COUNCIL EVENTS
Your guide to all the events, celebrations and happenings across Cook Shire and Cape York Peninsula
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there’s always something happening across our vibrant region that brings people together to celebrate, engage, and connect. From national celebrations like Australia Day and the annual Cooktown Discovery Festival, to community-focused events, markets, and arts performances, these events showcase the rich culture, heritage, and community spirit of Cook Shire. Explore our upcoming events and be part of the moments that make living, working, and visiting here so special.
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Good Times & Get Ready at the Coen Muster
Botanic Gardens Scavenger Hunt
Gnome Making Competition
Botanic Gardens Week Colouring-In Competition
Pot-Up a Plant
Guided Garden Tour with the Curator
Yoga in the Gardens
Botanic Gardens Week Trivia Night
Botanic Gardens Day 2026 – Photography Workshop
Floral & Foliage Beard Competition
Beekeeping Information Stall
Botanic Gardens Day 2026
Ordinary Council Meeting – May 2026
These meetings, held monthly, are categorised as ordinary meetings, where routine matters are deliberated upon. Convened at the Council Chambers located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown, unless stated otherwise, these meetings are open to the public, fostering transparen...
All in at Laura for Reconciliation Week
Get all in! Free drop-in Edor session for Reconciliation Week
Ordinary Council Meeting – June 2026
These meetings, held monthly, are categorised as ordinary meetings, where routine matters are deliberated upon. Convened at the Council Chambers located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown, unless stated otherwise, these meetings are open to the public, fostering transparen...
Ordinary Council Meeting – July 2026
These meetings, held monthly, are categorised as ordinary meetings, where routine matters are deliberated upon. Convened at the Council Chambers located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown, unless stated otherwise, these meetings are open to the public, fostering transparen...
Ordinary Council Meeting – August 2026
These meetings, held monthly, are categorised as ordinary meetings, where routine matters are deliberated upon. Convened at the Council Chambers located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown, unless stated otherwise, these meetings are open to the public, fostering transparen...