There are many events which occur during the year both in the Torres Strait and the Shire. They normally come with celebrations and festivities known to last as long as a week! 

JANUARY

• Australia Day - 26 January
• Australia Day Volleyball Carnival

FEBRUARY

MARCH

• Harmony Day

APRIL

• ANZAC Day - 25th April
• National Youth Week - 14-22 April

MAY

• Reconciliation Week - 2 May

JUNE

• Mabo Day - 3rd June
• Island of Origin Touch Carnival
• Local Government Week - May 28th to June 2nd
• Queen's Birthday

JULY

• Coming Of The Light - 1st July
• NAIDOC Week - 1st-7th July
• Croc Festival - ( Biannual with next due 2009)
• Tree Day - 29th July

AUGUST

• Seniors Week
• Wongai Ball

SEPTEMBER

• Torres Strait Cup
• Torres Strait Cultural Festival (14-21 September 2008)
• National Literacy and Numeracy Week
• Wongai Basketball Association Carnival
• Wattle Day
• Australian National Flag Day
• Australian Citizenship Day
• Torres Strait Cup (12th - 15th)
• PNG Independence Ball
• Cultural Day - Tagai State College

OCTOBER

• Sarpeye Ball

NOVEMBER

• Horn Island to Thursday Island Raft Race
• Remembrance Day - 11th

DECEMBER

• Christmas Lights Compeition
• Carols by Candlelight
• World Aids Day