Check It Out
We’ve found all the best Townsville events to check out this month, so you don’t have to!
Jane Eyre
When: 2 November / 10.30am
Where: Townsville Civic Theatre
More info: www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Presented by Townsville City Council, Brontë’s gothic tale of a spirited orphan in search of love, family and a sense of belonging, blazes the country in 2022. Witness one of the most iconic pieces of English literature retold in a faithful yet fiercely original new stage adaptation. Following a childhood spent suffering at the hands of her cruel Aunt, Jane finds employment at Thornfield Hall – the impressive yet mysterious home of Edward Rochester. As Jane and Rochester become inexplicably drawn to each other, the dark secrets locked within the walls of Thornfield start to unravel.
Yoga for Happiness
When: 3 November / 6.30pm
Where: Townsville State School
More info: www.yogaaspirations.com.au
Annette Field, the yoga facilitator at Yoga Aspirations, respectfully encourages each participant to harmonise their body, mind and emotions through a holistic system of yoga that integrates asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. Workshops run regularly. Check the website for more information
and to register.
Free Microchipping For Cats and Dogs
When: 5 November / 9.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Aitkenvale Library
More info: www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Free microchipping is back! Townsville City Council is offering free microchipping to all registered dogs and cats with an approval in Townsville. Your pet must be registered with Council prior to booking your appointment. On arrival at the centre, dogs must be on leads and cats must be in cages, and kittens and puppies must be at least 8 weeks old.
Beach Rugby Australia Beach 5s
When: 18 – 20 November
Where: The Strand
More info: www.beachrugbyaustralia.com.au
Beach Rugby Australia Beach 5s is a 5 aside sand-based competition based on modified rules of Rugby Union, Rugby League and Touch Footy. It’s the game you know – but not as you know it! Register a Premier 5s or Social team on the website or come and cheer from the sidelines. Entry is free for spectators, so bring the family, friends, camp chairs and esky, and your sun umbrella!
Riverway Movie Nights
When: 18 November / 6.30pm
Where: Riverway Oval
More info: www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Pack a blanket and head down to Riverway with the kids for Riverway Movie Nights; Townsville’s open-air cinema under the stars. This month, you can watch ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’. In this movie, a rogue artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game. Remember to pack extra mozzie spray to keep the bugs at bay!
Travelling Film Festival Townsville
When: 5 – 7 November
Where: Warrina Cineplex
More info: Travelling Film Festival
The Travelling Film Festival is coming back to Townsville with the world’s best cinema! Highly anticipated films from Australia, South Korea, Ireland, France, Morocco, Belgium, France and the Netherlands as well as an exceptional selection of Australian short films will have their local premieres in Townsville’s Travelling Film Festival.
PBR Monster Energy Tour Grand Finals
When: 25 – 26 November / 9.00pm
Where: Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
More info: www.pbraustralia.com.au
As the final and deciding chapter of the PBR year-long race for National Titles, this event is a showdown like no other. Twenty-two riders all eager for glory as they strive to overcome the power of the most extreme bucking bulls in a head to head battle of power, agility and the fight of the fittest 8 seconds at a time over the course of 2 nights of competition. This is the one and only PBR Australia Grand Finals. Expect the unexpected!
Strand Night Markets
When: First Friday of every month
Where: The Strand
More info: www.townsvillerotarymarkets.com.au
Wind down at the Strand Night Markets on the first Friday of every month from February until December. Leading up to Christmas, you can find inspirational gifts, enjoy locally handmade art and products, and savour delicious food. Join family and friends and enjoy Townsville’s favourite markets. What better way to end the week!
What’s On Guide
We’ve found all the best events in Townsville to check out this month, so you don’t have to!
TUESDAY 1 NOVEMBER
Melbourne Cup at The Seaview
Seaview Hotel
11.30 am / $169.89 / 18+
www.stayhappening.com
Cluden Park Melbourne Cup
Cluden Park
11.00am / $20.00 – $212.09 / 18+
www.cludenpark.com.au
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Townsville RSL
11.30am / $85.00 / M
www.townsvillersl.com.au
Sk8 M8s Social Skate Night
Runs until 29 November
North Shore
6.00pm – 7.00pm / FREE / PG
FB: SK8 M8S
Triple P for Toddlers – Parent Information Session
City Libraries Aitkenvale
9.30am – 10.30am / FREE / PG
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
WEDNESDAY 2 NOVEMBER
Zumba with Merryl
Runs until 30 November
Heatley Community Centre
6.00pm – 6.45pm / $10.00 / PG
FB: Zumba with Merryl
Jane Eyre
Townsville Civic Theatre
10.30am / 7.00pm / $25.00 / PG
www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
THURSDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Art-box
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
10.30am – 11.30am / FREE / PG
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Yoga for Happiness
Townsville State School
6.30pm – 8.00pm / $20.00 / PG
www.whatson.townsville.qld. gov.au
Yinda Dolls – Teen Workshop
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
6.00pm – 8.00pm / FREE /
Ages 12 – 17
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Free dinner for Infants
Runs weekly
Thursday – Sunday
Palm House
6.00pm – 8.30pm / FREE / Ages 0 – 5
www.the-ville.com.au
FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER
Strand Night Markets
Strand Park
5.00pm – 9.30pm / FREE / PG
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Get Connected Friday
City Library
9.30am – 10.30am / FREE / PG
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Koi Pond’ Paint & Sip
Tipsy Doodle at Fur-Mum’s
6.30pm – 9.30pm / $49.00 / 18+
www.tipsydoodle.com.au
Travelling Film Festival Townsville
Runs until 7 November
Warrina Cineplex
7.00pm / $14.00 / M
FB: Travelling Film Festival
SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER
Queensland Police
Service Open Day
Townsville Police Acadamy
9.00 am – 1.00 pm / FREE / PG
www.gradaustralia.com.au
Free Dogs and Cats Microchipping
City Library Aitkenvale
9.00am – 2.00pm / FREE / PG
www.whatson.townsville.qld. gov.au
Resin Serving Board Workshop
Mike Carney Creative
Industries Centre
9.00am – 11.00am / $65.00 / M
FB: Mike Carney Creative Industries Centre
Transplant Sports Training Weekend
Tobruk Kiosk
4.00pm / FREE / PG
E: julie.scudds@transplant.org.au
Babies & Kids Expo
Townsville Stadium
8.00am – 1.00pm / FREE / PG
www.nthqldbabiesandkidsmarket.com
SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Camera Photography Workshop
Jezzine Park
3.30pm / $96.00 / PG
www.philcoppphotos.com
Willows Rotary Markets
Willows Shopping Centre
7.30am – 11.30am / FREE / PG
FB: Willows Rotary Markets
Magnetic Island Markets
Horseshoe Bay Foreshore
9.00am – 2.00pm / FREE / PG
FB: Magnetic Island Markets
Get Ready Townsville
Jezzine Barracks
9.00am – 12.00pm / FREE / PG
FB: Get Ready Townsville
Transplant Sports Training
Weekend
Tobruk Kiosk
4.00pm / FREE / PG
julie.scudds@transplant.org.au
MONDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Understanding Behaviour Webinar
12.30pm – 4.30pm / FREE / PG
www.earlydays.com.au
Kids Eat Free Monday’s at Quarterdeck
Runs weekly on Mondays
Quarterdeck
11.30am – 9.00pm / PG
www.the-ville.com.au
Free breakfast for Infants
Runs weekly Monday – Friday
Palm House
6.30am – 10.00am / FREE / Ages 0 – 5
www.the-ville.com.au
TUESDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Stella’s Creative Pottery Classes
Cleveland Terrace
10.00am – 12.00pm / $25.00 / PG
FB: Stella’s Creative Pottery Classes
North Queensland Camera Group
City Library Aitkinvale
7.00pm – 9.00pm / $5.00 / PG
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
Helping my Child Cope with Change Webinar
10.00am – 12.00pm / FREE / PG
www.earlydays.com.au
WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER
My Child & Autism Uniting Care
10.00am – 2.00pm / FREE / PG
www.earlydays.com.au
THURSDAY 10 NOVEMBER
Yoga for Happiness
Townsville State School
6.30pm – 8.00pm / $20.00 / 15+
www.whatson.townsville.qld. gov.au
Developing my Child’s Independence Skills (eating)
Webinar
9.00am – 11.00am / FREE / PG
www.earlydays.com.au
FRIDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Crazy Aussie Emus’ Paint & Sip
Tipsy Doodle at Fur-Mum’s
6.00pm – 9.30pm / $48.50 / 18+
www.tipsydoodle.com.au
Developing my Child’s Independence Skills
Webinar
9.00am – 5.00pm / FREE / G
www.earlydays.com.au
All Fired Up
Townsville Civic Theatre
8.00pm / $22.50 – $40.00 / G
www.townsville.qld.gov.au
WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER
MM The Christmas Belle
Townsville Civic Theatre
11.00am – 12.30pm / $15.00 – $17.50 / PG
www.whatson.townsville.qld. gov.au
THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Yoga for Happiness
Townsville State School
6.30pm – 8.00pm / $20.00 / 15+
www.whatson.townsville.qld. gov.au
FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Riverway Movies
Riverway Oval
6.30pm – 8.00pm / FREE / G
www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Crazy Aussie Emus’ Paint and Sip
Tipsy Doodle at Fur-Mum’s
6.00pm – 9.30pm / $48.50 / PG
www.tipsydoodle.com.au
SATURDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Northern Australian
Beach 5s Rugby Championships
Runs until 20 November
The Strand
Various Times / $150.00 – $250.00 / G
www.beachrugbyaustralia.com.au
THURSDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Yoga for Happiness
Townsville State School
6.30pm – 8.00pm / $20.00 / 15+
www.whatson.townsville.qld. gov.au
FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER
2022 JBD Christmas Party
The Rockpool Pavillion
12.00pm – 3.00pm / $75.00 – $85.00 / M
www.tbwc.com.au
PBR Monster Energy Tour
Grand Finals
Runs until 26 November
Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
9.00pm – 11.30pm / $35.00 – $125.00 / PG
www.tecc.net.au
SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER
Christmas in the City Flinders Square
5.30pm – 9.00pm / FREE / G
www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
Northshore Community Market
Market Square
8.00am – 12.00pm / FREE / G
www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER
Country Market Day
Thurwingowa RSL Club
9.00am / FREE / PG
www.townsvillersl.com.au
Junior MyGolf Program Term 4
Runs until 30 November
Townsville Golf Club
3.45pm – 4.30pm / $89.00 / Ages 5 – 10
www.townsvillegolfclub.com.au
SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER
Carols By Candlelight
Riverway Oval
4.00pm – 8.30pm / FREE
www.whatson.townsville.qld.gov.au
MONDAY 5 DECEMBER
Kids Eat Free Monday’s at Quarterdeck
Runs weekly on Mondays
Quarterdeck
11.30am – 9.00pm / PG
www.the-ville.com.au
Free Breakfast for Infants
Runs weekly Monday -Friday
Palm House
6.30am – 10.00am / FREE / Ages 0 – 5
www.the-ville.com.au
THURSDAY 8 DECEMBER
Free Dinner for Infants
Runs weekly Thursday – Sunday
Palm House
6.00pm – 8.30am / FREE /Ages 0 – 5
www.the-ville.com.au
SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER
Stable at Riverway
Runs until 22 December
Riverway
5.30pm – 9.00pm / FREE / PG
www.stablenq.com.au