Mount Sheridan Plaza Shopping Centre Cairns

All Aboard! Model Train Fun for Kids
2026-04-15 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mt Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Drive, Mt Sheridan, Queensland
🚂 All aboard for a fun-filled train adventure these school holidays! 🚂
Kids can dive into the exciting world of model trains at this hands-on workshop, where they’ll drive mini locomotives, pick up wagons, and test their skills on the tracks.
They can even design their own custom train and watch it journey around the railway, plus enjoy themed puzzles and activity sheets.
Perfect for young train enthusiasts, this interactive experience is both creative and engaging.
Date: Tuesday, April 15 & Thursday April 17
Time: 9:30am–12:30pm
Location: CMRC’s shop opposite the Food Court
No bookings required. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Age restrictions may apply to some activities.

Junior Ninja Challenge
2026-04-15 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-14 09:30 - 12:30 | Queensland
Get ready for action-packed fun these school holidays with our Junior Ninja Challenge! 🥷
Kids can put their skills to the test as they race through an exciting obstacle course designed to build balance, agility, coordination, aim, and focus. It’s the perfect way to keep active, have fun, and unleash their inner ninja!
Whether they’re jumping, balancing, or aiming for the target, every young ninja will love the challenge
Event Details:📅 Tuesday 14 April, Wednesday 15th April, and Thursday 16 April⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm📍 Opposite Donut King🎟️ FREE event – no bookings required
Hosted by Flip Ripley.
Recommended for children aged 4+.
Parental supervision is required at all times.

Chatty Cafe
2026-04-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-31 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Mt Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Drive, Mt Sheridan, Queensland
Would you like to meet others for a friendly chat over a cuppa? Come to Chatty Cafe! This weekly meet-up is all about providing an opportunity for people to connect with others, meet new people, and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Come along on Tuesdays 10.30m-12noon, just look for the yellow table in the Food Court near Reveille Coffee.

Community Markets in April
2026-04-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Mt Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Drive, Mt Sheridan, Queensland
Our Markets are back on Sunday, 12 April from 9am-3pm – and we can’t wait to welcome you!
We’re excited to be hosting 30+ stallholders, including some fantastic new faces, alongside many of your favourites. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the makers, growers and creators behind the products, and support the incredible small businesses and hobbyists who proudly produce right here in Far North Queensland.
Browse a vibrant mix of handmade goods, fresh local produce, unique gifts, sweet treats and more. Whether you’re looking for something special, shopping local, or simply enjoying a relaxed Sunday morning out, there’s something for everyone to discover.
Free Kids’ Face Painting!Families are in for a treat, with free face painting returning for three hours from 9:30am, located outside Woolworths. Bring the little ones along and let them join in the fun while you explore the stalls.
Come down, say g’day, and enjoy a great community morning with us. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cairns Model Railway Club’s Exhibition
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 13:00 and 4 more dates | Mt Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Drive, Mt Sheridan, Queensland
🚂 Step into the fascinating world of model trains!
The Cairns Model Railway Club has set up an amazing display of model railways, complete with two interactive layouts you can drive yourself. Whether you’re a lifelong miniature train enthusiast or just curious, you’ll be amazed by the craftsmanship, detail, and fun waiting for you.
📅 Open Hours
Wednesdays: 10am – 1pm
Saturdays: 10am – 2pm
Market Days (2nd Sunday of each month, March–December): 9:30am – 1:30pm
(Please note, opening times depend on volunteer availability.)
✨ Free Entry – Come along, see the collection up close, and even take the controls of a working model train!
Thinking about joining the club? Pop in during opening hours to chat with the friendly members or email cairnsmrc@gmail.com

Circus Fun Zone
2026-04-09 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-08 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Queensland
Hey kids! Step right up and join the circus! Enter a world of movement, excitement, and circus magic with the talented stars from CYCAS Circus. The Circus Fun Zone is a hands-on, interactive experience where kids can learn awesome circus skills in a fun and safe environment. Children can try a variety of exciting activities, including:
🤹 Walk the low tightrope like a real circus star
🎯 Balance spinning plates and twirling sticks
🤸 Bounce, roll, and fly on the mini-trampoline
🎈 Learn to juggle balls and scarves
💃 Spin and swirl with hula hoops
Hosted by the circus stars at CYCAS, there’s something for every child aged 4 years and over to enjoy and master!
Dates: Tuesday 7 April, Wednesday 8 April, & Thursday 9 April
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location:Opposite Donut King, Mount Sheridan Plaza
No bookings required – just come along and join the fun!
Parental supervision is essential.
Photography will be taken during the event.

Meet the Easter Bunny
2026-04-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Queensland
Come and meet the Easter Bunny at Mt Sheridan Plaza! Snap a special photo in our Easter set, and take part in our Easter Egg Guessing Competition for your chance to win Bunny’s Chocolate Egg Haul.
The Easter Bunny will also be handing out chocolate eggs to children (while stocks last).
Date: Saturday, April 4Time: 9:00am – 1:00pmLocation: Centre Court, in front of WoolworthsCost: Free
No bookings needed – just come along and enjoy the fun!

Meet Division 3 Councillor, Cathy Zeiger
2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Mt Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Drive, Mt Sheridan, Queensland
Do you live in Division 3 (Bayview Heights, Mount Sheridan (Forest Gardens), White Rock and Woree) and want to see change in your community? Do you have concerns or ideas to share? Come and meet your local council division representative right here at Mt Sheridan Plaza!
Cathy Zeiger – Div. 3 Councillor, is here on the 1st Thursday of each month from 10am-12noon near the Coles entry.
Please note that times are subject to change, as Cr Zeiger’s schedule can be unpredictable. You can also contact Cr Zieger via the Cairns Regional Council website.

Market Design Lab Workshop with Lachlann Carter
2026-03-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Mt Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Drive, Mt Sheridan, Queensland
Do you have a creative kid who loves sharing ideas, dreaming big, and thinking differently? Let’s get together and inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, and market creators!
Hey Kids – You’re Invited! 🎉
Join us for a FREE Kids Market Design Lab, a hands-on workshop where young minds get to shape the future of child and youth markets. We know kids see the world differently — and that’s exactly why your input is so valuable.
The Kids Market Design Lab gives young people the opportunity to think like designers, entrepreneurs, and community creators. It’s about building confidence, encouraging creativity, and showing kids that their ideas matter.
What’s It All About?
This one-day interactive workshop is designed especially for young marketeers who want to:
– Share their unique kids’ perspectives and insights
– Dream up the future of child and youth markets
– Create resources for other young marketeers
– Learn how ideas turn into real-world market experiences
Meet the Facilitator
The workshop will be led by author, artist, and youth co-design specialist Lachlann Carter, who is passionate about empowering young people to share their ideas and shape the spaces and experiences around them.
Lachlann brings creativity, practical insight, and a whole lot of energy to help kids turn their ideas into meaningful concepts.
Event Details
📅 When: Saturday, 21 March⏰ Time: 10am – 3pm📍 Where: Mt Sheridan Shopping Plaza (Shop opposite Donut King)💛 Cost: FREE!
Snacks and fruit will be provided, but please organise your child’s lunch.
Spots Are Limited – RSVP Now!

Meet Division 2 Councillor, Matthew Tickner
2026-03-19 09:00 - 11:30 | Mt Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Drive, Mt Sheridan, Queensland
Do you live in Edmonton, Bentley Park, or Mount Sheridan and have concerns or ideas to share? Would you like to know more about Council projects? Meet your local council representatives at Mt Sheridan Plaza!
Matthew Tickner (Division 2 Councillor) is here on the 3rd Thursday of each month near the Coles entry from 9 AM – 11:30 AM. Please note times are subject to changes as Councillors’ schedules can be unpredictable.
You can also reach out to Cr Ticker via the Cairns Regional Council website.
