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School Holiday Activities- Easter Egg Hunt

17 Apr

Excelsior Library

Come along and join in our Easter Egg hunt. See how many you can find and take home a delicious chocolatey treat.Read more

ANZAC Day

25 Apr - 0

Charters Towers

ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia, New Zealand, and Tonga, honoring all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, as well as recognizing the contribution and sacrifices of all who have served. Join us on the main street...Read more

ANZAC Day Biscuit Morning Tea

25 Apr

Charters Towers CWA Hall

Come along to the CWA to enjoy a beautiful morning tea with special homemade ANZAC biscuitsRead more

Decorate Your Own Pendant

26 Apr

Old School of Mines

Prepare to awaken your inner Picasso at our pottery decoration workshops! Join us for an exciting adventure as we explore both traditional and contemporary techniques. We’ll begin with a brief introduction to the enchanting world of pottery, followed by a hands-on experience where you’ll discover a ...Read more

Centenary Park Charity Markets

27 Apr

Centenary Park

Come and explore the Centenary Park Charity Markets, where you'll find a fantastic selection of vendors offering fresh produce, vibrant plants, and beautifully handcrafted items. There's something for everyone!Read more

Bingo

27 Apr

Charters Towers CWA Hall

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of Bingo with the CWA! Kick things off with a delightful afternoon tea on arrival, then let the games begin at 1:30 pmRead more

Women Walk the World

29 Apr

Poppet Head Plaza, GoldTower Central

Join the CWA for a walk along the stunning mosaic mural that shines brightly on the side of the Poppet Head Plaza!Read more

Charters Towers Country Music Festival

29 Apr

Charters Towers Showgrounds

Can you juggle? Dance? Sing? Play the spoons? Tell a good yarn? Recite poetry? Have the best knock knock jokes EVER? ???? ?? ???? ???! Show off your unique skills and join the fun in our Anything Goes Talent Contest! No act is too big or too small—if you’ve got a talent, we want to see it!Read more

Guitar Watercolour Painting

30 Apr

Emu Apple Arts

Join us for a special Watercolour on Wednesday session, where we’ll be capturing the soulful curves and rich tones of a guitar in watercolour! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this guided session will help you explore techniques to bring your painting to life.Read more

Charters Towers Country Music Festival - CENT SALE

30 Apr

Charters Towers Showgrounds

Join us for a fantastic Cent Sale as part of the Charters Towers Country Music Festival! Try your luck at winning amazing prizes!Read more

Pies and Peas Night

30 Apr

Charters Towers Civic Club

Gather your family and friends for a deliciously fun evening at the Civic Club! Enjoy hearty pies, tasty peas, and great company in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Read more

Boots & Blooms - A Palette Knife Painting Workshop

1 May

Emu Apple Arts

Get ready for the Charters Towers Country Music Festival with a creative night out at Emu Apple Arts! In this special workshop, you’ll paint a beautiful cowboy boots & flowers design using palette knives—a fun and expressive technique that adds rich texture to your artwork.Read more

Lucky Strike Line Dancers - Beginner Class

1 May

Uniting Church Hall

Line Dancing Class! New dances are taught for newcomers and beginners, while experienced dancers can enjoy impromptu sessions. It's the most fun you can have while exercising and keeping your mind active!Read more

The Great Gold Robbery of Charters Towers

1 May - 2 May

St Paul's Playhouse

Theatre Restaurant (2 course meal) with locally written historical play based on a gold robbery in the late 19th century.Read more

Country Music Trivia Night

1 May

Charters Towers Showgrounds

Get ready for a night of fun, music, and friendly competition at the Charters Towers Country Music Festival Trivia Night! Gather your team and put your country music knowledge to the test with a series of exciting trivia rounds covering legendary artists, iconic songs, and festival history. T...Read more

Charters Towers Country Music Festival

2 May - 4 May

Charters Towers Showgrounds

Experience the best of Australian country music at the Charters Towers Country Music Festival—3 nights and 2 days of unforgettable entertainment! ? - Friday Night: Family Night kicks off with incredible North Queensland guest artists. - Saturday & Sunday Days: Rising stars comp...Read more

Charters Towers Country Music Parade

2 May

Gill Street

Charters Towers Country Music Parade - Theme Aussie Icons 1980s-2000 If you have a little one that wants to be a part of the princess or prince competition and ride down the main street in style, please make sure you enter them. Schools, businesses and clubs are required to register th...Read more

Decorate Your Own Pendant

3 May

Old School of Mines

Prepare to awaken your inner Picasso at our pottery decoration workshops! Join us for an exciting adventure as we explore both traditional and contemporary techniques. We’ll begin with a brief introduction to the enchanting world of pottery, followed by a hands-on experience where you’ll discover a ...Read more

Dance On Line Dancing

3 May

Masonic Lodge, Ryan Street

Come along for some fun and learn the art of Line Dancing!Read more

HOY

3 May

Charters Towers CWA Hall

Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of Hoy with the CWA! Kick things off with a delightful afternoon tea on arrival, then let the games begin at 1:30 pm.Read more

CWA Markets

4 May

Charters Towers CWA Hall

Spend a relaxing morning browsing beautiful, handcrafted treasures at the CWA Markets. Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea while you shop!Read more

Pre-Loved Market

4 May

168 Gill St, Charters Towers

Pre-Loved Clothing Market! A fantastic opportunity to shop for quality men's, women's, and children's clothing, plus stylish hats and handbags. Stallholder sites are FREE, so clear out your closet and join the fun!Read more

Self-Love & Paint: A Creative Night for Women

9 May

Emu Apple Arts

Celebrate yourself through art in a warm, creative space for women. Paint a personal portrait using your own photo — a tribute to the body that carries you. Includes: ✔ All materials ✔ Guided painting ✔ Nibbles & refreshments ✔ Self-care surprises Bring: ? A reference photo (or chat with Heat...Read more

2025 Open Day & Mother's Day Markets

10 May

96 Mosman St, Charters Towers City QLD 4820

Join us for a day filled with creativity, community, and unique market finds—just in time for Mother’s Day!Read more

Youth Movie Makers - Film Workshop

10 May

The Wellness Hub

Make movies. Learn the gear. Bring your ideas to life! This hands-on workshop lets you shoot, light, and record like a pro - using real film equipment and even your phone! No boring lectures, just fun, creative filmmaking with industry skills you can actually use! Join us for YOUTH MOVIE MAKERS, a...Read more

Pentland State School Under 8s Day

15 May

Pentland Race Club

Bring the little ones (ages 0–8) for a magical day of fun and adventure! Enjoy exciting activities, dress up in your favorite fantasy costume, and grab a bite from the tuckshop. Let us know you're coming—we can’t wait to share the fun with you! Read more

Morning Melodies - We Remember: Spirit of the ANZACs

22 May

The World Theatre

2025 is a significant year being 80 years since the end of WW2. With wonderful songs, stories and letters from the 40s, 50s, 60s, as well as beautiful images on the big screen this production has sold out in most theatres around Australia. Great songs from The Andrew Sisters, Vera Lynn, Bob Dylan, J...Read more

Mower Racing

24 May

245 Mafeking Rd Broughton

Come and check out our mower racing community—the most affordable and exciting motorsport in the country! Kids as young as four can join in on the fun.Read more

Sunday Vibes Youth Festival

1 Jun - 0

Defiance Mill Park

Sunday Vibes Youth Festival is back for 2025! SAVE THE DATE! More information to come soon!Read more

Gold City Campdraft

6 Jun - 8 Jun

Dalrymple Equestrian Centre

The Gold City Campdraft is an annual event in Charters Towers that has been running for over 30 years. It promotes the sport of campdrafting, a family-friendly event showcasing the great skill of both horse and rider as they guide a beast around a set course under the watchful eye of the event judge...Read more

Poppet Head Plaza Markets

13 Jun

Poppet Head Plaza, GoldTower Central

Browse through a diverse range of market stalls offering one-of-a-kind products, delicious food, and plenty of local flair. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy the lively atmosphere, support local businesses, and discover something new. Bring your friends, family, and your love for great local finds. ...Read more

The Echoes of Pink Floyd

13 Jun

The World Theatre

Echoes of Pink Floyd will take audiences on a mesmerizing journey through six decades of Pink Floyd's unparalleled musical legacy. From the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s to the progressive rock masterpieces and stadium-shaking anthems of their latter years, this show will capture the true essence ...Read more

Poppet Head Plaza Markets

11 Jul

Poppet Head Plaza, GoldTower Central

Browse through a diverse range of market stalls offering one-of-a-kind products, delicious food, and plenty of local flair. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy the lively atmosphere, support local businesses, and discover something new. Bring your friends, family, and your love for great local finds. ...Read more

Morning Melodies - Great Ladies of Jazz

17 Jul

The World Theatre

One of Australia's most seasoned Jazz performers brings her show of iconic songs by the greatest females in jazz such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Srah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, Norah Jones, Diana Krall and more.Read more

Heart of the Goldfields Rodeo

18 Jul - 20 Jul

Dalrymple Equestrian Centre

The Heart of the Goldfields Rodeo is fast becoming a signature event in North Queensland selling out year after year and attracting thousands of spectators from right across Australia. Tickets on sale now! Program coming soon... Read more

Great Houses of Charters Towers

3 Aug

Charters Towers

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to step inside the Three Great Houses of Charters Towers, where history comes to life with their doors open to all visitors! Addresses of Houses will be announced in July!Read more

Poppet Head Plaza Markets

8 Aug

Poppet Head Plaza, GoldTower Central

Browse through a diverse range of market stalls offering one-of-a-kind products, delicious food, and plenty of local flair. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy the lively atmosphere, support local businesses, and discover something new. Bring your friends, family, and your love for great local finds. ...Read more

Community Day 2025

31 Aug - 0

Centenary Park

Prospect Community Services proudly presents Community Day, an annual celebration of the vibrant community spirit that makes Charters Towers so special. Held on the last Sunday of August, this much-anticipated event has grown into one of the region’s biggest gatherings, bringing together locals, bus...Read more

Poppet Head Plaza Markets

12 Sep

Poppet Head Plaza, GoldTower Central

Browse through a diverse range of market stalls offering one-of-a-kind products, delicious food, and plenty of local flair. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy the lively atmosphere, support local businesses, and discover something new. Bring your friends, family, and your love for great local finds. ...Read more

Morning Melodies - Frankly Sinatra

18 Sep

The World Theatre

Starring The Incredible Music Theatre Star and Queensland born IAN STENLAKE , who recently won the award for Best actor in a Musical for His role as Colonel Parker in the Elvis revolution national tour. This new production will tell the story of one of the greatest crooners the world has ever known....Read more

Poppet Head Plaza Markets

10 Oct

Poppet Head Plaza, GoldTower Central

Browse through a diverse range of market stalls offering one-of-a-kind products, delicious food, and plenty of local flair. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy the lively atmosphere, support local businesses, and discover something new. Bring your friends, family, and your love for great local finds. ...Read more

Cinderella – Spinderella (Live Children's Theatre)

20 Oct

The World Theatre

Cinderella is always doing the household chores while her bossy Stepmother, Edna Bucket, sits around playing on her phone all day. It’s hard for Cinders to make any friends because she is cleaning, cooking, and spinning- all the time. She gets very dizzy! Murray the Moose has just delivered an invit...Read more

Poppet Head Plaza Markets

14 Nov

Poppet Head Plaza, GoldTower Central

Browse through a diverse range of market stalls offering one-of-a-kind products, delicious food, and plenty of local flair. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy the lively atmosphere, support local businesses, and discover something new. Bring your friends, family, and your love for great local finds. ...Read more

Poppet Head Plaza Markets

12 Dec

Poppet Head Plaza, GoldTower Central

Browse through a diverse range of market stalls offering one-of-a-kind products, delicious food, and plenty of local flair. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy the lively atmosphere, support local businesses, and discover something new. Bring your friends, family, and your love for great local finds. ...Read more