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Cairns School Holidays Guide
September 17th to 3rd October
The School holidays in QLD begins with kids finishing school on Friday the 16th September and ends with kids going back on Tuesday the 4th October
Kids About Cairns brings you The BEST school holiday programs and activities in Cairns and surrounds, for kids and teenagers.
From all day programs, ideal for working parents, to fun activities for all of the family, we are sure you will find something here to keep the kids entertained these school holidays.
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Featured School Holiday Programs and Activities
Packed full of ideas, programs, activities and events happening over the school holidays in Cairns and FNQ
Planet Explorer – My Sheradin Plaza
What’s Up In Space? Enjoy Night Sky Secrets in an amazing 3D observation dome to examine some of nature’s most puzzling phenomenon’s between the sky and ...
Cairns Museum – Holiday Workshops
Spring School Holiday Program – Diamond-inspired artworks, craft your own museum, kids self guided tour and museum activity trails. Discover something new at the Cairns Museum! Located ...
Spring Carnival – Mt Sheridan Plaza
Free Family Fun Festival coming to the Plaza! Looking for something awesome to do with the kids these September School Holidays in Cairns? Get set for some ...
Historic Village Herberton – School Holiday Activities
Beat the boredom at the Historic Village Herberton these holidays. Open every day, there is lots to keep the big and little kids entertained. – SCHOOL ...
ADRIANA's Painting Parties
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣?
Painting pARTy is perfect for your kids! They will enjoy painting and learn to have fun without using any gadgets. They just might find a hidden hobby or extraordinary talent at a very early age. You never know, we just might find the next little Picasso!
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School Holiday Programs and activities -
School holiday ideas in Cairns for kids, teens and families.
Including All Day and Half Day Programs – Ideal for working parents!
Disclaimer: The information provided comes from the individual businesses website or Facebook pages. Sometimes businesses makes changes to times and events.
Creative, ART & CRAFT SCHOOL holiday Activities
Cairns Art Gallery
Various kids workshops on these school holidays for ages 5-14. Mixed media dioramas, still life, artist book creation, illuminated forests, painting skills All details on the ...
Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
It’s Alive! Story Animation! These school holidays, get the kids involved in creating their very own stop-motion animation! By using a storyboard, design digital backgrounds, and ...
Cairns Museum – Holiday Workshops
Spring School Holiday Program – Diamond-inspired artworks, craft your own museum, kids self guided tour and museum activity trails. Discover something new at the Cairns Museum! Located ...
Cairns Libraries
Are you looking for FREE school holiday events? Cairns Libraries have got you sorted! Check out our awesome program packed full of fun events to keep ...
Come Pour With Me
School Holidays Kids Acrylic Pouring Classes! For ages 6 -16 years. The wonderful art of Acrylic Pouring is a fantastic activity for children plus they make absolutely ...
Simpson ME!
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀? I𝗳 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄! Welcome to Painting Party! Tue 20th Sept 6pm. It’s the School Holidays and ...
Limberlost Nursey
School Holidays are almost here! Don’t miss out on our fantastic kids activities. Driftwood Mobiles for Kids Wednesday 21st September Enchanted Gardens Thursday 22nd September For more information visit: https://limberlost.com.au/events/ Join us ...
Artisan Bay Workshops – Kewarra Beach
Our September School Holiday Program is finally here: Artisan Bay offers daily activities for children aged four years and over. We take care of everything ...
Hambledon House Community Centre
Art & Craft Plus Free Family Fun Day Hambledon House Community Centre will be holding school holiday activities for children of all ages. Come along on Wednesday ...
Petals & Pinecones – Atherton
Build Your Own Creation Jar Bring the kids in for an hour of sugar and creativity as they let their imaginations run wild and build their ...
ACTIVE & Sports - SCHOOL holiday Activities
Whats’ SUP Cairns
Stand Up Paddle boarding! Come and Try Days ! $10 Kids Holiday Program for our future Gromit’s on the water Paddling is now a recognised Career path a ...
Off Camber Mountain Biking
MTB skill clinics, School holiday, weekend and weekly programs and tours for kids 6 + Book for the School Holidays Program Off Camber Mountain Biking is ...
Dance 2 XS
Keep the kids busy and having fun this September school holidays! Our popular workshops fill quickly so book in now to guarantee your child’s place. ...
Cycas Circus Holiday Workshops
CYCAS Kids Circus classes for ages 6-17. School Holiday Classes Our trainers are skilled in a wide range of circus activities, so our students can choose to ...
FQ Academy Spring Holiday Clinics
Football Queensland Academy Holiday Clinics will be delivered around the state this spring and is a great opportunity for boys and girls aged 9 to ...
Health Moves
Looking for extra activities over the school holidays to keep the children entertained? Nikayla is running Motor Moves over the school holidays; a program focusing on: – ...
Cairns International Tennis Centre
Kids Stay Active SEPT HOLIDAY Programme’ BOOK Now!! 8am-5pm (drop off from 7.30am) Ages 5-15 Years Old Cairns International Tennis Centre (next to Tobruk Pool on ...
MUAY THAI CAMP
SCHOOL HOLIDAY MUAY THAI CAMP For ages 5-12 8am – 4pm daily with early drop off/late pick up available Book in for just one ...
Go Bowling Cairns School Holidays
School Holiday Specials! Kids Happy Hour & Great Family Deals! Open 7 Days a Week 20 Bumper Lanes Fully Automatic Scoring Go Bowling Cafe & Bar Amusement Machines The Best Deals are ...
Cairns Basketball
Cairns Basketball is offering four camps over the upcoming school holidays: 1. Basketball Camp – 19/09/22 2. Rep Camp – 20/09/22 3. Game Day Camp – 26/09/22 4. Elite ...
Mulgrave Combined Cricket Association
GIRLS only program on Wednesday September 21 & 28 from 9am to 1pm. The session on September 28 will include a Colour Blast where participants design ...
Cairns Ice Skating Rink School Holidays
𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗡! 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦: Running 7 days 9:30am to 11:00am 11:30am to 1:00pm 1:30pm to 3:00pm 3:30pm to 5:00pm 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦: 15 years & over $20 14 years & under $16 Parent ...
Jamie Gosling Football Academy
JGFA Holiday Clinics Looking for a fun & engaging soccer holiday camp for your kids in the school holidays?? Our sessions combine the perfect amount ...
Shopping Centres
Planet Explorer – My Sheradin Plaza
What’s Up In Space? Enjoy Night Sky Secrets in an amazing 3D observation dome to examine some of nature’s most puzzling phenomenon’s between the sky and ...
The Pier Cairns
KAPOW! Calling all Superheroes this School Holiday! Join us at The Pier, from Monday, 26 September to Friday, 30 September, 10:00AM to 1:00PM for epic holiday ...
DFO Cairns – School Holidays
Watch in amazement these school holidays as children gravitate mid-air, hankies dance and objects fly through the air only to miraculously disappear! This FREE in-centre performance ...
Smithfield Shopping Centre
Cereal-lously Fun and Free School Holiday Activities These School Holidays we’re getting creative with one of our favourite breakfast meals, cereal! Kids will get to mix ...
Spring Carnival – Mt Sheridan Plaza
Free Family Fun Festival coming to the Plaza! Looking for something awesome to do with the kids these September School Holidays in Cairns? Get set for some ...
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Meraki Equestrian Centre – Mareeba
Meraki Equestrian Centre BOOKINGS FOR NEXT SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM ARE OPEN NOW!! This school holiday we will have the option to stay over night !!!! ...
Cazalys Cairns
WHITE WIZARD MAGIC SHOW with DANCE 2XS Performance Tuesday 5th July, 2022 5.00pm-6.30pm Join the White Wizard as he weaves his magic in a side-splittingly funny show! ...
Clifton Art Shack
Art Shack Holiday Workshops Flights of Fantasy Monday July 4 – Wednesday July 6 Mornings: 10-12 all ages Afternoons: 2:30-4:30 Ages 10+ Monday AM & PM: Unicorn Heads Decorate a papier ...
The Reef Eye
Enjoy a ride on The Reef Eye Ferris Wheel! Opening in time for the school holidays. At 35 metres high, it is an awe inspiring ...
The Young Company Theatre
Get ready for non-stop adventures these school holidays with TYC’s Wondrous Winter Drama Programs (5yrs-12yrs). Participate in our 4-day programs and prepare for electrifying dramatic ...
Event Cinemas
This school holidays step into savings with our Family Saver Sessions! Bring the whole family and SAVE at the movies! Book a family session NOW! – https://bit.ly/WinterSchoolHolidaysEventCinemas
Starry Night Cinema
July 2nd We are so excited to bring this special family film to Starry Night Cinema – Paddington 2 is one of the best feel-good movies ...
Go Bowling Cairns
School Holiday Specials! Whether it’s a birthday party, a company social or just a desire to go have some fun, Go Bowling Cairns is the place to ...
The Magical Lane
Tea Party and Quest! Book a tea party these school holidays. Tea times are 10am noon or 2pm Thursday to Monday. The tea party includes the quest Original ...
South Cairns Gymnastics Club
June / July School Holiday Bookings NOW OPEN!! We have a variety of programs available to suit children from 2-15 years. GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS: Kindergym for 2-5 years ...
Cairns Ice Skating Rink
– Large Indoor Ice Skating Rink – 𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚– 𝗧𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗚𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 – 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦– Open 7 days a week during school holidays with extended sessions 5 days outside of ...
Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett
Looking for affordable school holiday activities? Treat the kids to an experience they’ll never forget on Skypark’s newest adventure, Walk the Plank. Experience the exhilaration of ...
Malanda Show
The three-day show, will this year take place on the 24th, 25th and 26th of June which is the first weekend of the school holidays ...
Lennon Bros. Circus
Welcome to the Circus! LENNON BROS. CIRCUS is one of Australia’s oldest running Circuses, which boasts an array of spectacular performances from all over the world. Featured ...
The Brain Space
ALL DAY PROGRAM Full of fun, your child will have the best time singing, dancing, acting and swimming all week! School Holiday Programs with The Brain Space, ...
X-Golf Cairns
KIDS PLAY FREE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Things are warming up these school holidays with our $40 family School Holidays offer, with kids playing free Book ...
Wildlife Habitat – Junior Keepers
Open to 8 to 14 year olds, Junior Keepers incorporates animal feeding, presentation, interaction and projects to assist our keepers in their day to day ...
Cairns Wake Park
ALL DAY PROGRAM – Wakeboard Progression Classes or KIDS CLUB 1.5hours for ages 7 -12 years. Aqua Park – water Park and Barra Park also open Kids ...
Cairns Art Gallery
Various kids workshops on these school holidays for ages 5-14. Mixed media dioramas, still life, artist book creation, illuminated forests, painting skills All details on the ...
Cairns Botanic Gardens
LETS GO BUGGIN! Now offering a special tours during the School Holidays. The tours have been packaged especially for parents and children to come and see ...
Earlville Shopping Town
STEP INTO THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS FREE Xtreme Hip Hop Step Classes at Centre Stage from Monday 4 July – Saturday 11 July at 11.00am and 12.15pm. Already ...
Tobruk Memorial Pool
School Holidays are HERE Here’s a DEAL for KIDS and PARENTS ONLY $25 for Unlimited Giant Inflatable, Jump Zone, Swim & Splash PLUS LUNCH – Nuggets ...
Trinity of Style Dance Studio
We are open during the school holidays •Sunday 3pm-4pm & 4pm-5pm (Kpop) •Tuesday7:10pm-8:10pm (Hiphop) •Wednesday 9am-10am (Hiphop) $15/per class or $120/10 classes. 99McLeod street 0478659555 (Kim)
Rainforest Station – Pamagirri Mini Mob
Looking for unique Cairns children’s activities? The Pamagirri Mini Mob has you covered. Learn the secrets of didgeridoo playing with your own Pamagirri Guide. Practice on ...
Petals & Pinecones – Atherton
Build Your Own Creation Jar Bring the kids in for an hour of sugar and creativity as they let their imaginations run wild and build their ...
Limberlost Nursey
School Holidays are almost here! Don’t miss out on our fantastic kids activities. Driftwood Mobiles for Kids Wednesday 21st September Enchanted Gardens Thursday 22nd September For more information visit: https://limberlost.com.au/events/ Join us ...
Artisan Bay Workshops – Kewarra Beach
Our September School Holiday Program is finally here: Artisan Bay offers daily activities for children aged four years and over. We take care of everything ...
Cairns Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
It’s Alive! Story Animation! These school holidays, get the kids involved in creating their very own stop-motion animation! By using a storyboard, design digital backgrounds, and ...
Cairns Libraries
Are you looking for FREE school holiday events? Cairns Libraries have got you sorted! Check out our awesome program packed full of fun events to keep ...
Cairns Art Gallery
Various kids workshops on these school holidays for ages 5-14. Mixed media dioramas, still life, artist book creation, illuminated forests, painting skills All details on the ...
Cairns Museum – Holiday Workshops
Spring School Holiday Program – Diamond-inspired artworks, craft your own museum, kids self guided tour and museum activity trails. Discover something new at the Cairns Museum! Located ...
Come Pour With Me
School Holidays Kids Acrylic Pouring Classes! For ages 6 -16 years. The wonderful art of Acrylic Pouring is a fantastic activity for children plus they make absolutely ...
Simpson ME!
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀? I𝗳 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄! Welcome to Painting Party! Tue 20th Sept 6pm. It’s the School Holidays and ...
Hambledon House Community Centre
Art & Craft Plus Free Family Fun Day Hambledon House Community Centre will be holding school holiday activities for children of all ages. Come along on Wednesday ...
Kick Academy FNQ
AFL
Wk 1: Mon – Wed
Wk 2: Wed – Fri
8.30 to 2.30pm
School Holiday Clinics boys and girls ages 6 and over. packed full of fun games, skills & personal development!
Cairns Golf Club
- June School Holiday Program Monday 28th &Tuesday 29th June.Two days of coaching with our PGA professionals.Open to kids 5+ and for all abilities.During the two days we will cover chipping, putting, full swing and on course play.
Limberlost Nursery in Freshwater
School Holiday Workshops
Information coming soon..
Guinea Pigs!
Available for a cuddle every Saturday and Sunday between 9-10am and 3-4pm
Learning Tree Tuition
School Holiday Programs
Trinity Brach
Over the 2021/2022 Christmas Holiday Period we have a variety of programs to offer!
– Math & English Tutoring
– Kids Art & Craft Workshops
– PREPare for Prep sessions
Come Pour With Me
School Holiday Program
For those of you wanting your children to engage their creative minds, have fun and produce stunning artwork. These classes will be on in December and January. The cost is $55 per child. See the booking link below for details and booking options
Active or Adventure Type Activities
Sports & Physical activites
Keep the kids moving these school holidays!
Cairns Wake Park
Kids Club
Mon | Wed | Fri | Sat
8:30 – 10am
Suitable for ages 6 – 12yrs
Knee boarding and wakeboarding coaching
Equipment inclusive
Slow speed
Buggy pick ups
Bookings are essential
Divers Den
Half Day 3hr
Scuba Kids Program
Sun afternoons & Tuesday mornings
- Try scuba diving in the shallow end of our pool, supervised by our professional PADI instructors
- Snorkel, swim and try our underwater scooters
Little Lifesavers
Cairns and Port Douglas
Little Lifesavers, is a great introduction to surf lifesaving for children aged 5 to 11.
kids Yoga
Get your kids prepared for the new school year with
yoga postures, mindfulness, breathing and relaxation
Thursday 6th, 13th & 20th January
Ages 5 – 11 @ 12.00pm &
12 – 17 @ 1.30pm
(60 mins duration
Early bird special $70 before 15th Dec thereafter $90
Sugarworld
Bring on the FUN!
Join us for a 
splashing good time these school holidays with holiday fun for the whole family!
splashing good time these school holidays with holiday fun for the whole family!Adventure awaits you
Sunday 12th December with our Optus truck movie event!
Super Slides 
Mini Golf 
Splash Town Licensed cafe 
Outdoor Cinema 
Mini Golf Splash Town Licensed cafe Outdoor Cinema 
Half Moon Bay Golf Course
Yorkeys Knob
Monday 20th Dec
FREE come and try holiday clinic
For boys and girls 6-14
Plus Girls only holiday clinic
All equipment is supplied
For more information contact Graham Bolton on 0435533724 or gbolton@pgamember.org.au
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