We are a vibrant, diverse community where there is always an interesting activity or event to get along to.
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Here we list some of our favourite upcoming events, scroll down to see what’s on. Please choose the filter to search for particular events like ARTS, SENIORS and YOUTH eg.
Immerse yourself in an evening of guided mandala drawing and yoga nidra. About this event Helen of Bee Breath Yoga will guide you through a 45-minute mandala drawing session at Kin Creative Space, aimed at deconstructing perfectionism and becoming immersed in pure creativity for pleasure. After a cup of herbal tea to cleanse and refresh,…
Come along to the Town Square to enjoy a free picnic and play. Special guest Mr Peebles and Dazza the Magnificent will entertain the children with a magic and puppet show starting at 12.30pm. Healthy snacks will be provided free of charge by the Well Fed Tasmania Food Truck.
Scented candle making using a beeswax blend About this event If you like to be creative, this is the perfect project for you. Enjoy your scented candles in your home or give as a gift. WHAT YOU GET Make your own beeswax blend candles to take home. Bookings here
If you love your coffee, you will absolutely love this coffee experience with a trained Barista. Home machines won’t give you the quality of a commercial coffee machine. However, you can still learn about grinds, coffee extraction, the differences between types of coffees and types of roasts and frothing milk. This is a practical and…
Learn how to make delicious fruit teas with Tracey from Gotcha House, Hobart. As part of Kingborough Council's Youth Services activities, this workshop is for young people aged 12+ . For further information please contact 6211 8200 or email kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL visit here
If you love your coffee, you will absolutely love this coffee experience with a trained Barista. Home machines won’t give you the quality of a commercial coffee machine. However, you can still learn about grinds, coffee extraction, the differences between types of coffees and types of roasts and frothing milk. This is a practical and…
A winter light and sound extravaganza to delight the senses. Come for a winter feast and stay on for the laser show and fire performance. Celebrate the start of winter with our Night of Lights on Friday 3rd June from 6.30pm at the Kingborough Community Hub. 6.30pm onwards: - Local food trucks with an array…
Start decluttering and get yourself a table for Tassie’s most generous market, where everything is free. Find a treasure and meet our special guest for the event. Kingborough’s own Wastage Ambassador and Italian comedian sensation Mamma Rosa, will be there with her table of giveaways. This is a special event to celebrate World Environment Day.…
End of Life Expo is a free event with stalls and guest speakers who can help you to plan and prepare in advance for your end of life wishes. About this event Be informed about legal advice, funerals, death doulas, counselling, burial and more. Stallholders will be on site at 10.00am - 2.00pm. Events continue…
Please join us for our free family friendly NAIDOC week community art workshop with local artist and Melukerdee woman Gemma O’Rourke. FREE - for all ages. All materials provided. We will begin with a short walk to the Kingston Playground, a Welcome to Country and introduction by Gemma. Upon returning to the Whitewater room, we…
An introductory workshop on the KonMari method of tidying. About this event Is your home ready for a spring clean? Join this introductory workshop on the KonMari method of tidying. Join certified KonMari Consultant Karen from Organised with KLC for an informative and hands on workshop. The KonMari Method of organisation was developed by the…
The Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a community gathering based on the concept of giving. It is a demonstration of building community based on sharing resources, abundance, reuse, recycling, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all. Come and share your stuff (books, CDs, toys, clothes, food, excess produce, plant cuttings,…
Join us as we visit the village cinema to watch one of the latest releases, then drop into one of the nearby parks to eat lunch and then make our way to the Rock It Climbing Centre. Ages 10-17 Bookings must be made for the whole day. Priority will be given to young people who…
Throughout October, a new Intergenerational Pop-Up Café for our older community members will be held at the Kingborough Community Hub. The special café events will be hosted by the young participants from a Council-run, school holiday barista course. These cafes will offer a wonderful experience for our older community members, whilst facilitating some worthwhile training…
This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Join Geoffrey Ahern's presentation and workshops on Youth Mental Health Presentation - Understanding Youth Mental Health Kingston Community Hub Auditorium Friday 14 October 2022 at 5.30pm-7pm Workshop - Suicide and Self Harm Middleton Room, Kingborough Community Hub Saturday 15 October at 10am-11.30am Workshop - Anxiety and…
Following the success of the ‘Stage and Screen Film Fest’ in August, Art Screen Events will be returning to the Hub on Sunday 23 October for a mini film festival where Franklin, Jack Absolute Flies Again and Little Monsters will be screening. Tickets are available through www.artscreenevents.com.au
Kangatraining is a fun workout for mums with babies who want to get out and connect with other mums and get some exercise About this event Kangatraining is specifically designed to strengthen women's bodies post pregnancy and childbirth through an energetic, fun filled class. Kangatraining includes a warm up with babies in our arms, we…
A death cafe is a simple idea of getting together to drink tea, eat cake and talk about death & dying. Register by following this link
Revitalize, replenish and give back to yourself with yoga. This class brings all the community yoga students together for a special hour where we bend, stretch and breathe and give thanks for the year that has been and set our intentions for the year ahead. We will fill up our cups with gratitude, self care…
Enjoy an evening on the lawns and some last-minute Christmas shopping at the end of year Live Bites event. Food trucks and alcohol by local suppliers. 5pm - grab a bite to eat or a drink, wander the twilight market, enjoy some music by David Wane 5.30pm - a special visit from Santa! Then decorate…
Give your things away to someone who needs them. Find yourself a treasure. It's all Really Really Free at Tassie's most generous market. About the event The Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a community gathering based on the concept of giving. It is a demonstration of building community based on sharing resources, abundance, reuse,…
A death cafe is a simple idea of getting together to drink tea, eat cake and talk about death & dying. In this workshop, the hosts of the Tassie Death Café will be sharing the skills needed to be able to host your own Death Café. We are looking for people to share the hosting…
Learn how your last act on earth can benefit the earth. About this event In this presentation Bec from Solace (You n' Taboo) you will take you through what a natural burial is, how it works in Tasmania and what is being done around the world. This is part of National Advance Care Planning Week.
The best gift you can leave a loved one is to have your wishes and paperwork in order. About this event Join Bec from Solace (You n' Taboo) for a look at the language of dying and death, how to have difficult conversations. She will provide some valuable information on Wills, Powers of Attorney and…
About the event Join the Artist for Arabic Calligraphy workshop and art exhibition during Harmony Week 2023. The Healing Art, a series of Arabic Calligraphy artworks by Halima Bhatti, a young Pakistan born, Hobart artist whose artworks reflect the deep connections and sacred knowledge of her culture through the ancient art of calligraphy. Halima's artworks…
Learn the art of making a great latte and more! Graduate with a certificate in coffee making for your next job. Ages 14+|$20 Enquiries: 6211 8200 or kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au Youth Services are activities for young people aged between 11 and 19, located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents are given preference. Supported by funding provided…
Make a card or artwork for a special friend or in time for Mother's Day, using water colour or flower collage techniques. Bookings essential: Enquiries: 6211 8200 or kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au Youth Services are activities for young people aged between 11 and 19, located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents are given preference. Supported by funding…
Event description Misunderstood Road Rules RACT will present this informative and helpful talk on road rules that are commonly misunderstood by Tasmanian drivers, including rules for roundabouts, intersections and indicating. This is a free presentation, please register via below link. Morning tea is provided.
Have fun learning yoga poses and meditation techniques with The Health Oasis team. Aged 12+| $5 Bookings essential: Enquiries: 6211 8200 or kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au Youth Services are activities for young people aged between 11 and 19, located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents are given preference. Supported by funding provided through the Premier's Fund for…
Be job ready! Showcase your skills and achievements: Create a stand out CV and learn how to impress in an interview Ages 15+ |$5 Thursday 15 and 22 June (4pm - 5.30pm (both dates) Bookings essential: Enquiries: 6211 8200 or kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au Youth Services are activities for young people aged between 11 and 19, located at…
A Death Cafe is an invitation to get together to explore how anything relating to Death and Dying might be ‘understood differently’ … more naturally. An opportunity to share, become informed and provide food-for-thought for planning for one’s own death, in a relaxing atmosphere - with coffee & cake! The objective is of a Death Cafe…
Come and be part of this fun and relaxed presentation by resilient and inspiring young people who talk about their migration experiences and settling in to Tasmania. Tickets $5 (+BF)
We are excited to be bringing you an extraordinary Film Festival by Art Screen Events to celebrate Pride Month in June. With award winning films and events from Australia and around the World, plus a collection of shorts from up and coming filmmakers, we can’t wait to share these extraordinary stories with you. Our fully…
Learn a routine and get expert advice on exercises you can easily do at home. $5 + BF This activity is part of Council's Positive Ageing program.
Certified training with Select Safety. A must for entry into the construction industry. Ages 16+|$20 Bookings essential: Enquiries: 6211 8200 or kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au Youth Services are activities for young people aged between 11 and 19, located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents are given preference. Supported by funding provided through the Premier's Fund for Children…
Bird enthusiasts and soon-to-be enthusiasts will hear about the delightful bird you might spot in your backyard. $5 +BF
Come along and make a paper or glass lantern in readiness for the lantern parade at the Night of Lights winter event. $5 per participant which covers materials. Bookings essential. Enjoyable for all ages and abilities! The Night of Lights event will be held on Friday 21 July, 4.30pm - 8pm. Gather at 5.45pm at the…
Join Yves from Miellerie Honey, quality honey producer in Woodbridge, who will discuss bees and their magical honey. $5 +BF
Join this Community event to celebrate winter with lots of fun activities! This is a free and family friendly event. No bookings required. Program: 4.30pm Food, kids craft & live music 5.00pm Poi workshop 5.45pm Gather for lantern parade at Kingston Park 6.30pm Mr Shaggles Circus World 7.00pm Fire spinning by Firebird…
Kingborough Council's Youth Action Kingborough group will be celebrating International Day of Friendship by eating pizza and making friendship bands. Come and see what it's all about. This is a free event, all welcome.
Learn the art of making a great latte and more! Graduate with a certificate in coffee making for your next job. Ages 14+ only $20 +BF Thursday 3, 10, 17 August |4-6pm (must attend all dates to graduate)
BRMA - British Railway Modellers of Australia - Tasmanian Division in partnership with the Lions Club of Glenorchy present the 2023 Hobart region Model Train Show! WHEN: Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th August 2023 10:00am - 4:00pm. WHERE: Kingborough Community Hub - 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston. PRICE: Children Under 16 = $5 | Adults =…
Event Description Imagine if we embraced end-of-life, the way we embrace the start-of-life? We prepare for birth; we prepare for life; however there is no formal preparation for our last chapter of life. Live the life you please seeks to answer some of the most important questions of all… What is a ‘good death’? What…
