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Cairns & Tropical North Queensland Event Calendar

Cairns and Tropical North Queensland are home to some of Australia's greatest events and festivals. Choose from cultural festivals, sporting competitions, art exhibits, music festivals and community events - all scattered around the diverse region of Tropical North Queensland. Browse events in the List View, or see what's on this month.

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Showing events that fall on 2 January 2013

1 January

The Cairns Road Runners invite all runners and walkers to a FREE Fun Run on Australia Day. ... Dress up in your best Green and Gold for the 1km, 3km, 5km or 10km run/walk. ... All Road Runners Club members can enjoy a free breakfast after the run, visitorsj are welcome to join us for breakfast at a cost of $2.00. Please register your interest...

12 January

Along the Queensland coast on Saturday 12 January a king tide will be visible during daylight hours. Green Cross Australia is inviting all Queenslanders to ‘witness’ the king tide and contribute to a project to track and survey the impact of king tides by taking photos and sharing them online. ... King tides can demonstrate what our coa...

24 January

... Cairns’ early sugar industry and the region’s Chinese heritage are being recognised this week, with the unveiling of a plaque honouring the Hap Wah plantation. ... As part of the Cairns Chinese New Year Festival 2013, Mayor Bob Manning will join with the local Chinese community for the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Stockla...

26 January

The biggest and best celebrations can be found on the Cairns Esplanade with BBQ, fun games and activities for the kids and live free music for the adults.  For those who want to make a full day of it, stay and enjoy the free movie at sunset. ... from noon Enjoy a BBQ by the Lagoon Shoot hoops with the Cairns Taipans Win great prizes in the ann...

26 January

A fun day for all the family is planned at the 2013 Australia Day celebrations at Babinda this year.  Starting at 11.30am there will be pie eating competitions, egg and spoon races, human wheelbarrow races and prizes for the most patriotically dressed attendees! ... So bring the kids and come a long for a great Aussie Day in Babinda!