Entertainment
4 May, 2025
Creativity will amaze kids
THE Cairns Children’s Festival is once again set to bring the joy of creativity to young minds, with an exciting lineup of hands-on workshops designed to inspire, engage, and nurture the next generation of artists.
From painting and theater to inventing and tinkering, the festival offers a wide range of activities that will spark children’s imaginations and provide them with the tools to express themselves in unique and meaningful ways.
Creativity isn’t just fun – it’s a superpower.
It helps kids think, problem-solve and express themselves in exciting new ways.
And what better place to let their imagination soar than at Tanks Arts Centre on Sunday, May 18, during the Cairns Children’s Festival. Packed with hands-on workshops, this day is designed to spark creativity and make learning feel like an adventure.
First, dive into the world of wind and air with Tinkering Tank: The Great Airventure, presented by the Cairns Children’s Museum.
The Great Airventure is all about fun, wind-powered experiments. Kids will get to launch their own flying machines, hover through the air, and discover the magic of wind in Tank 4. It’s a whirlwind of creativity and scientific wonder, perfect for little inventors.
Next, head over to the Creation Stations, where kids can get hands-on with a variety of interactive art activities.
At Stop On By And Catch a Butterfly by ARC Disability, children can craft colorful butterflies and explore the beauty of nature through their own creations.
Over at The Yarntree with Claire Heathcock, young artists will join in creating a giant collaborative yarn tree – a fun and colorful project that lets kids weave their imagination into something big.
And in The Hairy Place by Three Aussie Sisters, kids can dive into texture, storytelling, and design to create imaginative characters and scenes with all sorts of materials.
But the fun doesn’t stop there. New this year is The Scaredy Gardener’s Quest, presented by Box Jelly Theatre Co.
In this interactive theater experience, kids will help the Scaredy Gardener face garden challenges, overcome fears, and work together to solve problems.
It’s a garden-themed adventure filled with laughter, teamwork, and creative storytelling that’s sure to inspire.
These workshops aren’t just about making things, they’re about making memories.
Children will leave with new skills, confidence, and a huge smile on their face.
So, join us on Sunday, May 18 at Tanks Arts Centre for a day of creativity, fun, and exploration that’ll have kids unleashing their inner artists and inventors.
Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to let your child’s imagination run wild.
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