October

2 Rock & Rhyme with your little one at Bridgewa­ter Library, every Wednesday from 10am. Free, no book­ings needed.

3 Terrapin’s new show The Riddle of Washpool Gully is a modern classic of children’s theatre, suitable for ages six and up. Check it out at Hobart’s Theatre Royal, with tickets from www.theatreroyal.com.au.

4 Under One Rainbow hosts Drag Bingo, 6pm at the Veterans Memorial Centre, Bridgewater. $25 per person, this is an 18+ event.

6  Enjoy a free community meal at Dining With Friends, held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5.30pm at Brighton Civic Centre.

8  Brighton Food Hub, which provides affordable food for the community, is open every Tuesday and Thursday (10am- 4pm), and every Wednesday (4pm- 7pm).

12 The rescheduled Winterfest has turned into Sprinterfest now it’s spring! Free food, art, activities and live music all part of the festivities at Botanical, 2A Eddington Street Bridgewater, 11am- 5pm.

26 Celebrate Halloween early with Under One Rainbow’s free family-friendly event from 12-3pm at Cris Fitzpatrick Park. Get your spooky on!

31 Trick or treaters are invited to Engage Youth Cove Creek’s Halloween BBQ at Cove Creek from 4pm onwards.

November

5 Attend the School for Seniors at Bridgewater Library on Tuesday mornings, 10am–12pm, with a coffee and chat break in between.

9 The national Garage Sale Trail kicks off this weekend, running over the weekends, 9-10 and 16-17 November. Find a garage sale near you on www.garagesaletrail.com.au.

10 Don’t miss the Brighton Show, giving a glimpse of rural life in Tasmania. Tickets from $5, event taking place at 325 Brighton Road, Brighton.

13 Hear from a speech therapist at Bridgewater Library, 10am. This talk aims to raise awareness in developing language and literacy in children up to five years old. Book via Eventbrite.

16 Enjoy a laugh with Jordan River Community Theatre as they showcase talents in the community. Variety Show has two shows at Brighton Civic Centre, 1pm and 6pm.

23 For two days you can celebrate the 10th year of Highlands Bushfest in Bothwell. There’ll be outdoor activities from bike stunts to yoga, a salami festival, and live entertainment. Entry by gold coin.

25 Let technology lend a hand with your holiday shopping, with this Christmas with Pinterest session at Bridgewater Library. 10am, bookings through Eventbrite.

29 Get into the Christmas spirit early this year with a Christmas Carol Celebration at Jordan River Learning Federation Senior School. Head to the top oval to sing your heart out, 5:30–8pm.