Program: Sat 16 May

On Saturday, Cairns Children’s Festival offers a day of free and ticketed entertainment across Cairns Performing Arts Centre (CPAC), and Cairns City Library!

At CPAC, prepare to laugh and learn with professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge on a thrilling voyage through the alphabet, and follow a seed pod on a journey through the Top End seasons as it battles fire, flood, storms, wind and monsoonal rains. Stop by the foyer for a FREE recycled, multimedia scrapbooking creation station. Creators can take their masterpieces home, or add it to the TINCAIRNS150 Zine.

Later, join us at the Cairns City Library after hours for an immersive experience that transforms young audiences into heroes on a mission to restore the magic of stories.

Cairns Performing Arts Centre
Cnr Florence & Sheridan streets, Cairns

Cairns City Library
151 Abbott Street, Cairns

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Creation Station: TINCAIRNS150 Zine by Amber Grossmann

FREE - find us in the CPAC foyer!

At a glance:

Event	Time
Creation Station: TINCAIRNS150 Zine (free)	8.00am - 2.00pm
Pod (tickets required)	9.00am 12.00pm
The Alphabet of Awesome Science (tickets required)	10.00am 1.00pm
A Night at the Libary (tickets required)	4.30pm 5.15pm 6.00pm 6.45pm 7.30pm 8.15pm

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Program: Sun 17 May

Sunday is our famous free family fun day at Tanks Arts Centre and the Cairns Botanic Gardens!

Meet the Mascots

Get ready to meet the quirky and fun-loving mascots of the Cairns Children's Festival! With big personalities and even bigger hearts, these mascots are sure to make your festival experience unforgettable!

A Quieter Journey

We're excited to offer an inclusive experience, designed to accommodate audiences who may need quieter spaces, less crowds, or alternative ways to enjoy the shows.

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors Pacific Toyota and Inspired Signs for their incredible support! Your contributions help make Cairns Children's Festival possible.