We provide this listing as a service to residents and visitors to promote community events taking place within the local area as well as events presented by Cairns Regional Council. It is not an exhaustive list of all local community events; it excludes commercial activities and events run for profit . Unless the listing is for a Council-run event, Council is not responsible for the accuracy of information contained in these listings, nor does it endorse the events.

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Artists of the North - Cairns Art Society

Art & Exhibitions
Wednesday 10 April 2024 - Sunday 12 May 2024
9:00 am

This event is being held at Tank 4 Gallery. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Dennis Magee - Ceanannas (A Great Home)

Art & Exhibitions
Wednesday 24 April 2024 - Thursday 16 May 2024
8:30 am

This event is being held at Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Garfield Colouring Competition

Other
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
9:00 am
Online

This event is being held at Online. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Story and Play

Kids & Family
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
10:00 am
Gordonvale Library

This event is being held at Gordonvale Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Pop Up Little Library

Kids & Family
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
10:00 am
Out and About

This event is being held at Out and About. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Baby Rhyme Time - Smithfield Library

Kids & Family
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
10:00 am
Smithfield Library

This event is being held at Smithfield Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Chatter Play

Kids & Family
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
10:00 am
Edmonton Library

This event is being held at Edmonton Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Trivia in the Library

Workshops
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
10:00 am
City Library

This event is being held at City Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Multicultural Playgroup

Kids & Family
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
10:00 am
Manunda Library

This event is being held at Manunda Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Pop Up Sing a Song

Kids & Family
Friday 10 May 2024
10:30 am
Out and About

This event is being held at Out and About. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Authors in the Library: Caroline De Costa

Other
Friday 10 May 2024
11:00 am
Stratford Library

This event is being held at Stratford Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Tech Help Drop In

Other
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
11:00 am
Manunda Library

This event is being held at Manunda Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Tech Help Drop In

Other
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
11:00 am
Earlville Library

This event is being held at Earlville Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

French Film Festival

Other
Friday 10 May 2024 - Sunday 12 May 2024
12:00 pm
Event Cinemas, Cairns Central, McLeod Street, Cairns City

Drop in and STEAM

Kids & Family
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
3:30 pm
Manunda Library

This event is being held at Manunda Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Drop in and STEAM

Kids & Family
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Friday 10 May 2024
Gordonvale Library

This event is being held at Gordonvale Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Zonta Breaks the Bias - Art Without Boundaries

Art & Exhibitions
Friday 10 May 2024
5:00 pm
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Music & Theatre
Friday 10 May 2024
7:30 pm

This event is being held at Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 5. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Floral Design Workshop

Workshops
Saturday 11 May 2024
12:30 am

This event is being held at Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Cairns Potters Club Mother’s Day Fair

Markets
Saturday 11 May 2024
8:00 am
28a Grove Street, Cairns North

Garfield Colouring Competition

Other
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Saturday 11 May 2024
9:00 am
Online

This event is being held at Online. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Pop Up Little Library

Kids & Family
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Saturday 11 May 2024
10:00 am
Out and About

This event is being held at Out and About. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Textural Patterns of Nature

Workshops
Saturday 11 May 2024
10:15 am

This event is being held at Tank 4. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Gridiron Australia National Championship: Irukandji vs SE Queensland Sun Devils

Sporting Events
Saturday 11 May 2024
6:00 pm
West Barlow Park

MISSY HIGGINS - The Second Act Tour 2024 - Celebrating "The Sound Of White" 20th Anniversary

Music & Theatre
Saturday 11 May 2024
6:30 pm

This event is being held at Munro Martin Parklands. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024

Music & Theatre
Saturday 11 May 2024
7:00 pm

This event is being held at CPAC Theatre. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Mother's Day Classic Cairns

Other
Sunday 12 May 2024
7:00 am
Cairns Esplanade (Northern End - Coconut Grove near Pirate Ship Playground)

Garfield Colouring Competition

Other
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Sunday 12 May 2024
9:00 am
Online

This event is being held at Online. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Pop in and Play

Kids & Family
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Sunday 12 May 2024
9:30 am
City Library

This event is being held at City Library. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

Garfield Colouring Competition

Other
This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.
Monday 13 May 2024
9:00 am
Online

This event is being held at Online. Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.

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