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.

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Barista Bootcamp (School Holiday Program)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

About this event Looking to work in hospitality? Learn to make coffee and join this intensive 2-day barista training. Inhouse certificate awarded to participants. Group A- 9am - 12.30pm on Mon 3 & Tues 4 October Group B - 1pm-4.30pm on Mon 3 & Tues 4 October Ages 14-19, $50 per person Please book for either…

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Community Yoga Tuesday 5.15pm class with Helen

Blackmans Bay Hall 24 Ocean Esplanade, Blackmans Bay, TAS

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 a water bottle. Dates are Tuesdays 4, 11 October. Bookings here

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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…

Cinema/Rock It Climbing Centre (School Holiday Program)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Join us as we visit the village cinema to watch one of the latest releases, then drop into one of the nearby parks to eat lunch and then make our way to the Rock It Climbing Centre. Ages 10-17 Bookings must be made for the whole day. Priority will be given to young people who…

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Kingborough Arts Prize 2022

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

About the event The Lions Club of Kingborough is curating the tenth  Kingborough Art Prize Exhibition & sale where winning exhibits will be judged by an independent, professional judging panel. The exhibition will have a non-acquisition first prize of $1000.00 for the best work exhibited, and three category prizes, each of $600.00. The $1000.00 Art…

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Intergenerational Pop Up Cafe

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Throughout October, a new Intergenerational Pop-Up Café for our older community members will be held at the Kingborough Community Hub. The special café events will be hosted by the young participants from a Council-run, school holiday barista course. These cafes will offer a wonderful experience for our older community members, whilst facilitating some worthwhile training…

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The Way Home – Installation and Workshop

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

A collection of Gouache landscape paintings by Britt Fazey floating freely along the wall in the KIN Creative Space. WORKSHOP: Three sessions available. Use the Artist’s display for inspiration and contribute your own ‘memory of place’ through the practice of speed painting with the artist while enjoying some refreshments. Leave your masterpiece hanging in the…

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Shin Rin Yoku

Sandfly Memorial Ground

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…

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Morning Nature Walks (Mental Health Week 2022)

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.…

Health and Wellness Day (School Holiday Program)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

About the event As part of our Mental Health Week activities, a team of professionals will deliver workshops aimed to reduce anxiety and improve resilience. Sessions will include vinyasa yoga, mandala drawing, tapping techniques and yin yoga. Participants will also make their own healthy lunch. Ages 12-18 Priority will be given to young people who…

DIY Skincare Products (School Holiday Program)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

About the event Participants will use natural ingredients to make their own mosturiser and deodorant that they can use themselves or save as Christmas gifts. Ages 12-18 Priority will be given to young people who reside in the Kingborough municipality. For more information please contact Council’s Community Development Officer on 6211 8200 or email kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au. If…

Cancelled – Understanding Youth Mental Health – Presentation and Workshops

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

This event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Join Geoffrey Ahern's presentation and workshops on Youth Mental Health Presentation - Understanding Youth Mental Health Kingston Community Hub Auditorium Friday 14 October 2022 at 5.30pm-7pm Workshop - Suicide and Self Harm Middleton Room, Kingborough Community Hub Saturday 15 October at 10am-11.30am Workshop - Anxiety and…

Sip and Paint: Sunset Beach

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Come and join us for Sip and Paint at Kingston Beach! BYO Event! About this event We will be painting a sunset scene from the beautiful Bay of Fires. Who is this session for? Suitable for those who like to paint, and spend time with friends, in a calm and relaxed atmosphere – all levels…

Introduction to Nature Journaling

Christopher Johnson Park Tyndall Beach (over the, Kingston, TAS

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…

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Community Yoga with Lisa Wednedsday 5.15pm

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

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 a water bottle. Classes are Wednesday nights at the Mind Body Space.…

Soap Making

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Melt and Pour Soap Making Class – ‘Don’t Buy Soap, Make it yourself!’ About this event Are you someone who enjoys crafting or making your own products? You might be tempted to try your hand at making your own luxury handmade soap. Soap making is fun, relatively easy, cost effective and most importantly user friendly!…

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Herbal Remedies – Essential Natural Products

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Turn plants into essential remedies for the home and body. About this event This three-hour intensive workshop will introduce participants to external preparations that you can make at home using plants that will grow in your garden. Sarah is a qualified naturopath with a long history of using herbs and works professionally as a herbal…

Mini Film Festival

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Following the success of the ‘Stage and Screen Film Fest’ in August, Art Screen Events will be returning to the Hub on Sunday 23 October for a mini film festival where Franklin, Jack Absolute Flies Again and Little Monsters  will be screening. Tickets are available through www.artscreenevents.com.au

Ceramic Workshop at Kin Creative Space

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Have you ever thought about creating your own pottery but don't know where to start? Well, here’s your chance! About this event Join us for our first ceramic workshop designed to show you the basics of handbuilding. Students will Learn to hand build functional pieces and sculptures using a variety of techniques. Ceramic workshops at…

DIY Bathroom Basics

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Learn to reduce your bathroom plastic waste at home with our DIY bathroom basics workshop. About this event Come along to our 'DIY Bathroom Basics' workshop for a relaxed introduction on how to make deodorant, hand wash, shaving cream (doubles as a body wash), and hairspray. You'll get to take home each of these products…

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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,…

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Kangatraining Taster

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Kangatraining is a fun workout for mums with babies who want to get out and connect with other mums and get some exercise About this event Kangatraining is specifically designed to strengthen women's bodies post pregnancy and childbirth through an energetic, fun filled class. Kangatraining includes a warm up with babies in our arms, we…

Soap Making

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Melt and Pour Soap Making Class – ‘Don’t Buy Soap, Make it yourself!’ About this event Are you someone who enjoys crafting or making your own products? You might be tempted to try your hand at making your own luxury handmade soap. Soap making is fun, relatively easy, cost effective and most importantly user friendly!…

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Make Your Own Elixirs

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Discover how to extract plants for medicinal use. About this event This three-hour intensive workshop will delve deep into the various ways that plants can be processed in order to capture their medicinal qualities. Sarah is a qualified naturopath with a long history of using herbs and works professionally as a herbal medicine manufacturer. She…

Tassie Death Cafe

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. Register by following this link

Giddy up… Get Ready

Huntingfield Pony and Riding Club 152 Howden Road, Howden, TAS

Come along and hear about steps to prepare yourself and your horse for evacuation in an emergency. To book your space for this free event visit this link.

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Sip and Paint: View from Kunanyi/ Mount Wellington

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Come and join us for Sip and Paint at Kingston Beach! BYO Event! About this event We will be painting a stunning view from Kunanyi/ Mount Wellington. Who is this session for? Suitable for those who like to paint, and spend time with friends, in a calm and relaxed atmosphere – all levels of experience…

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Visible Mending

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Patch it, mend it, or darn it. About this event Bring along your ripped, torn and distressed garments and learn the art of visible mending. We will teach you a variety of techniques including Japanese Sachiko, free-motion darning, embroidery and applique to cover holes and bring new life to your favourite clothing. For further information…

Arabic Calligraphy

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

About this event 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…

The Mindful Art of Elements: Ceramic Workshop

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

By working with the elements our journey begins as we incorporate mindful intention into our awareness and creative process. About this event Earth, Fire, Water and Air! We’ll access and reflect how these elements work within and throughout our process as creatives. Join us for a ceramics workshop designed to show you the basics of…

Create Nature Journal

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Join Cassey from Forest Organics in a 2 hour Nature & Art based workshop that explores our relationship with Nature, Art and Ourselves. bookings here

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Christmas Needle Felting Workshop

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Create your own colourful Christmas decorations from wool! Learn the basics of needle-felting in a fun, relaxed environment. All materials provided. What you can expect: A friendly, fun session of needle-felting where people will learn the basics of this wonderful craft at a relaxed pace. Everything you need to get started with a new hobby!…

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Mini Film Festival

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

2.30-4 pm - The Royal Edinburgh Military Tatoo (exclusive feature length version) 5-7.45 pm - Triangle of Sadness (special advanced screening) (M) For more information and bookings click HERE

Ceramic Workshop at KIN CREATIVE SPACE

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Have you ever thought about creating your own pottery but don't know where to start? Well, here’s your chance! About this event Join us for our first ceramic workshop designed to show you the basics of handbuilding. Students will Learn to hand build functional pieces and sculptures using a variety of techniques. Ceramic workshops at…

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…

Live Bites – Christmas Edition

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

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…

Create a Bug Hotel

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

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…

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Get Ready for Work (School Holiday Program)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Exciting workshops and activities for young people living in Kingborough. Get Ready for Work | 9, 10, 11, 12 January | 9am - 4.30pm | Kingborough Community Hub Be job ready! Participate in the following certified courses over 4 days: First Aid, RSA, Barista, CV writing, interview techniques and Safe Food Handling. Participants must attend…

Cinema and Outdoor Laser Skirmish (School Holiday Program)

Exciting workshops and activities for young people living in Kingborough. Join us for a game of outdoor laser skirmish and then enjoy a movie at village cinemas, Hobart. BYO Lunch. $30, Ages 12 - 19 Priority will be given to young people who reside in the Kingborough municipality. For more information please contact Council’s Community Development…

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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…

Herbal Tincture Making

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Discover how to turn fresh and dried plants into long term shelf stable medicine. About this event This three- hour intensive workshop will detail the complete process of tincture making using alcohol, vinegar and glycerin. YOU WILL LEARN to follow formulas and create tinctures via maceration and percolation as well as the unique requirements of…

Surfing (School Holiday Program)

Join us for an exciting day at Clifton Beach with South Coast Surf School. Suitable for all levels. Transport, wetsuits and surfboard provided. $35, Ages 12-18 Bookings must be made for the whole day. Priority will be given to young people who reside in the Kingborough municipality. For more information please contact Council’s Community Development…

Preserving Stone fruits

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Introduction to preserving basics - Stone fruits 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…

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Stand up Paddle Boarding (School Holiday Program

Exciting workshops and activities for young people living in Kingborough. Group A: 10am - 11am Group B: 11am - 12pm Join one of 2 clinics on the water with Blue Lagoon SUP & Surf. Suitable for all levels. Please specify your desired time at booking. $15, Ages12-18 Bookings must be made for the whole day. Priority…

Skincare Workshop (School Holiday Program)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Exciting workshops and activities for young people living in Kingborough. Use natural ingredients to make your own skincare products. $25,  Ages 10 - 17

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Soap Making

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Melt and Pour Soap Making Class – ‘Don’t Buy Soap, Make it yourself!’ for 3 February for March - May events About this event 2 hours Mobile eTicket Are you someone who enjoys crafting or making your own products? You might be tempted to try your hand at making your own luxury handmade soap. Soap…

World Wetlands Day

Rotary Centennial Park in Kingston Beach (duck park) Balmoral Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Conservation Volunteers Australia welcome you to celebrate World Wetlands Day 2023. Whether you want to learn about wetland species, be part of a traditional ceremony or do some hands-on activities - we're sure there's something that suits you! Free activities on the day will include: Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country Plant ID walk and…

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…

Sip and Paint: View from Kunanyi/ Mount Wellington

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Come and join us for Sip and Paint at Kingston Beach! BYO Event! About this event We will be painting a stunning view from Kunanyi/ Mount Wellington.   Who is this session for? Suitable for those who like to paint, and spend time with friends, in a calm and relaxed atmosphere – all levels of…

Create a Nature Wall Hanging

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Join Cassey from Forest Organics in a 2-hour Nature & Art based workshop that explores our relationship with Nature, Art and Ourselves. About the event Join Cassey from Forest Organics in a 2-hour Nature & Art based workshop that explores our relationship with Nature, Art and Ourselves. This workshop begins with a short guided meditation…

Making Memories Stitching Time

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

'Memory objects can bring comfort, preserve special memories and support our ongoing relationships with loved ones who have died. '- Anzara About this event In this four-hour workshop we will be making memory objects from textiles and/or other suitable objects. Chosen materials could have belonged to a loved one who has died or who is…