October

7 Royal Hobart Golf Club hosts a silent disco tonight for 6-12 year olds to get their boogie on, 6-8pm. There’ll be dancing games, and tickets include a soft drink and kids meal. Bookings essential.

8 There’s a kids school holiday Make Your Own Pizza community day at Leg­acy Park, at the Domain from 11am-2pm. Adults need to accompany kids. There’ll be someone on hand running the pizza oven.

9 Girls who skate – or want to learn – will love the Jimmys Skate x She Shreds school holiday skate camps. There’s one today at the She Shreds Shed in Melville St from 9am-1pm. Find them on Facebook.

10 Treat your other senses and eat while blindfolded at Dining in the Dark at T42, from 6:30pm. Dinner is a Hallow­een-themed secret three-course menu.

11 Hear Abbie Chatfield tell it how it is in her Trauma Dump Tour show at The Odeon, doors open 7pm.

12 BRAIIIINS! The horde approach­es! Join the Hobart Zom­bie March today starting at Princes Park, 1pm, to admire your fellow undead. Tonight, enjoy a zombie movie marathon at Rewind Cinema.

13 Musician Dan Sultan plays the Longley Hotel today. The Kingston Beach Handmade Market is on today from 10am.

14 Pallia­tive Care Tasmania launch their children’s book, What Is Grief?, today at St.Lukes in Elizabeth St, 10:30am- 12pm. Every book sold helps them donate 10 more copies to Tasma­nian communities.

15 Discover the history of Richmond with a guided walk through the village followed by a home-baked morning tea. Meet in the Richmond Gaol carpark. Book via TryBooking.

16 Radical Reels by the Banff Mountain Film Festival will show at Village Cin­emas tonight, 6:30pm.

17 Enjoy the dry wit of comedian Bronwyn Kuss at The Clubhouse at the Hobart Brewing Co. from 7pm-9pm.

18 In The Hang­ing Garden are hosting their first Oktoberfest. Tonight it runs from 5pm-9pm, with a German beer tap takeover, bratwurst and schnitzel and a stein you can keep.

19 Experience the culture, music, food and traditions of Colombia at the Tour of Colombia Fest at Rosny Farm, Clarence. This is a pet-friendly, free event. 11am-6pm.

20 It’s day two of the gorgeous Miniature Enthusiasts of Tasmania Dollhouse and Miniature Show at Claremont War Memorial Hall. 10am-4pm today.

21 Forage Flowers are running a four-week flower arranging course for kids 6+ after school on Mondays, starting today.

23 It’s a hard knock life! The local production of An­nie is on at the Theatre Royal tonight from 7pm and runs until the 26th.

24 It’s Show Day! Enjoy a day off with a Nerikiri workshop at Sakura Japanese Culture Centre. Create cute designs and savour these traditional Japanese sweets. Book via Eventbrite.

25 Lovers of gin, get yourselves to Princes Wharf No. 1 from 5:30pm for the start of the weekend’s Hobart Gin Festival.

26 UpVibe is a new social dance experience that helps people be confident in social dance settings, with a little Bridgerton vibe. At Industrie Per­forming Arts, Bellerive. 6:30pm.

27 The Tiny Giant Magic Show blends classic and modern magic for all ages at Moonah Arts Centre tonight, 7:30pm.

28 Learn to use a Cricut machine to design and create personalised shopping bags to take home and use, in a free session at Bridgewater Library this morning from 10am.

29 Ensemble Liaison, described as a ‘national treasure’ by Limelight magazine, perform at Hobart Town Hall at 7:30pm with Musica Viva.

30 Comedian Kitty Flanagan is live at the Theatre Royal tonight at 8pm, whilst Pub Choir is on from 6pm. Head to the The Schoolhouse Gallery at Rosny Farm for Between building as between stars, until 17 Nov.

31 It’s Hallow­een! Also, look on the bright side of life with original Monty Python member Eric Idle on stage at Wrest Point tonight, from 8pm.

November

1 Spring in the Vines festival returns for its fourth year with over 30 of the best wine producers opening their doors across the area. Head to wine­south.com.au for all the venues.

2 It must be spring – it’s the Narryna Garden Fair! From 10am-2pm at Narryna, The Merchant’s House, Battery Point

3 The wholesome Tarremah School Spring Fair is on today, 10am-3pm in Huntingfield. A Taste of the South East hosts a car and bike show and more. South East Sports Complex, Sorell, 10am-3pm.

5 From 12pm-4pm today, celebrate at a Melbourne Cup cocktail party at Frogmore Creek Wine Bar. Hobart Dodgeball hosts weekly drop-in dodgeball at Hobart PCYC, 7:30pm-8:30pm, for 16+.

6 Award-win­ning singer and songwriter Dean Lewis brings his vulnerable and vibrant music to MyState Bank Arena in Glenorchy tonight.

7 Exitleft presents Zombie Prom at The Playhouse Theatre from today until 9 No­vember. It’s a 50’s rock and roll musical, but with zombies!

FURTHER AFIELD

9-23 October

NORTH is a festival celebrating the northern region’s incredi­ble produce, food culture and community. A series of bite-sized events will take place over two weeks in Launceston and locals and visitors alike are invited to eat them up. Check www.northfestival.com.au for all the yummy details.

11-14 October

The Tamar Valley Writers Festival takes over the University of Tasmania’s Inveresk campus for a weekend of insightful panels, workshops and special appearances by Tassie and Australian authors. Find tickets on Humanitix.

Book signing. Pic: Tamar Valley Writers Festival FB

12 October

The annual Tulip Festival in Wynyard is on today, with live music all day, roving artists, a street full of food vans, kids entertainment and fireworks at the end. 11am-9pm, on the banks of the Inglis River at Gutteridge Gardens, Wynyard.

20 October

Get ready to puff! The St Giles Burn, previously called the Balfour Burn, is a fundraising hill climb run in Launceston. The course features almost 40 metres of vertical climbing, or thirteen flights of stairs, over the 400 metre length, with the focus of the event to bring fun run inclusion to Tasmanians of all abilities and raise awareness of each person’s unique abilities.

25 October – 24 November

See a huge range of Tassie art along the fifth Arts Trails Tasmania Art Exhibition. The trail showcases local artworks in five locations from the mountains to the sea: Poatina Tree Art Gallery, Sheffield Art Gallery, Jane Seychell Gallery in St Helens, Makers @ the Courthouse in Lilydale, and Westbury’s The Kitchen Collective. See paintings, sculpture, textiles, photography, woodwork, ceramics, and more and enjoy the excuse for a road trip.

AROUND THE ISLAND

October

8 Out of school holiday ideas? Bring the kids to QVMAG today from 10:30am so they can make their own accordi­on-style artist book to take home.

9 For two weeks, Launceston hosts the NORTH Festival, with delectable foods, world-class gin, and top Tassie wine in a series of bite-sized events cele­brating the state’s north.

10 Princess Theatre, Launceston, hosts a production of Kinky Boots – the world-fa­mous musical – until 26 October. Their run starts tonight at 7:30pm.

11 Terrapin Puppet Theatre’s new show, The Riddle of Washpool Gully, comes to Earl Arts Centre in Launceston today and tomorrow.

12 The Wynyard Tulip Festival is today, celebrating spring with vibrant tulip displays, live music, food vans, and children’s en­tertainment at Gutteridge Gardens. Concludes with a fireworks show.

13 Catch a film at Easy Tiger Cinema then chill out to the tunes of Tom Booth, performing live there at 2pm and 5pm today.

14 Devonport Bridge Club is offering free bridge lessons, 10am-12pm, also on 21 October. Then at Tatler Lane, Launceston, take part in The Gourmet Games, a culinary-themed trivia night, 6pm.

15 QVMAG’s Seniors Week, running until 20 October, offers free planetarium shows for Seniors Card holders, sculpture-making, art workshops for grandpar­ents and grandchildren, and more.

16 Seniors can come and try virtual reality at Laun­ceston Library today for free, as part of the Se­niors Week celebrations. 4:30-5:30pm.

18 DoMaur Pro­ductions pres­ents Pirates of Penzance at West Park Playhouse in Burnie, until 26 October. A family-friendly play about Frederic, a young pirate navigating swash­buckling antics.

19 Help repair your damaged household item at Launceston Repair Cafe, a free event aimed at diverting items from landfill, 1pm-4pm at Pilgrim Church Hall.

20 Embrace a (hopefully) sunny day at Bicheno Community Market. It takes place at Lions Park overlooking Waubs Bay, featuring a variety of stallholders from nearby and afar. From 9am.

22 Get your green thumb ready for the Heritage Forest Tasmanian Native Plant Garden working bee on Car­swell Street, Mowbray, 9:30am-11:30am. Bring your own tools, morning tea provided.

23 Dive into the Social Swim Club at Splash Devon­port Aquatic Centre. It’s a free program where people with disabilities can swim, meet friends, and get training.

24  Cloak & Dagger at Stanley Town Hall features Van Diemen’s Band exploring 17th century English and Scottish music. 6pm- 7:15pm.

25 The Art Trails Tas­mania Art Exhibition, running to 24 November, spans five venues across the state this year, from St Helens to Lilydale.

26 The Tas Petroleum Motorama returns this weekend at Symmons Plains Raceway, show­casing historical vehicles and motorcycles. Enjoy live music, food and drink vans, and train rides.

27 Catch The Big Snooze live on Coast FM, Wynyard. SQUID INC Theatre presents a funny radio thriller with Private Eye Dick Shamus solv­ing the mystery of who pushed Humpty Dumpty. 2pm-3pm.

28  Get your brain and belly ready for Spicy Trivia at Tandy’s Alehouse in Launceston. Hosted by drag artists and comedians, you play for free and can order spicy curry.

30  Enjoy fam­ily-friendly frights at The Creepy Carnival, 49 Camira Street, Newnham, from tonight to 2 November. Expect popcorn, cotton candy, games, a haunted tour, and raffle prizes.

31  Dare to enter the Don Riv­er Railway’s Haunted House & Ghost Train on this Halloween night. The whole family can dress up and enjoy spooky treats and face painting.

November

1 Kerrigan La- Brooy performs live at Tramsheds Function Centre in Launceston tonight – a fundraiser concert with 50s-70s hits.

2 Head to Ul­verstone Show Ground for the Central Coast Tasmania Thank You Day Show. Games, rides, and food await. Entry by donation, sup­porting Beyond Blue and New Mornings.

3 Sheffield, the Town of Murals, kicks off Mural Fest 2024 today through to 9 November. Enjoy an art competition, festival activities, and explore the town’s vibrant outdoor gallery.

5 Cirque Africa comes to Laun­ceston’s Princess Theatre tonight, where you can be immersed in African culture while witnessing a troupe of acrobats and dancers.

6 Prospect High School presents Moana Jr. – a stage adaptation of the Disney film – at Earl Arts Centre in Launceston tonight.

7 The monthly Geeveston Twi­light Feast is on tonight from 5pm at the Forestry and Heritage Centre, a free family friendly event featuring local food and drinks.

8 The Efferves­cence Tasmania Sparkling Festival starts today until 10 Novem­ber, with events and wine tastings across Launces­ton and the surrounding wine regions.

10 Score a peng-win at Penguin Undercov­er Market on Arnold Street, Penguin. With over 70 stalls, you’ll find Tasmanian woodwork, jewellery, fashion, crafts, and fresh produce. 9am- 3pm.

WANT TO EXPLORE MORE?

Discover Devonport

Visit the place that was just named Australia’s Top Tourism Town. Learn about its rich maritime history at the Bass Strait Maritime Centre, grab a coffee at one of the CBD’s specialty coffee shops and walk to the iconic Mersey Bluff Lighthouse. It’s an ideal gateway to Tassie’s northwest.

Tulip Time

Table Cape Tulip Farm is open until late October. Take a walk in their hectares of multi coloured tulips that only flower for one month. Take photos and check out the impressive indoor display featuring floral arrangements, souvenirs, an art gallery, and information on growing bulbs.

Zoinks Zeehan

Zeehan is rich with history, once Tassie’s third-largest settlement during the mining days. The Gaiety Theatre, which opened in 1898, is one of the state’s most haunted buildings. There, you can join a two-hour paranormal tour. Try not to get too spooked by theate’s long term residents.