October

6 Got a young one on school hols keen to dance? DRILL Performance Co host a Spring Fresh Moves workshop today for 9-12-year-olds, Lindisfarne Masonic Hall, 10am-1pm.

8 Dive in with the Tasman Ocean Group Swimmers Dip or Swim today at Stewarts Bay, Port Arthur, from 8:15am. Open to all, with refreshments afterwards.

9 Hannah Ferguson, co-founder of Cheek Media, wades into the mess of the world with her live show Everything is F*cked. The Odeon, doors open 6:45pm. Best for 15+.

10 The Hobart Twilight Market is back for the season at Long Beach, Sandy Bay. Food, drinks, creative gifts and live music from 4:30pm-9pm. Dog friendly.

11 The Historical Arms and Military Society of Tasmania Fair is on this weekend, 332 Main Rd Glenorchy. Tasmanian Fashion Festival opens tonight, also tomorrow 9:30am-4pm, PW1.

12 Hobart’s biggest biannual book sale, Bookfest, will have tonnes of preloved books, games and more at the Sea Scout Hall, Sandy Bay, 9am- 2pm. Watch South Hobart Football Club take on Wollongong Wolves at Darcy Street, 1pm.

13 Swap recipe books and seeds from the seed library at St Lukes wellness hub in Elizabeth Street. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm all month. Or at 10am-11am, join Felicity Ryan’s ballet class for seniors.

14 Visit Narryna Heritage Museum for Rebellious, Resourceful and Resilient, a tour about the convict women staff of the colonial home. 10:30am, book ahead.

15 Join a guided walk and talk of historic Richmond followed by homemade morning tea. 10am at the gaol carpark, but book first via trybooking.com. Later, a discussion on Ageing Well at Home, UTAS’ Sir Stanley Burbury Theatre and online. 6pm.

16 Forest bathe during a mindful nature connection walk with Kara Spence from Nature. Be in it. Waterworks Reserve, Ridgeway, 4pm or 6pm, naturebeinit.com.

17 Discover how the South has been mapped across the centuries at the Southern Frontiers Conference: Mapping Myths and Realities at Mona, 9am- 6pm today and tomorrow.

18 The Warrane Community Garden hosts their festival with live music, workshops, kids things, tomatoes galore and a scarecrow exhibition. 9:30am-12:30pm.

19 Recycled Recreation’s Sandy Bay garage sale fundraiser for the Tasmanian Land Conservancy is on today (and the 18th), with items from $1. Info on the shop’s Facebook page.

20 Discover the joy of printmaking and make your own stamp that can be used over and over. Bring an item of cotton or linen to print on. 11am, The Pear Shed Galley, White Beach.

22 Author Trent Dalton is here celebrating new book Gravity Let Me Go. 6pm at the Theatre Royal. Also The Adventure Reels Tour brings action sport films to Village Cinemas, 6:30pm.

23 Happy Hobart Show Day, it’s at the Hobart Regatta Grounds till the 25th. Also, Al Jardine, founding member of the Beach Boys, will perform the band’s classic hits at Wrest Point tonight.

24 You are amazing, he is amazing, he’s Alex Lloyd and he’s at Wrest Point tonight from 8:30pm.

25 To celebrate Down Syndrome awareness month, enjoy Spring Fling at Moonah Arts Centre tonight from 6pm-9:30pm, details at Trybooking. com. Lutruwita Animation Festival, hits the State Cinema too.

26 The Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival continues today across Hobart, with Australia’s finest chamber ensembles and solo artists.

27 Catch one of Japan’s most talked-about jazz groups, Banksia Trio, fresh from the Melbourne International Jazz Fest, at Rosny Barn from 7-9pm.

28 Learn to cook three specialty Greek dips (tzatziki, skordalia and taramasalata) at Amalia Pantazis’ cooking workshop, 2pm-3:30pm at Kingborough Community Hub.

29 Tassie artist Anne Morrison presents her latest exhibition, Holdfast, at Despard Gallery. The new works are inspired by the estuaries and bushlands near her Forth home. Until Nov 8.

30 Bell Shakespeare Co brings the tragedy of the star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, to the Theatre Royal today and tomorrow.

31 BOO! Happy Halloween! Get your trick or treat on, if you observe.

November

1 Celebrate classic motorsport at Baskerville Raceway’s annual fundraiser, the Baskerville Historics. 31 Oct – 2 Nov, Old Beach. The Knocklofty Knockers Enduro trail run is on today too.

2 Enjoy the Tarremah Steiner School Spring Fair and Open Day from 10am-3pm, Huntingfield. Australia take on India in the third match of the Men’s T20l cricket series at Bellerive Oval today, tickets and info on Ticketek.

4 See Sharka Bosakova’s mini jewellery exhibition Carry Less, Create More – Any Way, Shape or Form, viewable 24/7 at the Lightbox at the main entrance to the Salamanca Arts Centre.

5 As we approach the bushfire season, Glenorchy Library is hosting a pop up Emergency Preparedness event for people living with disabilities. Come in anytime between 2pm and 4pm.

6 Comedian Daniel Connell’s show Box-Headed Manbaby takes over The Clubhouse at Hobart Brewing Co. from 5:30pm.

7 Enjoy Night at the Point, three summery evenings of outdoor music – Jon Stevens, PNAU and Delta Goodrem headline.

8 The World’s Strongest Tasmanian gets sorted out today. Witness the ultimate showdown of strength. 9am-6pm, Castray Esplanade.

9 Enjoy the best little country show – the Brighton Show is a traditional agricultural show, a glimpse of rural life in Tassie. 9am-4pm, Pontville.

FURTHER AFIELD

18 October Coinciding with the NORTH Festival, meet the makers and graze through the region’s best fresh produce at the Taste the Tamar celebration of local wine, food and music. 11:30am-6:30pm, Exeter Showgrounds. Kids under 16 free.

24 October Devil’s Corner Vineyard will host pirates, wenches, mermaids, and sailors at The Resolution Shipwreck Ball to celebrate Great Eastern Wine Week. It’s a fun night out with a high energy Irish band, drinks, food, and even a tarot reader. 6:30pm-9:30pm.

26 October Young Tasmanians can learn the secrets to writing killer horror stories with author Maree Kimberley at a free workshop, Jump Scares and more. For 12-18 year-olds at Launceston Library this afternoon.

1 November The Caledon Crawl sees runners take on an 800m race with 100m gain through the vineyard this afternoon – described as similar to the Balmoral Burn in Sydney, but with more grapes. With options for the serious and not-so-serious runners, finish off with live music, food vans and, of course, wine at the cellar door. More info at raceroster.com

1-2 November It’s Open House week, and this year the program goes beyond Hobart to include interesting and unique buildings in parts of the Southern Midlands. The free annual architecture program will let members of the public into specific private homes and historic buildings in Oatlands, Kempton and Mangalore. openhousehobart.org

AROUND THE ISLAND

October

6 Kids can bring their favourite teddy, doll, or plush and practice simple first aid skills on them at a Teddy Bear Hospital, held at the St John Ambulance building in Mowbray. 10am-11:30am.

7 Terrapin’s new family puppet show Feathers is coming to Launceston’s Earl Arts Centre at 2pm and 6pm today. See fantastic puppetry at work as a lonesome ferret looks for his flock.

8 The NORTH Festival hits Launceston until the 22nd. Food, drink, fun experiences, workshops, live music, and meet the maker events will all be on the agenda.

9 Contemporary circus company ROOKE is touring Tasmania throughout the month with their family-friendly show, NIMBLE. Today, they play Ross Town Hall at 5:30pm.

10 Hear from some of Tasmania’s best wordsmiths at the Tasmanian Poetry Festival, until the 12th. There’ll be events throughout Launceston including performances, readings, and competitions.

14 Preschoolaged kids and their families can bring their favourite teddy to Apricus, a farm and restaurant in Launceston, for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Bookings essential, grazing box included.

15 Head to Launceston Planetarium for a 1pm screening of We Are Guardians, an immersive experience about the ecosystem, from bacteria to whales. Family friendly.

16 One of Tassie’s most unusual festivals, The Unconformity is a contemporary arts event that delves into the unique character of Queenstown with site-specific cultural experiences. Until the 19th.

17 Eat, drink, and experience NORTH By Night, a four-day food festival taking over Launceston. Meet the makers, dine with the brewers, and taste the North. 16-19th.

20 A passionate naturalist, Chris Bell has been photographing wild places and wild things for over 30 years. See an exhibition of his work, called Traces, at QVMAG. Free entry.

21 Led by local artist Lee-Anne Peters, join the monthly Pencil Drawing Group at Harmony on High Street, Campbell Town. Beginners welcome – just show up. 1pm-3pm every third Tuesday.

22 Girls Only Skateboarding is a new weekly event at the Ulverstone Skate Park organised by Skate of Mind. Girls and women of all ages are invited to join. Free, register online. 4pm-6pm.

23 Mudlark Theatre presents Wittenoom at Launceston’s Earl Arts Centre until the 26th, a regional Australian story about a close-knot community and uncomfortable truths. 7:30pm tonight.

24 Take in the Huon Valley Studio Art Trail until 26 October, with open studios dotted around the far south, Dover, Grove and Cygnet surrounds.

27 Drop in  after school for all things Lego at Devonport Library’s Lego Club, for ages seven plus. Free to attend. 3:30pm.

28 A magical musical for the family, Beauty and the Beast Jr is based on the Disney classic and brought to life by Launceston’s youth theatre scene. Princess Theatre, 6:30pm, with two shows tomorrow.

30 Experience Halloween at Don River Railway, where the SeaFM Carnival of Horrors offers spooky train rides, interactive scares, eerie haunted attractions and theatrical effects. Until 2 November.

31 Happy Halloween! Enjoy spooktacular parties across the island, from a Latin Halloween DJ set at Lonnies Nightclub Launceston, or catch a scary rock show at Devonport RSL.

November

1 Car enthusiasts, there’s a Porsche car display at the Porsche Torque Tas, held at National Automobile Museum of Tasmania in Invermay. 10:30am to 12:30pm.

2 Held over three days across Deloraine, the Tasmanian Craft Fair includes all types of art and craft and is a fun day out for families, home decorators, and craft enthusiasts.

3 Bell Shakespeare’s acclaimed production of Romeo and Juliet comes to Tassie. Tonight, Launceston’s Princess Theatre hosts the most famous love story ever told. 7:30pm.

4 Celebrate the Melbourne Cup with a pre-race luncheon at Boatyard Launceston. Enjoy three courses and a glass of sparkling on arrival. Bookings essential. 12pm-3pm.

5 Come along to Launnie Monthly Storytelling at Du Cane Brewery. Sit, have a drink and pizza if you choose, and listen to a wide range of stories from fellow strangers. 6pm start.

6 The Moonbird Festival returns to celebrate King Island until the 9th, combining art, science and conservation, including guided nature walks, local food and intimate performances.

WHAT’S ON IN TASSIE- Look Ahead to Book Ahead

West Coast Heritage & Minerals Fair (8-9 November) Up to 80 traders of gems and minerals set up shop in Zeehan’s Gaiety Theatre for you to view, trade, and buy. The West Coast Heritage Centre open day coincides with the fair just up the road, where there’ll be blacksmith demonstrations, children’s entertainment, live music, and food vendors.

Girls Day Out (9 November) This one’s for the ladies: all female car and bike enthusiasts are welcome to display their vehicles at the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania in Invermay. 10am-1pm, food and drink available.

Bicheno Food and Wine Festival (15 November) One of Bicheno’s biggest events returns for a one-day beachside bash on the shores of Waubs Bay. Award-winning Tasmanian wine, local brews and spirits, tasty food from local producers, and live music are what this festival is all about.

Titanic: The Ship of Dreams (22 November) Presented by The Ballet School Launceston, this is a new ballet adaptation that brings to life the historic 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic. Through choreography, music, and visual design, the ballet aims to capture the elegance of the ship’s maiden voyage and the emotions of its tragic end. Expect lavish costumes, immersive staging, and stirring performances.

Highlands BushFest (22-23 November) This Bothwell festival is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. There’ll be family- friendly activities, live demonstrations, and speeches from outdoor industry experts. From hunting and fishing tips and tanning displays, to whip crackers and meat smoking. Try your hand at salami making or simply enjoy the food vendors. Gold coin donation to get in.