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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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…

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…

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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…

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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,…

Free

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.…

$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…

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…

$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…

$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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

Pop-Up Cafe with presentation by plant guru John McGaughey

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Enjoy a delicious morning tea served by newly trained young baristas and hear from guest speaker John McGaughey about keeping your plants healthy during the winter months, plus much more…

$5

Holiday BBQ Bash

Kingston Park Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Enjoy an afternoon of activities, including half-court basketball competition and BBQ with Mission Australia. Come and try self-defence and table tennis skills, cook something new on the BBQ and take…

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…

Come and Try Tennis – for older people

Kingston Tennis Club Kingston View Drive, Kingston, Tas

You don’t have to be a champ - just a good sport! Join in and have a hit for fun or simply spectate at the Kingston Tennis Club’s seniors’ session.…

Free
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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…

School holiday activities – Snack and Paint

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Follow along with artist Yilian as she shows you the steps to create a canvas artwork of a native animal.  Beginner friendly! $20 + booking fee

$20
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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…

School holiday activities – Evolo Escape Room and Cinema

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Solve a series of challenges to escape before the time is up in this escape room challenge!  Then go to the cinema to see a new release movie. Bring money…

$30

Tamil New Year 2024

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

The Tamil Society invites to join in for a fun-filled celebration of the Tamil calendar new year! Get ready to enjoy traditional Tamil music, dance performances, delicious food, and more.…

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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…

Natural Health for stress and mental wellbeing

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Join Naturopath and grower Monica Francia for an evening of self-care as she presents an in-depth workshop looking at tools to support our mental wellbeing. We'll delve into understanding how…

$25

Japanese Calligraphy – Mothers Day Workshop

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Japanese calligraphy workshop for children or families with young children for Mother's Day. At the workshop participants will learn Japanese calligraphy and make a great Mother's Day gift for their…

Youth services – sushi making (ages 12 – 19)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Make delicious sushi with a sushi chef from Niko Niko. All ingredients provided and then take some home for your family. Activities for young people aged between 12 - 19…

Algona Bush – Neighbours and Friend Event

Algona Reserve Tetratheca Drive, Kingston, Tas

The bushland of Algona Reserve is one of Council's largest bushland areas. Join Council staff and members of the Algona Landcare Group for a cuppa and a chat. Hot drinks…

Families week celebration at Kingborough Community Hub

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Celebrate family week and enjoy free entertainment at the Kingborough Community Hub. Featuring: - Sport skills with Ready Steady Go Kids - Mr Beep’s magic show - Free healthy treats…

Youth services – RSA (ages 16 – 22 only)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Responsible Service of Alcohol certification (RSA) *AGES 16 - 22 ONLY* A must for work in the hospitality industry.  Get your RSA certification in one night and start applying for your…

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…

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…

Fire Safety in the Home – Tuesday Talk

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

The cooler months are here, so now is the time to ensure any risk of house fire is reduced. Tasmania Fire Service is offering this valuable information session with practical…

Yarn Bomb Kingborough – KINGSTON

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

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…

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…

Youth services – snack and paint (ages 12 – 19)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Follow along with artist Yilian as she shows you the steps to create a stunning canvas artwork!  Snacks provided. Friday 14 June.  4pm - 6pm.  Held at the Kingborough Community Hub.…

Youth services – natural hair and skin care (ages 12 – 19)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Make a hair oil and body scrub and learn more about using natural ingredients for your skin care routine with naturopath Monica. Activities for young people aged between 12 -…

Community Yoga – Winter Solstice Yin

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

Yin Yoga is a slow, grounding practice that helps to calm the nervous system and bring awareness to the body-mind connection. Winter is the most “yin” time of year when…

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…

The 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,…

Free

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 :)…

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…

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…

Yarn Bomb Kingborough – SNUG

Yarn Bomb Kingborough - Snug 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…

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…

School holidays – come and try squash

Kingborough Sports Centre 10 Kingston View Drive, Kingston, Tasmania

Come and try a game of squash at the Kingborough Sports Centre. It's a fun and active game for the winter months! The coaches will teach you everything you need…

School holidays – climbing and swimming

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Go indoor rock climbing at Rock-it and then head to the Hobart Aquatic Centre for some fun in the pool and on the inflatables. BYO lunch. Meet at the Kingborough…

Yarn Bomb Kingborough – WOODBRIDGE

Woodbridge Community Hall 3445 Channel Highway, Woodbridge, Tas

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…

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…

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…

Pop-Up Cafe – Kingborough’s Future

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Kingborough is growing at a rapid rate. Come and hear from Council's Director of Property and Governance about the plans for what the municipality will be like in the years to…

School holidays – cinema and Zone 3 Laser Tag

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

See the new release movie 'Inside Out 2' at Village Cinemas and then go to Zone 3 to play indoor laser tag! BYO lunch and money for popcorn if you…

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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…

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…

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…

Pop-Up Cafe – Tasmania’s Audio History

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Who doesn't love an enthusiast?! The Sound Preservation Society will share their love of the golden age of Australian Radio when radio was the predominant home entertainment. You'll hear snippets…

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…

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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…

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.…

Printmaking workshop

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Printmaking workshop with artist Abbey Jane Green Participants will be creating collagraphs from recycled and foraged materials. You will learn what a collagraph is and some of the history connected…