October

1 Let’s get walking in The Big Tassie Walk. Explore our local Brighton walking trails. Visit www.greaterhobarttrails.com.au for inspiration.

4 There’s a free Hazardous Waste drop-off day at the Sorell Council car park from 10am- 4pm. For more information visit rethinkwaste.com.au

9 Bond Place in Gagebrook is open to all, with activities, music and food every Thursday from 2:30pm–5pm.

14 Protecting Against Scams is a free information session at Bridgewater Library from 11am-12pm, book via Eventbrite or at the library.

16 Head along to the Brighton Seniors Week Workshop Day, held at the Brighton Civic Centre from 10am-4pm.

21 For young people aged 12-18 who are LGBTQIA+ or figuring things out, the Northern Suburbs After School Pride Group is held the third Tuesday of every month at Pulse Youth Health Service in Glenorchy.

27 Don’t forget to put out your Green and Hard Waste, for a free collection service this week.

31 Enjoy Spring in the Vines, with eight Tea Tree vineyards open this weekend. Until 2 November.

31 A free Halloween scavenger hunt for kids and an indoor drive-in movie are being held at The Veteran’s Memorial Centre in Bridgewater. The scavenger hunt for under 10s, starts at 4.30pm, and the family movie at 7pm.

November

1 Dress up for Under One Rainbow’s annual Halloween Event, on from 2pm-4pm at Cris Fitzpatrick Park.

2 Get your Christmas shopping sorted early at The Lions Club of Brighton market at Pontville Hall, from 10am–2pm.

4 Bring the littlies to storytime at Bridgewater Library, every Tuesday at 10.30am.

5 Don’t eat alone, come to Dining with Friends, 1st Wednesday of every month from 5.30pm at Bridgewater Civic Centre.

7 JRLF Senior School and Brighton Council are hosting AMPED UP! Schools Concert Showcase 2025, 11am–2pm at Brighton Civic Centre.

8-9 Grab some bargains at the Garage Sale Trail, held over this weekend and next. Check garagesaletrail.com. au for garage sales near you.

9 As part of Open House Hobart, the new Seymour Street sports pavilion in Brighton will be open to the public.

9 Don’t miss the Brighton Show, the best little country show in Tassie! From 9am–4pm, with adult tickets $10, kids $5 and children under 6 free. Open House Hobart is also from 1pm–4pm, at the Seymour Street Pavilion in Brighton.

29 Get your sing on for the Community Christmas Carols from 5.30pm at JRLF-SS top oval on McShane Road, Bridgewater.