Meet us in Mission: Community celebration at Mission Beach

You’re invited to 'Meet us in Mission' to celebrate the revitalised Mission Beach Town Centre!

The free community event is happening on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 2026, bringing locals, visitors and businesses together for two days of beachside activities and to celebrate the renewed heart of Mission Beach.

On Saturday 18 April 2026, the fun kicks off at 7am with a brand-new route for the weekly Paradise Run. Porter Promenade will then come alive with live music, beach activities, tai chi, face painting, activities for the kids, belly dancing, fashion parade, crab races and prize giveaways, along with food and drink specials from local businesses across the town centre.

Then on Sunday 19 April, locals and visitors can enjoy the Mission Beach Markets and participate in one of three Wearable Weaving workshops.

The event is free and open to everyone, with plenty happening throughout the day for families, visitors and locals alike.

Share feedback about your experience!

Take a few minutes to share your feedback about your experience of the revitalised Mission Beach town centre, and the community celebrations to mark its official opening.

Take the survey here: https://yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/meet-us-mission

Activities to book

It's advisable to book ahead for the following free activities:

Kokedama workshop - Saturday, 18 April 2026, 11am to 3pm. Click here for details and to book.
Tai Chi class - Saturday, 18 April 2026, 8am to 9am. Click here for details and to book.
'Wearable Weaves' workshop - Sunday, 19 April 2026 at Castaways. Three times available. Click here for details and to book.

Event schedule is here!

View the schedule here(PDF, 244KB).

Note: Times and locations may be subject to change.

Friday 17 April 2026

3.30pm – Official opening, Village Green

Saturday 18 April 2026

Start times:

6.30am – Lightning chess tournament – Shanti Café

7.00am – Paradise Run – Start at Seaview Street

8.00am – Tropical Tai Chi – Village Green (book now)

8.00am – C4 kids’ beach clean-up – Beach

8.30am – CCRC free native trees handouts – The Hub

9.00am – Egg and spoon races – Beach

9.30am – Busker: Alisa Q – Village Green

10.00am – Beach volleyball – Beach

10.00am – Interactive wildlife display – The Hub

10.00am – Cheeky Monkeys play for kids – Village Green

10.30am – Face painting – Near former Pirate’s Den

11.00am – Kokedama workshops – Shop 2, The Hub (book now)

11.00am – Crab races – Mission Beach Tavern

11.30am – Reef information session – Dive Shop

1.00pm – Busker: Locky Wayne – Village Green

2.00pm – Pool competition – Mission Beach Tavern

2.00pm – Belly dancing – Foreshore stage

2.00pm – Roving entertainment – Village Green

2.30pm – Kids’ games and prizes – Dive Shop

3.00pm – In-store fashion event/sale – Zephyr, The Hub

4.00pm – Belly dancing – Foreshore stage

7.00pm – Live music – Mission Beach Tavern

All day – CCRC information stall – Village Green

All day – Food and drink specials from traders – Town Centre

All day – Mission Quest contest – Town Centre

Time TBC – Parachuters landing on the beach

Sunday 19 April

Start times:

7.00am – Mission Beach Markets – Ulysses Park

7.00am – CCRC recovery and resilience information stall – Markets

9.00am – Wearable Weaves workshop – Castaways (book now)

11.00am – Mission Quest winner drawn (CCRC stall) – Markets

11.30am – Wearable Weaves workshop – Castaways (book now)

2.30pm – Wearable Weaves workshop – Castaways (book now)

About the Revitalisation project

The celebration marks the completion of the Mission Beach Town Centre Revitalisation Project, a major investment in the heart of Mission Beach.

Mission Beach, home to Australia’s second-largest lowland rainforest and the country’s highest density of cassowaries, has not seen major capital investment in its town centre since the 1970s.

The project has delivered important upgrades including improved amenities, lighting, pedestrian access, shade and stormwater infrastructure - helping create a safer and more welcoming town centre for the community and visitors.

The project supports the long-term future of the area by encouraging tourism, supporting local businesses and creating a more vibrant community space.

The project was jointly funded by the Australian Government, Queensland Government, and the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.