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.
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.

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 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…

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 advice for older people. This is part of Council's Positive Ageing Tuesday Talks program. This is a free event. Morning tea is provided.

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 throughout the winter months. Learn to crochet and contribute to an all-ages collaborative yarn bomb. Crochet classes will run every Wednesday at our community halls…

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 film Rosemary’s Way.  The film celebrates the remarkable Rosemary Kariuki and the group of vulnerable migrant women of suburban Sydney whose lives she helps transform from isolation…

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 :) Morning tea will be provided. This is a free activity. Please note there will be a temporary road closure on Summerleas Road between Queens Parade…

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 it operates in Tasmania. Hand-outs will be provided and there'll be time to have questions answered. This is a free session. Morning tea provided.

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 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…

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 at our community meet ups throughout the winter months. Learn to crochet and contribute to an all-ages collaborative yarn bomb. Crochet classes will run every…

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 throughout the winter months. Learn to crochet and contribute to an all-ages collaborative yarn bomb. Crochet classes will run every Wednesday at our community halls…

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 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…

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 come. This activity is part of Council's Positive Ageing Program. $5 includes delicious morning tea and tea/coffee made by our newly trained young baristas.

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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 like to experience the benefits of yoga. BYO water bottle. There will be two classes held - Tuesday 16 July and Tuesday 23 July from…