Upcoming events

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.

You can also visit our annual events calender for even more events dates and details in the Cairns region.

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Other

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Wednesday 19 August 2026

Earlville Library

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

Storytime - City

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Wednesday 19 August 2026

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.

Baby Rhyme Time - Manunda Library

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Wednesday 19 August 2026

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.

Crochet and Chat

Other

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Wednesday 19 August 2026

10:30 am

Stratford Library

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

Sing and Play - Manunda Library

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Wednesday 19 August 2026

10:30 am

Manunda Library

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

Music Jam

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Wednesday 19 August 2026

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.

STEM Challenge

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Wednesday 19 August 2026

3:30 pm

City Library

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

Multi-Sports

Fitness

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Wednesday 19 August 2026

5:00 pm

Khalu Park, White Rock

Aqua Zumba

Fitness

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Wednesday 19 August 2026

5:30 pm

Cairns Lagoon, Esplanade

Pilates

Fitness

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

6:30 am

Fogarty Park, Cairns City

Zumba Gold (Babinda)

Fitness

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

9:30 am

Bill Wakeham, Babinda

Storytime - Earlville

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

10:00 am

Earlville Library

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

Have a Chat in English

Workshops

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

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.

Baby Rhyme Time - Stratford Library

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

10:00 am

Stratford Library

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

Story and Play

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

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.

Giggle and Glue

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

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.

Page Turner Bookclub

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

10:30 am

Earlville Library

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

Come and Try: Ukulele

Other

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

12:00 pm

Earlville Library

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

Crafternoon

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

3:30 pm

Earlville Library

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

Board Games

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

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.

Art Jam

Kids & Family

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

4:00 pm

City Library

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

Gentle Yoga (Edge Hill)

Fitness

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

4:30 pm

Fitzalan Garden, Botanic Gardens, Edge Hill

Zumba (Trinity Beach)

Fitness

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Thursday 20 August 2026

5:00 pm

Trinity Beach Community Activity Space, Trinity Beach Road

Positive Ageing Expo

Art & Exhibitions

Friday 21 August 2026

9:00 am

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Qi Gong for Everyone

Fitness

This is a recurring event but may not be run on public holidays.

Friday 21 August 2026

9:30 am

Stratford Library

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

2026 Positive Ageing Expo

Other

Friday 21 August 2026

This event is being held at CPAC Theatre (Live entertainment) + Studio (morning or afternoon tea). Click the event title to view full details including registration and/or ticketing.