Events

We are a vibrant, diverse community where there is always an interesting activity or event to get along to.

Please visit our Waste Wise Events Policy page.

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.

Kingborough Art Prize

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

In addition to the main Kingborough Art Prize exhibition, this year we will be awarding $300 to the winner of the Youth element of the Kingborough Art Prize. Open to young people aged 12 to 18 years.   The $300 prize will be judged on the basis of artistic merit and presentation. The categories are: Painting (Including oil, acrylic, gouache,…

FREE

Slow Stitch a Miniature Felt Teddy Bear

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

This hand-sewing workshop is a tactile class designed for those who appreciate the slow, intentional art of making. Over the course of the session, you will transform locally hand-dyed wool felt and natural wool stuffing into a charming, heirloom-quality miniature bear. In this mindful, beginner-friendly space learn essential stitches including blanket stitch and whip stitch. Got…

$35

Kingston Death Café July 2026

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 & snacks! The objective is of a Death Cafe…

Free

Make a start on your Advance Care Directive (ACD) Kettering

Kettering Community Hall 2963 Channel Highway, Kettering, 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 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 or…

$5

Candidate Information Session

Kingborough Council Civic Centre 15 Channel Hwy, Kingston, TAS

If you’re considering nominating as a candidate in the October 2026 Local Government elections, this session is a great opportunity to hear directly from the CEO, the Executive Leadership Team, and a representative from LGAT. You’ll gain an overview of: how Council operates the role, responsibilities and obligations of Councillors how Council decisions are made…

FREE

Persistent Pain Self-Management – 6-Week Program

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Persistent Pain Self-Management – 6-Week Program Thursday 30 July to Thursday 3 September 10am – 12.30pm A gold coin donation each week to cover cost of refreshments. Call 6166 1400 to register or for more information.

$1

2026 Zine contribution

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

The first KING ZINE was published in 2025. You can read it here: Youth - Kingborough Council   You are now invited to submit content for the 2nd edition of the King Zine (short for magazine): such as poems, drawings, recipes, photos, illustrations, essays and more. Suited to young people aged between 12 - 24 years,…

FREE