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.
Beat stiffness and soreness, increase flexibility, enhance muscle strength and stay active in this supportive chair based yoga class. Helen from Bee Breath Yoga will be leading you through this 4-week program. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring along a water bottle and small cushion or rolled up towel. This event is supported by Heathy…
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
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…
Following the success of the Hub's first preloved clothing market, the event will make its return this November! Great quality and designer labels welcome. Clothes must be clean and well presented. Stallholders may bring 1 rail for display. Chairs and tables provided. Some mirrors and changing facilities will be provided. Set-up available on the evening…
Beat stiffness and soreness, increase flexibility, enhance muscle strength and stay active in this supportive chair based yoga class. Helen from Bee Breath Yoga will be leading you through this 4-week program. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring along a water bottle and small cushion or rolled up towel. This event is supported by Heathy…
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
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
Create Your Own Fresh Flower Bouquet Unleash your creativity in our Fresh Flower Bouquet Workshop! During this workshop, you will receive an array of locally sourced foliage, flowers, gum nuts, ribbon, and more to craft your own unique large bouquet and delicate posy. No Experience Required: Expert florist Claire from Forage Flowers will guide you every step of…
This workshop is suitable for anyone who's ever wanted to write a song but doesn't know where to start as well as experienced songwriters who are interested in different songwriting techniques. Northern lutruwita/Tasmanian musician and song writer Rose Turtle Ertler will lead you through various fun exercises looking at lyric & melody writing and song…
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
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
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.
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:…
Stallholders wanted for the Kingborough Community Hub's Christmas Bazaar on Sunday 1st December 2024, 11am - 3pm! We're on the lookout for local makers, designers, and producers for our upcoming Christmas Bazaar at the Hub this December. Chairs and tables provided. Those selling handmade gifts preferred. No food stalls at this stage please. **Also on the day will be food…
All your Christmas shopping in one place! Come along to the Kingborough Community Hub for our first Christmas Bazaar. What to expect: Local artisan market stalls Delicious food (food trucks) Kid's gingerbread decorating Free face painting Live music, and more! Register your interest HERE
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…
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…
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.
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.
As we approach the busy end of year holiday season, take this opportunity for self-care and fill up your cup with some stretching, breathing and balancing. There will be a short flow with a long relaxation to rejuvenate and reset. Please bring along your yoga mat, water bottle, extra support for your knees such as a…
Join Mr. Shaggles on a hilarious adventure to save Christmas - with a surprise visit from Santa! Christmas Eve is fast approaching but Santa has vanished! It is up to Mr Shaggles to find Santa and save Christmas - or improvise in his usual chaotic style! Enjoy free popcorn and bring the family for a…
Our experienced instructor, Mansi, will guide you through the principles of painting - including color theory, composition, and brushwork. We will cover topics such as using light and shadow to create depth and drama, capturing the colors and textures, and experimenting with different brushstrokes and techniques to create stunning effects. Beginners and those looking to…
Join Mr. Shaggles on a hilarious adventure to save Christmas - with a surprise visit from Santa! Christmas Eve is fast approaching but Santa has vanished! It is up to Mr Shaggles to find Santa and save Christmas - or improvise in his usual chaotic style! Enjoy free popcorn and bring the family for a…
Everyone knows that laughter is good medicine. De-stress during your lunch break with a dose of laughter yoga and increase those happy hormones in your body. This FREE event has been supported by the Healthy Tasmania Lift Local Grants.
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:
Join Us for a guided Scenic Senior's Walk at Trial Bay for our summer walk! Led by a member of our Natural Areas and Biodiversity team, this walk is not just about the scenery - learn about local birdlife and flora and enjoy a simple picnic lunch with fellow walkers! Location: meet at Trial Bay Entrance,…
This is a weekly group walk for people who are new to exercise and want to have a group for encouragement and support. Walking and talking benefits mental health as well as physical health. All fitness levels welcome, especially people who are beginners. Serlina is a qualified fitness instructor and will lead the walk. Please wear…
Join Kingborough Council's Community Resilience Officers for an information session on emergency preparedness and tips on how to keep your pets safe during emergencies. Morning tea is provided. Location: Middleton Room, Kingborough Community Hub, 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston Entry is free. Bookings required, please RSVP. These information sessions for older people are part of Kingborough…
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
This is a weekly group walk for people who are new to exercise and want to have a group for encouragement and support. Walking and talking benefits mental health as well as physical health. All fitness levels welcome, especially people who are beginners. Serlina is a qualified fitness instructor and will lead the walk. Please wear…
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
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!
Are you interested in learning the basics of preserving stone fruits, but it all seems a bit daunting? Are you lucky enough to have fruit trees at home, but can never manage to eat or give away all your fruit each season? Or you may buy stone fruits from local growers and would like the…
Learn to make delicious rice paper rolls with exert chefs, perfect for summer lunches. Ages 12+
This is a weekly group walk for people who are new to exercise and want to have a group for encouragement and support. Walking and talking benefits mental health as well as physical health. All fitness levels welcome, especially people who are beginners. Serlina is a qualified fitness instructor and will lead the walk. Please wear…
Enjoy a day at the beach and learn to surf!. Wetsuit and surfboard provided. All levels catered for! Ages 12+ A bus service is available to pick-u[ and drop-off residents in Kingston, Blackmans Bay, Margate, Snug, Kettering and Woodbridge.
See a latest release at the Village Cinemas and then play outdoor skirmish! Ages 12+ A bus service is available to pick-u[ and drop-off residents in Kingston, Blackmans Bay, Margate, Snug, Kettering and Woodbridge.
Learn Japanese Calligraphy with Maiko Howell. Maiko Howell was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan and began studying 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 throughout Eastern Japan and now lives in Kingborough and…
The Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a community gathering based on the concept of giving. It is a demonstration of building community based on sharing resources, abundance, reuse, recycling, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all. Everything is 100% free! By booking a table, you will receive a 2mx2m space…
Create your own fresh flower bouquet or give the gift of flower arranging this Christmas! Unleash your creativity in our Fresh Flower Bouquet Workshop! During this workshop, you will receive an array of locally sourced foliage, flowers, gum nuts, ribbon, and more to craft your own unique large bouquet and delicate posy. No Experience Required:…
Join us for a Sunday afternoon Sip N' Pour Candle Making Workshop - a fun and relaxing experience where creativity meets your favorite beverages! Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a beginner, you'll enjoy making two candles and a wax melt while sipping your drink of choice in a friendly, social atmosphere. We'll provide everything…
This is a weekly group walk for people who are new to exercise and want to have a group for encouragement and support. Walking and talking benefits mental health as well as physical health. All fitness levels welcome, especially people who are beginners. Serlina is a qualified fitness instructor and will lead the walk. Please wear…
Join a presentation by Lesley Hall, Stroke Foundation Volunteer, who will present information about stroke and its prevention. The talk covers the following and allows time for Q&A: - What is stroke – what happens when someone is having a stroke | explanation of the different types of stroke - How to recognise the signs…
Beat stiffness and soreness, increase flexibility, enhance muscle strength and stay active in this supportive chair based yoga class. Helen from Bee Breath Yoga will be leading you through this 4-week program. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring along a water bottle and small cushion or rolled up towel. Session dates are Tuesdays 4, 11,…
This class is designed for people who are new to exercise or who want to add some extra movement into their work day. Each class will be run by a qualified personal trainer using the equipment in the Kingston Park exercise area. All fitness levels welcome, especially people who are beginners. Belinda is a qualified fitness…
Bring along a quality photo of your beloved pet (on your phone or printed) 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…
Beat stiffness and soreness, increase flexibility, enhance muscle strength and stay active in this supportive chair based yoga class. Helen from Bee Breath Yoga will be leading you through this 4-week program. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring along a water bottle and small cushion or rolled up towel. Session dates are Tuesdays 4, 11,…
Raised blood pressure (BP), or hypertension, is the single biggest risk factor responsible for preventable deaths worldwide and can lead to strokes or heart attacks. Come along and get your BP checked by registered nurse and diabetes educator, Heather Kennett. Bookings taken in 20-minute time slots. This event is supported by Heathy Tasmania Lift Local Grants.
Raised blood pressure (BP), or hypertension, is the single biggest risk factor responsible for preventable deaths worldwide and can lead to strokes or heart attacks. Come along and get your BP checked by registered nurse and diabetes educator, Heather Kennett. Bookings taken in 20-minute time slots. This event is supported by Heathy Tasmania Lift Local Grants.
Don’t miss the unique opportunity! Taroona resident Paul Pritchard will show his documentary ‘Larapinta End to End’, followed by Q&A with Paul and co-director Mike Sampey. Paul Pritchard, author and disability educator who was left paralysed in the right side of his body while climbing the Totem Pole in 1998, was accompanied by an all-disabled…
This class is designed for people who are new to exercise or who want to add some extra movement into their work day. Each class will be run by a qualified personal trainer using the equipment in the Kingston Park exercise area. All fitness levels welcome, especially people who are beginners. Belinda is a qualified fitness…
