Cairns Events Let's Do This

Start Date: 8 Feb 2019 09:00:00
End Date: 5 May 2019 17:00:00

Be inspired by the bright colours and patterns from Linda Jackson: Tropical Designs and Fashioning Black Identity: Africa and the African Diaspora exhibitions to create your own designs in the Niche Gallery space. All ages welcome, no booking required, supervision by an accompanying adult is required for children.
*Design space open during Cairns Art Gallery trading hours

Pricing

FREE

Start Date: 16 Feb 2019 09:00:00
End Date: 21 Apr 2019 17:00:00

Visit the Gallery between February and April to enjoy free, hands-on, drop-in art activities thanks to QAGOMA’s APT9 KIDS ON TOUR program, which is presented as part of The 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art exhibition at QAGOMA. No bookings required, supervision by an accompanying adult is required.

Pricing

FREE

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 19 Feb 2019 10:00:00
End Date: 19 Feb 2019 10:45:00

Looking for a fun activity to do with your little one? This six-week program provides an early introduction to the arts and the Gallery for the very young. In a fun environment creative little ones will improve their fine motor skills and let their imaginations run wild in a variety of creative activities relating to the Gallery exhibits.

Pricing

Members discount available

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 19 Feb 2019 15:00:00
End Date: 19 Feb 2019 17:00:00

DAINTREE ECOLODGE INTRODUCES WEEKLY COOKING CLASSES
Enhance your culinary skills in a cooking demonstration held at Julaymba.

Pricing

$95 per person

Occurs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri Every Week

Start Date: 19 Feb 2019 10:00:00
End Date: 19 Feb 2019 11:00:00

Join the volunteer guides for a free history tour of the Tanks and Botanic Gardens precinct. Learn about how the Botanic Gardens evolved and the role played by the Tanks in the history of the precinct.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 19 Feb 2019 17:30:00
End Date: 19 Feb 2019 18:30:00

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. FREE for everyone!

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 19 Feb 2019 17:30:00
End Date: 19 Feb 2019 18:30:00

Want to learn to play Beach Volleyball, increase your skills, or just want to have a fun hour of sport? Elite coaches Joel and Luke lead this weekly clinic. The session combines skill training and play with groupings for all skill levels. Come on down and bash a ball!

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Start Date: 20 Feb 2019 19:30:00
End Date: 20 Feb 2019 22:00:00

LA based, Grammy-nominated Aloe Blacc moves and inspires audiences around the world. 2019 will see him embark on an extensive tour sharing his powerful fusion of soul, folk, R&B and pop, and Cairns we made the bill.

Pricing

All tickets - $51.00 inc b/fee

Start Date: 20 Feb 2019 21:00:00
End Date: 20 Feb 2019 23:00:00

Back by popular demand, once a month! This laugh out loud show features 4 of Cairns’ funniest comedians creating 90 minutes of hilariously improvised comedy.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 20 Feb 2019 09:30:00
End Date: 20 Feb 2019 11:30:00

The Friends of Botanic Gardens sell plants to the public every Wednesday at the front of the Friends House Courtyard.

Pricing

Plants sell from $8.00

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 20 Feb 2019 13:30:00
End Date: 20 Feb 2019 16:30:00

The Senior Citizens Sing a long each Wednesday from 1.30 pm to 4 pm.

Local musicians, singers and singing groups attend regularly. Afternoon tea is served.

Pricing

Includes afternoon tea $4.00

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 20 Feb 2019 06:30:00
End Date: 20 Feb 2019 07:30:00

This Introductory class is a combination of Yoga and Tai Chi techniques. Learn the basics at Fogarty Park from 6:30am on Wednesday mornings.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 20 Feb 2019 17:30:00
End Date: 20 Feb 2019 18:30:00

Splash your way into shape with an invigorating low-impact aquatic exercise.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Start Date: 21 Feb 2019 18:30:00
End Date: 21 Feb 2019 20:00:00

Join us for an evening of art making and conversation.

Pricing

$40 per person

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 21 Feb 2019 17:00:00
End Date: 21 Feb 2019 18:00:00

Learn how to skateboard with the highly qualified ASF Skateboard Coaches.

Learn the basics, improve your skills, land new tricks and have fun at the Skate Park! Some helmets and skateboards will be provided.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 21 Feb 2019 06:30:00
End Date: 21 Feb 2019 07:30:00

Learn the basics of Pilates next to the Lagoon, 6:30am on Thursday mornings. Please bring water, a towel and/or mat.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Start Date: 22 Feb 2019 17:00:00
End Date: 22 Feb 2019 21:30:00

Join us as you enter into a completely immersive experience that brings you back to 1930’s London, your task is to collect the clues throughout the evening by witnessing everything in real time with the freedom to change rooms at anytime and interrogate any suspect at will.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 22 Feb 2019 09:30:00
End Date: 22 Feb 2019 11:30:00

Each Friday come and join in fun learning activities, story-time and songs for families with young children at Sugarworld Parkland (under the rain tree) during school term.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Fri, Sat & Sun Every Week

Start Date: 22 Feb 2019 17:00:00
End Date: 22 Feb 2019 19:00:00

Enchanting Sunset sail- The Shaolin’s Iconic sunset sail is truly magical, enjoy the romance of sailing into the tropical sunset with views of the mountain ranges and dancing city lights the perfect way to complete a day in North Queensland.

Pricing

Price $50 per seat. Locals $45pp BYO also.

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 19:30:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 22:00:00

Australia’s rising pop queen, Eves Karydas, is taking her new record summerskin on the road this coming February.

Pricing

$26.25 / $21 (CONC) inc b/fee

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 13:00:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 14:00:00

We're recruiting!

If 2019 is your year for volunteering, the Cairns Museum and the Cairns Historical Society are holding a Volunteering Information Day on Saturday 23rd of February.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 19:30:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 22:00:00

Flames celebrates all things romance on Saturday nights!

An exquisite evening of dining in the rainforest, beneath our glittering canopy of crystal chandeliers.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 10:00:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 11:00:00

The best way for kids to learn and progress their wakeboarding!

Pricing

$25 per child - every 5th session is FREE!

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 10:00:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 12:00:00

Cruise along the Upper Barron river through the heritage listed rainforest viewing abundant wildlife and taking in the serenity of this beautiful location.

Pricing

LOCALS DISCOUNT: $50 includes 2.5 hrs of SUP adventure all equipment, guide and instruction. Children under 8 ride on your board.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 06:00:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 09:00:00

Our Ocean Adventure takes us out into the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. On a flat day, we paddle out to Double and Scout Hat Islands, one kilometre offshore. This adventure is not for the faint-hearted!!

Pricing

LOCAL'S DEAL: $50.00 per person

Occurs Every Month

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 07:30:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 12:00:00

HALF DAY - YOGA, MEDITATION AND DAY SPA RETREAT. How amazing and unique is this!!

Pricing

$250 save $50!!! early bird 31st Jan!

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 07:30:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 08:30:00

Enjoy the unique experience of Sahaja Yoga Meditation, relax and allow the power of the Kundalini energy to rise inside and be in a state of thoughtless awareness. Once the Kundalini is awakened inside it nourishes the seven chakras inside you and helps us have towards inner peace and improved physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 08:00:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 09:00:00

This one hour class utilises the fantastic fitness stations spread out along the Esplanade to provide participants with an 'all over' body workout.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 08:00:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 16:00:00

You’ll find this marketplace in one of the most visually beautiful spots in Cairns city, right by the busy hub of the Cairns Lagoon, a man-made swimming pool on the foreshore.

It accommodates a mixture of bright and colourful market stalls selling your usual tropical trinkets, hand-made clothing, art works and jewellery. So, if you like a spot of shopping while you swim, this is the market place for you.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 09:00:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 10:00:00

Aquatic exercise is a low impact, effective and fun way to get fit, burn calories, strengthen joints and bones and reduce stress. Aqua Aerobics increases general well-being with little or no impact and you don't even have to be able to swim!

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Sat & Sun Every Week

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 11:30:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 13:30:00

Discover the culture of the rainforest Aboriginal people on weekends at the Original Kuranda Rainforest Markets.

Pricing

$10 per adult. $25 per family (2 adults & 2 kids)

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 23 Feb 2019 07:00:00
End Date: 23 Feb 2019 13:00:00

Come along to the Mossman Markets and purchase fresh local produce straight from the farm. There are many stalls with beautiful local organic produce and handcrafted items. Come enjoy this relaxed country market with locals and visitors positioned under the shady canopy of the huge Raintrees and next to the historic St David’s Church.

Pricing

Free Entry

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 24 Feb 2019 10:00:00
End Date: 24 Feb 2019 12:00:00

Join us we paddle the Mulgrave River and Drift snorkel along the crystal clear waters in this Tropical World heritage Listed Rainforest.

Pricing

LOCALS DISCOUNT: $50 includes 2.5 hrs of SUP adventure all equipment, guide and instruction. Children under 8 ride on your board.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 24 Feb 2019 16:00:00
End Date: 24 Feb 2019 18:00:00

We're putting some soul back into your Sunday with our weekly live music Sunday Session!

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 24 Feb 2019 08:00:00
End Date: 24 Feb 2019 13:30:00

Come and find David at the Port Douglas Market from 8am to 1.30pm.

His illustrations and paintings of the natural environment are a must see. For lovers of fine art.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 24 Feb 2019 13:30:00
End Date: 24 Feb 2019 21:00:00

Join us every saunday for the craftiest Sunday Session in town!

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Mon Every Week

Start Date: 25 Feb 2019 19:00:00
End Date: 25 Feb 2019 21:00:00

Cairns’ newest Stand-Up Comedy room, delivering laughs every Monday starting May 22nd at the all new Cairns Dinner Theatre, inside The Reef Hotel Casino.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 25 Feb 2019 17:30:00
End Date: 25 Feb 2019 18:30:00

Conducted in the peaceful setting of the Gallery, participants will be guided through various yoga techniques, including learning postures, meditation and breathing techniques to improve core strength, mind and body. Our qualified and experienced yoga instructor Jeany Schall will guide the class, offering the highest and latest standards of modern yoga practise.

Purchase a 5-class pass, which is valid for 2 months from the date of your first class. Once we receive your booking, our programs co-ordinator will email you regarding your chosen starting date. Single class pass also available.

Bookings: https://www.cairnsartgallery.com.au/whats-on/programs-events/yoga-in-the-gallery-2
Cost: $76 non-members ($50 members)
Available dates until June 2019: 4, 11, 18, 25 Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25 March, 1, 8, 15, 29 April, 13,20, 27 May, 3, 10, 17, 24 June.

Pricing

Members discount available

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 25 Feb 2019 09:30:00
End Date: 25 Feb 2019 10:30:00

Steady Steps is a falls prevention program for older adults who may be at risk of falls in their home or in the wider community.

The program is targeted to aid strength, balance, stability and functional movement.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Occurs Weekly

Start Date: 25 Feb 2019 17:00:00
End Date: 25 Feb 2019 18:00:00

Bouldering is a form of rock climbing at low height.

​ A minimal amount of equipment is required.

Pricing

This is a Free Event.

Start Date: 26 Feb 2019 12:00:00
End Date: 26 Feb 2019 18:00:00

Kick back for a day of the finest country horse racing including a six TAB race program, bookies & TAB, cold beverages and fun in the sun!

Pricing

$10 entry & children under 15 are free.

Start Date: 28 Feb 2019 19:30:00
End Date: 28 Feb 2019 22:00:00

After an emotional final performance with the Beasts of Bourbon, Tex Perkins thought of getting the band’s members, past and present into a recording studio just to celebrate the band and see what resulted. Sadly, bassist Brian Hooper died a week after the show.

Pricing

All tickets - $52 inc b/fee

Start Date: 28 Feb 2019 17:30:00
End Date: 28 Feb 2019 19:00:00

Cairns Green Drinks is an informal, monthly social event for people who care about conservation, sustainability and all things environment.

Pricing

Free nibbles. Drinks by donation.