022 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. Purchase tickets at the Maleny Visitor Information Centre. See the trailer.

Witta Market: Saturday 19 November, 2022 A monthly market that showcases fresh fruit and vegetables, hot food, condiments, meat, eggs, cheese, smallgoods, coffee, arts and craft, music and more. Held at the Old Witta School, 316 Witta Road, Witta Rain, rain, hail or shine. 7am-12pm.

Sculpture on the Edge: Sunday 19 November – Sunday 4 December, 2022 Sculpture on the Edge is an outdoor sculpture exhibition. The exhibition is FREE and open to the public from 9am to 3pm daily. Brought to you bt Arts Connect at Flaxton Gardens, 313-327 Flaxton Dr, Flaxton.

Film Screening – The Quiet Girl: Saturday 19 November, 2022 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. Purchase tickets at the Maleny Visitor Information Centre. See the trailer.

Woodies’ Annual Santa Sale: Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 November, 2022 Get ready for Christmas at the Woodie’s Santa Sale at 380 Balmoral Road, Montville.

The Magic Opal: Friday 2 – Sunday 4 December, 2022 A performance by The Maleny Players at The Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds. Friday 6.30pm. Saturday 11am and 3pm. Sunday 2pm. Tickets at the link.

Film Screening – Preparations to be Together for an Unknown period of Time: Saturday 3 December, 2022 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. Purchase tickets at the Maleny Visitor Information Centre. See the trailer.

Christmas in Maleny: Sunday 4 December, 2022 As the year wraps up what better way to join the Christmas merriment than with the joy of carols and exuberant voices of the Kim Kirkman Choirs. An afternoon for the whole family! St. George’s Anglican Church, 2 Walkers Dr, Maleny. 3pm.

Maleny Late Night Christmas: Friday 9 December, 2022 Join us on Maple Street for a community Christmas celebration. 5pm-8pm.

Carols on the Green: Wednesday 14 December, 2022 Held on the Montville Green (opposite the Montville Village Hall). Led by The Range Christian Leaders’ Network. 7pm.

2023

Film Screening – Lunana – A Yak in the Classroom: Saturday 14 January, 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. Purchase tickets at the Maleny Visitor Information Centre. See the trailer.

Maleny Wood Expo: Saturday 29 April – Monday 1 May. 2023 Held at the Maleny Showgrounds, the Wood Expo is designed to promote sustainable use of our beautiful native timbers through the work of local and regional wood artisans. The Expo is recognised as one of the best wood shows in Australia.