Expo empowers community

14 Aug 2025

The 2025 KidsLife Expo has officially set a new benchmark for family fun in Far North Queensland, drawing more than 1700 attendees to the Fred Moule Pavilion for a vibrant celebration of community, childhood, and care.
This year’s event marked several exciting firsts: a makeover of the Cairns Pregnancy & Baby Expo, a new “Thrive Through the Ages” Speakers Day, a jam-packed big family fun day featuring princess visits, wildlife shows, drumming circles, book launches, dancing, markets, and more.
Beyond the entertainment, the Expo raised amost $15,000 for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation Special Care Nursery, supporting local babies and their families. Organisers extended their heartfelt thanks to the community and to Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, which donated a premium corporate box prize for the Cowboys v Storm game, valued at more than $4000.

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