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Hamilton Christmas Tree Lighting Concert
2023-11-25 21:00 - 23:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Garden Place, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, New Zealand, 3204, New Zealand
New Zealand’s biggest and most beautiful Christmas Tree lights have been turned on!
Santa Claus is coming to town and his elves can’t wait to rock around the Hamilton Christmas Tree with you!
Join us as we twinkle all the way with live music, Santa sightings, and a tree-mendous grand tree lighting ceremony! Don’t miss the chance to have a holly jolly Christmas time with your loved ones!
This tree is huge! It’s 27 metres tall to the tip of the star – that’s over 6 stories high!
It takes a team of 15 people to install the frame and the lighting, fluff the branches and hang the baubles. So, come along and celebrate the beginning of the festive season at the Hamilton Christmas Tree!

Celebrating 20 years of the Napier Urban Farmers’ Market
2023-11-25 08:30 - 17:00 | Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne, Clive Square, Napier, New Zealand
Clive Square, Napier
Join Us for the Celebration!
The Napier Urban Farmers Market is thrilled to announce its 20th-anniversary celebration, marking two decades of championing local produce, and fostering a sense of community. From its humble start in a Tennyson Street carpark to its current home at Clive Square, the market has become a staple, attracting locals and visitors alike every Saturday.
In honour of this significant milestone, the Napier Urban Farmers’ Market invites everyone to join us in celebrating at a festive market on the morning of Saturday, November 25th, at Clive Square. To make this celebration even more memorable, we’re teaming up with Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market stalls. Together, we’ll showcase the best of both markets and create a special day for you.
At the celebration of the Napier Urban Farmers’ Market’s 20th anniversary, attendees can anticipate a vibrant day filled with a range of exciting activities. Connect with local growers, passionate producers, and fellow community members, forging new connections and celebrating the sense of togetherness that the market has fostered over two decades. Listen to live music, savour delectable food offerings, and partake in various kids’ activities that promise fun for the whole family. Don’t miss the chance to win exciting prizes,
Come and celebrate 20 remarkable years of the Napier Urban Farmers’ Market. Be a part of this joyful occasion and share in the spirit of community, delicious food, and the vibrant culture that has made this market a beloved part of Napier for two decades. We look forward to seeing you there!

Christmas Events
2023-11-25 08:00 - 2023-12-25 21:30 | across the Waikato, across the Waikato, across the Waikato, Waikato, New Zealand
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!

Hamilton Tree Lighting Concert
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.
Letters to Santa
When: 25 November – 09 December 2023 at 10.00am
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton
More Info: www.facebook.com
Korikori Christmas Market
When: 25 November 2023, Saturday 09.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Korikori Park, Kimbrae Drive, Hamilton
More Info: www.rototunarotary.org/Korikorichristmasmarket
Christmas in Vienna
When: 27 November 2023, Monday 11.00am – 12.45pm
Where: Hamilton Central Baptist Church, Hamilton
More Info: www.operatunity.co.nz/concert/ChristmasinVienna2023
Extravaganza in the Park Hamilton NZ Christmas Market 2023

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
Tamahere Twilight Market
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
First Credit Union Christmas Parade

When: 3 December 2023, Sunday at 1.00pm
Where: Anglesea Street, Hamilton
More Info: www.hamiltonchristmas.co.nz
Waikato Christmas Market
When: 9 December 2023, Saturday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Where: The Barn, Claudelands, Gate 3, Brooklyn Rd, Hamilton
More Info: www.waikatochristmasmarket.nz
Carols by Candlelight
When: 9 December 2023, Saturday 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Rhododendron Lawn at Hamilton Gardens
More Info: www.facebook.com
Dia de las velitas (Day of the candles)
When: 9 December 2023, Saturday 4pm – 9pm
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton
Dia de las velitas (Day of the candles)
When: 10 December 2023, Sunday 2pm – 8pm
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton
Pasko sa Nayon (Christmas in the City)
When: 9 December 2023, Saturday 4pm – 9pm
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton
More Info: www.facebook.com
St Stephen’s Christmas Festival
When: 1 – 16 December 2023 at 10.00am – 4.00pm
Where: 14 Tamahere Drive
More Info: www.ststephenstamahere.org.nz/christmas-festival
Trees at The Meteor

When: 13 – 21 December 2023
Where: The Meteor Theatre, 1 Victoria Street, Hamilton
More Info: www.facebook.com/treesatthemeteor
Christmas at the Lake
When: 16 December 2023 at 5.00pm – 10.30pm
Where: Innes Common, Lake Domain Dr, Hamilton
More Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz
Christmas Crafts
When: 18 – 21 December 2023 at 10.00am – 3.00pm
Where: Waikato Museum, Hamilton
More Info: waikatomuseum.co.nz
Community Christmas Lunch
When: 25 December 2023 at 12.30pm
Where: 94 London Street, Hamilton
More Info: $5 tickets available from Hamilton City Salvation Army reception

North Waikato Christmas Events
Huntly Christmas Parade
When: 2 December 2023, Saturday at 9.00am
Where: Huntly Main street, Waikato​
More Info: www.facebook.com
Cornerstone Christmas Market
When: 8 December 2023, Friday at 4.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: Cornerstone Alpaca Stud, 49 Peach Road, Gordonton
More Info: www.cornerstonestud.co.nz
Christmas Market at Woodlands
When: 10 December 2023, Sunday at 4.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: Woodlands Estate, Gordonton
More Info: www.facebook.com
Christmas Special – Murder Mystery Event!
When: 14, 15 & 21 December 2023 at 6.00pm – 9.30 pm
Where: Woodlands Estate, Ngaruawahia
More Info: www.hamilton.confinement.co.nz
Te Kauwhata Christmas Parade
When: 15 December 2023, Friday at 5.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: Main Road, Te Kauwhata
More Info: www.facebook.com
Gordonton Christmas Market 2023
When: 16 December 2023, Saturday at 10am – 2.30pm
Where: Gordonton Hall, 1024 Gordonton Rd, Hamilton
More Info: www.facebook.com

Matamata / Te Aroha / Morrinsville Christmas Events
Christmas Twilight Market
When: 1 December 2023, Friday at 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Where: Hetana Street, Matamata
More Info: www.facebook.com
Holiday Crafts – Upcycle your holiday
When: 2 December 2023, Satuday at 10.00am – 1.00pm
Where: Te Aroha Library, 43 Rewi Street
More Info: www.facebook.com
Matamata Christmas parade
When: 2 December 2023, Satuday at 11.00am
Where: Matamata
More Info: www.facebook.com
Morrinsville Christmas Parade

When: 9 December 2023 at 1.30pm
Where: Morrinsville Main Street
More Info: morrinsvillenz.co.nz
Matamata Library’s Christmas Extravaganza
When: 14 December 2023, Thursday at 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: Matamata Memorial Centre, Tainui Street, Matamata
More Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz
A Hobbiton™ Christmas

When: 15 December 2023
Where: Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata
More Info: www.hobbitontours.com
Christmas at Morrinsville Library
When: 21 December 2023, Thursday at 11.00am – 12.00pm
Where: Morrinsville Library, 56 Canada Street
More Info: www.facebook.com

Cambridge / Te Awamutu & Surrounds Christmas Events
Christmas at the Raceway

When: 17 November, 7 & 21 December 2023, Friday at 5.00pm
Where: Cambridge Raceway, Taylor St, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
Cambridge Christmas Parade

When: 3 December 2023, Sunday at 2.00pm
Where: Victoria Street, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
Rotary Te Awamutu Christmas Parade
When: 3 December 2023, Sunday at 11.00am
Where: Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu
More Info: www.facebook.com
Christmas Craft Drop in session

When: 9 December 2023, Saturday at 9.45am – 11.00am
Where: Cambridge Library, 23 Victoria Street, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
Cambridge Christmas Festival
When: 1 – 17 December 2023
Where: Cambridge Town Hall Victoria Street, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
Kids Christmas Cookie Bake Off
When: 15 December 2023, Friday at 9.00am – 8.00pm
Where: Cambridge Library, 23 Victoria Street, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz
Pirongia Christmas Market
When: 17 December 2023
Where: 574 Crozier St, Pirongia
More Info: www.facebook.com
Christmas Carols with The Salvation Army
When: 17 December 2023, Friday at 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Where: 24 Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge
More Info: www.cambridge.co.nz

Waitomo / Otorohanga & Surrounds Christmas Events
Otorohanga Christmas Tree Festival

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
Ōtorohanga Christmas Parade
When: 1 December 2023, Friday at 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: 21 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga
More Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz
Otorohanga Christmas Market
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.
Waitomo District Christmas Parade
When: 8 December 2023, Friday at 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Where: Rora Street, Te Kuiti
More Info: www.waitomo.govt.nz
Carols in the Caves ’23
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

Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival 2023
2023-11-24 08:00 - 2023-11-26 16:30 | Hood Aerodrome, Manaia Road, Masterton, Masterton, New Zealand
Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival has a new date, the Masterton based festival that attracts tens of thousands from across Aotearoa as well as international visitors will now take place from 24-26 November 2023.
The festival was postponed this month due to the response and ongoing recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle as well as the ongoing unpredictability of the weather. The original Festival dates were February 24 – 26 2023.
All tickets remain valid for the new dates announced. Please note, tickets already purchased will have February dates but the all-important QR code will continue to work.
The beautiful Wairarapa provides a stunning backdrop to an extravaganza of aerial action over three days. You will see over 70 aircraft including vintage, military, jets, helicopters, aerobatic displays and much more! In addition to the spectacular flying programme, there are fantastic ground displays, stalls and activities for small and big kids alike.
Whether you are an aviation enthusiast or just want an entertaining day out for your friends and family, Wings over Wairarapa has so much to offer.

Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival 2023
2023-11-24 08:00 - 2023-11-26 16:30 | Hood Aerodrome, Manaia Road, Masterton, Masterton, New Zealand
Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival has a new date, the Masterton based festival that attracts tens of thousands from across Aotearoa as well as international visitors will now take place from 24-26 November 2023.
The festival was postponed this month due to the response and ongoing recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle as well as the ongoing unpredictability of the weather. The original Festival dates were February 24 – 26 2023.
All tickets remain valid for the new dates announced. Please note, tickets already purchased will have February dates but the all-important QR code will continue to work.
The beautiful Wairarapa provides a stunning backdrop to an extravaganza of aerial action over three days. You will see over 70 aircraft including vintage, military, jets, helicopters, aerobatic displays and much more! In addition to the spectacular flying programme, there are fantastic ground displays, stalls and activities for small and big kids alike.
Whether you are an aviation enthusiast or just want an entertaining day out for your friends and family, Wings over Wairarapa has so much to offer.
Fri 24 Nov 2023, 12:00pm–4:00pm Practice Day
Sat 25 Nov 2023, 8:00am–4:30pm
Sun 26 Nov 2023, 8:00am–4:30pm
High Flyer – Adult (18yrs+) – 3 Day Pass: $468.23 each ($449.00 + $19.23 fees)
High Flyer – Child (5-17yrs) – 3 Day Pass: $416.98 each ($399.00 + $17.98 fees)
Premium Pass – Adult (18yrs+): $169.48 each ($159.00 + $10.48 fees)
Premium Pass – Child (5-17yrs): $97.73 each ($89.00 + $8.73 fees)
Premium Pass – 3 Day Pass – Adult (18yrs+): $405.23 each ($389.00 + $16.23 fees)
Premium Pass – 3 Day Pass – Child (5-17yrs): $159.23 each ($149.00 + $10.23 fees)
General Admission – Friday: $42.48 each ($39.00 + $3.48 fees)
General Admission – Adult (18yrs+): $93.73 each ($89.00 + $4.73 fees)
General Admission – Child (5-17yrs): $14.80 each ($12.00 + $2.80 fees)
General Admission – Family member: $50.93 each ($47.25 + $3.68 fees)
General Admission – 3 Day Pass Adult (18yrs+): $179.73 each ($169.00 + $10.73 fees)
General Admission – 3 Day Pass Child (5-17yrs): $25.98 each ($19.00 + $6.98 fees)
General Admission – 3 Day Pass Family (2A + 2C): $364.22 each ($349.00 + $15.22 fees)

Tamariki Imagination: Heritage
2023-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Cornwall Park, Greenlane Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
This guided walk, led by our Huia Lodge Discovery Hub team, will encourage tamariki to use their imagination and adventure in Cornwall Park. We’ll explore snapshots of our history in a unique and fun way as we travel through time.
Suitable for ages 4+, grown-up participation is encouraged. Please dress for the weather conditions, wear sturdy shoes and bring a drink bottle as we will be leaving pathways behind.
Registration is essential and numbers are limited. To register for this guided walk please click here https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/tamariki-imagination-heritage-tickets-691180699077 or email info@cornwallpark.co.nz. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements.
Monday 20th November
10am – 11am
Location: Start from Huia Lodge Discovery Hub (next to the Cornwall Park Bistro) access via Green Lane West.
Free event

LOOKING UP
2023-11-19 16:00 - 2023-12-24 20:30 | Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, 670 Manakau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Kids shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to see the stars above Auckland simply because their bedtime is too early. Ignite a wonder of the night sky in your young ones with this indoor live planetarium tour of the planets, stars and constellations visible above Auckland on the day of your visit.
This is the children’s version of the popular Our Night Sky show, and is suitable for age 5+.
Bookings essential. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for shows. Late entry into the planetarium is not possible once the show has started.
Free for Starlight Explorer passes.
PRICE
Adult $15, Student/Senior $13, Child $12, Family (2 adults 2 or 3 children) $50

Market Central Taupō - Sunday Farmers' & Craft Market
2023-11-19 09:00 - 2024-04-24 13:00 | Northcroft Reserve, Taupō 3330, Taupo, New Zealand
Market Central is a vibrant and exciting market that operates every Sunday morning on Taupō’s beautiful lakefront.
With many talented creators, makers, growers & entertainers, Market Central is the best way to spend your Sunday morning in Taupō! Join us for brekkie, brunch or lunch, browse the many arts & crafts stalls, meet the talented makers, listen to free live music from local musicians and shop your weekly fruit, veggies and artisan food products. Connect with whanau and friends.
See you there!

LOOKING UP
2023-11-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
EVENT DETAILS
Kids shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to see the stars above Auckland simply because their bedtime is too early. Ignite a wonder of the night sky in your young ones with this indoor planetarium tour of the planets, stars and constellations visible above Auckland on the day of your visit.
This is the children’s version of the popular Our Night Sky show, and is suitable for ages 5 years and up.
Bookings essential. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for shows. Late entry into the planetarium is not possible once the show has started.
Free for Starlight Explorer passes.

Taupo Community Playgroup Open Day
2023-11-18 11:30 - 15:30 | Taupo Community Playgroup, 56 Rickit Street, Taupō, Taupō, 3330, New Zealand
Taupo Community Playgroup Open Day!!
Come on down and join us in celebrating 34 years in the Taupo Community.
Taupo Community Playgroup has been part of the Taupo Community coming up 34 years this November. We officially opened Rickit Street on the 4th of November 1989.
We have an amazing day planned and invite you to bring the whole family along to enjoy this fantastic family day out!
Free entry
Free sausage sizzle
Free face painting
Free Bouncy Castle
Available for purchase is:
Mr Whippy
Coffee and drinks
Baked goods
Candy floss
Games
Raffles
During this event we will have a small ceremony honouring the late Joan Williamson (Mayor who opened PG in 1989) and the 3 founding members who made playgroup Rickit Street happen. We have 2 plaques that will be presented and mounted to the buildings. There will be cake!
We invite and welcome the whole of the Taupo Community including mums, dads, kids, grandparents past and present members to come together and join us in this amazing family day celebration.
Celebrations start at 11.30am and go till 3.30pm
We are located at 56 Rickit Street Taupo

Kids Show: The Bubble Show with the Highland Joker
2023-11-18 11:00 - 15:00 | UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture Centre, 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick,, Auckland, New Zealand
The Highland Joker presents The Bubble Show
Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes!
The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, science, storytelling, and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles!
Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, international award-winning bubble extravaganza!
Suitable for ages 3-12
Duration 60 minutes – No interval.
Deadline News, Edinburgh “The Bubble Show: flawlessly simple and full of wonder”
The List, Edinburgh “Engaging showmanship from bubble maestro the Highland Joker”
Edinburgh49 “This show’s gentle humour and obvious passion will lift your spirits”
Theatre Review New Zealand “Mr Bubbles works wonders with buckets, bowls and troughs of water and detergent”
Eran The Bubble Man, also known as The Highland Joker, originally enlisted as a soldier before following his dream to train as an actor. He is now an international Bubble Artist performing all over the world and blowing bubbles for peace. Eran is also a founding member of the Association of International Bubble Artistes.
The Bubble Show has won international awards and toured from New Zealand to the UK, appearing at the Edinburgh Fringe, Brighton Fringe, and New Zealand Fringe, as well as performances in USA, Germany, Qatar, and New Caledonia to name a few.
Eran is a Soap Bubble Multiple Guinness World Record Holder as seen in the Guinness World Records book 2020.
Instagram
@highlandjoker

Sat 18 Nov 2023, 11:00am–12:00pm
Sat 18 Nov 2023, 2:00pm–3:00pm

Ticket Information
Child: $20.00 each
Adult: $25.00 each
Family: $80.00 each
Buy Tickets – (09)5356467

Highland Joker Website

83RD WAIHI A&P SHOW
2023-11-18 09:30 - 17:00 | Waihi A&P Showgrounds, 1 Cornwall Street, Waihi, Waihi, 3682, New Zealand
83rd Waihi A&P Show 2023
We are excited to showcase our furry friends at the Waihi A&P show! We’ve got Calf Club Calves, Pet Lambs, Kid Goats, Horses, Market & Food Stalls, plenty of Family Entertainment, and much more!
Gates open at – 9.30am.
Entry Fee – $5 per person (under 5 free) or $15 for a family x2 adults and x3 children)
SORRY NO EFTPOS AT THE GATE
Entries are now open for all classes- Arabian- Equestrian- Standard Breed- Goat Cattle- Calf, Kid Goat, Pet lamb
Schedule and registrations are available at the link below (Entries close NOV 11)
https://www.ras.org.nz/…/waihi-agricultural-pastoral…/
If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact Marylin on 07 863 8243 or email marilyn@ktd.co.nz
You can also send us a message through facebook!

GREEN BAY AUCKLAND GYPSY FAIR
2023-11-18 09:00 - 2023-11-19 17:00 | Craigavon Park, 66 Kinross Street, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
The Annual Gypsy Fair returns to Craigavon Park in Green Bay in West Auckland on Sat 18 Nov and Sun 19 Nov from 9am to 5pm each day.
The travelling fair has been going for over 30+ years across the North and South Islands of NZ. Check out the funky stalls and the cool vehicles.
Free entry and entertainment.

Ngā Rā mā te Hau Kāinga Agrodome Locals Day
2023-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Agrodome Western Road, Ngongotahā, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand
We invite ‘ewe’ and your family to come on down to Agrodome as we throw open the farm gate for our Locals Day with Shaun the Sheep and the rest of the Flock! Come on down and enjoy a family day out! With FREE facepainting, meet & greets and more, we can’t wait to see you all!
No need to pre-purchase your tickets – simply turn up on the day!
Make sure you bring along proof of residency to get the amazing Farm Show and Farm Tour deals.

Urban BBQ Festival
2023-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay, Waipatu, Waipatu, New Zealand, 4172, New Zealand
SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2023
BBQ lovers are in for a meaty treat in November when the Urban BBQ Festival returns to Tomoana Showgrounds Hastings.
Once again the Jack Daniel’s Demo Stage hosts a full afternoon of demonstrations that will take your pitmaster skills to the next level. Brisket, ribs, butchery, lamb… you’ll see it done, learn the techniques and sample the finished product as well.
If you miss a demo hit the Cook Zone, where the pitmasters will be chilling and grilling when they’re not on stage, cooking up tasty morsels from supporters Swift Ribs, Atkin’s Ranch, First Light and Bostock Brothers.
There’ll be more grills on the go in the BBQ Supplies area, where reps from brands including Weber, Traeger, Green Mountain Grills and Z Grills will be cooking up a storm alongside saucy tastings from Wild Bill’s and Chilli Bro’s & Que, and top notch blades from the team at Kentmaster.
But the real stars of the show are the BBQ vendors. Local legends Black Betty Barbecue and Japanese-style robata grill masters Piku bring back their BBQ goodness. Hastings pitmasters Bareknuckle Barbeque are in, along with OG BBQ pioneers BBQ Gourmet and their giant charcoal kettles. New on the scene Mac N Cheese specialist Mac Daddy joins the party, along with Gina’s Truck, with a one-off BBQ menu inspired by South America and the Caribbean.
There’ll be more BBQ than you can shake a spit at, as well as sweet treats from Mr Whippy… if you’ve got any space left to fill.
Throughout the day festival goers can catch rocking tunes from Jack Knife Beat and Joe Cole, ride the Madd Fun bucking bronco and see some epic battles in the IPW wrestling ring. Yeap that’s right, it wouldn’t be a BBQ festival without a few wrestlers. So grab a tasty beverage from the Craft Bar, IPA Tent or Wine Garden, a massive portion of juicy BBQ, and strap in for the day.
Big thanks go to supporters Jack Daniel’s, Hastings District Council, Napier City Council and The Rock for their help.
The Urban BBQ Festival is an all ages event, with under 14s free with an accompanying parent or guardian. Tickets on sale now
For more information visit Urban BBQ Festival.

Whanganui Mega Fun Carnival Nights
2023-11-17 18:30 - 2023-11-18 21:30 | Whanganui Racecourse, 19 Purnell Street,, Whanganui, 4500, New Zealand
The Whanganui Mega Fun Carnival is back with our Super Pass night sessions.
Thrill & fun rides for everyone, featuring Hurricane, Carousel, Dodgem Cars, Tea Cups, Sizzler, Scream Machine & more. Plus all your favourite carnival games and food!
Pre-purchase a discounted “Super Pass” for unlimited rides on Friday Night or Saturday Night- limited Pre-sales available so get in quick.
Redemption of pre-purchased Super pass available from 6pm
Coupons packs available on the day via EFTPOS or cash
– Only suitable for those above 1.1m tall.
– Coupons can not be used for food or games
– Rides range from 1-6 coupons
– Work Safe rider restrictions apply.
– Tampered or damaged wristbands will be forfeited
Adverse weather conditions may effect the functionality of some rides.
In the event of full event cancellation refund will be provided.

Te Ahurei Tūrama Diwali Festival
2023-11-16 17:00 - 20:30 | Rotorua Night Market, Tutanekai Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand
Celebrate Diwali with light, colour, dance, music, henna and delicious Indian food!
On Thursday 16 November 2023 the Rotorua Night Market (Te Manawa) will come alive with vibrant sounds and sights between 5pm – 8.30pm.
Food stalls will serve traditional vegetarian Indian food and people can experience beautiful India culture with some henna and Indian sweets. The stage will showcase beautiful dancing and children can take part in some fun arts and craft activities.
All the ethnicities and cultures are invited to join the festivities. Diwali is a celebration of the ethnic diversity of Rotorua and a chance to enjoy and experience traditional and contemporary Indian culture in its many exciting forms, where people come to enjoy dancing, singing and celebrations.

WAIHI LIONS ECLECTIC MARKET
2023-11-15 09:00 - 2023-12-16 13:00 | Waihi Memorial Hall, Seddon Street, Waihi, Waihi, New Zealand
Market 3rd Saturday of every month. Jewellery, books, art, pottery, plants, crafts, new stall holders welcome, $12 for stall holders. Contact Jo 021 066 3646, or Vicki
027 372 9189. You can also email bulletin.waihilions@gmail.com.
Supporting our community.

Te Ahurei Raumati Summer Festival
2023-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | The Arts Village, Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand
A busy market of art, craft, food, music, and creative activities for the whole whānau.

The Bubble Show
2023-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Hamilton, Waikato Gate 2B, Knighton Rd, University of Waikato, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, New Zealand
Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes!
The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles!
Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, international award-winning bubble extravaganza!
★★★★★ Deadline News, Edinburgh “The Bubble Show: flawlessly simple and full of wonder”
★★★★ The List, Edinburgh “Engaging showmanship from bubble maestro the Highland Joker”
★★★★★ Theatre Review New Zealand “Mr Bubbles works wonders with buckets, bowls and troughs of water and detergent”
★★★★ Edinburgh49 “This show’s gentle humour and obvious passion will lift your spirits”
Best Family-Act award, Face TV New Zealand 2016
Audience Choice Award, Nelson Fringe 2018
Top Children’s Entertainer Award, New Zealand Variety Artists club 2019
As seen in the Guinness World Record Book 2020 & 2023

GREY LYNN PARK FESTIVAL 2023
2023-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Grey Lynn Park, Dryden St, Grey Lynn, Auckland, Auckland, Australia
EVENT DETAILS
Grey Lynn Park Festival is a long-running, one day community festival in Auckland filled with music, arts and entertainment. This year’s festival falls on Saturday 18th November, 2023.
Organised annually by the Grey Lynn Park Festival Trust, this zero waste festival has over 10,000 people expected to attend – a mix of local families, groups of friends, market shoppers and music lovers. Each year sees a dedicated crowd of returning attendees each year to discover a range of local music acts and performances from diverse cultural groups and local schools.
Running from 9:30am until 6pm, Grey Lynn Park Festival will host various local performers at Grey Lynn Park, Grosvenor St, Auckland. The proudly zero waste event includes the returning ‘Tent Talks’ to educate and empower communities to connect with their ecosystems. A curated selection of speakers will present throughout the day. Over 250 creative stalls will return to the festival selling unique art and original items, as well as roving performers.
Grey Lynn Park Festival looks forward to welcoming everyone back in 2023.

A Hauntingly Historic Halloween
2023-10-31 17:30 - 19:30 | The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard,, Christchurch, New Zealand
Inviting all you little ghosts and goblins to step into the eerie world of Hauntingly Historic Halloween, an unforgettable experience for kids ages 12 years and under!
Follow the map while it leads you on a journey around the creepy corridors, spooky outdoor spaces and the creaky stairs of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.
Collect all the stamps on your Halloween map/passport to receive a goody bag at the end. Only if you are brave enough to make it to the end that is!
Join us if you dare and discover the ghosts of the past at Hauntingly Historic Halloween.

Spot prizes for best dressed

Disco room for all those wanting to get their ghoulish groove on

Rain or shine.
Collect your Halloween map/passport from Visitor Services at Rutherford’s Den (Clock Tower, 2 Worcester Boulevard) from 5.30pm to begin your freaky journey.
Ticket Information
Child: 12 years and under: $10.00 each
Buy Tickets – 03 366 0989

Highwic Witches and Wizards
2023-10-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Highwic, 40 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
Enrol your young sorcerers in the Highwic School of Witches and Wizards for an afternoon of magical mischief, fantastical fun, and creepy creativity on Sunday 29th of October beginning at 1pm.
Come dressed in your best wizarding garb and attend an Advanced Potion-Making class, undertake a Wandlore Apprenticeship (make a wand), design your own house tie, and complete the ultimate Quest for Magical Creatures in our grounds.
If you prove to have enough wizarding potential, you’ll fly away a graduate of the prestigious Highwic School of Witches and Wizards.
Adults $10, Young Witches & Wizards $20. Maximum of four children per adult. Please note children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Adult and Children’s tickets need to be bought together. Once children’s tickets are sold out, the event is at capacity and adult tickets will no longer be able to be purchased.
Not suitable for pre-school age children. You are welcome to bring your own packed afternoon tea to enjoy in our garden.
Spaces are limited, so book your place early.
Activities begin at 1pm so please arrive before 1pm so that activities can begin on time – those who arrive late may not be able to complete all of the activities.
Highwic, 40 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket
www.highwic.co.nz l 09 524 5729

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Cargo Brewery Halloween Spooktacular
2023-10-29 12:00 - 18:00 | Cargo Brewery, 172 Arthur’s Point Road,, Arthur’s Point,, Queenstown, New Zealand
Oh my gourd-ness, it’s finally Halloween!
Cargo Brewery presents Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday, 29th October from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Kooky Spooky Fun Day
2023-10-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Waikato Museum, 1 Grantham Street, Central Hamilton, New Zealand
We’ve got spooky kooky fun happening down at Exscite for Halloween!
Come along for a magical day of crafting, stories, and some special events. These no-scare activities will be running between 11am and 4pm. Full schedule announced soon.
Costumes are encouraged, with spot prizes for best dressed.
Goodie bags kindly supported by the Friends of Waikato Museum.

Haunted Library
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po, 10 Bath Street,, Levin, 5510,, New Zealand
Every Halloween, books come alive to haunt the library! Will you make it out alive?
Behold Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō transformed into a terrifying place of scares, as you enter the realm of horror fiction come to life! Keep your wits about you as you travel through various book worlds, seeing friends become monsters, safe places become perilous dangers, and try to make it out unscathed! Survival not guaranteed!!
Beginning in the Youth Space, courageous participants will be taken through a twisting path by guides that winds through all areas of the library, and (hopefully) end up alive and well at the Main Entrance.
“Fright Sessions” start from 6.00pm – for families and younger children
“Terror Sessions” start from 8.00pm – for older children (recommended 12+)
Each session runs for approximately 15 minutes and has a maximum limit of 20 participants – session priority will be given to pre-purchased ticketholders.
If the experience becomes too frightening, staff will be available to remove affected participants.

Ticket Information
0800 BUY TIX (289 849) – Ticket Outlets
Group of 4: $16.58 each ($15.00 + $1.58 fees)
Single Admission: $5.12 each ($5.00 + $0.12 fees)
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 6:00pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 6:15pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 6:30pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 6:45pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 7:00pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 7:15pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 7:30pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 7:45pm Fright Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8:00pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8:15pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8:30pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 8:45pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 9:00pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 9:15pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 9:30pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 9:45pm Terror Session
Sat 28 Oct 2023, 10:00pm Terror Session

Halloween at the Village: Festival of Frights
2023-10-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Howick Historical Village’s ‘Festival of Frights’ is back!
Explore the grounds after dark, lit up and decorated for All Hallows’ Eve. Beware of fiendish and frightening villagers lurking along the way…
Come in costume for a chance to win prizes, or come as your best spooky self. Brew a ghoulish potion or make an old-fashioned lollipop! Trick-or-treat your way through the streets and follow the ‘Riddle Route’ trail to learn about creepy Victorian Halloween traditions.
With food trucks, a gelato cart, games, face-painting, the sweet shop and crafts, this will be a spooktacular evening not to be missed!
Book tickets now if you dare…
Admission: adult $25, child $15. Limited door sales, booking is highly recommended.

Xs Small Rave Tamariki Slime-tacular Halloween Party
2023-10-28 16:00 - 19:00 | 74 Karangahape Road, 74 Karangahape Road, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Get ready for a gooey good time at the Xs Small Rave Tamaki Slime-tacular Halloween Party, as part of the K’ Road freakout Halloween celebration.
Our favorite DJ, Fergus Waveforms, will be spinning spooktacular beats that will keep the whole family moving and grooving.
Dive into a world of slimy adventures with fun slime-themed activities and crafts.
Join us on October 28th, from 4pm to 7pm, at the SMALL RAVE Dance Hall, 74 Karangahape Road for a slimy, spooky Halloween celebration that’s perfect for the entire Whānau.
Free event (Does not need a ticket)
Make sure to check out the rest of the Karangahape Road festivities, including trick-or-treating at participating shops!

Mt Eden Village Family Halloween Party
2023-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Essex Reserve, 3 Ngauruhoe Street,, Mount Eden, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand
The family friendly event that is Halloween in Mt Eden Village returns for its 14th ghostly year at Mt Eden Village on Sunday 29th of October 2023, with free entertainment and activities for kids of all ages. Come along in costume and get your ghoul on with spot prizes, creepy craft, fortune telling, graveyard tunes and so much more from 12 – 2pm.
Warning: you’ll be sure to have a frightfully good time and leave without a scare in the world
Get dressed up as your most wicked Halloween creature, be it a witch, a bat, a zombie or even a dementor, and head to Mt Eden Village and take part in the fun with some of Auckland’s best actors and theatre makers.
Activities include:
Cast a spell – help the naughty Egor cast witchy spells with the strangest and most unbelievable of ingredients.
Crafty madness – make your very own creepy Halloween craft to take home with Crewellini the Craft Witch.
Fear factor – taste the food (if you dare) prepared by Mazui Majo the fiendish food witch
Uncanny future – have your fortune told by the hysterical and the uncannily accurate Freakella the Fortune Witch.
Look & listen – groove and mash to haunting mixes and have a zombie make-over by the transformation Transylvania witches.

Monty Mornings with LEGO®
2023-10-25 10:00 - 2023-12-29 12:00 | Westfield Manukau City, Cnr Great South and Wiri Station Road,, Manukau City,, Auckland, New Zealand
Grab a free coffee* and catch up with your parent friends, while Monty the Monkey entertains your under-fives with colouring, crafts, and more. It’s the best way to have coffee group without the mess!
Plus, we’ve teamed up with LEGO® DUPLO® so your kids can play with thousands of bricks each time, creating and connecting anything their imagination can think of.
Monty Morning is on the last Wednesday of every month from 10am – 12pm in Centre Court.
Westfield Plus members can also enjoy a free coffee* at each Monty Morning Session.
*Terms and conditions apply. See in-centre for more details. LEGO, the LEGO logo and DUPLO are trademarks of the LEGO group. ©2018 The LEGO Group.

Wed 25 Oct 2023, 10:00am–12:00pm
Wed 29 Nov 2023, 10:00am–12:00pm
