What's on in Kensington
18 Oct: Pizza in the Park 🍕
🍕Pizza in the Park is back on 18 October 2026! We’ll be stoking the fire in the pizza oven, ready for you to descend on Borthwick Park with chairs, drinks, good spirits, and a hearty appetite. FREE PIZZA FOR KRA MEMBERS. Renew or join today!
Working Bee
Working bees are held in Borthwick Park on the 2nd Sunday morning of every month except January.
Join us for gardening from 9am & social morning tea from 11am.
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21 Dec: Carolling in Kensington
Fa la la la la la la la la!! Gather in Regent Garden on 21st December from 6.45pm, ready for 7pm departure. The front bar of The Kensi will be our first stop and we’ll end up at the Rising Sun at about 8.30pm *click image for details*
Neighbour Day – last Sunday in March
Celebrate neighbourly connections in Kensington on the last Sunday in March.
Clean Up Australia Day – March 2027
Join thousands of Aussies cleaning up on the first Sunday in March. We’ll tackle our patch – Kensington – starting out from Borthwick Park. FREE barbeque brunch afterwards. Click pic for more info…
Kids AFL event – Winter 2027
Come and visit Norwood Oval with the KRA! Open to primary school age children accompanied by an adult. Click Redlegs logo for more details.
Planting Days – Winter 2027
Winter is planting time in Borthwick Park. Join us mid 2027 to replenish the plantings in the green heart of Kensington.
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Winter Solstice @ The Kensi – June 2027
Join the Winter Solstice celebration at The Kensi Hotel… Open Mic!
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Strike for Borthwick Park
You can help revegetate Borthwick Park from the comfort of your own backyard. Strike a batch of cuttings! Click photo for more details.
Past Events
11 Aug: KRA AGM
The KRA AGM will be held on 11th August 2026. Join us to reflect on the past year’s activities and elect your KRA committee for the next 12 months. ^click header for details^
23 Aug: Film FUNdraiser
📽️Join us at the Regal Theatre for the KRA’s annual FUNdraiser. Food, drinks, live auction of donated items & raffle draws PLUS screening of “Colours of Time” … click pic for more details.
12 Jun Mural Unveiling & Bake Sale
Two beautiful new murals will be unveiled. Everyone is invited to the party! Bring $$$ for the Kindy Bakesale Fundraiser.
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Winter Solstice Workshops & Gathering 2026
Join a joyful and family-friendly Winter Solstice Gathering 21st June.
Free creative workshop 13th June to create masks, costumes, wearable artworks inspired by local creatures and the magic of winter.
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Kensi’s Got Talent Open Mic Night – June 2027
Join us in the cosy Kensi Hotel on Saturday 20 June. Open mic! Local musos, poets & storytellers welcome! Free savoury snacks. Happy hour drink prices for KRA members. Join on the night!
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All Ages Scavenger Hunt 4-10 May 2026
The 1st Friendly Kensi event – a Scavenger Hunt for all ages – will be happening in Kensington in May. Work alone or in pairs or groups. Prizes! Chocolate!
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Care for Kensington grants
GROW YOUR KENSINGTON PROJECT!! Care for Kensington Grants next available mid 2026. ^ click header for more details ^
11 Apr: Wobbly Line Drawing Workshop
Wobbly Line Drawing Workshop with local artist Deborah Smalley. No drawing experience necessary, anyone can draw with wobbly lines! $20 for KRA members. Click pic for info & bookings.
26 Oct: Rising Sun Inn celebrates 180 years
Celebrate 180 years of history at the Rising Sun Inn on Sunday 26th October from noon til 7pm with live music, giveaways, prizes for best period dress, and cake!! ^click pic for more info^
12 Oct: Tim Costello Q&A
YOUR opportunity to meet Tim Costello AO and ask him questions on world affairs, national politics, social issues, sport and anything else you like! Click pic for more info.