# What's On In PICNIC BAY This Weekend | August 28-30, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: PICNIC BAY is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in PICNIC BAY this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in PICNIC BAY this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in PICNIC BAY.

## Weekend Events in PICNIC BAY

- **Event Name**: Magnetic Island Sunday Markets
  - **Description**: Exciting News, Magnetic Island Community!

We’re back with the Sunday Markets at Horseshoe Bay for the 2026 season, starting this Sunday, March 29! 

Join us to support local artists, makers, and small businesses while soaking up the amazing atmosphere of
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 (+10:00)
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  - **Venue**: Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island
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- **Event Name**: Shop & Bop Race Week Edition
  - **Description**: Shop & Bop is back and this is a race week special!⛵ Get your captain hats on and get down to the Island Bar for some Mimosas, Live DJ and some shopping whilst you gaze out to the ocean and watch the surreal scenes of the Maggie Island Race week.🌴💿🥂
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/picnic-bay/shop-and-bop-race-week-edition/200030547585749
  - **Venue**: 1 Nelly Bay Road, Magnetic Island, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4819
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## Trending Events in PICNIC BAY

- **Event Name**: SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week 2026
  - **Description**: The 19th Annual SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week is jam packed with 7 days of fun, 70 yachts, 700 competitors and 7000 visitors to the Island in North Queensland Premier Sailing Event.   Escape and enjoy paradise on Magnetic Island with free nightly ente
  - **Venue**: Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island
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- **Event Name**: Magnetic Island Sunday Markets
  - **Description**: Exciting News, Magnetic Island Community!

We’re back with the Sunday Markets at Horseshoe Bay for the 2026 season, starting this Sunday, March 29! 

Join us to support local artists, makers, and small businesses while soaking up the amazing atmosphere of
  - **Venue**: Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island
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- **Event Name**: Keep It Tropical NQ ~ Bobby Alu ~ Magnetic Island
  - **Description**: Bobby Alu ‘Keep It Tropical – North QLD’
Nomads - The Island Bar

~outdoors / family friendly~

If you ask Australian/Samoan singer, ukulele strummer and drummer Bobby Alu what his music sounds like, he’ll tell you how he hopes it makes you feel: like you
  - **Venue**: The Island Bar, Magnetic Island
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- **Event Name**: Shop & Bop Race Week Edition
  - **Description**: Shop & Bop is back and this is a race week special!⛵ Get your captain hats on and get down to the Island Bar for some Mimosas, Live DJ and some shopping whilst you gaze out to the ocean and watch the surreal scenes of the Maggie Island Race week.🌴💿🥂
  - **Venue**: 1 Nelly Bay Road, Magnetic Island, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4819
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- **Event Name**: The Great Island Trek
  - **Description**: It’s not a race. It’s an adventure! 
Join us for a fully supported trek across the magnificent Magnetic Island 

Entries go on sale 12:00 noon  Monday 1st February 2027
  - **Venue**: Magnetic Island, Qld, Australia
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- **Event Name**: BAY TO BASE
  - **Description**: It’s not a race, it’s an adventure! 🏃‍♀️🏝️🧡 ✨

Get ready to challenge yourself, soak in world-class views, and support a fantastic cause! Bay to Base is a non-competitive, fully supported walk across magnificent Magnetic Island.

Whether you're a seasoned
  - **Venue**: Magnetic Island, Qld, Australia
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- **Event Name**: The Two Bays Trail Run 2027
  - **Description**: Outer Limits hosts the annual Two Bays Trail Run on Magnetic Island on Saturday, 22 May 2027. The spectacular run takes you from one side of Magnetic Island to the other and finishes at the Arcadia Village Hotel. The finish line is 200m next to the bar an
  - **Venue**: Magnetic Island State School
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- **Event Name**: Magnetic Island Nia Art of Sensation with Sophie Marsh
  - **Description**: Leave winter behind and immerse yourself in a unique
training-retreat experience at Magnetic International Resort, Magnetic Island.

The ART OF SENSATION is Nia's introductory training - a sensory journey of movement, mindfulness, connection and joy.

Spe
  - **Venue**: Nelly Bay, Magnetic Island
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- **Event Name**: Deep Rest on Magnetic Island - Level One. Retreat with us.
  - **Description**: This is the place to begin your deep rest journey. If you are new to yoga, meditation and understanding what self awareness means and feels like, this is the retreat for you. 

Facilitated by Rayne Watkin and other guest teachers, this retreat is a non-ju
  - **Venue**: Yunbenun - Magnetic Island
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in PICNIC BAY?
  - **A:** Magnetic Island Sunday Markets (Sun Aug 30 2026 at Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island), Shop & Bop Race Week Edition (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 1 Nelly Bay Road, Magnetic Island, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4819).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in PICNIC BAY this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** Magnetic Island Sunday Markets (Sun Aug 30 2026 at Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island), Shop & Bop Race Week Edition (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 1 Nelly Bay Road, Magnetic Island, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4819).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in PICNIC BAY in August 2026?
  - **A:** Magnetic Island Sunday Markets (Sun Aug 30 2026 at Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island), Shop & Bop Race Week Edition (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 1 Nelly Bay Road, Magnetic Island, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4819).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in PICNIC BAY?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in PICNIC BAY on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in PICNIC BAY?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in PICNIC BAY?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in PICNIC BAY include Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island, 1 Nelly Bay Road, Magnetic Island, Townsville, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4819.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in PICNIC BAY?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in PICNIC BAY include Magnetic Island Markets, The Island Bar, Magnetic Island.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in PICNIC BAY?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in PICNIC BAY.

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