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


This weekend is a bit of a quiet one after the big New Year celebrations last week, but we've managed to round plenty to do for those looking to get out and about.

There'll be maximum temperatures of 31C and predicted thunderstorms, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the events on this weekend.

You can choose from a dinner cruise and the Mount Sheridan Plaza markets, as well as enjoying the Taste Trio perform at the Bluewater Bar and Grill or Live Music at Cazalys.

It's all in the TropicWeekender guide, now with a BONUS Holiday Program list!


Saturday 7 January

1. Dinner Cruise: Info

2. Drawing Workshop: Info

3. Saturday Night at McGinty's: Info

4. Brunch with the Bunch: Info

5. Live Music at Cazalys: Info

6. School Holiday Bat Chats: Info

7. National Portrait: Info

8. Cafe Blah Blah: Info

9. Cairns Esplanade Markets: Info

10. Mossman Markets: Info

Sunday 8 January

11. Spirit of Cairns: Info

12. Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets: Info

13. Taste Trio at Bluewater: Info

14. Bali Beats at the Salthouse: Info

15. Rusty and the Reverend: Info

16. Lady Valiant at the Courthouse Hotel: Info

17. School Holiday Bat Chats: Info

18. National Portrait: Info

19. Port Douglas Markets: Info

Do you need your kids out of your hair these holidays?

Here is a list of activities that will keep your kids active and out of the house...

  • Cairns Indoor Multi-Sport Madness: Info
  • South Cairns Gymnastic Club's Holiday Activities: Info
  • Christmas Markets at the Mount Sheridan Plaza: Info
  • Craft and Sewing Studio Classes: Info
  • Cairns Esplanade Activities: Info
  • Aussie Farm Entertainment: Info
  • Cairns Recreation Centre School Holiday Program: Info
  • Jump Mania Trampoline Park: Info
  • Cable Ski Kids Club: Info
  • Kids Club at Cazalys: Info