Things To Do

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!

Voices Through Art: Arch Lived Experience Art Campaign

25 October 2026

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Arch partnership is launching a community-created art campaign exploring themes of hope and healing.

Burnie Ten

25 October 2026

Entries for the 2026 Strait Link Burnie 10 are now open!

Pet Dam Fly Fishing Expo

25 October 2026

North West Flyfishers Club of Tasmania Inc Fly Fishing Expo - Pet Dam, Ridgley

Archery Come N Try

25 October 2026

Burnie Archery Club will accept juniors as young as 8 years of age, however juniors under the age of 16 years need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no limit to age, so our more senior members of the public are most welcome.

Community Noticeboard

26 October 2026

What is happening locally 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.

FOGO Collection FAQ's

26 October 2026

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.

TasTAFE info week

26 October 2026

Shape your future with TasTAFE. Explore courses on offer.

TasART & Youth TasART 2026

26 October 2026

Now in its 48th year, the Burnie Coastal Art Group's prestigious TASART Prize and Exhibition returns bigger than ever at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery.

ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Event

26 October 2026

Court is about to be back in session…

The Mum Connection Walking Group - Burnie

27 October 2026

Every Tuesday morning at 10am, The Mum Connection hosts a casual walking group for mums in Burnie, meeting at West Beach near the octopus statues.

Halloween 🎃 👻

27 October 2026

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

In Conversation with Monica McInerney

27 October 2026

Join us as we hear about the inspiration behind Monica’s latest book from family secrets and unexpected friendships to second chances and finding hope in surprising places, her novels have a way of making us feel moved and allow us to see ourselves in the pages.

Intro to Computing at Burnie Library

28 October 2026

Build confidence in your digital skills with this Intro to Computing course.
If you are new to computing, this is the course that will get you started.

The Canopy Burnie

28 October 2026

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 Library - English Conversation Group

28 October 2026

We have English Conversation Group each week at the Burnie library. We practise speaking English together. There is no cost – it’s free! We hope you can join us.

Tuning into Kids

28 October 2026

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

YFCC - Arvos at the Junction

28 October 2026

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

PinkUp Burnie

29 October 2026

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.

Kids Corner

29 October 2026

Welcome to KIDS CORNER!

Burnie Arts KIDS CORNER is a brand-new, dedicated play space designed especially for children aged 0–7 years and their carers — a warm, welcoming place to gather, connect and explore within the beautifully redeveloped Burnie Arts building.

Bringing Up Great Kids Parenting Course

29 October 2026

Parenting adolescents (13+ years)
This parenting course focuses on building positive and nurturing relationships between caregivers and their adolescent.

Second Glance Market

31 October 2026

Love a good bargain? Looking to refresh your wardrobe sustainably? Or perhaps you've got quality clothes ready for a new home?

Join us for Second Glance, a second-hand clothing market hosted by City Mission North & North West Tasmania and proudly supported by Burnie City Council.

Diwali - Festival of Light in Burnie

01 November 2026

A Celebration of Light, Culture & Community

The Burnie Indian Cultural Society (BICS) warmly invites EVERYONE to experience the magic of Diwali, one of the world's most vibrant and cherished festivals.

Recycling and Landfill Collection Week

02 November 2026

Veolia Collects waste on a fortnightly alternating cycle across the coast Please have bins kerbside the night before or by 6am, no bags in recycling (loose is lovely!),

City Office Public Holiday Closures

02 November 2026

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

Film screening: Love letter to the Unseen

04 November 2026

Love Letter to the Unseen is a 44-minute global documentary film that follows youth conservationist Spencer Hitchen on his journey of discovery to understand the imminent threats to the endangered Maugean Skate and the intrinsic beauty of a species that exists both in the real world and in the imaginations of its supporters. The sole remaining home of the Maugean skate, is at risk, but there’s sti

Burnie Concert Band Beginner & Youth Bands

05 November 2026

Beginner & Youth Band Rehearsals – Starting 19 February Join the Burnie Concert Band in 2026 as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary year! Our Beginner and Youth Bands rehearse every Thursday during school terms at Cooee Memorial Hall and new members are always welcome.

Burnie Harness Racing Club Meet

06 November 2026

Burnie Trotting Club hosts race meetings from November to February, season with the Burnie Cup in January drawing big crowds and offering fun, entertainment, and excitement for the whole family.

Realm of Gaming

07 November 2026

Head down to the Burnie Arts Centre for RoGCoN, North-West Tasmania’s biggest weekend of tabletop gaming!

First Lego League Burnie Regional

07 November 2026

Come along to watch teams from public and private schools across the NW and West Coasts compete in a Lego robot game they've designed, built, and programmed, showcasing their engineering and programming skills.

Book Market : Burnie Emu Bay Lions Club

07 November 2026

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

Fun Family Afternoon and Ceilidh

07 November 2026

Come along for a fun afternoon for the whole family as we welcome Bryan, Sarah, Toby and Teko, our CMS missionaries serving in Ecuador. Hear about life and ministry in Ecuador, enjoy a lively family ceilidh (Scottish bush dance), and indulge in a sumptuous afternoon tea.