Free Kids' Activities in Hobart: What's On, Libraries, Free Trials
Live listings refreshed 24 Sept 2026 · Last updated 24 Sept 2026
There are 2 free events listed in and around Hobart for the next month, 195 libraries, parks and community spaces we hold inside the city, and no kids' activity providers listed yet offering a free class or trial. This page is kept, not posted: the lists below come straight from the AroundSchools directory and refresh twice a day, and the writing is reviewed on a schedule — the dates at the top of the page say when.
Key takeaways
- The reliable free things in Hobart are run by councils: library storytimes and holiday programs, playgrounds and pools with free entry, and council-run events. Membership of a council library is free.
- One-off free events come and go. The sections below only show what is listed for the coming weekend, the next month and the next school holidays — if a section is missing, nothing is listed yet for that window.
- "Free" here means the organiser marked the event free. Where no price is listed, the table says so; check with the organiser before you go.
No organiser has listed a free event in Hobart for these dates yet. Council libraries run free sessions most weeks — find yours on the council pages — and the weekend digest refreshes every week.
How free works in Hobart
Council libraries. Every council in the Hobart area runs a library service, and membership is free for anyone who lives, works or studies in the area. Libraries run rhyme time and storytime for babies and preschoolers most weeks in term time, and most add school-holiday sessions — craft, Lego, coding and author visits — that are free but often need a booking. The council pages below list what we hold for each council.
Council programs and venues. Councils run the playgrounds, skate parks, ovals and many of the pools. Entry to playgrounds and parks is free; pools usually charge, but many councils run free or low-cost school-holiday activities at their leisure centres. The council's own events calendar is the primary source; where we track a council's calendar, its events appear on this page with a "Council event" tag.
Free trials at providers. Many swim schools, dance studios, martial-arts clubs and sports clubs offer a free first class or a trial week so a child can try before a term is paid for. Ask before you enrol — and where a provider in our directory has listed a free class or trial, it appears in a table below.
The state voucher. Tasmania’s Ticket to Play vouchers help eligible families with club membership costs — check the current round on the Tasmanian Government site before you register. Our guide to school cost help by state covers the other schemes.
Council libraries in Hobart
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Inglis Clark Law Library | Hobart | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Bridgewater Linc | Bridgewater | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Claremont Community Library | Claremont | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Cygnet Library | Cygnet | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Hobart Library & State Reference Library | Hobart | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Huonville Library | Huonville | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Kingston Library | Kingston | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Library-University of Tasmania | Sandy Bay | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| New Norfolk Library | New Norfolk | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Parliament of Tasmania Tasmanian Parliamentary Library | Hobart | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| Sorell Library | Sorell | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
| State Library of Tasmania | Hobart | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 15 libraries, 180 parks and 0 community spaces we hold inside Hobart · correct as at 24 Sept 2026
Playgrounds and parks with verified facilities
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy Gardens | Dynnyrne | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Franklin Square | Hobart | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| John Doggett Park | West Hobart | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Mt Nelson Oval | Mount Nelson | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Shoobridge Park | Austins Ferry | Park / playground · Toilets, Sports courts / fields |
| Abbotsfield Park | Claremont | Park / playground · Sports courts / fields |
| Arthur Square | New Norfolk | Park / playground · Sports courts / fields |
| Bellerive Boardwalk | Bellerive | Park / playground · Toilets |
| Boat Park | Dodges Ferry | Park / playground · Toilets |
| Boyer Oval | New Norfolk | Park / playground · Sports courts / fields |
| Cadburys Reserve | Claremont | Park / playground · Sports courts / fields |
| Cambridge Memorial Oval | Cambridge | Park / playground · Sports courts / fields |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 15 libraries, 180 parks and 0 community spaces we hold inside Hobart · correct as at 24 Sept 2026
Free by age
Events that do not state an age range appear in the lists above but not in the age sections.
Councils in the Hobart area
Council pages for Tasmania
| Council | Kids' activity providers | Schools | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hobart | 15 | 25 | 1 event |
| Burnie City Council | 12 | 12 | See the council's site |
| Launceston City Council | 10 | 33 | See the council's site |
| Clarence City Council | 8 | 28 | 1 event |
| Devonport City Council | 8 | 14 | 1 event |
| Kingborough Council | 8 | 15 | 1 event |
| Glenorchy City Council | 7 | 21 | See the council's site |
| Northern Midlands Council | 5 | 5 | See the council's site |
| Brighton Council | 4 | 6 | See the council's site |
| Huon Valley Council | 4 | 10 | 1 event |
| West Coast Council | 4 | 6 | See the council's site |
| West Tamar Council | 4 | 7 | See the council's site |
See all 14 Tasmania councils with a page
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 14 Tasmania councils currently have a page · correct as at 24 Sept 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is library membership really free? Yes — council libraries in Tasmania do not charge for membership, and most programs for children are free, though holiday sessions often need a booking because places are limited.
How do I know an event is free? The organiser marked it free when it was listed. If the price column says "Price not listed", the organiser did not state one — check their page or ask before you go.
When are the next school holidays in Tasmania? The next break starts 3 Oct 2026 and ends 18 Oct 2026 (government school dates; individual schools can vary by a few days). See our school holidays page for the full program.
Can I use the Tasmania voucher on these? Vouchers are for registered clubs and providers, not for one-off events. Ask the provider whether it is registered before you enrol.
