What's On Events

Discover what’s happening on the Burnie Community Noticeboard from festivals and sport to performances, food, and local gatherings. Explore our Arts Hub, Civic events, and Save the Date highlights. Submit your event for inclusion, there’s something for everyone on the North West Coast!

Community Noticeboard

27 October 2025

Whats happening this month? Check out these community calendars to find out what’s on. There are fun things to do with kids, activities, workshops, trivia and entertainment for all ages happening in Burnie and across the NW Coast.

TasTAFE info week

27 October 2025

Shape your future with TasTAFE. Explore courses on offer starting in Semester 1, 2026

FOGO Collection

28 October 2025

When it’s time to roll out your green-lidded bin! 🌱 Please have bins kerbside the night before or by 6am, no bags (loose is lovely!), and layer up your food scraps with garden waste.

7BU: Celebrating 90 Years on the Air

28 October 2025

Step back in time and tune in to the rich legacy of 7BU, the north-west coast’s beloved radio station, as we celebrate 90 incredible years on the air.

Shorewell Presents: Take 3

28 October 2025

Shorewell Presents: Take 3, a heartfelt celebration of place and people.

Romeo + Juliet

28 October 2025

Two star-crossed lovers from warring families marry in secret, amid a culture of violence and prejudice.

PinkUp Burnie

29 October 2025

Decorate your workplace pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From your streets to your schools, decorate your town in the colour of care and raise funds to ensure no one misses out on the care of a McGrath Breast Care Nurse.

Digital Skills at Burnie Library

29 October 2025

Expand your digital skills with some fascinating topics. An 8 week series at the Burnie Library.

The Canopy Burnie

29 October 2025

The Canopy welcomes all families with primary school-aged children, along with their younger or older siblings. During school hours, it is open to parents, caregivers, and preschool-aged children, as well as any child with a booked appointment to see a service.

Burnie Cruise Pre-Season Briefing & Volunteer Information Session

29 October 2025

This summer, around 21 cruise ships will visit Burnie. We want to ensure that these guests experience the best that North West Tasmania has to offer and enjoy a fantastic visit.

Smoother Movers® Strength Training Program

29 October 2025

Exercise strengthens muscles, bones and joints.
Stronger muscles help you do more.
If you experience pain, strength training actually helps reduce
pain by taking the strain off your joints.
No matter what your age, the evidence is loud and clear:
simple strength training completed regularly, can and will help.

Tuning into Kids

29 October 2025

A free parenting education program for parents/carers of children aged 3-10 living in the Burnie area

YFCC - Arvos at the Junction

29 October 2025

YFCC hosts free afternoon activities for kids aged 11-17 years old every Wednesday between 3 pm and 4:45 pm

West Side Story

29 October 2025

Inspired by the timeless story of Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story takes Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, and places them in the vibrant battleground of New York City’s West Side in the 1950s.

Halloween 🎃 👻

30 October 2025

Halloween" derived from "All Hallows' Eve" is the modern name for the festivities that occur on October 31st in mostly English-speaking regions.

Reclink Social Sports Connection - Pickleball

30 October 2025

The sport of Pickleball has become popular due to its ability to provide an all ages and abilities indoor version of tennis. A combination of tennis, racquetball, badminton this sport is played on a smaller court with rules that encourage lengthy points and level the playing field in skill and ability

Burnie Rostrum Club

30 October 2025

Rostrum is devoted to providing training towards confidence and competence in public speaking, meeting procedure and chairmanship.

Claws on the Line Exhibition Launch

31 October 2025

Claws on the Line — Art Competition Award Ceremony & Exhibition Launch
Bring the whole family to celebrate creativity, colour and crayfish at the Claws on the Line award ceremony and exhibition launch.

Claws on the Line Exhibition

31 October 2025

Claws on the Line — Art Competition Exhibition
Bring the whole family to celebrate creativity, colour and crayfish at the Claws on the Line award ceremony and exhibition launch.

In Conversation with Jo Dixon

31 October 2025

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Jo Dixon, bestselling Tasmanian author of The House of Now and Then as she celebrates the launch of her new novel, A Disappearing Act – a psychological, suspense thriller. Set on Tasmania’s south coast, this is a captivating tale of secrets, female friendship and how far you will go to protect those secrets. This is a great opportunity for all aspiring w

🎃 Grimmfest

31 October 2025

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Book Market : Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club

01 November 2025

Huge range of 2nd hand books of all kind, jigsaw puzzles, children's books, fictional books and more!

Burnie City Market

01 November 2025

The Burnie City Market is held the first and third Saturday of each month in the plaza behind the Marine Terrace Multistorey Carpark.

Spring Steps - Forest Therapy Walk

02 November 2025

Be immersed in colour at the magnificent Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens! Join us for a guided walk exploring the health benefits of nature and share a cup of tea.

City Office Public Holiday Closures

03 November 2025

Council City Office and Customer Service counter is closed public holidays.

The Burnie Christmas Parade Registration

03 November 2025

SeaFM Burnie will host the Burnie Christmas Parade again in 2025. Be a part of the spirit of Christmas and register your float today!

Asbestos Awareness

03 November 2025

It's important to understand how to protect ourselves and our families from exposure to hazardous Asbestos fibres. Learn how to identify asbestos, handle it safely, and dispose of it properly at Burnie's Waste Transfer Station.. ☣

Burnie Library Mega Book Sale

04 November 2025

Burnie Library Tuesday 4 November - Friday 14 November Level 1 Community space

Burnie Spring Clean - Extended Hours

05 November 2025

In response to community feedback regarding the new Waste Services, Council is trialling extended opening hours at the Burnie Waste Management Centre on select days each fortnight.

Business Northwest Breakfast with HIF Global

06 November 2025

Join Business Northwest on Thursday the 6th of November for their breakfast networking session with HIF Global’s Ian Lawrence, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager, and Adam Alderman, Executive Manager and Project Director, who will discuss HIF Global’s industrial future in Burnie.