What's on in Kensington

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 Workshop 13 Jun & Gathering 21 Jun

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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20 Jun Kensi’s Got Talent

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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Monthly Borthwick Park 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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Planting Days 4 & 12 July

Winter is planting time in Borthwick Park. Join us 4th July or 12th July (or both) to replenish the plantings in the green heart of Kensington.
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Winter Solstice @ The Kensi – June 2026

Join the Winter Solstice celebration at The Kensi Hotel… Open Mic!
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KRA AGM August 2026

The next KRA AGM will be held in August 2026. Reflect on the past year’s activities and elect your KRA committee for the next 12 months. ^click pic for details^

Care for Kensington grants – on offer in 2026

GROW YOUR KENSINGTON PROJECT!! Care for Kensington Grants next available mid 2026. Click image for more details.

Pizza in the Park – Spring 2026

The KRA’s most popular event will be back in Spring 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!
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Carolling in Kensington – December 2026

Fa la la la la la la la la!! Gather in Regent Garden next to McKellar Stewart kindy from 6.45pm for a 7pm start. 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*

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Past Events

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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Film FUNdraiser event

Join us at the Regal Theatre for KRA’s annual FUNdraiser – food, drinks, auctions, and raffle draws followed by screening of a new release film … click image for 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.

11 May: Mothers Day working bee

Borthwick Park working bees are held on the 2nd Sunday of every month 9-11am. Come along on Sunday 11th May – it’s Mothers Day so we’ll be mothering our native plantings, tucking them into comfy beds of mulch and giving the place a good tidy up!!
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