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.
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.
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.…
Gentle rambles through Kingborough’s reserves with a guide from Council’s Natural Areas Team Dates may change and are weather dependent. Winter: Thursday 30 June - Dru Point Bicentennial Park, Margate, a light lunch will be provided Spring: Wednesday 12 October - Dave Burrows Reserve - Springtime Seasonal Walk for Seniors Also see Nature Walks throughout…
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…
We’re excited that National Tree Day is just around the corner. This year we are at Kettering from 10am -2pm on the 31st July. Join thousands of people right around Australia as we put plants in the ground that will be there for generations to come. Tools and plants provided along with a free BBQ…
Breathe – move – relax and just be About this event Indulge in a full hour of self-care and join our Vinyasa Flow Yoga class at Margate Community Hall. Please bring your own mat, water bottle and a blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Thursdays at 7.15-8.15pm. Teacher is…
Come along and participate in our community craft activity, Yarn bomb Kingston! About this event Participants in the free workshops will contribute towards a Giant Daisy Chain public art piece that will be installed along the path on Beach Road, towards Kingston beach. The intended installation is to take place in October, and we will…
Come and Try 'Shin Rin Yoku' Mindfulness through Nature As part of Council's Nature Connections events during Mental Health Week 2022, join this mindful stroll in nature with Kara who will guide you in the practice of Shin-Rin Yoku. Connecting to the environment around you. Join Kara, a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, for…
About the events Join our daily morning- or before work walks and enjoy a gentle stroll in a local reserve. Activities will focus on the natural world around us, sensory input from the environment, chats about the new research into the health benefits of nature and offer some suggesting of where to go in Kingborough.…
As part of Council's Nature Connections events during Mental Health Week 2022, join Keith Davies for an introduction to nature journaling at Kingston Beach. About this event Nature journaling - a well-being practice for mind and body. Join Keith Davis from Far South Art for an overview of how to get started with nature journaling…
Join Cassey from Forest Organics in a 2 hour Nature & Art based workshop that explores our relationship with Nature, Art and Ourselves. bookings here
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…
Join Cassey from Forest Organics in a 2 hour Nature & Art based workshop that explores our relationship with Nature, Art and Ourselves. Using upcycled items and nature materials, we will make a safe and secure home for all types of bugs in the garden! With so many changes in the environment, it's important to…
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,…
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 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…
Join this great family friendly fun day out in nature with planting, guided walks, local experts and informative displays! This year's Kingborough National Tree Day will be at Apollo Bay, Bruny Island. This is a free community event, hot drinks and lunch are available. Everything you need is provided - just wear good solid shoes…
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 =…
Eating healthy meals doesn’t have to break the bank. Learn some cheap, tasty and healthy ways to feed yourself and your family. We will prepare the meal together and you will be able to take some home for lunch or dinner. All ingredients supplied. These sessions will run every Tuesday in September and are free.
This 3-hour workshop will give you the tools and the creative space to craft something unique from pre-loved, salvaged materials. You will have the opportunity to display your creations in the Kingborough Salvaged Art Exhibition, Friday 22nd - 24th September. Participants will have time to warm up and play with the materials provided, then design…
Strengthen your ‘letting go’ muscle with breathwork, Qi Gong and meditation. Learn skills to relieve stress. Beginners welcome. Cost: free/donation No bookings required, just show up and enjoy.
Join in an afternoon of creative fun and make an individualised coiled fabric basket. In this class you will learn * how to start, create and finish a basket * how to shape your basket * about different materials you can use for the core, the covering and stitching. For this class we will be…
Celebrate the street upgrades, join the fun and chat with 7HOFM's Street Team with the chance to win exciting spot prizes! 7 HOFM Breakfast Crew: Sarah, Mick & Johnno Social Circus (free circus skills for kids) Roving Children's Entertainment & Buskers Have a bite to eat and support the local businesses: Banjos, Boss Burger, Chopsticks Dave's Noodles,…
Bring a seat or a rug and join us on the event lawn at Kingston Park. Enjoy a program of Christmas Carols sung by local school and community choir groups. Christmas Carols Songs - Lyrics Supported by jazz band The Deep C Minors, Sing Australia Kingston, MC Mr Daryl Peebles and more. Two interpreters from…
The bushland of Algona Reserve is one of Council's largest bushland areas. Join Council staff and members of the Algona Landcare Group for a cuppa and a chat. Hot drinks and snacks Free plant giveaway Kids activities Conversations with Council's cat management officer Walk the new nature trail with landcare members Information on Council's management…
Celebrate family week and enjoy free entertainment at the Kingborough Community Hub. Featuring: - Sport skills with Ready Steady Go Kids - Mr Beep’s magic show - Free healthy treats provided by The Coffee Hole - Colouring in competition with prizes Location: In the Town Square and Middleton Room at the Kingborough Community Hub.…
Be a part of Kingborough Yarn Bomb 2.0! Back again in 2024 is our bi-annual yarn bomb project. Join us for a cuppa and cake at our community meet ups throughout the winter months. Learn to crochet and contribute to an all-ages collaborative yarn bomb. Crochet classes will run every Wednesday at our community halls…
Join this Community event to celebrate winter with lots of fun activities! Kids craft, food trucks and live music with Embers Duo. This is a free and family friendly event. No bookings required. Program: 4.00pm | Come along and make a lantern in the Auditorium before the parade! 5.00pm | Poi workshop on the lawns…
Join this great family friendly event, have a fun day out in nature and be part of this National Tree Day! Along with planting native trees and shrubs, we will have children's activities, guided walks and displays. Hot drinks, snacks and a free BBQ are provided. We will be planting a diverse range of locally…
Yarn Bomb Kingborough - Margate Be a part of Kingborough Yarn Bomb 2.0! Back again in 2024 is our bi-annual yarn bomb project. Join us for a cuppa and cake at our community meet ups throughout the winter months. Learn to crochet and contribute to an all-ages collaborative yarn bomb. Crochet classes will run every…
More than 300 Australians develop diabetes every day. As part of National Diabetes Week, come along and enjoy a healthy afternoon tea and hear from Diabetes Nurse Educator Heather Kennett about ways that you can manage your diabetes so that it doesn’t hold you back from enjoying life.
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. Everything is 100% free! By booking a table, you will receive a 2m x…
Create Your Own Fresh Flower Bouquet Unleash your creativity in our Fresh Flower Bouquet Workshop! During this workshop, you will receive an array of locally sourced foliage, flowers, gum nuts, ribbon, and more to craft your own unique large bouquet and delicate posy. No Experience Required: Expert florist Claire from Forage Flowers will guide you every step of…
Stallholders wanted for the Kingborough Community Hub's Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 1st December 2024, 11am - 3pm! We're on the lookout for local makers, designers, and producers for our upcoming Christmas Bazaar at the Hub this December. Chairs and tables provided. Those selling handmade gifts preferred. No food stalls at this stage please. **Also on the day will be food…
All your Christmas shopping in one place! Come along to the Kingborough Community Hub for our first Christmas Bazaar. What to expect: Local artisan market stalls Delicious food (food trucks) Kid's gingerbread decorating Free face painting Live music, and more! Register your interest HERE
Join Mr. Shaggles on a hilarious adventure to save Christmas - with a surprise visit from Santa! Christmas Eve is fast approaching but Santa has vanished! It is up to Mr Shaggles to find Santa and save Christmas - or improvise in his usual chaotic style! Enjoy free popcorn and bring the family for a…
Join Mr. Shaggles on a hilarious adventure to save Christmas - with a surprise visit from Santa! Christmas Eve is fast approaching but Santa has vanished! It is up to Mr Shaggles to find Santa and save Christmas - or improvise in his usual chaotic style! Enjoy free popcorn and bring the family for a…
Are you interested in learning the basics of preserving stone fruits, but it all seems a bit daunting? Are you lucky enough to have fruit trees at home, but can never manage to eat or give away all your fruit each season? Or you may buy stone fruits from local growers and would like 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. Everything is 100% free! By booking a table, you will receive a 2mx2m space…
Are you interested in learning the basics of preserving tomatoes, but it all seems a bit daunting? Are you lucky enough to grow your own tomatoes at home, but can never manage to eat or give away all your crop each season? Or you may buy tomatoes from local growers and would like the option…
This year's Harmony Day theme is 'Everyone belongs'. Join us at the Hub for Harmony Day to celebrate diverse cultures and unique traditions and experiences. Enjoy a variety of performances and activities: Live music by Kattleya Performance by Scoil Rince Ni Kelly School of Irish Dance Kingston School of Bellydance Activities: Henna tattoo Hair braiding…
Make a festive Easter inspired door wreath or a candy garden pot, incorporating chocolate treats and craft materials! Wednesday 9 April 4pm - 5.30pm | $15 Activities for young people aged between 12 and 19, unless stated otherwise. Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents given preference. Enquiries: KC@kingborough.tas.gov.au 6211 8200
You're invited to a magical evening filled with light, music and captivating performances! Friday, 25 July 4pm - 8pmKingborough Community Hub Full program:4:00 pm Live music by Embers DuoLocal food trucksKids craft - $5 entry into the craft room includes access to neon face painting, hair feathers, beaded jewellery making and more! 5:00 pm Interactive poi…
Come along and celebrate Christmas at the Kingborough Community Hub with our first pantomime: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Performed by our talented young people from Kingborough. Directed by Isabella Rose Stage Company. Perfect for all ages. DOORS OPEN Friday 5.30pm for 6pm start. Saturday 1.30pm for 2pm start, and 5pm for 5.30pm…
Come along and celebrate Christmas at the Kingborough Community Hub with our first pantomime: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Performed by our talented young people from Kingborough. Directed by Isabella Rose Stage Company. Perfect for all ages. DOORS OPEN Friday 5.30pm for 6pm start. Saturday 1.30pm for 2pm start, and 5pm for 5.30pm…
Come along and celebrate Christmas at the Kingborough Community Hub with our first pantomime: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Performed by our talented young people from Kingborough. Directed by Isabella Rose Stage Company. Perfect for all ages. DOORS OPEN Friday 5.30pm for 6pm start. Saturday 1.30pm for 2pm start, and 5pm for 5.30pm…
