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Cairns School Holidays Guide
September 2023
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
🐰 Food Trucks
🐰 Live Music
🐰 Stunt jumps by the Easter Bunny!
🐰 Free Face painting
🐰 Discounted $50 Kids Giant Swings
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Holiday Programs – Play Matters Cairns
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Cairns Ice Skating Rink School Holidays
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Flip Riley Balloon Show – Mt Sheridan Plaza Sept 27th & 28th
Flip Ripley’s not just another balloon twister! Children will be fascinated by Flip’s unique blend of comedy, balloon art and magic. Free in Centre Court on Thursday ...
STEAM GONE WILD! 25th – 27th Sept
Children are invited on an adventure to explore their way through dozens of jungle and safari-themed STEAM-based activities. Activities are designed for children up to 10 ...
SkyPark Cairns AJ Hackett
Skypark Cairns AJ Hackett is the ultimate adventure destination for families with kids looking for a thrilling and unforgettable experience. Our park is nestled in the ...
Reptile Zoo – Mt Sheridan Plaza Sept 18th – 22nd
See your favourite reptiles with RESTA’s REPTILE ZOO in the September school holidays at Mt Sheridan Plaza! There will be pythons, skinks, dragons, monitors, geckos, turtles, crocodiles and more ...
Cairns Museum – Holiday Workshops
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2023 Immerse yourself in spring’s allure at Cairns Museum’s upcoming school holiday program. Craft unique tropical flowers and delve into the cultural ...
Cairns Childrens Museum (CCM) Holiday Programs
LOCATED AT MT SHERIDAN PLAZZA SHOPPING CENTRE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2-FOR-1 SPECIAL Come play, explore, wonder with a friend and get 2 entries for the price of ...
Off Camber Mountain Biking
KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKING SKILL CLINICS & HOLIDAY FUN ON THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS Kids MTB Skills Clinics are for 7–15-year-olds. These clinics and holiday programs are fun ...
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 ...
My Little Orchid – Mt Sheridan Plaza Sept 25-29th
Do you have a child aged 6+ who would love to learn about growing orchids? At our My Little Orchid activity, volunteers from the North Queensland Orchid Society ...
Join us for some Easter fun at the Plaza! We have 3 hours of free entertainment for kids on April 3, 4, 5 & 6 from 10am-1pm including:
The Easter Bunny – have your photo taken with our special guest against the Easter photo wall
Flip Ripley’s Eggcellent Easter Balloon Show
Jumping Castle (in Centre Court)
Easter Egg Guessing Competition – correct/closest guess wins it all!
Easter crafts and activities
Gather eggs from the hen house to take home
Ride the mini horse carousel and more!
ADRIANA's Painting Parties
𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣?
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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.
Full Day Programs
For busy parents of kids who are too old or too cool for vacation care, you might find some of these all day programs a great help.
Let the kids enjoy an active program while being fully supervised – they will never know its a form of vacation care!
Dance 2 XS Full and Part Day Dance Workshops
Usually offer school holiday programs for ages 5+ Keep the kids busy and having fun this school holidays! Our popular workshops fill quickly so book in ...
Meraki Equestrian Centre – Mareeba
Meraki Equestrian Centre Usually offer School Holiday Programs and Pony Camp * horse riding * horse care * learning how to feed and what to feed * lots ...
Cairns Wake Park
Usually offer ALL DAY PROGRAMS – Wakeboard Progression Classes or KIDS CLUB 1.5hours for ages 7 -12 years. Aqua Park – water Park and Barra Park also ...
Cairns International Tennis Centre
Usually offer Kids Stay Active HOLIDAY All Day Programs Ages 5-15 Years Old Cairns International Tennis Centre (next to Tobruk Pool on Sheridan St) Wet Weather Facilities Air ...
The Young Company Theatre
4 Day Drama Programs! Ages 5 -12 yrs Throughout our 4-Day Drama Camp Program, students develop the essentials of stage performance through improvisation, role-play and characterisation activities. They ...
The Brain Space
ALL DAY PROGRAM Fun & Learning Await at our School Holiday Program! Our programs are designed to be fun for kids of all ages and include a ...
Arts & Craft workshops
Kids will enjoy the large number of school holiday Arts and Craft programs on offer!
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Tanks Art Centre – Cairns Regional Council
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS We’ve got a range of workshops happening this September school holidays including: Talking Trees – Creative Resonance: Mon 18 Sep Comics in ...
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 ...
Artisan Bay Workshops – Lake Street
Check out these great Art and Craft sessions for school holiday programs at Artisan Bay Workshops All classes are suitable for 6-12 years old. We take care ...
Cairns Art Gallery
Offering various school holiday workshops! 4-14yrs. The Gallery is hosting an exciting series of awesome hands-on workshops for school age children Classes are suitable for children ages ...
Art Class with Carly
Let your kids creativity shine with art! Usually offers school holiday art classes for kids. https://www.facebook.com/artclasswithcarly
Cairns Museum – Holiday Workshops
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2023 Immerse yourself in spring’s allure at Cairns Museum’s upcoming school holiday program. Craft unique tropical flowers and delve into the cultural ...
It’s Just a Vibe – Creative Studio
CAIRNS -This school holiday let your child’s creative side grow or introduce them to the crazy fun world of Textured Canvas Art THE KIDS RECEIVE 2 CANVASES ...
Limberlost Nursey
Kids Workshops at Limberlost. Usually offer various kids art and craft workshops, a couple of times during the school holidays. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Information can ...
The Primary Art Room – School Holiday Classes
Our classes are designed to help children aged 6-12 to explore their creativity and develop their skills. – Holiday Workshops – Our workshops are a great opportunity ...
The Wicked Goblin
Pokemon Workshop! If your thinking of getting into the Pokemon card game and are between 7-10 years old, Kadyn will be running workshops during the school ...
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ACTIVE & Sports - SCHOOL holiday Activities
Cairns Wake Park
Usually offer ALL DAY PROGRAMS – Wakeboard Progression Classes or KIDS CLUB 1.5hours for ages 7 -12 years. Aqua Park – water Park and Barra Park also ...
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 ...
Dance 2 XS Full and Part Day Dance Workshops
Usually offer school holiday programs for ages 5+ Keep the kids busy and having fun this school holidays! Our popular workshops fill quickly so book in ...
Jamie Gosling Football Academy
Fancy getting your children out of the house these holidays, where they will learn soccer skills, make new friends, participate in competitions and HAVE FUN? ...
Off Camber Mountain Biking
KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKING SKILL CLINICS & HOLIDAY FUN ON THE ATHERTON TABLELANDS Kids MTB Skills Clinics are for 7–15-year-olds. These clinics and holiday programs are fun ...
Holiday Programs – Play Matters Cairns
Details to come soon! Find Local Playgroups | Access Resources | Special Events | Sing & Grow Music Therapy Play Matters Australia (Cairns) is dedicated to empowering ...
AP Cricket Academy
School Holiday Camps Wanting your kids to be productive these school holidays? Get your young ones out having fun and socialising with other like minded young ...
South Cairns Gymnastics Club
Offer various holiday programs for kids age 2-12. Skill Development Classes and Ninja programs/ BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL https://www.gymsportsfnq.com.au/bookings/holiday-booking/
DFO Cairns – Party Like a Pop Star
It’s time to sing, dance and have fun! Bop till you drop these school holidays at DFO Cairns. Perform Lip sync or sing your favourite pop song ...
Cycas Circus Holiday Workshops
CYCAS Kids Circus classes for ages 6-17. School Holiday Classes Casual entry $25 per class • School Holiday Class Passes available Our trainers are skilled in a wide ...
Cairns International Tennis Centre
Usually offer Kids Stay Active HOLIDAY All Day Programs Ages 5-15 Years Old Cairns International Tennis Centre (next to Tobruk Pool on Sheridan St) Wet Weather Facilities Air ...
Meraki Equestrian Centre – Mareeba
Meraki Equestrian Centre Usually offer School Holiday Programs and Pony Camp * horse riding * horse care * learning how to feed and what to feed * lots ...
FQ Academy Holiday Clinics
The FQ Holiday Clinics are a great opportunity for boys and girls aged 4 to 14 to learn new skills, stay active and have fun ...
Whats’ SUP Cairns
Stand Up Paddle Boarding – Ages 8 -16 Often offers School Holiday programs and Come and Try days. Teaching SUP skills, technique and more. https://www.whatsupcairns.com.au/
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Make Christmas extra special with these personalised Christmas Stockings or Santa Sacks that you can hang on your wall in anticipation of Santa's arrival on Christmas Eve.
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Shopping Centres
My Little Orchid – Mt Sheridan Plaza Sept 25-29th
Do you have a child aged 6+ who would love to learn about growing orchids? At our My Little Orchid activity, volunteers from the North Queensland Orchid Society ...
Cairns Central
Sesame Street Live Shows Join in on the fun as Elmo and his friends make a trip to Down Under. You’ll get to sing, dance, and play ...
DFO Cairns – Party Like a Pop Star
It’s time to sing, dance and have fun! Bop till you drop these school holidays at DFO Cairns. Perform Lip sync or sing your favourite pop song ...
Making Music Festival – Earlville Shopping Town
Immerse yourself and your music makers in a week of FREE Music Making activities this September School Holidays at Earlville Shopping Town! Thanks to the Buzz ...
STEAM GONE WILD! 25th – 27th Sept
Children are invited on an adventure to explore their way through dozens of jungle and safari-themed STEAM-based activities. Activities are designed for children up to 10 ...
Reptile Zoo – Mt Sheridan Plaza Sept 18th – 22nd
See your favourite reptiles with RESTA’s REPTILE ZOO in the September school holidays at Mt Sheridan Plaza! There will be pythons, skinks, dragons, monitors, geckos, turtles, crocodiles and more ...
Flip Riley Balloon Show – Mt Sheridan Plaza Sept 27th & 28th
Flip Ripley’s not just another balloon twister! Children will be fascinated by Flip’s unique blend of comedy, balloon art and magic. Free in Centre Court on Thursday ...
Free Monopoly Cairns Events at Smithfield Shopping Centre
Hat Toss | Cash Grab | Make your Own Top Hat Monopoly Cairns – School Holiday Fun! We’re so excited about the launch of Cairns Monopoly, that ...
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specialised programs
This year we’ve added a number of specialised programs to the guide. There may be more available but these are the ones we are aware of. Please contact us to be included for free as part of giving back to the community.
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Holiday Programs – Play Matters Cairns
Details to come soon! Find Local Playgroups | Access Resources | Special Events | Sing & Grow Music Therapy Play Matters Australia (Cairns) is dedicated to empowering ...
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 ...
Cairns Art Gallery
Offering various school holiday workshops! 4-14yrs. The Gallery is hosting an exciting series of awesome hands-on workshops for school age children Classes are suitable for children ages ...
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 Primary Art Room – School Holiday Classes
Our classes are designed to help children aged 6-12 to explore their creativity and develop their skills. – Holiday Workshops – Our workshops are a great opportunity ...
Tanks Art Centre – Cairns Regional Council
SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS We’ve got a range of workshops happening this September school holidays including: Talking Trees – Creative Resonance: Mon 18 Sep Comics in ...
Cairns Museum – Holiday Workshops
SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM 2023 Immerse yourself in spring’s allure at Cairns Museum’s upcoming school holiday program. Craft unique tropical flowers and delve into the cultural ...
Limberlost Nursey
Kids Workshops at Limberlost. Usually offer various kids art and craft workshops, a couple of times during the school holidays. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Information can ...
Artisan Bay Workshops – Lake Street
Check out these great Art and Craft sessions for school holiday programs at Artisan Bay Workshops All classes are suitable for 6-12 years old. We take care ...
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 ...
The Wicked Goblin
Pokemon Workshop! If your thinking of getting into the Pokemon card game and are between 7-10 years old, Kadyn will be running workshops during the school ...
Cairns Art Gallery
Offering various school holiday workshops! 4-14yrs. The Gallery is hosting an exciting series of awesome hands-on workshops for school age children Classes are suitable for children ages ...
Art Class with Carly
Let your kids creativity shine with art! Usually offers school holiday art classes for kids. https://www.facebook.com/artclasswithcarly
It’s Just a Vibe – Creative Studio
CAIRNS -This school holiday let your child’s creative side grow or introduce them to the crazy fun world of Textured Canvas Art THE KIDS RECEIVE 2 CANVASES ...
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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