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NorthWest CollectorFest is a family-friendly community event celebrating trading cards, collectibles and pop culture while bringing people of all ages together in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Designed for collectors, families and anyone looking for a fun day out, the event features a wide variety of local vendors offering trading cards, toys, collectibles, artwork, LEGO, Hot Wheels, Pop Vinyls and more. Visitors can browse, buy, sell and trade while meeting others who share similar interests. More than just a market, NorthWest CollectorFest focuses on building community connections. Families can enjoy children's activities, competitions, giveaways and interactive experiences in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. The event also provides an opportunity for local businesses, artists and community groups to showcase what they offer while supporting the region's growing collector community. Whether you're searching for a rare collectible, introducing your children to a new hobby, or simply looking for an affordable community event, NorthWest CollectorFest offers something for everyone and continues to grow as one of the North West Coast's most anticipated family events.

Rainbow Stable is a community group consisting of queer + ally creatives who have been dedicated to supporting LGBTIQA+ people in lutruwita/Tasmania through art, writing and music. Celebrating Identity: Activism and Ecstasy honours groundbreaking moments in queer + ally history in lutruwita/Tasmania to seek acceptance and belonging in the wider community while overcoming atrophy and entropy. The exhibition includes artworks made by the Rainbow Stable artists and a dedication section to celebrate the life of Sharon Corvinus-Jones to reflect on Sharon's legacy and achievements, her generosity, kindness and fun-loving spirit. All Tasmanians have a right to feel safe to live openly and valued in society. The exhibition expresses a commitment to raise awareness of diversity with pride.

Step into the heart of the 196 year old heritage guest kitchen for an intimate afternoon of flour, flavour, and fine Tasmanian hospitality. Led by Head Chef James Paul Miller, this Cavatelli Masterclass and lunch offers a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn the rhythmic art of traditional hand-rolled pasta. You will dive into the history and technique of the cavatelli shape—small, hollow shells perfectly designed to capture the rich sauces of a seasonal menu. Under Chef James's expert guidance, you'll learn the secrets to the perfect dough consistency and the tactile "rolling" motion that defines this southern Italian staple. The Experience Hands-On Masterclass: A guided, interactive session where you'll craft your own pasta from scratch using the finest semolina and farm-fresh ingredients, along with 3 different seasonal sauces which match perfectly with this pasta dish. The Shared Lunch: Following the workshop, take your seat in the heritage for a relaxed, pasta lunch. Enjoy the fruits of your labour alongside a curated dish prepared by the kitchen team, highlighting the "paddock-to-plate" philosophy and the best of the season's harvest.

QVMAG's latest collection exhibition provides a unique opportunity to bring unexpected objects, hidden favourites, and overlooked curiosities back into public view. Selected by members of the QVMAG team, Out of the Vault is designed for audiences to encounter the remarkable breadth of the QVMAG collection as a world shaped by innumerable people, perspectives, and personalities over time. The chosen objects and artworks move between the historical, humorous, beautiful and the bizarre. Out of the Vault reminds us that museums are living collections – constantly changing, growing, and revealing new stories depending on who is looking, and why.

Step back into the 1860s for an evening of intrigue, elegance, and suspense. The Sapphire Secret combines a refined multi-course menu with an immersive "whodunnit" mystery set within the historic walls of Prospect Country House. An intimate, heritage-filled evening where every guest is part of the story. A high-stakes crime has been committed. Clues are hidden in plain sight, and everyone is a suspect. A bespoke multi-course menu crafted by their culinary team, featuring the finest local seasonal produce. They encourage guests to dress in their best 1860s-inspired period finery or elegant evening wear to enhance the atmosphere. Some props, like hats, furs, and fake jewellery is available. This is a fun, hosted 3-course, themed dinner experience. Designed for a group of 8-10 people.

All in is an open community exhibition celebrating the creative work of people from across the North West Coast. Residents of all ages and abilities are invited to share what they make and what they love. Whether you're a professional artist or a weekend hobbyist, All in is an opportunity to connect with your community and celebrate creativity, self-expression, and belonging. Held annually, the exhibition showcases a diverse range of works, including painting, drawing, photography, textiles, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and digital art.

The Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society offer a heritage rail experience through the regular operation of a century-old Krauss locomotive. The train leaves each half-hour from the restored Sheffield railway station from 11 am to 4 pm on the first full weekend of each month. The Railway Coffee Shop is open while the train is running, with a nice coffee and hot chocolate. Come on in and try them! The Railway began as a community building enterprise in 1993 and is well regarded for the restoration and preservation of steam-era machinery and local history. The steam museum onsite houses a comprehensive member's collection of working steam engines which can be viewed on running days. The Railton-Roland line opened in 1914, offering daily passenger and twice-weekly goods services until 1957. The Sheffield Steam and Heritage Centre Railway retains this heritage in an authentic environment. A Miniature train and a number of different model gauge trains are also open on these running weekends.

'Antarctica is Melting' presents a powerful selection of black and white photographs by Australian wilderness photographer David Neilson, drawn from six journeys to Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic between 1990 and 2009. Across images of ice, rock, sea and sky, Neilson captures the scale, beauty and atmosphere of one of the world's most remote regions. His photographs are quiet and carefully observed, inviting viewers to slow down and spend time with a landscape many people may never see in person. The exhibition also carries an urgent environmental message. Antarctica is often imagined as untouched, distant and beyond human reach, but Neilson's work reminds us that even this vast region is being reshaped by climate change. The images offer a way to reflect on what is happening in the far south, not through statistics or headlines, but through attention to place, texture, weather and light. For Hobart, Antarctica is not simply a distant continent. It's part of the city's maritime identity, connected through vessels, research, institutions and the working waterfront. In this context, 'Antarctica is Melting' speaks directly to Tasmania's long relationship with the Southern Ocean and the Antarctic region. The exhibition invites visitors to consider Antarctica as both a place of extraordinary beauty and a region whose future is closely tied.

Each Westella Sunday School explores a different Pinot Noir theme, diving deeper into either barrel aged Pinot or sparkling Pinot (Blanc de Noir or Vintage Rosé) crafted entirely from this versatile variety. They always source four Pinot Noir wines from further afield to line up alongside two vintages of the Westella Pinot. There's always a board of Tasmanian cheeses to share to amplify those Pinot flavours, too. The Sunday Schools are small, informal, relaxed and the perfect way to dip your toe into learning a little more about this fabulous variety. All opinions are welcome, and they love that by the end of each session, everyone is freely joining in the conversation, making new friends and feeling a little wiser about Pinot Noir. Westella Sunday School is a safe space for all wine lovers, whether you are just starting out on your friendship with wine or you have devoted considerable energy investigating Pinot over the years! You can be sure though, Sunday School will always investigate Pinot, Westella is 100% Pinot Noir, after all. If your idea of relaxed Sunday afternoons includes sipping and chatting about wine while enjoying outstanding Tasmanian cheeses (with friends!), then join in.

Trivia People Tasmania brings a new product to Tassie, swapping the old boring pen-and-paper trivia quizzes for a fun new interactive entertainment trivia night! *Free to play Fortnightly Monday night at Tandy's Alehouse, Launceston! Commencing at 6:30 pm and featuring our own array of SPICY hosts, from drag artists, local larrikins to comediennes! The SPICY theme continues in collaboration with Mr Sing's fabulous Curry Club! Order a curry and have it delivered direct to your bar stool! Everybody is welcome - visitors and locals alike! Inclusive Event, LGBTQI friendly and Cosplay welcome *Free with a drinks purchase (otherwise $15)

Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations. In their small studio tucked away just two minutes from Cygnet's main street, David will share his talent, by guiding you through the steps of making a wooden spoon from scratch. With your very own clever hands, you will use recycled vintage or green timber straight from a tree, to create your spoon. All are welcome, from absolute beginners to those wishing to hone their craft. You will work alone in a private workshop or can work with up to 4 others- family and friends or slot into a group of singles and make new friends. Perfect for corporate team building too! Each workshop includes tuition, timber to carve, use of all tools and a delicious morning tea. A break is taken for lunch, so bring your own or head down to one of the charming cafes in Cygnet. Workshops are run by demand every day and can be booked online, at the studio or by phone. Upcoming workshops are also announced on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Warning: Spoon Carving is Addictive!

Their one-day course is both rewarding and challenging with SCT's outdoor survival training. The course will introduce you to the world of wilderness and bush survival skills in an innovative and insightful way, providing you with the core essentials to surviving your journey into the bush. Whether you're an interstate or international visitor doing the Overland Track or other Tassie hikes...you will really benefit from a good survival course to help keep you safe on the trail! The principles and key priority steps taught on this course are relevant in almost any environment including in an urban area, as well as out in the field. This course is ideal for anybody who's new to the bush, as well as experienced outdoorsmen and women who would like to refresh and further their skills. No experience is necessary, as they will provide full training on the day. This fun and challenging course will test your ability to think laterally, as well as use and repurpose what you have on you and what you have around you in nature. It will teach you a diverse range of core and necessary survival skills gleaned from a mixture of real world wilderness survival and bushcraft concepts.