The Waikato is gearing up for a family-orientated, super fun festive season with a huge variety of events happening across the region. Check out the list of events below for your city or town, and enjoy the lights, markets, carols and of course, the appearances by the man himself – Santa!
When: 25 November 2023, Saturday at 6.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton
More Info: www.hamiltonchristmas.co.nz
New Zealand’s biggest Christmas tree lights up Garden Place in Hamilton City, marking the beginning of the Christmas celebrations throughout the city.
When: 25 November – 09 December 2023 at 10.00am
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 25 November 2023, Saturday 09.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Korikori Park, Kimbrae Drive, Hamilton
More Info: www.rototunarotary.org/Korikorichristmasmarket
When: 27 November 2023, Monday 11.00am – 12.45pm
Where: Hamilton Central Baptist Church, Hamilton
More Info: www.operatunity.co.nz/concert/ChristmasinVienna2023
When: 2 December 2023, Saturday at 9.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton
More Info: www.facebook.com/ExtravaganzainthePark
When: 2 December 2023, Saturday at 4.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: St Stephens Anglican Church, Cnr Airport and Tamahere Drive, Tamahere, Hamilton
More Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz
When: 3 December 2023, Sunday at 1.00pm
Where: Anglesea Street, Hamilton
More Info: www.hamiltonchristmas.co.nz
When: 9 December 2023, Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Where: The Barn, Claudelands, Gate 3, Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton
More Info: www.waikatochristmasmarket.nz
When: 9 December 2023, Saturday 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Rhododendron Lawn at Hamilton Gardens
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 9 December 2023, Saturday 4pm – 9pm
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton
When: 10 December 2023, Sunday 2pm – 8pm
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton
When: 9 December 2023, Saturday 4pm – 9pm
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 1 – 16 December 2023 at 10.00am – 4.00pm
Where: 14 Tamahere Drive
More Info: www.ststephenstamahere.org.nz/christmas-festival
When: 13 – 21 December 2023
Where: The Meteor Theatre, 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info: www.facebook.com/treesatthemeteor
When: 16 December 2023 at 5.00pm – 10.30pm
Where: Innes Common, Lake Domain Dr, Hamilton
More Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz
When: 18 – 21 December 2023 at 10.00am – 3.00pm
Where: Waikato Museum, Hamilton
More Info: waikatomuseum.co.nz
When: 25 December 2023 at 12.30pm
Where: 94 London Street, Hamilton
More Info: $5 tickets available from Hamilton City Salvation Army reception
When: 2 December 2023, Saturday at 9.00am
Where: Huntly Main street, Waikato
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 8 December 2023, Friday at 4.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: Cornerstone Alpaca Stud, 49 Peach Road, Gordonton
More Info: www.cornerstonestud.co.nz
When: 10 December 2023, Sunday at 4.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: Woodlands Estate, Gordonton
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 14, 15 & 21 December 2023 at 6.00pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Woodlands Estate, Ngaruawahia
More Info: www.hamilton.confinement.co.nz
When: 15 December 2023, Friday at 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: Main Road, Te Kauwhata
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 16 December 2023, Saturday at 10am – 2.30pm
Where: Gordonton Hall, 1024 Gordonton Rd, Hamilton
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 1 December 2023, Friday at 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Where: Hetana Street, Matamata
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 2 December 2023, Satuday at 10.00am – 1.00pm
Where: Te Aroha Library, 43 Rewi Street
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 2 December 2023, Satuday at 11.00am
Where: Matamata
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 9 December 2023 at 1.30pm
Where: Morrinsville Main Street
More Info: morrinsvillenz.co.nz
When: 14 December 2023, Thursday at 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: Matamata Memorial Centre, Tainui Street, Matamata
More Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz
When: 15 December 2023
Where: Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata
More Info: www.hobbitontours.com
When: 21 December 2023, Thursday at 11.00am – 12.00pm
Where: Morrinsville Library, 56 Canada Street
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 17 November, 7 & 21 December 2023, Friday at 5.00pm
Where: Cambridge Raceway, Taylor St, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
When: 3 December 2023, Sunday at 2.00pm
Where: Victoria Street, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
When: 3 December 2023, Sunday at 11.00am
Where: Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 9 December 2023, Saturday at 9.45am – 11.00am
Where: Cambridge Library, 23 Victoria Street, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
When: 1 – 17 December 2023
Where: Cambridge Town Hall Victoria Street, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
When: 15 December 2023, Friday at 9.00am – 8.00pm
Where: Cambridge Library, 23 Victoria Street, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
When: 17 December 2023
Where: 574 Crozier St, Pirongia
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 17 December 2023, Friday at 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: 24 Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
When: 29 November – 2 December 2023, Wednesday – Saturday at 9.00am – 5.00pm
Where: Otorohanga Club, 107 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga
More Info: www.facebook.com
When: 1 December 2023, Friday at 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: 21 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga
More Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz
When: 3 December 2023, Sunday at 9.00am – 2.00pm
Where: The Island Reserve, Orahiri Terrace, Otorohanga
More Info: www.facebook.com
Find some unique Christmas gifts with a local feel and enjoy a great day out in Otorohanga at the Otorohanga Christmas Market.
When: 8 December 2023, Friday at 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Where: Rora Street, Te Kuiti
More Info: www.waitomo.govt.nz
When: 8 – 10 December 2023, Friday – Sunday at 8.00pm – 9.00pm
Where: Waitomo Caves, Waitomo Caves Rd, Waitomo Caves Village
More Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz
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