Events

We are a vibrant, diverse community where there is always an interesting activity or event to get along to.

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Events that are being held on Council owned or managed land require a permit. You may be required to fill out applications forms depending on your event.
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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.

School holidays – art workshop natural dyeing and printing

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Learn different painting and printing techniques using a variety of unique and natural materials in this 3-hour workshop. Take home your own unique artworks on paper and fabric. With artist Coralee Williams Ages 12 - 19

Night of Lights

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Yarn Bomb Kingborough – MARGATE

Margate Hall 1744 Channel Highway, Margate, TAS

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…

Youth services – celebrate ‘International day of Friendship’

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Celebrate the ‘International day of Friendship’ with pizza and friendship bracelet making, while joining a meeting with our youth leadership team. Kingborough residents Suitable for ages 13+ Enquiries: 6211 8200

Youth services – barista basics 7, 14, 21 August

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. Wednesday 7, Wednesday 14 and Wednesday 21 August (all dates must be attended) This event is for Kingborough residents ages 14 - 19 only. Enquiries: 6211 8200 $50

Youth services – sushi making

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Experiment making different types of sushi with a sushi chef from Niko Niko. All ingredients provided and then take some home for your family. For Kingborough residents, suitable for ages 12 -19 Enquiries: 6211 8200 $15  

Youth services – advanced barista

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Practise and refine your barista skills and learn the next stage of latte art. Suitable for young people who have previously attended a Kingborough Council barista course. For Kingborough residents, suitable for ages 14 - 16 Enquiries: 6211 8200 $15

Youth services – snack and paint

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Enjoy a guided painting session with snacks and then take home your magnificent canvas artwork! Suitable for any level of experience. For Kingborough residents, suitable for ages 12 - 19. Enquiries: 6211 8200 $20

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…

School holidays – Mural Art – Ages 14 – 19 (EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ONLY)

To be advised Kingston

Submit your expression of interest, along with a sample of your artwork, for a chance to collaborate with accomplished artist Jasper Kelly on a mural project in Kingston. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and work on a vibrant community art piece! You will be notified about your participation in the program…

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

School holidays – Movies at the Hub

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Come down to the Hub to watch a movie on the big screen, with popcorn! Stay for a BBQ in the park if you like! $5.00    

Really Really Free Market

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

School holidays – cinema and laser skirmish

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

See a new release movie at Village Cinemas and then play outdoor laser skirmish at Tas Laser Skirmish.* $35 Bus provided Bring money for popcorn if you like and BYO lunch. *Activity for Young People aged 12-19 who reside in Kingborough

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…

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…

Youth Services – Barista Basics ages 14 – 19

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+ WED 13, 20, 27 NOV - (all dates must be attended) $50

Kingborough Zine – OPEN CALL for contributions

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You are invited to submit content for our first zine (short for magazine): such as poems, drawings, recipes, photos, illustrations, essays and more. Suited to young people aged between 12 - 24 years, who reside in Kingborough. Register now to submit your content for the opportunity to be included in our first Kingborough Zine. Do…

Youth Services – Collage Zine Workshop

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Unlock a new skill and have fun learning the cut-and-paste collage style of zine making with guru Will. You may even like to include a piece in the Kingborough zine! Activities are for young people aged between 12 and 19 unless otherwise stated. Kingborough residents given preference. $5

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Youth Services – Barista Basics ages 14 – 19

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+ WED 13, 20, 27 NOV - (all dates must be attended) $50

Youth services – Rice Paper Rolls

Learn to make fresh and tasty rice paper rolls with the chefs from Niko Niko. Take some home for dinner with your family! Activities are for young people aged between 12 and 19 unless otherwise stated. Kingborough residents given preference. $15

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Youth Services – Barista Basics ages 14 – 19

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+ WED 13, 20, 27 NOV - (all dates must be attended) $50

Youth Services – Make and Decorate an Advent Calendar

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Craft and decorate your own advent calendar house in the lead up to Christmas! Activities are for young people aged between 12 and 19 unless otherwise stated. $15 includes all materials. Kingborough residents given preference.

Christmas Bazaar

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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  

Youth services – Christmas Jewellery or Decorations

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Create Christmas themed earrings or a decoration for the Christmas tree, using polymer clay with artist Georgie. Keep your creations for the holiday season or give them as a gift! Activities are for young people aged between 12 and 19 unless otherwise stated. $20 Kingborough residents given preference.  

Youth Services – End of Term BBQ

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Enjoy table tennis, games and a BBQ for the end of term down by the basketball court at Kingston Park! Activities are for young people aged between 12 and 19 unless otherwise stated. Located at the basketball courts by Kingston Park. Kingborough residents given preference. This is a free event, please register here:

Alice in Wonderland at the Botanical Gardens and lunch at Cornelian Bay

Alice in Wonderland at the Botanical Gardens and lunch at Cornelian Bay Friday 10 January 9.30am - 3pm $20 | ages 10+ welcome See the show ‘Alice in Wonderland’ across 3 different locations at the Botanical Gardens. Then games and lunch at Cornelian Bay. BYO lunch - bus provided  

$20

Abseiling and rock climbing at Coningham

Come to Coningham for a day of rock climbing, abseiling and lunch at the beach. Tuesday 14 January 9am - 3pm $45 ages 12 - 19 Abseiling and rock climbing at Coningham Bus provided, BBQ lunch provided Option to paddle in the water (waist height only) if the weather is fine  

Creative Cartoon Workshop

Thursday 16 January 10am - 12pm $10 | ages 10+ welcome Create interesting cartoons from random ideas and learn tips and tricks to bring your drawings to life!  

$10

Barista Basics, ages 14+ (Youth Services Term 1)

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. Wed 19 Feb, Wed 26 Feb & Wed 5 March 4pm - 6pm (all dates must be attended) | $50 This activity is strictly for Kingborough residents aged 14 - 20. Located at the…

$50

Join a YAK meeting (Youth Services Term 1)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Youth Action Kingborough (YAK) Join the next YAK meeting in March to learn more about how you can be involved locally with other young people. Ages 14+ Tuesday 11 March 4pm - 5.30pm | Free Activities for young people aged between 12 and 19, unless stated otherwise. Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents…

Free

Write Your CV! (Youth Services Term 1)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Wed 12 March 4pm - 5.30pm | Free Start your year off on the right foot and get a CV ready for your next job, with the assistance of Southern Employment Training Network. Activities for young people aged between 12 and 19, unless stated otherwise. Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents given preference.…

Free

Celebrate ‘Kingborough Together’ on Harmony Day

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Crafty Easter Wreaths (Youth Services Term 1)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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

$15

Beginners Pilates with Sue

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. If session is sold…

$20

Job searching and career pathways – ages 12-15

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Not sure where to start with job hunting? Explore where to find job opportunities and discover career paths that match your interests and talents. Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents given preference. Enquiries kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au Ph 6211 8200

Free

Kingborough Art Prize prep workshop (up to age 18)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

A relaxed, supportive session for young artists preparing an entry for the Kingborough Art Prize. Bring along a work-in-progress, or completed piece, for framing support and friendly feedback to get your artwork prize-ready! Wednesday, 20 August 4pm - 5.30pm | FREE Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents given preference. Enquiries: kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au Ph 6211…

Free

Handmade candle workshop (ages 12 – 19)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn how to pour your own candle and wax melt. Blend different fragrances, choose your own colours and personalise your candle to take home! Friday, 29 August 4pm - 5.30pm | $10 Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents given preference. Enquiries kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au phone 6211 8200.

$10

Stage Ready Workshop Ages 12-20

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

We will be holding auditions for a Christmas Pantomine later this year! Join IRSC for a fun session of drama games, confidence-building activities and theatre tips to help you shine on stage! Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents given preference. Enquiries KC@kingborough.tas.gov.au Ph 6211 8200

Free

Barista basics (ages 14 – 20)

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 - a great addition to your CV. Ages 14+ only. Wed 10, 17, 24 Sept (all dates must be attended) Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents given preference. Enquiries kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au Ph 6211 8200

$50

Interview & confidence building techniques (ages 12 – 25)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn how to boost your confidence and develop the skills required to succeed in job interviews. This session will help you feel prepared and confident for your next interview! FREE Event.  Register below. Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents given preference. Enquiries kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au phone 6211 8200.

Free

Term Four Youth Program – Kingborough Community Hub

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Term Four Youth Program Activities for young people who live in Kingborough! Located at the Kingborough Community Hub. Kingborough residents given preference. Enquiries kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au Ph 6211 8200

Various Prices

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A Christmas Carol Pantomime

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

$10
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A Christmas Carol Pantomime

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

$10
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A Christmas Carol Pantomime

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

$10