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Cairns School Holidays Guide
Easter 2026
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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
Junior Ninja Challenge- Mt Sheridan Plaza
Get ready for action-packed fun these school holidays with our Junior Ninja Challenge! Kids can put their skills to the test as they race through an ...
Cairns Model Railway Club’s Exhibition – Mt Sheridan Plaza
Step into the fascinating world of model trains! The Cairns Model Railway Club has set up an amazing display of model railways, complete with two interactive layouts you ...
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. – ...
Circus Fun Zone – Mt Sheridan Plaza
Hey kids! Step right up and join the circus! Enter a world of movement, excitement, and circus magic with the talented stars from CYCAS Circus. ...
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
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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!
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!
Cairns Basketball
Looking for something fun these school holidays? We are running a range of action-packed camps for young players of all skill levels! Check it out: ...
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 ...
Meraki Equestrian Centre – Mareeba
Meraki Equestrian Centre Pony Camp and School Holiday Program. Spaces are limited to guarantee a rich, engaging, and fun educational experience for each child during ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Looking for a creative school holiday activity?
Let your kids personalise their own labels, backpacks, lunchboxes, and pencil cases at Bright Star Kids!
They’ll have fun choosing colours, fonts, and cute designs (like dinosaurs, butterflies, space and more)—and you’ll be ready for Term 3 in no time.
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Arts & Craft workshops
Kids will enjoy the large number of school holiday Arts and Craft programs on offer!
Hambledon House Community Centre – Cairns south and Yarrabah Kids
Art For Everyone is back with super fun, completely free, school holiday activities! Join in the Sausage Dog Craft or the Interactive Bubble Workshop at ...
Cairns Art Gallery
The Gallery is hosting an exciting series of awesome hands-on workshops for school age children Classes are suitable for children ages 4-14 yrs, all materials ...
Cairns Museum
Explore the history of tropical life at the Cairns Museum. Family friendly, air-conditioned and free wi-fi. Often run workshops and activities over the school holidays. ...
Juggle POTS
Get Hands-On With Clay These School Holidays! Looking for a fun, screen-free activity in Cairns/Stratford? Join Astrid at Juggle Pots for a relaxed, creative clay ...
Cairns Libraries
School Holiday Fun at Cairns Libraries! Looking for fun and FREE activities this school holiday? Cairns Libraries has got you covered with a jam-packed schedule ...
Limberlost Nursey – Kids Fun Day
Often have a kids activity day every school holidays/ Information can be found on their FACEBOOK page/
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Name Labels
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ACTIVE & Sports - SCHOOL holiday Activities
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 ...
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 ...
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/
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 ...
Cairns Basketball
Looking for something fun these school holidays? We are running a range of action-packed camps for young players of all skill levels! Check it out: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Go Bowling Cairns School Holidays
Easter SCHOOL HOLIDAY DEALS AT GO BOWLING CAIRNS! Looking for some family fun these Easter holidays? Look no further! GO Bowling Cairns has egg-citing deals ...
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/ ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Junior Ninja Challenge- Mt Sheridan Plaza
Get ready for action-packed fun these school holidays with our Junior Ninja Challenge! Kids can put their skills to the test as they race through an ...
Cairns Model Railway Club’s Exhibition – Mt Sheridan Plaza
Step into the fascinating world of model trains! The Cairns Model Railway Club has set up an amazing display of model railways, complete with two interactive layouts you ...
Circus Fun Zone – Mt Sheridan Plaza
Hey kids! Step right up and join the circus! Enter a world of movement, excitement, and circus magic with the talented stars from CYCAS Circus. ...
DFO Cairns – Flip Ripley — Comedy Show & Balloon Twisting
Laugh, gasp, and be amazed!Enjoy juggling, balloon twisting, and interactive magic with Flip Ripley. When: Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27Time: 1:30–3:30 PM Where: Megaland, ...
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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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Cairns Art Gallery
The Gallery is hosting an exciting series of awesome hands-on workshops for school age children Classes are suitable for children ages 4-14 yrs, all materials ...
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 ...
Cairns Libraries
School Holiday Fun at Cairns Libraries! Looking for fun and FREE activities this school holiday? Cairns Libraries has got you covered with a jam-packed schedule ...
Limberlost Nursey – Kids Fun Day
Often have a kids activity day every school holidays/ Information can be found on their FACEBOOK page/
Juggle POTS
Get Hands-On With Clay These School Holidays! Looking for a fun, screen-free activity in Cairns/Stratford? Join Astrid at Juggle Pots for a relaxed, creative clay ...
Hambledon House Community Centre – Cairns south and Yarrabah Kids
Art For Everyone is back with super fun, completely free, school holiday activities! Join in the Sausage Dog Craft or the Interactive Bubble Workshop at ...
Cairns Art Gallery
The Gallery is hosting an exciting series of awesome hands-on workshops for school age children Classes are suitable for children ages 4-14 yrs, all materials ...
Cairns Museum
Explore the history of tropical life at the Cairns Museum. Family friendly, air-conditioned and free wi-fi. Often run workshops and activities over the school holidays. ...
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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