Trivia Night - Through the Decades
2023-10-27 17:30 - 2023-10-28 07:15 (Australia/Brisbane) | Albert Hotel Monto, Newton St, Monto

Grand Hotel Halloween Costume Party.
2023-10-28 - 2023-10-29 | Grand Hotel, Newton St, Monto

Halloween AFTER THE FALLOUT
2023-10-31 - 2023-11-01 | Monto Circus Fire Stunts, Newton St, Monto
Welcome to ” After the Fallout – Haunted House Walkthrough ”
Come on down and get your Scare on if you Dare.
Saturday 28th October 2023 – Guided walkthrough
10am till 12 noon – No scare actors
5pm till 8pm … ish – Scare Actors
Gold coin Donation
Tuesday 31st October 2023 – Guided Walkthrough
5pm till 8pm…ish – Scare Actors
There will be a sausage sizzle on the Saturday and Tuesday Night walkthroughs .

Did you know that Halloween was first celebrated in Australia in in Castlemaine, Victoria, in October 1858?
It was celebrated before Aussie Rules was first played, before NRL, Before the Sydney Harbour Bridge & before Federation!!

Here are the facts – Aussie rules was first played in Melbourne in 1859; NRL was founded in 1997; the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in 1932 and Federation was in 1901.

https://www.hallozween.com.au/history-of-halloween/#:~:text=It%20was%20first%20celebrated%20in,of%20Samhuinn%20%E2%80%93%20marking%20summer’s%20end.

Montonians Luncheon
2023-10-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Monto Shire Hall
Open to all over 50s, for $10 you get a two course meal and raffle tickets. Doors open 11am, lunch at Noon. This is a lovely social get together for our residents new and old or visitors. Please put your name name down at the Library by Monday 30th October.

Halloween at the Albert Hotel .
2023-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Alberto Hotel, Newton St, Monto

Halloween Trick or Treating
2023-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Monto, Monto
Please remember and consider if you would like this event for your kids that without addresses this can’t and won’t be successful
Lets help make this successful for Monto Children.
It doesn’t have to be expensive to participate – Can be Balloons, icy cups, home baked goodies cups of cordial ect anything you like.
Please comment your address on the facebook page: Monto Halloween Trick or Treat for kids . If not on facebook just set up and people will find you as they drive around town.
Also please pop a decoration on the mailbox or fence ect so kids know your participating (Balloon or candle ect) Thanks so much.
Halloween is on the 31st of October. Also Kids please start thinking about you spooky costumes. Don’t forget to share the news Start time is 5 pm finish time is 8 pm. LET’S HAVE SPOOKY FUN
https://www.facebook.com/groups/374928202672647
Did you know that Halloween was first celebrated in Australia in in Castlemaine, Victoria, in October 1858?
It was celebrated before Aussie Rules was first played, before NRL, Before the Sydney Harbour Bridge & before Federation!!

Here are the facts – Aussie rules was first played in Melbourne in 1859; NRL was founded in 1997; the Sydney Harbour Bridge opened in 1932 and Federation was in 1901.

https://www.hallozween.com.au/history-of-halloween/#:~:text=It%20was%20first%20celebrated%20in,of%20Samhuinn%20%E2%80%93%20marking%20summer’s%20end.

Adrian Kummerfeld's Golf Day
2023-11-04 - 2023-11-05 | Monto Golf Club

Art Work Shop - Paint & Party!
2023-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Monto Museum of Art

Fleur McDonald at Monto Library
2023-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Monto Library, Newton St, Monto
Bestselling rural suspense author, Fleur McDonald, is visiting two North Burnett Libraries in November!
Join us to meet the author behind numerous bestsellers, and as Fleur introduces us to her latest book, Voices in the Dark.
Monto Library: 6 November 2023, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Mundubbera Library: 7 November, 12:30pm-1:30pm
This is an incredible opportunity to meet one of Australia’s leading rural literature authors.
Fleur will be signing books after the event, and copies of her exciting new release, Voices in the Dark, will be available for purchase.
To learn more about Fleur and her books, visit: www.fleurmcdonald.com

Grand Hotel Melbourne Cup
2023-11-07 - 2023-11-08 | Grand Hotel, Newton St, Monto
Join us on Cup Day for a day of fun, fashion, and excitement. Watch the race on the big screen, make your bets at the only TAB in town, and enjoy delicious food and drinks. We’ll also be giving away a lucky door prize and prizes for Best Dressed Fashions, so come dressed to impress!
Here’s what you can expect:
Big screen viewing of the race
TAB betting
Lucky door prize
Best Dressed Fashions prizes
Delicious food and drinks
Fun and festive atmosphere
Don’t miss out on the best Melbourne Cup Day party in town!
Book your table today!
Call (07) 4166 1136 or email functions.grandhotel@outlook.com

Melbourne Cup Lunch - Ridgehaven
2023-11-07 11:30 - 15:30 | Ridgehaven Retirement Complex

Albert Hotel Melbourne Cup
2023-11-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Alberto Hotel, Newton St, Monto
Jump online now to secure your tickets! Please contact the Albert Hotel if you have booked a ticket and have any allergies or preferences.
https://www.trybooking.com/CMJQS

Cania Fishing Competition
2023-11-11 - 2023-11-13 | Cania Dam
To secure an early bird nomination, please have your forms and payment in by November 3rd

St Therese's Christma Fair
2023-11-17 18:00 - 21:00 | St Therese’s School, Rayleigh St, Monto QLD 4630, Australia

Monto Pony Club Camp
2023-11-18 07:00 - 2023-11-19 15:00 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
Nominations close Friday 27th October.
Camp hosted by the Monto Pony Club.
All welcome – pony club members & non members!!
BYO: Horse/pony, sleeping gear, cutlery & crockery.
There will be jumping, flat work, games & more!
Pony Club Member: $165pp
Pony Club Member Led: $135pp
Non Pony Club Member: $ 185pp
Extra Meals: $60pp
Camping & Stabling Fees: $15
Email us for a registration Form: monto.ponyclub@gmail.com

Tom Curtain at Dawes Hall
2023-11-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Dawes Hall, Blackman's Yards Road, Thangool, QLD, Australia, Queensland
Where – Dawes Hall Campdraft Grounds – Located on the Burnett Highway, half way between Monto & Biloela
When – Saturday 18th November 2023
Time – 6:00 – 8:30pm (Gates open 5:00pm)
Tickets – Purcahse Online – Adults $40 / Senior $35 / Students (6-17yrs) $25 / Kids 5yr&U FREE
Tickets Purchased at the Door – Adults $50 / Senior $45 / Students (6-17yrs) $35 / Kids 5yr&U FREE
Food/Drinks – will be available for purchase
What to Bring – Guests encouraged to BYO chairs and picnic blankets. Cash and EFTPOS accepted for merchandise purchases.
Further details – www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au /

SCRABBLE CHALLENGE!
2023-11-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Monto Neighbourhood Centre, Huxley St, Monto
Who’s ready for a good old fashioned SCRABBLE CHALLENGE!
Open invitation to anyone who feels up to the challenge – 2pm on the 22nd of November at the Monto Neighbourhood Centre. Be there or be Square!

Burnett Christmas Pop Up Shop - Mundubbera
2023-11-23 - 2023-12-03 | Mundubbera Shire Hall, Lyon St, Mundubbera

Kellco Golf Day
2023-11-25 10:00 - 18:30 | Monto Golf Club

Tom Curtain at Gayndah
2023-11-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Gayndah Show Grounds
Where – Gayndah Show Grounds
When – Saturday 25th November 2023
Time – 5.30 – 8:30pm (Gates open 5:00pm)
Tickets – Purchase Online – Adults $40 / Senior $35 / Students (6-17yrs) $25 / Kids 5yr&U FREE
Tickets Purchased at the Door – Adults $50 / Senior $45 / Students (6-17yrs) $35 / Kids 5yr&U FREE
Food/Drinks – will be available for purchase
What to Bring – Guests encouraged to BYO chairs and picnic blankets. Cash and EFTPOS accepted for merchandise purchases.
Further details – www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au /
https://events.humanitix.com/tom-curtain-tour-gayndah_2023/tickets

Montonians Luncheon
2023-11-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Monto Shire Hall
Open to all over 50s, for $10 you get a two course meal and raffle tickets. Doors open 11am, lunch at Noon. This is a lovely social get together for our residents new and old or visitors. Please put your name name down at the Library by Monday 27th November.

Carols by Candlight
2023-12-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Monto Museum of Art
If you are bringing food and you are welcome to but to be good guests of the gallery we do ask that you bring a picnic rug or blanket to protect the carpet.
There will be extra rubbish bins outside.

We hear Santa is taking a quick camping holiday up at Cania Gorge Tourist Retreat this weekend. We have invited him to make a visit and share some Santa magic with you all at the Carols by Candlelight this Saturday night.
Bring a picnic dinner, chairs and blankets and join Monto Performing Arts for a night of beautiful Christmas music and family fun.
Gold coin entry, battery candles for sale.

Monto Combined Churches Christmas Carols.
2023-12-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Monto Shire Hall

Abby Skye & the Batman.
2023-12-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Alberto Hotel, Newton St, Monto
Get your group together for a pre Christmas catch up with Abby Skye Music and the Batman.
Bistro open from 5:30pm – 8pm
To book a table, call us on 4166 2166

Albert Hotel Golf Day
2023-12-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Monto Golf Club

Monto Christmas Street Party
2023-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Newton St, Monto, Newton St, Monto

Christmas Arts & Craft Work Shop
2023-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Monto Library, Newton St, Monto
‘Tis the season to be jolly and crafty with our FREE Christmas Craft Workshops!

Join us at your local library between 19-21 December to decorate ornaments and create cellophane stained-glass trees

These workshops are perfect for ages 6 and above – no bookings required! Check below for dates and times

Community Christmas Luncheon
2023-12-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Monto Shire Hall
Christmas Luncheon is on again this year. It’s way too good to stop. You can put your name down to RSVP next week at the ADRA Op Shop or send us a message here. The more the merrier.

Mulgildie Bulls, Barrels & Bulldust Rodeo
2023-12-29 - 2023-12-30 | Mulgildie Sports Grounds
NEW DATE: 29th of December 2023
Bulls, Barrels Rodeo .
It’s all happening!! Keep an eye on our Facebook page to keep yourself up to date with everything that is happening this year at the Mulgildie Rodeo! We have the fantastic DUO Barlight coming to dance your night away!
Mulgildie Bulls Barrels & Bulldust Rodeo
December 29th, 2023. Gates Open 4pm.
Tickets Available Online –
https://www.trybooking.com/CMSHO

Board Games at the Monto Library
2024-01-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Moto Library, Newton St
Experience the ultimate Board Game Bonanza at the Library these school holidays!
Gather your friends and family for fun-filled sessions of strategy, laughter, and maybe a little friendly competition Our libraries have a variety of boardgames, card games and puzzles to choose from, or bring a favourite from home!
These events are perfect for all ages, and no bookings are required – check out dates and times below
Can’t make it these holidays? No problem! Our puzzles and board games are available for use in the library all year round. Ask our friendly Customer Service and Library team for more information.
Let the games begin!
