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Bringing Waratah together

Community activities, social gatherings and special events at the Athenaeum Hall and around Waratah. Everyone is welcome.

See our next event Regular activities

Coming Up

Our next community event

Join us for a relaxed evening of live music, dancing and good company.

Live at the Athenaeum Hall

Bush Dance

Session Players Tasmania will bring an evening of music, dancing and mates to Waratah.

Date Saturday 3 October 2026

Time Starts at 6:30 pm

Venue Athenaeum Hall, Smith Street, Waratah

Entry $10 — tickets available at the door

No online ticket sales are required. Just come along and pay at the door.

Every Week

Regular activities

Simple, welcoming activities where people can meet, take part and enjoy time together.

Saturdays

Social Night

5:00 pm–7:00 pm

Athenaeum Hall

A relaxed weekly evening to catch up with neighbours, meet new people and enjoy the hall.

Wednesdays

Sports Night

6:30 pm

Waratah Men's Shed

Come along for a friendly game and an active midweek evening.

Thursdays

Singing Group

5:00 pm–7:00 pm

Community Hub

A welcoming group for people who enjoy singing together in a friendly setting.

Activities may occasionally change. Please email us if you would like to confirm a time before attending.

Recent Events

A few things we have enjoyed together

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25 July 2026

Christmas in July

A cheerful mid-winter potluck with shared food, plenty of conversation and a welcoming community atmosphere.

10 May 2026

Mother's Day High Tea

A special morning at the Athenaeum Hall with tea, traditional high tea treats and time to enjoy good company.

January 2026

Australia Day Sausage Sizzle

A relaxed community get-together outside the Athenaeum Hall with a sausage sizzle, lamingtons and neighbours catching up.

6 December 2025

Welcome to Summer in Waratah

An evening of live music, food and community celebration featuring Folkus Band.

About Us

A volunteer-run group for the Waratah community

Waratah Activity Group Inc. is a not-for-profit community organisation established in September 2025. We organise inclusive, low-cost activities and events that help people meet, participate and feel connected.

We also help make the historic Athenaeum Hall an active, welcoming and useful community space throughout the year.

Community Bringing residents together and reducing social isolation.

Activities Creating regular opportunities to participate, learn and have fun.

Athenaeum Hall Helping keep the hall active, welcoming and connected to local life.

Get involved

Come along to an activity, volunteer at an event or share an idea for something you would like to see in Waratah.

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