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.
Please follow this link for more information: Community Forms and Event Permits

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.

Japanese Calligraphy

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Learn Japanese Calligraphy with Maiko Howell. Maiko Howell was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and began doing calligraphy at age 5 under the guidance of her mother - also a calligrapher. Maiko became a master of Japanese traditional calligraphy in 2017 and has held workshops for children and adults throughout Eastern Japan, and now…

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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.

The Great Kingborough Bake Off

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Bake your own cake at home and enter for the chance to win prizes! Under 12’s prize - The Pancake Train Restaurant voucher $100 12- 18 year’s prize - Minimax voucher $200 Open award prize – Minimax voucher $500 People’s Choice Award - The Pancake Train Restaurant voucher $100   Join us in supporting TAS…

Preserving Tomatoes

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Preserving is a great way to store tomatoes long-term, to reduce food waste, limit canned tomato purchases, and save money. Preserving is very easy, a lot of fun, and the jars look beautiful when finished. During the introduction to preserving basics workshop we will be using the Fowlers Vacola bottling method to preserve locally grown…

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.

Really Really Free Market

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Tasmania’s most generous market is back just in time for a Christmas Cleanout!  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. Register your table here: The Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a community gathering based on the concept of…

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Henna tattoo workshops

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn the beautiful and cultural art of henna tattooing with artist Ranjeeta Saini over two afternoon classes on February 27 & 28 (5.30pm-7.00pm) Participants are encouraged to attend both workshops.

$20
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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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Digital Skills for Older People

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Would you or someone you know benefit from learning better digital skills? Kingborough Council is running six free 'Building Digital Skills' sessions with IT professional Richard Lim. You'll learn about accessing online services, free education materials and have opportunities for one-on-one time with Richard to answer individual questions about your phone, ipad or laptop. Sessions…

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.

Tuesday Talk – Men’s health – Issues and Initiatives

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Australia is one of the world's healthiest societies, yet men of all backgrounds are less likely than women to live healthy lives. This talk will focus on the issues being experienced by men that may be preventing better health outcomes  and look at some initiatives which are aimed at addressing the imbalance. Jake Roberts from…

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Battle of the Bands: jam sessions

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Are you in a band or would like to join one? Come along to our pre-Youth Week jam sessions for bands, singers, duos or electronic artists.  These sessions are FREE, but bookings are to be made via the link below.  Prizes to be won!  Ages 12 - 25.

Free

International Women’s Day: wellness talk and tea

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Qualified nurse and wellness counsellor Heather Kennett will talk about simple steps women can take to improve their health and wellness. This will be followed by the opportunity to sample health-promoting teas by 'The Art of Tea' and delightful canapes. This event will take place in the Middleton Room at the Kingborough Community Hub

$5
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Digital Skills for Older People

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Would you or someone you know benefit from learning better digital skills? Kingborough Council is running six free 'Building Digital Skills' sessions with IT professional Richard Lim. You'll learn about accessing online services, free education materials and have opportunities for one-on-one time with Richard to answer individual questions about your phone, ipad or laptop. Sessions…

Ukulele complete beginners’ workshop

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

UKULELE COMPLETE BEGINNERS WORKSHOP In this 3-hour complete beginners' workshop, Rose Turtle Ertler will teach you how to hold the ukulele, tune it and play a few chords. You'll learn a few easy strumming and picking patterns and some songs to take home and practice.  Notes provided. No experience necessary. BYO Ukulele. Suitable for ages 12…

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Digital Skills for Older People

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Would you or someone you know benefit from learning better digital skills? Kingborough Council is running six free 'Building Digital Skills' sessions with IT professional Richard Lim. You'll learn about accessing online services, free education materials and have opportunities for one-on-one time with Richard to answer individual questions about your phone, ipad or laptop. Sessions…

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Battle of the Bands: jam sessions

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Are you in a band or would like to join one? Come along to our pre-Youth Week jam sessions for bands, singers, duos or electronic artists.  These sessions are FREE, but bookings are to be made via the link below.  Prizes to be won!  Ages 12 - 25.

Free
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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

World Poetry Day Workshop

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Have you ever wanted to write a poem, or to enhance your poetry writing skills? This workshop will give you tools to express your feelings or ideas in poetry format. Let's celebrate World Poetry Day together at the KIN Creative Space. Local author and poet, Kim Bambrook, will facilitate the event. In a relaxed and…

$15

What are you dying to know?

Bruny Island Health Centre 16 School Road, Alonnah, TAS

What are you dying to know during this Advance Care Planning Week?  Join Tracey Rusden from EOL Bucket List and Bec Lyons from Solace End of Life Services as they host a free three-hour workshop exploring the role of the end-of-life doula, advance care planning, funeral planning, home funeral and DIY approaches, and ways of…

Free

Ukrainian Samchykivka Folk Art

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Create your own artwork by listening to yourself and your imagination and follow your heart to express your feelings via Samchykivka art. Join us at the Samchykivka Art Workshop for a delightful day of creativity and inspiration! Immerse yourself in the world of art as we explore the beauty of Folk Art. Whether you are a seasoned artist…

$10

Arabic Calligraphy

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn to write your name in Arabic and experience the calming nature of the brush on paper. Embrace the mindfulness of Arabic Calligraphy with Halima as she guides you through the history of this ancient art form. A chance to explore the unique modulations of this cultural art form through pictograms, strokes and lettering. Create…

$10

Henna Art

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Experienced and talent artist Ranjeeta Saini will be providing beautiful henna tattoo art at our harmony week celebration. Book now and just show your ticket on arrival.

$10

Harmony Week

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Join us for an evening of delicious food, art, music, and entertainment! Music by Latin American band Kattleya Indian Bharathnatyam dancing, and Colombian dance activity Henna tattooing by Ranjeeta Ethiopian, Indian, and Turkish food Alcoholic drinks by the Coffee Hole Arabic Calligraphy Ukrainian Samchykivka Folk Art Bookings essential for Calligraphy and Folk Art workshops. Please…

End of Life Expo 2024

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Stalls, guest speakers and one-on-one conversations with the people who will help you to plan and prepare in advance for your end of life wishes. This free event includes advice and information on wills, guardianships, advance care plans, financials, palliative care, types of funerals, natural burials, end of life doulas, grief and bereavement support, having…

Free

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Battle of the Bands: jam sessions

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Are you in a band or would like to join one? Come along to our pre-Youth Week jam sessions for bands, singers, duos or electronic artists.  These sessions are FREE, but bookings are to be made via the link below.  Prizes to be won!  Ages 12 - 25.

Free
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Digital Skills for Older People

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Would you or someone you know benefit from learning better digital skills? Kingborough Council is running six free 'Building Digital Skills' sessions with IT professional Richard Lim. You'll learn about accessing online services, free education materials and have opportunities for one-on-one time with Richard to answer individual questions about your phone, ipad or laptop. Sessions…

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Digital Skills for Older People

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Would you or someone you know benefit from learning better digital skills? Kingborough Council is running six free 'Building Digital Skills' sessions with IT professional Richard Lim. You'll learn about accessing online services, free education materials and have opportunities for one-on-one time with Richard to answer individual questions about your phone, ipad or laptop. Sessions…

Tuesday Talk – Men’s Health: Issues and Initiatives

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Come along for this interesting presentation focusing on men's health and some initiatives that are helping to build better outcomes for men and boys. This talk is for everyone and is FREE. Jake Roberts from the Tasmanian Health Service and David Puls from the local men's health initiative The Men's Table will be our guest…

Free

Natural skin care workshop (Youth Services Event)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn natural ways for taking care of your skin with naturopath Monica. Take home a beautiful balm made from natural ingredients and healing herbs. Suitable for ages 12 - 29.

$10

Battle of the Bands: Our Voice

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Who Young people aged 12 – 25. Bands, duos, digital, electronic artists or other interested musicians are encouraged to apply. One or more band member must reside in Kingborough. What Battle it out and perform to a live audience at the Kingborough Community Hub during National Youth Week! The theme is Our Community. Our Voice…

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Digital Skills for Older People

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Would you or someone you know benefit from learning better digital skills? Kingborough Council is running six free 'Building Digital Skills' sessions with IT professional Richard Lim. You'll learn about accessing online services, free education materials and have opportunities for one-on-one time with Richard to answer individual questions about your phone, ipad or laptop. Sessions…

School holiday activities – Swisherr and Laser Skirmish

Shoot some basketball hoops at Swisherr Academy, where you will be led through a fun program for all levels before having free time to play.  Then we'll go to Tas Laser Skirmish for an open session! Bus provided. BYO lunch. $40 + Booking Fee

$40

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…

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Improving your bone health with exercise

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Strength training, combined with other weight bearing and balance exercises are important for bone density and preventing injury from falls. Join Sue for a simple class to learn what you can do at home to keep your bones strong. Bring along a yoga mat, water bottle and wear comfy clothes to exercise. $5.00

School holiday activities – jewellery making workshop

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Design and make a unique piece of jewellery to take home, for yourself or as a gift.  With artist Georgie from SAMBATIKI. $15 + booking fee

$15
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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