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.

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 to the collagraphs. You will learn which materials are suitable for collagraphs and the importance of using recycled and foraged materials. You will learn how…

National Tree Day Event at Taroona Park

Taroona Park Between Taroona and Nubeena Crescent, Taroona, TAS

Join this great family friendly event, have a fun day out in nature and be part of this National Tree Day! Along with planting native trees and shrubs, we will have children's activities, guided walks and displays. Hot drinks, snacks and a free BBQ are provided. We will be planting a diverse range of locally…

Yarn Bomb Kingborough – MARGATE

Margate Hall 1744 Channel Highway, Margate, TAS

Yarn Bomb Kingborough - Margate  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…

Living well with Diabetes

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

More than 300 Australians develop diabetes every day. As part of National Diabetes Week, come along and enjoy a healthy afternoon tea and hear from Diabetes Nurse Educator Heather Kennett about ways that you can manage your diabetes so that it doesn’t hold you back from enjoying life.  

Free

Youth services – celebrate ‘International day of Friendship’

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Celebrate the ‘International day of Friendship’ with pizza and friendship bracelet making, while joining a meeting with our youth leadership team. Kingborough residents Suitable for ages 13+ Enquiries: 6211 8200

Tuesday Talk – Council on the Ageing

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Our senior years can be a time when feeling empowered is a great asset - as individuals and as groups. COTA (Council on the Ageing) is the peak body for all things positive ageing. They listen to, inform and advocate for older people across Tasmania. Come along and hear from one of their dedicated staff about…

Dying to Know Day Talks 2024

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

The Dying to Know Day theme for 2024 is personalising final arrangements and building community. Our series of talks for this event will include the following: 10am - 10.45am  What to do when someone dies/Creating a funeral plan - Rebecca Lyons, Solace 11am - 11.45am Creating a Compassionate Community - Kate Glover, Palliative Care Tasmania…

Youth services – barista basics 7, 14, 21 August

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn the art of making a great latte and more! Graduate with a certificate in coffee making for your next job. Wednesday 7, Wednesday 14 and Wednesday 21 August (all dates must be attended) This event is for Kingborough residents ages 14 - 19 only. Enquiries: 6211 8200 $50

Workshop: Herbs for Gut Health – Make your own herbal tea blend

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Ready to feel less bloated and achieve gut health balance? Join your local women's health naturopath for a deep dive into what is causing symptoms like constipation, diarrhoea, stomach pain and flatulence. You will discover key gut health herbs and learn which ones are right for you! Discover how nature’s most effective herbs can soothe…

Youth services – sushi making

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Experiment making different types of sushi with a sushi chef from Niko Niko. All ingredients provided and then take some home for your family. For Kingborough residents, suitable for ages 12 -19 Enquiries: 6211 8200 $15  

Youth services – advanced barista

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Practise and refine your barista skills and learn the next stage of latte art. Suitable for young people who have previously attended a Kingborough Council barista course. For Kingborough residents, suitable for ages 14 - 16 Enquiries: 6211 8200 $15

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Stallholders wanted for the Kingborough Community Hub's first ever preloved clothing market. 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 of Friday 30 August until 6pm, or…