Events

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.

Qi Gong at Sandfly Hall

Sandfly Hall 811 Sandfly Road,, Sandfly, TAS

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.  

Scented Candle Making

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

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

Bubble Tea Making – Youth Activity Program

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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      

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Beginners Crochet

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Learn the basics and crochet your first ever 'Granny Square'! About this event Did you know that crochet is therapeutic? The repetitive process has similar qualities to chanting a mantra and studies have shown that there are meditative and calming effects produced from this kind of crafting. So... it's time to relax! Let your crafty…

Night of Lights

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Bruny Forum – how do Toxoplasmosis and Sarcocystosis impact Bruny’s Sheep Industry?

Bruny Island Health Centre 16 School Road, Alonnah, TAS

About the event Dr Bruce Jackson, Coordinator of the Tasmanian Livestock Health Monitoring Network and Mahalia Kingsley from UTAS present on: How do the cat-borne diseases toxoplasmosis and sarcocystosis impact the sheep industry on Bruny? How does their prevalance in Bruny sheep compare with mainland Tasmania? What farm practices can assist to reduce disease prevalence…

Yarn Bomb Kingston – 13 June SOLD OUT

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

This event has changed to Monday the 13 due to the Public Holiday. 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 date is the 12 September - Mindfulness Day…

End of Life Expo

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

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Beaded Jewellery Making – Beginners Class

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Learn to make your own beaded jewellery using traditional techniques with local Tasmanian Jeweller Loretta Milazzo. About this event Are you interested in designing and producing your own jewellery or learning how to bead? Our group classes with local Tasmanian Jeweller Loretta Milazzo are conducted in a creative and welcoming environment at KIN Creative Space,…

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Seasonal Walks

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…

Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra

Rowallan Park Hall 40-42 Jindabyne Road, Kingston Beach, TAS

This Yin Yoga class with Lisa from Embody Yoga will leave you feeling rested and restored. About this event Yin Yoga is a slow, grounding practice that helps to calm the nervous system and bring awareness to the body-mind connection. Yoga Nidra literally means yogic sleep. It is an ancient technique which allows you to…

Slow Stitching

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Slow Stitching - Little Houses About this event Slow Stitching - Little Houses: Learn hand embroidery basics with a choice of two projects: Little House Felt Keyring/Card Holder or Hoop Art Stitchery. More information and bookings here

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Community Yoga July/August Wednesdays 5.15pm Class with Lisa

Revitalize, replenish and give back to yourself with 45 mins of yoga. About this event Revitalize, replenish and give back to yourself with yoga. Take this opportunity to bend, stretch, balance, breathe as you fill up your cup with some self-care and self-kindness. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring along your own yoga mat and…

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Community Yoga July/August Wednesdays 6.15pm Class with Lisa

Rowallan Park Hall 40-42 Jindabyne Road, Kingston Beach, TAS

Revitalize, replenish and give back to yourself with 45 mins of yoga. About this event Revitalize, replenish and give back to yourself with yoga. Take this opportunity to bend, stretch, balance, breathe as you fill up your cup with some self-care and self-kindness. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring along your own yoga mat and…

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Community Yoga with Bianca – Margate Thursday 7.15pm

Margate Hall 1744 Channel Highway, Margate, TAS

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…

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Community Yoga Snug Aug/Sep Saturdays 9am

Breathe – move – relax and just be About this event Join us for a gentle Yoga class at Snug Community Hall, beginners and seniors welcome. Bring your own mat and blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Children must be accompanied by adults. Dates are Saturday 13, 27 August & 3 September 2022 @ 9-10am. Teacher…

Floral Polymer Clay Jewellery

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Learn to make jewellery from creating your own patterned clay slab. About this event In this workshop, you will learn how to make a patterned slab of polymer clay and then transform it into your own jewellery to take home. Beginners to intermediate welcome. Tea, coffee and snacks provided but bring your own lunch. Bookings…

Mandala and Meditation

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

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,…

Intermediate Sewing

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Intermediate Sewing: Learn to sew an Appliqued Zipper Pouch, a Linen/cotton Infinity Scarf, or Alpaca Softie. About this event Intermediate Sewing: for those with a little sewing experience. Learn to sew an Appliqued Zipper Pouch, a Linen/cotton Infinity Scarf, or Alpaca Softie. More information and bookings here    

Community Yoga Snug Aug/Sep Saturdays 9am

Breathe – move – relax and just be About this event Join us for a gentle Yoga class at Snug Community Hall, beginners and seniors welcome. Bring your own mat and blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Children must be accompanied by adults. Dates are Saturday 13, 27 August & 3 September 2022 @ 9-10am. Teacher…

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Community Yoga Tues 6.15pm Class with Helen

Blackmans Bay Hall 24 Ocean Esplanade, Blackmans Bay, TAS

Revitalize, replenish and give back to yourself with 45 mins of yoga. About this event Revitalize, replenish and give back to yourself with yoga. Take this opportunity to bend, stretch, balance, breathe as you fill up your cup with some self-care and self-kindness. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring along your own yoga mat and…

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Community Yoga Tues 6.15pm Class with Helen

Blackmans Bay Hall 24 Ocean Esplanade, Blackmans Bay, TAS

Revitalize, replenish and give back to yourself with 45 mins of yoga. About this event Revitalize, replenish and give back to yourself with yoga. Take this opportunity to bend, stretch, balance, breathe as you fill up your cup with some self-care and self-kindness. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring along your own yoga mat and…

Community Yoga End of Year

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

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Seniors Cafe

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Our newly trained young baristas will make you a cup of tea or coffee while you listen to a fabulous guest speaker! Friday 20 January - listen to a gardening expert sharing tips about plant care Tuesday 24 January - listen to a nutrition expert sharing tips about 'gut health' Morning tea is included in…

Cold Water Splash and Dash with the Sea Hags

Kingston Beach Osborne Esplanade, Kingston Beach, TAS

About this event Hear from Helen about the Sea Hags and their experiences of cold-water swimming. This activity is to get you in the water with like-minded people. Be prepared for a quick dip (splash rather than swim) so please come prepared with swimmers, towel and maybe even a hot drink for afterwards. Please meet…

Preserve Tomatoes

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Introduction to preserving basics - Tomatoes 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…

Really Really Free Market New Years Clean Out – Book a Table

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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,…

How to Run a Death Café

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Tuesday Talk – Misunderstood Road Rules

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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.  

Kingston Death Cafe

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Afternoon Ceramics & Sip

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Join Ochre from Red Ochre Studio for a relaxing afternoon of ceramics. BYO drink and enjoy the calming nature of clay. Ochre will guide you through the basics of handbuilding and help you to create a small ceramic piece of your choosing. There will be some example pieces for you to try if you are feeling…

Kingston Death Cafe

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Creative Writing Skills

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Bring along a notepad and pen and come armed with your writing goals. Whether it be a letter, eulogy, speech, short story, poem, a page from your manuscript or a blank sheet, Kim can help you develop your ideas and to format writing with structure and cohesiveness. This workshop will be interactive and fun, tea…

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Healthy Meals on a Budget

Kingborough Neighbourhood House 24 Hawthorn Drive, Kingston, TAS

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.

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Low Impact Boot Camp at Kingston Park

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

A great class for anyone who is new to exercise. Gentle movements done in a fun way, using the outdoor equipment at Kingston Park. You only need to bring a towel and water bottle. Meet at the new Toilet Block at Kingston Park playground. We will start with two sessions on Thursday 7 and 14 September.…

Salvaged Wearable Art

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

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…

Qi Gong at Kingston Beach Hall

Kingston Beach Hall 20 Beach Rd,, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

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.  

Death Cafe September 2023

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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! This is a free event. The objective…

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Low Impact Excercise at Kingston Park

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

We have partnered with the Kingborough Fitness Centre to bring you a great class for anyone who is new to exercise. Gentle movements done in a fun way, using the outdoor equipment at Kingston Park. You only need to bring a towel and water bottle. Meet at the new Toilet Block at Kingston Park playground. There are…

Mini Health Check Roadshow

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Diabetes educator and nurse Heather Kennett will be available to check your blood pressure, do a diabetes risk assessment and sleep survey. We will have some healthy snacks and ideas to help you to build some healthy habits.

Thriving through Diversity: How to create an LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Business

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Creating an openly LGBTQIA+ supportive and inclusive small business in Kingborough is not just about marketing or putting up a rainbow sticker; it's about creating a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This is a free event, please register here: By embracing diversity and inclusivity, your small business can make…

Storytelling as Healing

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

October is Mental Health month, let's celebrate and raise awareness together. Storytelling can be a powerful tool in strategic healing and building confidence. Join local author, Kim Bambrook in this interactive workshop where Kim will speak about her personal writing journey and give you practical tips on how to write for healing. Bring along a notepad…

Death Cafe October 2023

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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! This is a free event. The objective…

Mini Health Check at Kingston Library

Kingston Library 11 Hutchins Street, Kingston, Tasmania

Diabetes educator and nurse Heather Kennett will be available to check your blood pressure, do a diabetes risk assessment and sleep survey. We will have some healthy snacks and ideas to help you to build some healthy habits. Free event, secure your spot here:

Really Really Free Market

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

30 tables are now fully booked for the next Really Really Free Market! Really Really Free Market 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%…

Kingston Death Café November 2023

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Novel Writing

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

We all have stories to tell. The desire to write a novel comes with the inert human need to pass on those stories. How to do so is challenging yet possible for anyone with commitment, writing guidance and support. Kim’s Novel Writing Workshop will be at the KIN Creative Space in Kingston. In this comfortable…

Get Ready for Work – School Holiday Program (ages 16+)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Apply for your first or next job with confidence! Learn the following over 4 days: Barista skills First Aid RSA Safe Food Handling CV Writing and Interview techniques Dates: Thursday 11 and Friday 12 January & Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 January. All dates must be attended. Strictly ages 16+

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Low Impact Exercise at Kingston Park

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

Plan your fitness goals for 2024 with this great class for anyone who is new to exercise. Gentle movements done in a fun way, using the outdoor equipment at Kingston Park. You only need to bring a towel and water bottle. This class will be run by a qualified trainer from the Kingborough Fitness Centre.

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Mat Pilates in the Park

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

This is a low impact high intensity workout based on traditional Pilates principles. In this workout we will use fundamental Pilates exercises to guide you through a fun class, offering progressions for those who want something more challenging. No prior Pilates experience needed. BYO yoga mat, towel and water bottle. Minimum age 16 years.

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Low Impact Exercise at Kingston Park

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

Plan your fitness goals for 2024 with this great class for anyone who is new to exercise. Gentle movements done in a fun way, using the outdoor equipment at Kingston Park. You only need to bring a towel and water bottle. This class will be run by a qualified trainer from the Kingborough Fitness Centre.

Kingston Death Cafe February 2024

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

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Low Impact Exercise at Kingston Park

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

Plan your fitness goals for 2024 with this great class for anyone who is new to exercise. Gentle movements done in a fun way, using the outdoor equipment at Kingston Park. You only need to bring a towel and water bottle. This class will be run by a qualified trainer from the Kingborough Fitness Centre.

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Mat Pilates in the Park

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

This is a low impact high intensity workout based on traditional Pilates principles. In this workout we will use fundamental Pilates exercises to guide you through a fun class, offering progressions for those who want something more challenging. No prior Pilates experience needed. BYO yoga mat, towel and water bottle. Minimum age 16 years.

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Low Impact Exercise at Kingston Park

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

Plan your fitness goals for 2024 with this great class for anyone who is new to exercise. Gentle movements done in a fun way, using the outdoor equipment at Kingston Park. You only need to bring a towel and water bottle. This class will be run by a qualified trainer from the Kingborough Fitness Centre.

Intro to Perimenopause with Dr Jess

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Understand how the transition to menopause might be affecting you. Dr Jess will provide information and discussion about the impacts of perimenopause on your body, mind and relationships. She will also discuss lifestyle and medical interventions to optimise this transition.

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Barista Basics (Term 1 Youth Services) – SOLD OUT

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn the art of making a great latte and more! Graduate with a certificate in coffee making for your next job. Ages 14+ only $25 + BF Thursday, 21 & 28 March and 4 April | 4pm - 6pm (must attend all dates to graduate)

$25

What is Swedish Death Cleaning?

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Join Karen from Organised with KLC, for a talk on the transformative practice of Swedish Death Cleaning. This approach to decluttering and organising offers profound insights into simplifying your life and leaving behind a legacy instead of a pile of unwanted stuff. Whether you're seeking to streamline your surroundings, prepare for life transitions, or simply…

Kingston Death Cafe

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Make a start on your Advance Care Directive (ACD)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

An Advance Care Directive is designed to be used if you do not have capacity to make decisions for yourself. This includes treatments you would accept or refuse if you had a life-threatening illness or injury. An Advance Care Directive will only be used if you do not have capacity to make decisions for yourself…

Lunchtime Pilates with Sue

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

This is a low impact workout based on traditional Pilates principles. This class is aimed at beginners but will offer progressions for those who want something more challenging. BYO yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. $5

Rosemary’s Way – Film screening and talk for Refugee Week

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Join us for a special evening in honour of Refugee Week. Arad Nik a refugee from Southern Iran will share his journey which eventually led to making Tasmania his home. Arad will introduce the heart-warming film Rosemary’s Way.  The film celebrates the remarkable Rosemary Kariuki and the group of vulnerable migrant women of suburban Sydney whose lives she helps transform from isolation…

Come and Try Croquet – for older people

Kingston Croquet Club 159 Summerleas Road, Kingston, Tas

Feel like trying something new or refreshing an old skill? Come along to this relaxed morning at the Kingston Croquet Club. No experience necessary. Just a sense of fun :) Morning tea will be provided. This is a free activity. Please note there will be a temporary road closure on Summerleas Road between Queens Parade…

Voluntary assisted dying – legislation explained – Tuesday Talk

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Tasmania's Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation is complex and lengthy. Hilde Nilsson, a retired nurse withe a life-long interest in end-of-life management, will give an easy-to-understand explanation of the legislation and how it operates in Tasmania. Hand-outs will be provided and there'll be time to have questions answered. This is a free session. Morning tea provided.

Kingston Death Café July 2024

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Reduce pain and inflammation through your Diet

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

What you eat may trigger chronic pain and inflammation. Hear from Nutritionist Jennifer Phillips about what foods would help to reduce chronic pain in your body so that you can attain optimal health and well-being using evidenced-based nutritional science and foods that you can easily access from the grocery store. Jennifer Phillips is a qualified Nutritionist…

Make a start on your Advance Care Directive (ACD)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

An Advance Care Directive is designed to be used if you do not have capacity to make decisions for yourself. This includes treatments you would accept or refuse if you had a life-threatening illness or injury. An Advance Care Directive will only be used if you do not have capacity to make decisions for yourself…

National NAIDOC Week – Kelp Basket making

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Celebrate NAIDOC week at the Kingborough Community Hub. Create a kelp basket from raw materials. This workshop will be guided by Kingborough Council's Trainee Aboriginal Land Management Officer, Nicole. If you have any questions, contact us: artsinfo@kingborough.tas.gov.au or phone 6211 8200. Tickets are $25 per adult and $15 per child (up to 18 years).

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Chair based yoga with Bec

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

A low impact, beginners class focusing on the body/mind connection. Using a chair for support this is a perfect class for people with knee/joint/balance or mobility issues, who still would like to experience the benefits of yoga. BYO water bottle. There will be two classes held - Tuesday 16 July and Tuesday 23 July from…

Qigong Taster Session

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Qigong (pronounced chee gong) is a gentle, flowing exercise practice that involves breath technique and visualisation to settle the mind. A sense of lightness is created as it releases stagnation around and within the body, and in our thoughts. Regular practice improves general health and wellbeing This session will be led by nutritionist and Qigong…

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Did you know that crochet is therapeutic? The repetitive process has similar qualities to chanting a mantra and studies have shown that there are meditative and calming effects produced from this kind of crafting. So… it’s time to relax! Let your crafty side emerge, learn a new skill and just as importantly have fun! The…

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Chair based yoga with Bec

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

A low impact, beginners class focusing on the body/mind connection. Using a chair for support this is a perfect class for people with knee/joint/balance or mobility issues, who still would like to experience the benefits of yoga. BYO water bottle. There will be two classes held - Tuesday 16 July and Tuesday 23 July from…

Dying to Know Day Talks 2024

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

The Dying to Know Day theme for 2024 is personalising final arrangements and building community. Our series of talks for this event will include the following: 10am - 10.45am  What to do when someone dies/Creating a funeral plan - Rebecca Lyons, Solace 11am - 11.45am Creating a Compassionate Community - Kate Glover, Palliative Care Tasmania…

Workshop: Herbs for Gut Health – Make your own herbal tea blend

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Ready to feel less bloated and achieve gut health balance? Join your local women's health naturopath for a deep dive into what is causing symptoms like constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain and flatulence. You will discover key gut health herbs and learn which ones are right for you! Discover how nature’s most effective herbs can soothe…

Kingston Death Café September 2024

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Workshop: Herbs for Period Health – Make your own herbal tea blend

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Struggling with menstrual discomfort or looking to enhance your period health? Join your local women's health Naturopath for an empowering workshop dedicated to herbs for women! In this interactive session, you'll learn about a variety of women's herbs, find out which ones are right for you and how to integrate them into your daily routines.…

Make a meal with 15 plant foods – Poke Bowl and Protein Balls

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Wondering how to increase plant foods in your daily food choices? Join qualified evidence-based Nutritionist Jennifer Phillips, where she will demonstrate how to easily get 15 high nutrient foods into a tasty lunch and snack. You can either take your creations home or sit down to a shared meal with the group. The fee includes…

Strengthening your Pelvic Floor

Kingston Neighbourhood House Maranoa Child Care, 24 Hawthorn Drive, Kingston, TAS

Did you know 50% of women experience bladder leakage during pregnancy? At least 1 in 3 women have ongoing issues with incontinence and 1 in 2 women experience a degree of pelvic organ prolapse after delivery. Jane Barker is Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, with 20 years of experience, who can show you how to activate your pelvic…

Seniors Pop-Up Café – Springtime Plant Care with John

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

POP Up Cafes (for older community members) Our young baristas will prepare a cup of tea or coffee for you while you enjoy an engaging presentation from a guest speaker! Learn essential springtime plant care tips with gardening expert John. Location - Whitewater room at the Kingborough Community Hub, 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston $5

Workshop: Herbs for Anxiety – Make your own herbal tea blend

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Are you seeking natural ways to ease overwhelm, anxiety, tension and irritability? Join us for an enlightening workshop where we delve into the calming world of herbs! In this hands-on session delivered by a qualified naturopath you'll make your own tea blend using a selection herbs that impact your nervous system to help reduce anxiety…

Power People | Kingston | Seniors Week 2024

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Join us in the Whitewater Room at the Kingborough Community Hub for an enlightening session with the Power People from Channel Men’s Shed. Learn how you can reduce your home energy bills with practical, easy-to-implement tips. Our experts will guide you on making your home more energy-efficient, and simple tips to save money on your…

Peggys Beach – First Nations Perspective Nature Walk

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Join Nicole King and Bridget Jupe (Kingborough Council) for a guided nature walk where you'll gain a deeper understanding of the land. We begin with an Acknowledgement of Country, honouring the traditional custodians and their connection to this place. From a First Nations perspective, you'll learn about the rich plant life within the reserve, including traditional knowledge…

Workshop: Herbs for Perimenopause – Make your own herbal tea blend

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Are you breaking out in hot sweats or feeling cranky irritable, bloated and sleepless? If you are in perimenopause it can be challenging dealing with symptoms, but nature offers powerful allies to ease this transition. Join your local women's health naturopath for a transformative workshop focused on herbs designed to support and balance your body…

Sip and Paint Your Pet

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Bring along a quality photo of your beloved pet (on your phone or printed out) and join us for an evening of guided painting at KIN. BYO drinks and snacks. Suitable for those who like to paint, and spend time with friends, in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. All levels of experience welcome, and all workshop materials…

Tuesday Talk: Understanding Your Rights Against Ageism – Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Join us for a presentation by a representative of the Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner (OADC, formerly Equal Opportunity Tasmania) as we explore your rights and responsibilities in combating ageism. OADC’s mission is to promote a society free from discrimination by encouraging inclusive and respectful behaviours within our community. Morning tea is provided. Entry is…

Fitter Together

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Fitter Together is a 4-week health programme, designed to make fitness goals achievable and sustainable for everyone. Together we will build healthier habits, focusing on daily actively, nutrition, recovery and wellbeing. The program includes: An accountability booklet to help you keep track A Monday evening check in and catch up A Sunday morning group exercise…

Needle-Felting Workshop: Create your own Christmas Pudding decoration

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

NEEDLE-FELTING WORKSHOP: Create your own Christmas Pudding decoration Join Taliesin from Fable Emporium for a delightful and festive needle-felting workshop, where you’ll craft your very own adorable Christmas pudding decoration to hang on your tree! Whether you’re a seasoned felter or a complete beginner, this workshop is perfect for everyone. What to Expect: Guided Instruction:…

Make a start on your Advance Care Directive (ACD)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

An Advance Care Directive is designed to be used if you do not have capacity to make decisions for yourself. This includes treatments you would accept or refuse if you had a life-threatening illness or injury. An Advance Care Directive will only be used if you do not have capacity to make decisions for yourself…

Tuesday Talk – Healthy Ageing Kingston Chiropractic

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Join a presentation by Dr Ashley Dent of to learn about normal changes in your bones, joints, muscles, and brain as you age.  Morning tea is provided. Entry is free. Bookings required, please RSVP.

Beginners Pilates with Sue – Extra Session

Blackmans Bay Hall 24 Ocean Esplanade, Blackmans Bay, TAS

This is a low impact class based on traditional Pilates principles. This class is aimed at beginners but will offer progressions for those who want something more challenging. BYO yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. This is a 4 week program held on Tuesdays 6, 13, 20 and 27 May 2025. Due to popular demand…

$20

Reset your vagus nerve to manage anxiety

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

The vagus nerve is a key part of the nervous system. It plays an important role in regulating emotions and can be stimulated to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. In this practical workshop you will learn some techniques such as breathing, humming and stretching so that you can support your nervous system. If this event…

Free

What Makes a Great Painting: Composition!

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Ever wondered why some paintings 'catch the eye' and another doesn't? Could be subject, colours, shape or many other factors. But a planned composition shows us how all the parts of an image can be 'put together' to create a visually pleasant outcome. In a good composition the eye will know exactly where the focus…

$25

Recurring

A dose of nature – weekly walks in Kingborough Reserves

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday* from 9.30-10am. *Excluding the 5th Thursday of the month. No bookings required. Click on this Link view maps of locations.…

Free

Beeswax Wraps Workshop

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Come along and learn to make your own beeswax wraps, which provide an alternative to using cling wrap and help reduce the use of single use plastic. Bring along your favourite cotton fabric remnants, or we can provide fabric for you. In this workshop you will make 3 wraps to take home.

$10

Backyard Biochar

Brookfield 1640 Channel Hwy, Margate, TAS

Learn the benefits of biochar for soil, plants and planet. You will see a practical demonstration of how to make biochar safely from common garden waste and discover how this low-tech method can improve your soil health, water retention and nutrition for your garden. Facilitation by Tasmania’s own Biochar champion, Bill Harvey. You will be…

$10
Recurring

A dose of nature – weekly walks in Kingborough Reserves

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday* from 9.30-10am. *Excluding the 5th Thursday of the month. No bookings required. Click on this Link view maps of locations.…

Free

Recurring

A dose of nature – weekly walks in Kingborough Reserves

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday* from 9.30-10am. *Excluding the 5th Thursday of the month. No bookings required. Click on this Link view maps of locations.…

Free
Recurring

A dose of nature – weekly walks in Kingborough Reserves

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday* from 9.30-10am. *Excluding the 5th Thursday of the month. No bookings required. Click on this Link view maps of locations.…

Free
Recurring

A dose of nature – weekly walks in Kingborough Reserves

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday* from 9.30-10am. *Excluding the 5th Thursday of the month. No bookings required. Click on this Link view maps of locations.…

Free
Recurring

A dose of nature – weekly walks in Kingborough Reserves

Join Council’s Natural Areas Interpretation Officer, BJ and health professionals for a gentle stroll in nature. Walks will focus on the natural world around us and the health benefits of spending time in nature. Every Thursday* from 9.30-10am. *Excluding the 5th Thursday of the month. No bookings required. Click on this Link view maps of locations.…

Free

Pop Up Cafe for older people

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Curbing sugar cravings Join us for an engaging and informative session with Nutritional Therapist Jill Cooper as we explore the science behind sugar cravings and how they affect your body.  How excess sugar can contribute to chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. Bookings essential.      

$5