Not much time? Check out our quick list of local events to celebrate Australia Day:

SHORT LIST TO THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS:

SATURDAY EVENT SUMMARY:

• BellaVista at the Marina (Pier Point Rd, Cairns): Going “old school” with music and freebies.
• Cairns Surf Lifesaving Club (Palm Cove Surf Club, 135 Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove): Family Fun day with novelty events and 2km or 4km beach course.
• Courthouse Hotel (Abbott St, Cairns): Games, music and food.
• The Esplanade (Cairns): Family events throughout the day from noon.
• Gilligan’s (57-89 Grafton St, Cairns): Evening music, the Little Aussie Cozzie (Bikini Comp) and more.
• The Grand Hotel (34 McLeod St, Cairns): Big wheel all day and night with giveaways and prizes.
• The Heritage Nightclub (Cnr Lake and Spence streets): Music hosted by Optimus Rhymes.
• PJ O’Brien’s (87 Lake St, Cairns): Best dressed comp and late-night music, free entry.
• Reef Hotel Casino (35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns): Celebrating all week with music and more.
• Salt House (6/2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns): Live music, prizes and best dressed comp.
• Society Bar (15 Spence St, Cairns): Get dressed up for the Aussie Day Sports Trivia and Auction.
• Sugar Hut (1/39-49 Lake St, Cairns): Free entry before 10pm and the Little Town Celebrity Big Aussie Pie Challenge.
• The Squadron (42-48 Tingira St, Portsmith): Barbecue lunch and entertainment. Bookings required on 4035 5115.

SUNDAY EVENT SUMMARY:

• BellaVista at the Marina (Pier Point Rd, Cairns): DJ Sammy from 3pm with more to late.
• The Esplanade, Fogarty Park (Cairns): Hot line-up of live music, free from 11.30am.
• The Grand Hotel (34 McLeod St, Cairns): Free pool all day and music.
• The Jack (Cnr Spence and Sheridan Sts, Cairns): Miss Hawaiian Tropic Swimsuit Model Search.
• Reef Hotel Casino (35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns): Second-last day of a week of celebrations featuring music and more.
• Salt House (6/2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns): Family Fun Brekky with entertainment. Bookings essential on 4041 7733.
• Sugar Hut (1/39-49 Lake St, Cairns): Doors open from 7pm, with live music and DJ. 

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