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.

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Youth services – barista basics 15, 22 and 29 May (ages 14 – 19)

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. Ages 14 - 19 only. Wednesday 15, 22 and 29 May.  4PM - 6PM.  ALL dates must be attended. Held in the Whitewater room at the Kingborough Community Hub. Activities for young people aged between…

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…

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…

Lunchtime Pilates with Sue

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

This is a low impact workout based on traditional Pilates principles. This class is aimed at beginners but will offer progressions for those who want something more challenging. BYO yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. $5

Youth services – snack and paint (ages 12 – 19)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Follow along with artist Yilian as she shows you the steps to create a stunning canvas artwork!  Snacks provided. Friday 14 June.  4pm - 6pm.  Held at the Kingborough Community Hub. Activities for young people aged between 12 - 19 who reside in Kingborough, unless otherwise stated.  Enquiries: 6211 8200.   

Youth services – natural hair and skin care (ages 12 – 19)

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Make a hair oil and body scrub and learn more about using natural ingredients for your skin care routine with naturopath Monica. Activities for young people aged between 12 - 19 who reside in Kingborough, unless otherwise stated.  Enquiries: 6211 8200.    

Community Yoga – Winter Solstice Yin

Rowallan Park Hall 40-42 Jindabyne Road, Kingston Beach, TAS

Yin Yoga is a slow, grounding practice that helps to calm the nervous system and bring awareness to the body-mind connection. Winter is the most “yin” time of year when the extra darkness allows time to restore and regenerate. Take time to slow down and turn inward. Bring along your yoga mat, water bottle and…

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…

The Really Really Free Market

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

The Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a community gathering based on the concept of giving. It is a demonstration of building community based on sharing resources, abundance, reuse, recycling, caring for one another and improving the collective lives of all. Everything is 100% free! By booking a table, you will receive a 2mx2m space…

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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.