Free Cairns Events

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21 July 2019

To Welcome the Japanese Peace Boat and 8 Student from Fukushima Smile with Kids is hosting an event on the Western event lawn on the Esplanade @11am.The Peace Boat focus is on promoting peace, human rights, sustainable development and respect for the environment and the 8 Student live in areas impacted by ongoing radiation from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor.

24 July 2019

No Waste No Worry workshop is part of plastic free July to learn about DIY cleaning products, plastic free shopping and more @ Smithfield Library 70 Cheviot st from 930am till 1030am.

26-27 July 2919

The Gem Festival is on July 27-28 at Mulgrave Road, Parramatta Park next to the Show Grounds. Open 9am-4 pm Saturday, 9am-3 pm Sunday

27-28 July 2019

Alternative Health and Wellbeing Expo @ Palm Cove Life Saving Club. Mainstream and alternative therapies from 10am till 5pm. Charity Event for Youngcare and The Surf club Club Gold Coin Donation

28 July 2019

VEXPO (FNQ Volunteer Expo) A volunteer Expo showcasing a diverse cross section volunteer based organisations in our community. Exciting entertainment and children activities. @the tanks market.

28 July 2019

James Cook Cup Beach Netball Competition is being held on the Cairns esplanade at the volley ball courts between 11am and 6pm.

3 August 2019

Cairns Multicultural Festival @ Fogarty Park from 10am till 10pm. The event shares, preserves and promotes the cultural diversity of the region. 40 Community groups will show their great talents.

17th August 2019

The Great Pyramid Race is a FREE FAMILY EVENT run by The Great Pyramid Race and Country Fair Association Inc. The main event is the Great Pyramid Race , New 1/2 Pyramid race and 1800m junior race . There will also be a diverse selection of performers, musicians, workshops and roving entertainers to keep the crowds enthralled. This is the 60th year and expecting 8000 spectators. Alley Park Sheppards St Gordonvale

18 August 2019

Cairns Japan Bon Dance Festival @Esplanade Western Event lawn from 2pm till 8pm

24 August 2019

Cairns Festival Grand parade . Entertainment from 10am on the lagoon lawns, The Grand Parade at 5pm and fire works at 730pm.

21 September 2019

Celebrate International Day of Peace with a community Festival @ Yorkeys knob including markets, entertainment and demonstrations. Finishing the day off with a Human Mandala at 3pm on the beach.

28 September 2019

Health and wellness event @Pier shopping centre Cains from 10am-3pm. various presentation and activities throughout the day including FREE health check, Free outdoor activities, Live cooking show and fashion parade.

This is brought to you by The Foot Falcon to increase awareness of Free public event and activities around Cairns . If we have missed your event please email the details to thefootfalcon@gmail.com Let’s help spread the word!