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.

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…

Kingston Death Cafe February 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…

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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.

Really Really Free Market

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Tasmania’s most generous market is back just in time for a Christmas Cleanout!  Give your things away to someone who needs them. Find yourself a treasure. It's all Really Really Free at Tassie's most generous market. Register your table here: The Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a community gathering based on the concept of…

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Henna tattoo workshops

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Learn the beautiful and cultural art of henna tattooing with artist Ranjeeta Saini over two afternoon classes on February 27 & 28 (5.30pm-7.00pm) Participants are encouraged to attend both workshops.

$20
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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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Digital Skills for Older People

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Would you or someone you know benefit from learning better digital skills? Kingborough Council is running six free 'Building Digital Skills' sessions with IT professional Richard Lim. You'll learn about accessing online services, free education materials and have opportunities for one-on-one time with Richard to answer individual questions about your phone, ipad or laptop. Sessions…

Intro to Perimenopause with Dr Jess

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Understand how the transition to menopause might be affecting you. Dr Jess will provide information and discussion about the impacts of perimenopause on your body, mind and relationships. She will also discuss lifestyle and medical interventions to optimise this transition.

Tuesday Talk – Men’s health – Issues and Initiatives

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Australia is one of the world's healthiest societies, yet men of all backgrounds are less likely than women to live healthy lives. This talk will focus on the issues being experienced by men that may be preventing better health outcomes  and look at some initiatives which are aimed at addressing the imbalance. Jake Roberts from…

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Battle of the Bands: jam sessions

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Are you in a band or would like to join one? Come along to our pre-Youth Week jam sessions for bands, singers, duos or electronic artists.  These sessions are FREE, but bookings are to be made via the link below.  Prizes to be won!  Ages 12 - 25.

Free

International Women’s Day: wellness talk and tea

Kingborough Community Hub 7 Goshawk Way, Kingston, TAS

Qualified nurse and wellness counsellor Heather Kennett will talk about simple steps women can take to improve their health and wellness. This will be followed by the opportunity to sample health-promoting teas by 'The Art of Tea' and delightful canapes. This event will take place in the Middleton Room at the Kingborough Community Hub

$5