Cairns Children's Festival
Get ready for a blast of kiddie craziness at the Cairns Children's Festival 2024 – the ultimate fiesta for little legends aged 12 and under! Step into our magical realm where pint-sized Picasso's steal the spotlight, and families dive into a sea of imagination and creativity.
Mark your calendars for the most epic kid-centric weekend ever – Saturday 18 May and Sunday 19 May 2024 – as we turn the Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Court House Gallery, Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens into a wonderland of giggles, exploration and outrageous fun!
Erth Shark Dive
Play it safe or take a risk. It's your choice!
Plunge into the world of sharks and choose your own audio adventure as you dive below the surface and come face-to-face with these majestic creatures.
Full Program
View the full program of events spread over three venues across two days, during Cairns Children's Festival.
Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 May!
The One Who Planted Trees
Bandicoot, Koala and a very fun-loving Frill Necked Lizard regale their story - part truth, part myth but mostly inspiration - of a woman who transforms her world to bring about hope and happiness for herself and the world around her.
Saturday 18 May | Cairns Children's Festival Events
Beasties by Kinetic Theatre
Court House Gallery | Beasties, the petting zoo with a difference! Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary never before sights of a square cow that quacks for biscuits, a pig that squirts water, a one-eyed blue cat, dancing carrots, and a giant roaming poo.
Crazy Creatures Exhibition
Court House Gallery | See what happens when children’s crazy imaginations run into the animal kingdom. Every year, Court House Gallery has hosted an exhibition for young artists, now one of the highlights of Cairns Children’s Festival.
Erth's Shark Dive
Tanks | Play it safe or take a risk. It's your choice! Plunge into the world of sharks and choose your own audio adventure as you dive below the surface and come face-to-face with these majestic creatures.
Pop Up Little Library
Court House Gallery | Our Little Library has BIG surprises at every turn, so strap in and get ready to blast off and discover the wonder of more than just books!
The One Who Planted Trees
CPAC | Bandicoot, Koala and a very fun-loving Frill Necked Lizard regale their story - part truth, part myth but mostly inspiration - of a woman who transforms her world to bring about hope and happiness for herself and the world around her.
Tropical Punch Puppet Party
CPAC | There’s a puppet party coming and YOU’RE invited! So, break out your best silly voices, unleash the creative think tank, and come play with the Tropical Punch Puppeteers!
Sunday 19 May | Cairns Children's Festival Events
5 Minutes of Fame Stage
Tanks | Step into the spotlight and shine bright on the 5 Minutes of Fame Stage, where every budding performer gets their chance to sparkle!
Beasties by Kinetic Theatre
Tanks | Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary never before sights of a square cow that quacks for biscuits, a pig that squirts water, a one-eyed blue cat, dancing carrots, and a giant roaming poo.
Bulmba Gadigadigu (A Place for Kids)
Cairns Botanic Gardens | A captivating journey through our region's diverse heritage, featuring mesmerising performances, interactive workshops, and delightful surprises!
Erth's Shark Dive
Tanks | Play it safe or take a risk. It's your choice! Plunge into the world of sharks and choose your own audio adventure as you dive below the surface and come face-to-face with these majestic creatures.
Little Sprouts
Cairns Botanic Gardens | Embark yourself in a green journey, sowing seeds in eco-friendly pots and nurturing them into flourishing plants.
Pat Malone's Magic Garden
Cairns Botanic Gardens | An all-ages adventure into a wonderland of interactive performances starring some iconic Australian animal characters and an intrepid tour guide.
Proudfoot & Friends
Tanks | Get ready for the foot-stomping, rib-tickling, toe-tapping time of your life at the Proudfoot & Friends stage show spectacular!
Tinkering Tank: Cairns Children's Museum
Tanks | Set sail on an adventure alongside Roy G. Biv, exploring a kaleidoscope of STEAM activities amidst Cairns' colourful landscapes.
What's Brewing: Wombat Stew Story Walk
Cairns Botanic Gardens | An immersive adventure for families, blending literature, nature, and imagination, as children become part of the story of 'Wombat Stew'.
screenPLAY
Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre | Film buffs, get ready for a cinematic adventure with screenPLAY, where the freshest creations from Cairns' budding young filmmakers await your eager eyes!
Opportunities
Call Out: Volunteer Superstars
We want you!
Cairns Children’s Festival puts our youngest creatives in the spotlight in a safe and fun environment for families to explore, create and imagine... and we’re calling for a dedicated team of volunteers to get involved and be part of the festival fun!
We thank our sponsors Pacific Toyota and STAR FM for their support during the Cairns Children's Festival 2024:
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Last Updated: 24 April 2024
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