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.

Pop-Up Cafe – Tasmania’s Audio History

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Who doesn't love an enthusiast?! The Sound Preservation Society will share their love of the golden age of Australian Radio when radio was the predominant home entertainment. You'll hear snippets from much loved programs from the 1930's to the 1960's including drama, quiz shows, advertising plus a whole lot more. This Pop-Up Cafe is part…

KIN Creative Space 20 Beach Road, Kingston Beach, Tasmania

Did you know that crochet is therapeutic? The repetitive process has similar qualities to chanting a mantra and studies have shown that there are meditative and calming effects produced from this kind of crafting. So… it’s time to relax! Let your crafty side emerge, learn a new skill and just as importantly have fun! The…

Recurring

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…

Night of Lights

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Join this Community event to celebrate winter with lots of fun activities! Kids craft, food trucks and live music with Embers Duo. This is a free and family friendly event. No bookings required. Program: 4.00pm | Come along and make a lantern in the Auditorium before the parade!  5.00pm | Poi workshop on the lawns…

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