Tropic Weekender: Your insider guide to the best events this weekend

This long weekend we're all in luck: the weather won't be too hot or too cool, with maximum temperatures of 28C and predictions of partly clouded skies. Perfect, then, for all the activities we've got lined up for you in this special edition of Tropic Weekender!

From sport to music, performances to educational activities, we've got everything you need right here. And of course we've gathered up some fantastic Easter activities for you and the whole family.

Don't let your kids miss out on the Easter bunny at Mount Sheridan Plaza, or the Easter in the Park activity with plenty of family entertainment. What's more? Enjoy a nice Easter Sunday lunch at the Pullman Hotel, or relax at the Tinaroo Lake Resort, with live music, exciting flavors of drinks and a fantastic menu.

For sports lovers, don't miss out on the Easter Round this weekend, with the Northern Pride taking on the Ipswich Jets.

Start planning your weekend now with Tropic Weekender today. As always, have a great tropical weekend!

Saturday 15 April

Tourism Kuranda is hosting Easter in the Park, with plenty of family entertainment, including face painting, jumping castles, horse and carriage rides, buskers, races and a magic show.

1. Easter Bunny at Mount Sheridan Plaza: Info

2. Easter in the Park: Info

3. City Country Challenge - Northern Pride vs. Ipswich Jets: Info

4. Balloon Benders Easter Workshop: Info

5. Rock and Roll Night at Malanda RSL: Info

6. The Taste live at the Coalescence Festival: Info

7. Kids Holiday Fun at Melville's Easter Animal Farm: Info

8. Vikarious live at the Salt House: Info

9. ScreenPrint Workshop at TAFE: Info

10. Spies Like Us live at the Red Beret Hotel: Info

11. Hula Dance and Poi Workshop: Info

12. Fingerprint live at Cazalys Cairns: Info

13. Soul-Jah live at the Grand Hotel: Info

14. Bat Chats: Info

15. Free entry into Cairns Regional Gallery: Info

16. Bernie's Trio live at Coco's Lobby Bar: Info

17. Mossman Markets: Info

Sunday 9 April

18. Easter Sunday Beach Party at the Jack: Info

19. Easter Sunday Lunch at the Pullman Cairns International: Info

20. Easter Sunday Schmooze: Info

21. Coalescence Festival: Info

22. Kids Holiday Fun at Melville's Easter Animal farm: Info

23. Phil Emmanuel live at Strait On The Beach: Info

24. Sunday Session at Elixir Tapas Bar: Info

25. Port Douglas Markets: Info

26. Sunday Session at the Tin Shed: Info

27. Bat Chats: Info

28. Cairns Best Jazz at the Cape York Hotel: Info

29. Sunday at McGintys: Info

30. Lady Valiant live at Bar36: Info