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.

Abseiling and Rock Climbing Adventures – Summer School Holiday Program

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

We're going to Coningham for a day of rock climbing and abseiling. BYO lunch and sense of adventure! Bus provided. $45 + BF School holiday program – activities for young people aged 12 – 19 who reside in Kingborough. Enquiries: 6211 8200 or email kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au

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 by John Stephenson from the historic John Beattie photographic studio. Great stories with visuals to match. A perfect way to spend the morning! $5 +BF

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 a decadent desert!). Preserving is very easy, a lot of fun, and the jars look beautiful when finished. $45 +BF During the introduction to preserving…

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 kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au This event is part of the school holiday program - activities for young people aged 12 - 19 who reside in Kingborough.  

Pop-Up Cafe – with presentation by John Kamara, Tasmanian of the Year 2023

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

John Kamara, Tamanian of the Year 2023, will share the ups and downs of his migration journey from war-torn Sierra Leone. John's aim is to foster understanding about the real-life experiences of many who make Australia their new home. Newly trained young baristas will make you a cup of tea or coffee while you listen…

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 a calligrapher. Maiko became a master of Japanese traditional calligraphy in 2017 and has held workshops for children and adults throughout Eastern Japan, and now…

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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. You only need to bring a towel and water bottle. This class will be run by a qualified trainer from the Kingborough Fitness Centre.

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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 progressions for those who want something more challenging. No prior Pilates experience needed. BYO yoga mat, towel and water bottle. Minimum age 16 years.

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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. You only need to bring a towel and water bottle. This class will be run by a qualified trainer from the Kingborough Fitness Centre.

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 voucher $200 Open award prize – Minimax voucher $500 People’s Choice Award - The Pancake Train Restaurant voucher $100   Join us in supporting TAS…

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 jars look beautiful when finished. During the introduction to preserving basics workshop we will be using the Fowlers Vacola bottling method to preserve locally grown…