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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Drop-in sports – April school holidays
13 Apr @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Rossville family fun day
14 Apr @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Splash N’ Play at Cooktown Swimming Pool
14 Apr @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lakeland Library | GAGOMA activity & paper planes
14 Apr @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Touch Footy – April School Holidays
14 Apr @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cooktown Library | Create Your Own ‘Zine – Youth Week Activity
15 Apr @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Bloomfield Library | GAGOMA activity & paper planes
15 Apr @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Drop-in sports – April school holidays
15 Apr @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Splash N’ Play at Cooktown Swimming Pool
16 Apr @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cooktown Library | QAGOMA activity & Origami
16 Apr @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Touch Footy – April School Holidays
16 Apr @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Movie Afternoon – April School Holidays
17 Apr @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Local Disaster Plans Community Workshop – Cooktown
19 Apr @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Local Disaster Plans Community Workshop – Lakeland
19 Apr @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Local Disaster Plans Community Workshop – Rossville
20 Apr @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Local Disaster Plans Community Workshop – Ayton
20 Apr @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop-up Storytime | Alphabet fun!
22 Apr @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free digital skills workshop for over 50’s
22 Apr @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm