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.

Death Cafe September 2023

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…

World Gratitude Day Celebration for volunteers

Twin Ovals Function Centre Twin Ovals Road, Kingston, TAS

Join us for Kingborough Council's World Gratitude Day Event to celebrate Volunteers! Lunch provided. Registrations required. We still have spaces available, please register on the link below. Join a presentation/workshop…

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Low Impact Excercise at Kingston Park

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

We have partnered with the Kingborough Fitness Centre to bring you a great class for anyone who is new to exercise. Gentle movements done in a fun way, using the outdoor equipment…

2023 Salvaged Art Exhibition

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Kingborough's biannual Salvaged Art Exhibition is back! The exhibition will run at the Kingborough Community Hub on Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September 10am-2pm. This project is a creative step towards reimagining how…

Mini Health Check Roadshow

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Diabetes educator and nurse Heather Kennett will be available to check your blood pressure, do a diabetes risk assessment and sleep survey. We will have some healthy snacks and ideas…

Thriving through Diversity: How to create an LGBTIQA+ Inclusive Business

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Creating an openly LGBTQIA+ supportive and inclusive small business in Kingborough is not just about marketing or putting up a rainbow sticker; it's about creating a welcoming environment for everyone, regardless…

Cinema and Mini Golf – School Holiday Activity – Term 3

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

See the latest release at Village Cinemas and then we'll play mini golf.  BYO and lunch and bring money for popcorn if you like. Drop off at the Kingborough Community…

Mental Health Awareness

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Mental Health Week is held in October and reminds us that  1 in 5 Australians experience mental illness. This Tuesday Talk will focus on maintaining mental health as we get…

Join YAK!

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Youth Action Kingborough (YAK) is a group that has a say on youth issues in the local community. Join our meeting to find out more. Suitable for ages 13+ Enquiries:…

Come and try Volleyball! – School Holiday Activity – Term 3

Kingborough Sports Centre 10 Kingston View Drive, Kingston, Tasmania

Meet at the Kingborough Sports Centre for a morning of volleyball. No experience necessary and you will be taught everything you need to know by the friendly coaches! $5 Activities…

Tarkind

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn about Tasmania's sacred forest takayna/ Tarkine and the interconnectedness of art and science in this special children's workshop with educators - artist Gemma O'Rourke and biologist Dr Keith Martin-Smith.…

Pop-Up Cafe for Older People – Tasmanian Photographic History

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Our newly trained baristas will make you a cup of tea or coffee while you listen to a fascinating presentation on Tasmania's Beatties Studio. A great story with interesting visuals.…

Snack and Paint – School Holiday Activity – Term 3

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

A guided painting session where you will be shown the steps to create a beautiful painting by an artist. No experience needed. $15 Activities for young people aged 12 -…

Youth Beat BBQ Bash!

Kingston Park Outdoor Exercise Area Sparrowhawk Street, Kingston, TAS

Extended BBQ with Mission Australia's YouthBeat team, street art workshop with Create Crew, chalk art competition, basketball competition, spot prizes and more. You won't want to miss this! Free for…

Storytelling as Healing

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

October is Mental Health month, let's celebrate and raise awareness together. Storytelling can be a powerful tool in strategic healing and building confidence. Join local author, Kim Bambrook in this…

Coiled Rope and Fabric Basket Making

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Join in an afternoon of creative fun and make an individualised coiled fabric basket. In this class you will learn * how to start, create and finish a basket *…

Death Cafe October 2023

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…

Sip and Paint – Bay of Fires

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

We will be painting a stunning view of the Bay of Fires. Who is this session for? Suitable for those who like to paint, and spend time with friends, in…

Mini Health Check at Kingston Library

Kingston Library 11 Hutchins Street, Kingston, Tasmania

Diabetes educator and nurse Heather Kennett will be available to check your blood pressure, do a diabetes risk assessment and sleep survey. We will have some healthy snacks and ideas…

Board Games Afternoon – Free Youth Event!

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Come along for a fun afternoon playing board games with Lance from Oxy Moron Games. Come alone or with a friend.  We'll teach you everything you need to know! This is…

Really Really Free Market

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

30 tables are now fully booked for the next Really Really Free Market! Really Really Free Market is a community gathering based on the concept of giving. It is a…

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…

Sip and Paint – Fagus

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

We will be painting a stunning view of Fagus leaves and mountains. Who is this session for? Suitable for those who like to paint, and spend time with friends, in…

Falls Prevention

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

The likelihood of a fall increases partly because of the natural changes that happen as our bodies age, but the good news is - many falls are preventable. To find…

Kingston Death Café November 2023

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…

Let’s Celebrate Kingston CBD!

Kingston CBD 15 - 47 Channel Highway, Kingston, Tasmania

Celebrate the street upgrades, join the fun and chat with 7HOFM's  Street Team with the chance to win exciting spot prizes! 7 HOFM Breakfast Crew: Sarah, Mick & Johnno Social…

Textile Woven Basket Making

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Come by yourself or bring a friend and join in an afternoon of creative fun and learn to weave a beautiful and functional basket using natural and recycled materials. All…

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Face painting workshop – Youth Services

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn the skills to face paint some simple designs for special occasions, including Christmas events! We'll teach you everything you need to know! Monday 20 and 27 November $20 +BF…

World Vegan Day cooking workshop (Youth Services)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

November is world vegan month! Join a dietician from Leap Health to learn about a began diet and make some tasty vegan treats to take home! $10 +BF Activities for…

Sip and Paint – Bastion Cascades

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

We will be painting a stunning view of Bastion Cascades. Who is this session for? Suitable for those who like to paint, and spend time with friends, in a calm…

Christmas Carols at the Park

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Bring a seat or a rug and join us on the event lawn at Kingston Park. Enjoy a program of Christmas Carols sung by local school and community choir groups.…

Novel Writing

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

We all have stories to tell. The desire to write a novel comes with the inert human need to pass on those stories. How to do so is challenging yet…

Cinema and Mini Golf – Summer School Holiday Program

Village Cinemas 181 Collins Street, Hobart

See the latest release at Village Cinemas and then play mini golf at Barilla Putt and Play! BYO lunch and money for popcorn if you like. $30 + Booking fee,…

Get Ready for Work – School Holiday Program (ages 16+)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Apply for your first or next job with confidence! Learn the following over 4 days: Barista skills First Aid RSA Safe Food Handling CV Writing and Interview techniques Dates: Thursday…

Mosaic workshop – Summer School Holiday Program

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Learn the skills of mosaic art and take home a beautiful piece. No experience necessary in this supportive environment. $25 + booking fee School holiday program - activities for young…

Film Making – Summer School Holiday Program

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Lights, camera, ACTION! Join our one-day Teen filmmaking workshop and unleash your creative potential. Learn how to use your smartphone to bring your ideas to life on the big screen!…

Adult Beginner Filmmaking Workshop

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Calling all Filmmakers! Join our one-day workshop and unleash your creative potential. You will be guided by local industry professionals to bring your ideas to life on the big screen!…

Youth Market X The Hub Creative Market (EOI for market stall)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Youth-made x Hub Creative market Calling all young creative entrepreneurs in Kingborough to get involved in the Hub Creative Youth-made market. The market will be held in collaboration with the…

Pop-Up Cafe – with presentation on Tasmanian bushrangers

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 this session's presentation. You'll hear about the history of Tasmanian bushrangers presented…

Preserving Stone fruits

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Preserving is a great way to store fruit long-term, to reduce food waste, limit canned fruit purchases, save money, and provide healthy options (or not so healthy if you’re making…

Surfing at Clifton Beach – Summer School Holiday Program

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Enjoy a day at the beach and learn to surf! BYO lunch and suncream. Wetsuit and surfboard provided. Bus service provided. $40 + Booking Fee Enquiries: 6211 8200 or email…

BBQ and Beats Summer Fest!

Kingston Park Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Extended BBQ event with Mission Australia. Enjoy a free BBQ, volleyball tournament, outdoor games and activities! Where: lawns next to the Community Hub, Kingston

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…

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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.…

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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…

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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.…

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…

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…

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…

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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.…

Recurring

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…

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…

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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.…

Recurring

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…

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…

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…

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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

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…

$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…

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…

Recurring

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…

Recurring

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…

Recurring

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…

Recurring

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…