Plan a Tasmanian day out
Free family days out around Hobart
A simple museum-and-playground day, plus weekend market browsing, without an admission-ticket budget.
Start with a free indoor stop
TMAG combines art, natural history and Tasmanian stories near the waterfront. General entry is free. Check the visitor page for current opening days and any separately booked activities.
Official planning information ↗Add a playground picnic
Princes Park in Battery Point has a playground. Pack lunch and choose a settled-weather break here; use the council page to check facilities and location.
Browse a weekend market
Choose Salamanca on Saturday or Farm Gate on Sunday. Browsing can be the outing; purchases and meals are optional extras. Check each listing’s organiser link for changes.
Keep exploring
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Guide reviewed 7 October 2026.