What's On This Weekend in Cairns: 18th - 20th August 2023

Hello Cairns locals and visitors! If you're wondering how to spend your weekend, we've got a plethora of events lined up for you. From art exhibitions to music tours, there's something for everyone. Let's dive in!

Friday, 18th August:

• Baby Rhyme Time at 10:00 am, Smithfield Library. Perfect for the little ones to enjoy some rhymes. Details

• Story and Play at 10:00 am, Gordonvale Library. A fun-filled morning for kids. Details

• Sing a Song at 10:00 am, Manunda Library. Let your voice be heard! Details

• Film Club - August at 12:00 pm, City Library. For the movie buffs out there. Details

• Zumba - Smithfield at 5:00 pm, Smithfield Library Oval. Get your groove on! Details

• Vietnam Veterans' Day Commemorative Service at 5:00 pm, Cairns Cenotaph. Paying respects to our heroes. Details

• STACC Food Festival at 5:30 pm, St Andrew's Catholic College. A treat for the foodies. Details & Registration

• Zumba - Edmonton at 5:30 pm, Ravizza Park. Dance the evening away! Details

• Free Open Air Movie in Harald Falge Park, Manunda. Grab your popcorn! Details

• Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) at CPAC Studio. For the angling enthusiasts. Details & Tickets

Saturday, 19th August:

• Free Green Waste Disposal from 12:00 am at various transfer stations. Time for some spring cleaning! Check out locations here

• Sahaja Yoga Meditation at 7:30 am, Cairns Esplanade Eastern Events Lawn. Start your day with some inner peace.

• Aqua Zumba at 9:00 am, Esplanade Lagoon. Splash and dance! Details

• Children's Book Week Community Colour In at 9:00 am. Bring out the artist in your child. Details

• Get Hooked - knit & crochet at 10:00 am, Caffin8 Cafe. Crafty hands unite!

• Cairns Potters Club Open Days from 10:00 am at 28a Grove Street. Dive into the world of pottery.

• Sēnsus: To See, To Feel, To Hear - Adult Workshops. Explore your senses. Details

• Music of the Night at CPAC Theatre. A melodious evening awaits. Details & Tickets

• FREE Get Into Golf Clinic at 4:30 pm, Half Moon Bay Golf Club. Perfect your swing!

• Free Open Air Movie at Khalu Park, White Rock. Another cinematic treat.

• G FLIP Drummer Australian Tour at Tanks Arts Centre - Tank 5. Feel the rhythm! Details & Tickets

• Brass, Sweat and Tears 2023 at CPAC Studio. A musical extravaganza. Details & Tickets

Sunday, 20th August:

• Twist & Shout A Salute to 50's and 60's Rock N Roll - Enjoy classic rock 'n' roll with The Williams Brothers. Details and Tickets

Ongoing Exhibitions:

• Thomas Chen - An Extension of Myself Exhibition and How We Relate - Yalanji Arts Exhibition at Court House Gallery, 38 Abbott Street. Details

• Nautilus Scuba Club Cairns - Underwater Photography Exhibition and Sēnsus: to feel, to see, to hear (residency) at Tank 4. Details

So, whether you're into arts, music, or just looking to spend quality time with family, Cairns has got you covered this weekend. Make sure to check the registration details for each event and enjoy your weekend to the fullest!