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Kāpiti Strawberry Festival 2025
2025-11-14 23:30 - 2025-11-15 05:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Kapiti Primary School, Rimu Road,, Paraparaumu, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand
Kāpiti Strawberry Festival 2025
ENTRY BY GOLD COIN
You’re invited to the annual Kāpiti Strawberry Festival, the sweetest festival in Kāpiti. 🍓
The very special thing about this event is that all of its profits stay local right here at Mary Potter Hospice Kapiti – an organisation that provides quality palliative care services – all free-of-charge – across Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti.
With kids’ activities, live music and entertainment, strawberries and ice cream, food trucks and food stalls, local businesses to start your Christmas shopping and much more, this is a family day out not to be missed.
Mark your calendars, save the date, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Also check out other Festivals in Paraparaumu, Kids events & activities in Paraparaumu, Music events in Paraparaumu.

Light up the Plaza 2025
2025-11-14 16:30 - 20:30 UTC | Phoenix Plaza, 53 Clyde Road,, Browns Bay,, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Bring the kids and join us for a magical evening to celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Browns Bay!
Enjoy live music and entertainment

Browse festive craft market stalls for Christmas gifts
Witness the giant Christmas tree light up for the very first time
See the children’s faces light up when Santa makes a special early season visit with treats!

It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday spirit full of fun, laughter, and festive cheer for the whole family.
Important Times:

Arts and crafts Christmas market stalls from 4pm
Festive face painting from 4pm – 7pm
Santa with his sack of treats arrives at around 6.30pm
Christmas tree lights will be switched on by a lucky winner at 8pm

Mark your calendars and don’t miss this free community celebration, proudly brought to you by Browns Bay businesses. Please show your support of the businesses by shopping and dining local.
STALLHOLDER enquiries to sales@aucklandmamamarket.co.nz
Beware of fake event pages: This is the only official page for Light Up The Plaza 2025. We will not be streaming the event online.

Parnell Festival of Roses 2025
2025-11-09 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Parnell Rose Gardens, Dove-Myer Robinson Park, 85 Gladstone Road,, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
Parnell Festival of Roses is a fun-filled, free community event celebrating the Parnell Rose Garden in full bloom. Festival-goers will experience a day of flowers, food trucks, craft stalls, a farmer’s market, and free activities for the whole whānau.
This year, we’re adding a new element to the festival called ‘The Greenhouse’ – a space offering free craft and horticulture related workshops all day!
The cutting and seed swap will return for the public to trade their seeds and seedlings with other plant enthusiasts (don’t forget to bring yours)!
The Upcycle Garden Challenge is back again too, with schools and families from around the city competing and giving the public plenty of garden inspiration.
Street parking surrounding the park is limited, please consider using public transport or active modes of transport. Visit https://at.govt.nz/journey-planner to plan your journey.
Mobility parking will be available.

LIVE DAY | History in the baking
2025-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Come along this Live Day to discover the foods that were produced, grown, traded, cooked and shared in early Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Explore recipes and culinary traditions in displays throughout the site. Roll up your sleeves to help costumed Villagers at work, peeling potatoes and preparing the stew!
To mark the launch of the ‘Heritage Home Cookery’ book produced by The Howick & Districts Historical Society, meet David Veart – social anthropologist, cookbook collector and author of First Catch Your Weka. A Story of New Zealand Cooking – in an informal talk at 2pm.
Sip soup or sample bread and biscuits freshly baked in the oven and coal range. Churn cream into butter in interactive demonstrations at 11:30 and 1pm.
Watch the blacksmiths and woodturners at work. Attend a Victorian school lesson at 11:30 & 2:30. Don’t miss the sweet shop, filled with old-fashioned lollies and fudge!
With crafts, outdoor games and performances of Morris dancing (11am & 12pm) and bagpipes (12:30) there will be lots going on. Have brunch or lunch at the Homestead Café and make a day of it!

Tales of Tīkapa Moana
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Join us for a special storytelling session celebrating the opening of Ngā Huhua: Abundance.
Enjoy Hauraki Broo, a gentle, inspiring tale by Nikki Slade Robinson exploring life in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and the challenges our whales face — sparking big ideas for little ocean lovers.
There’ll also be fun whale tattoo giveaways and creative crafts happening throughout the museum.
Storytime is suitable for children aged 3-10.

NZ Sculpture OnShore
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 UTC | Operetu Fort Takapuna, 170 Vauxhall Rd,, Devonport, Auckland, 0624, New Zealand
Now in its 29th year, NZ Sculpture OnShore features more than 120 spectacular, quirky and thought-provoking works by emerging and established artists from all over New Zealand. Be inspired by soaring monumental sculptures, sound and light artworks and site-specific installations. Get in early to enjoy the incredible range of smaller artworks available, too.
Situated in Operetu Fort Takapuna, a stunning clifftop park with the backdrop of Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf, NZ Sculpture OnShore is a great day out with family and friends.
All artworks exhibited at NZ Sculpture OnShore are for sale, and proceeds are donated to Women’s Refuge NZ. To date, more than $2.6 million has been donated to help Women’s Refuge NZ support the victims of domestic violence.
Head along for a terrific experience supporting a great cause.
Cost
Paid
Earlybird prices end 8 October
General tickets – $25 / $30
Child tickets – $10 / $15
Family tickets – $60 / $70
Concession – $20 / $25
Gala – $90 / $99

Bricks and Blocks
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 16:00 UTC | MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology, 805 Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs,, 1022, New Zealand
Bricks and Blocks by MOTAT is a LEGO® Fan Display by the Auckland Lego Users Group.
Lego fans big and small will love the fantastical creations on show at Bricks and Blocks.
Thanks to the Auckland Lego® Users Group (AuckLUG), visitors will be treated to a range of displays including cityscapes, vehicles, pirate ships and, of course, trains! Set in our science and technology centre Te Puawānanga.
We recommend parking outside the Aviation Hall and enjoying the free heritage tram ride between sites.
Cost
Paid
General Admission entry fees to MOTAT apply.

Adults $19,
Child and Students $10.
SuperGold Card holders get free admission.
Family Pass $45.

NZ-VR: Dive Beneath the Surface
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 14:30 UTC | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and come face-to-face with the beauty and challenges of our marine world. Developed by BLAKE NZ in partnership with New Zealand Geographic, the award-winning NZ-VR experience takes you beneath the surface to experience firsthand how pollution, overfishing, and climate change are impacting life in our oceans and what we can all do to protect it.
Learn about kaitiakitanga, the guardianship of our environment, inspiring tamariki to become ocean champions through small, powerful actions.
After your VR dive, wander through our newest exhibition, Ngā Huhua: Abundance, and discover Te Moana-nui-a-Toi, the spectacular outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Have a Go Day
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Fairburn School, 10 Pukeora Road,, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, 1062, New Zealand
We a ‘Have a Go’ Day for kids aged 2-13.
Bring along your friends and whānau for an opportunity to try out the different sports that Ōtāhuhu has to offer.
This is a FREE event from 10am-12pm and it is open to the public.
We have:

Big Foot Adventures coming along with their bikes to teach cycling skills and run an obstacle course for confident riders,
Ōtāhuhu United AFC with football, and the
Ōtāhuhu Jammers from the Ōtāhuhu Pool and Leisure Centre with basketball.

Keep an eye out for other groups/sports coming along! See you there!

Gumboot Friday at Velocity Valley!
2025-11-07 | Velocity Valley, 1335 Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua, 3040, New Zealand
The Shweeb Raiser is ON!
This Gumboot Friday, we’re turning speed into support for Kiwi youth mental health! 🙌
Here’s how you can join in:
Donate at least $20 to our official Givealittle page → https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/the-home-of-speed-and-adrenaline
Show us your proof of donation at reception
We’ll shout you a FREE ride on the Shweeb Racer!
Every dollar goes to Gumboot Friday, helping young Kiwis access free mental health counselling when they need it most.
So chuck on your gumboots, grab your mates, and come race for a cause.

LEGOween party
2025-11-04 15:15 - 17:00 UTC | Glen Eden Library, 12/32 Glendale road,, Glen Eden,, Auckland, 0602, New Zealand
Join the Glen Eden Library Lego Club for a Spook-tacular Halloween celebration!
Take our challenge to build your own ghost train, haunted house, and pumpkin parade. Meet Lego witches, mummies, skeletons, bats, and heroes.
Don’t forget to wear your favourite Halloween dress up on the day!
Suitable for ages 5+

Make Days: Ika pepa (paper fish)
2025-11-02 10:00 - 2025-11-30 14:00 UTC | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Bring the ocean to life with your own woven paper fish! Using recycled materials, explore the art of raranga (weaving) while learning about the creatures of Te Moananui-a-Toi.

Halloween Weekend at Butterfly Creek 2025
2025-11-01 10:00 - 2025-11-02 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Get ready for a spooktacular (but not too scary!) Halloween weekend at Butterfly Creek. Dress up in your favourite costume and come along for a fun day out at Auckland’s favourite family attraction! Keep an eye out for our walking dino and our Halloween entertainers, who’ll be handing out treats throughout the weekend.

The fun happens on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2025, with plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Kids can get into character with free face painting from 10am–2pm each day, then join in our giant pumpkin hunt for the chance to win one of two fantastic Halloween prize packs.

And some of our animals will be joining in the spooky spirit with Halloween-themed public animal encounters across the weekend, so be sure to come and join the fun!

Carnival Day
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Pakuranga Library, 7 Aylesbury Street, ,, Pakuranga, Auckland, 2010, New Zealand
Carnival Day – Celebrating cultures.
With mini Christmas market (cash only).
Cultural performances, carving, and more…lots of fun for all ages.

Spooky Maze
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Sir Howard Morrison Centre, 1170 Fenton Street,, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
This October, Te Haumako will be transformed into a spine-tingling Spooky Maze for the whole family to explore!
Watch out – spooky characters lurk around every corner, waiting to give you a fright! Can you make it through without losing your way?
But the chills don’t stop there…
· Scavenger hunt – Search the building, fill your card, and go in the draw to win great prizes!
· Kids craft area – Get creative with creepy crafts.
· Colouring competition display – See the amazing entries from around the city.
· Halloween parade at 12pm – Show off your spooky style! Best dressed wins prizes.
Available to Purchase:
· Face Painting
· Balloon Twisting
· Goodie Bags
· Halloween treats & Lolly Stalls
Gather your little ghosts, witches, and goblins for a day of spooky fun, prizes, and frights!
BOOK TICKETS NOW

TICKET INFORMATION
$10 per person (adults & kids)

DATES

Sat 1 Nov | 10am – 2pm

Runtime

20 -30 minutes

VENUE

Te Haumako

N0ughty Boxes
2025-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Kell Park, Albany, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand
Welcome to the magical world of N0ughty Wasters Makerspace, where we inspire zero waste practices through the power of play!
N0ughty Wasters is hitting the road and coming up to beautiful Kell Park in Albany, bringing a large assortment of cardboard boxes and some interesting tools for you to create with!
After you make your amazing cardboard creations, all of the cardboard will be recycled, helping us achieve our goals of wasting NOUGHT a single thing!
So if you love building things and using tools, come and explore with us!
Not a drop off session, children must attend with caregiver.
Book 1 ticket per family group.
Big thanks to Upper Harbour Local Board for funding this event!

Epsom flood ready treasure hunt - family welcome!
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road,, Epsom, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
Start from Epsom Library, explore the surroundings and come back to Epsom Library
Ever wondered what’s happening beneath your feet when it rains?
Bring your tamariki (children) on a fun and educational treasure hunt around Epsom to discover the secret journey of water, learn about flooding, and how we can all help protect our communities!
You will become Flood Explorers — equipped with maps and clues to uncover hidden “treasures” and unlock the mystery of our waterways.
Along the way, we’ll visit local landmarks, learn about underground streams and stormwater, and finish with hands-on activities and refreshments back at the library.
✅ Suitable for families with children or those young at heart
✅ Free to attend, with goodie bags for participants
✅ Presented in English, with support available in Mandarin
Join us for a morning of discovery, learning, and action — and become kaitiaki (guardians) of our environment!
Limited spots to 10 families ONLY — Register now to secure your place.
This event is a part of the Auckland Council’s Making Space for Water.
Perfect for families with kids, this event leads tamariki on a fun walking route near Epsom Library, with interactive stops to uncover water-related “treasures” and solve clues.
Along the way, participants will learn:
How water flows through our streets and parks
How to stay safe in heavy rain
What to do when paths are flooded
How to get prepared at home
The adventure ends back at the library with hands-on activities, flood safety tips, and refreshments.
Coming to the event, please consider:
Check the weather forecast and wear appropriate gear.
By registering for the event, you acknowledge that you are physically fit for outdoor work for 1.5 hours.
If you have allergies or medical conditions, carry any necessary medication and you should also inform the event lead if required
Practice good hygiene and stay home if you’re sick.
Children Under 16 – We welcome younger participants; please ensure they are accompanied by an adult for safety.
In case of extreme weather conditions, you will be notified of the cancellation.

Levin's Christmas Fair 2025
2025-10-31 23:00 - 2025-11-01 05:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Horowhenua Events Centre and Showgrounds, 32 Victoria St,, Levin, Wellington, 5510, New Zealand
Levin’s Christmas Fair 2025
Free Entry, a brand-new Christmas fair in Levin featuring local crafters and artisans, with affordable stalls, exceptional organization, and transportation for visitors. The event is not-for-profit and will support HUHA.

👻🎃EVER DONE AN ESCAPE ROOM IN THE DARK?🎃👻
2025-10-31 18:00 - 23:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Confinement Taupō, 33B Oruanui Street, Taupo, 3330, New Zealand
This Halloween, Confinement Taupō is turning off the lights and turning up the terror. On Friday, October 31st, our escape rooms get a horrifying twist with live scare actors lurking inside.
Twists, turns, and terrifying surprises await…
You’ll have 60 minutes to escape, but with creepy figures in the shadows, will your team hold their nerve?
Sessions start from 6:00 PM
$45 per person
Parents’ Discretion advised – this is not for the faint of heart
Spaces are limited
Grab your bravest crew and book now!
If you dare…

Motion Entertainment Halloween Party Night!
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Motion Entertainment Rotorua, 366 Te Ngae Road, Lynmore, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
Get ready for a spook-tacular night of fun at Motion Entertainment Rotorua!Join us for our annual Halloween Party Night, where ghosts, ghouls, and giggles take over the building! What’s Happening: Free Trick-or-Treat Lollies for every little monster! Fun for All Ages — games, attractions, and Halloween surprises around every corner! Halloween Giveaways throughout the night! Free Parking — more room for broomsticks! Safety & Security — a safe space for families to enjoy Halloween together. Bring the kids, dress up, and make some spooky memories at Rotorua’s ultimate indoor entertainment destination!

Kids Halloween Disco
2025-10-31 16:30 - 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Beat Fairy, 18 Coghill Street, Whitianga, 3510, New Zealand
Get your little ghouls and goblins ready for a spook-tacular night of music, dancing, and costumes! We’re turning the Monkey House into a mini monster mash — prizes for the best dressed, plenty of treats (no tricks!), and tunes to get everyone on the dance floor. Parents, you’re welcome to sit back and relax with a drink in our bar while the kids boogie under the disco lights.

Smaller-scale face painting by Petunia – we figure most will already be dressed up and vying for the best dressed competition anyways, so will be in costume already! $7 includes GloStick, Drink and Facepainting. Add on pizza from Forbidden Pizza and then dinner is sorted.

Free Halloween fun: Bunnings’ spooktacular Family Night returns
2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Multiple Venues, New Zealand
This Halloween, Bunnings is inviting families across New Zealand to enjoy a safe, inclusive and delightfully spooky evening at their local Bunnings. On Thursday 30 October from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, stores nationwide will come alive with free Halloween festivities, including DIY workshops, face-painting and tasty treats.
Kids DIY areas across New Zealand will come alive with decorations from Bunnings’ Halloween range, creating a festive atmosphere for kids and parents to enjoy. Children can dive into Halloween-inspired crafts like making Jack ‘o’ lanterns or decorating masks and keyrings, face-painting and themed games. Bunnings team members will be dressed to impress in playful Halloween costumes, and plenty of food will keep everyone energised throughout the evening.
With the growing popularity of Halloween in Aotearoa, Bunnings is proud to offer a welcoming space for parents and kids to celebrate together.
“Bunnings has always been about community, and our Halloween Family Night is a great way to bring people together in a fun, safe environment,” says Melissa Haines, Bunnings NZ General Manager.
The Halloween Family Night has seen remarkable year-on-year growth, starting with 1,100 attendees across 8 stores in 2023, surpassing over 4,850 attendees across 41 stores in 2024.
This year, with all stores participating, Bunnings is set to make Halloween bigger and better than ever.

To book your spot at the Bunnings Family Night Halloween Event visit In-Store D.I.Y. Workshops – Bunnings New Zealand
For more information including store transformations, workshops and Halloween merchandise visit Bunnings Halloween

Kinloch Market
2025-10-26 09:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Kinloch Domain, Kinloch Rd, Kinloch, Taupo, 3377, New Zealand
The Kinloch Market is a massive vibrant annual market operating every year on the Sunday of Labour weekend, 9am-4pm at the Kinloch Domain
Join us this year for over 200 fantastic art and crafts stalls, an abundance of street food, talented local musicians will rock the stage, bouncy castles (FREE), horse riding, a playground and loads of entertainment for the kids.
Community groups include the Kinloch Volunteer Fire Brigade, Local Civil Defence, St John Ambulance, the Department of Conservation, SPCA, Animal Care Rescue, Kinloch Families Trust, Kinloch Kindergarten, Taupo GLT Volunteer Caravan, and more.
Entry fee
Adults: $5 Kids: Free
20% of ticket proceeds will go back into the Kinloch Community via their charities. This year, the proceeds will go to The Kinloch Families Trust

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
2025-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre, 24 Elder Lane, Bethlehem, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand
About the event

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
⭐ Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Tauranga This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes.
Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show in Tauranga! Highlights
🩰 Six incredible local dancers light up the stage
✨ Glow-in-the-dark costumes transform every movement into a radiant display 📖 Sleeping Beauty is reimagined through ballet
🤩 A unique ballet show combining classical dance and modern technology
🎵 Created by María Farelo and Cristian Pérez of Luma Artistas S.L. General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
📍 Location: Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre
⏳ Duration: approx. 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time, late entry is not permitted, and there is no interval)
👤 Age requirement: 5+. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ For more information, please consult the FAQs of this experience here
🪑 Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone. We recommend you arrive early
✨ If you would like to book a private show or buy tickets for a large group (30+ people), click here Description Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retelling of Sleeping Beauty .

As dancers glide across the stage, their illuminated costumes create a dazzling display of colour and light, making every twirl and leap feel otherworldly. This isn’t just a ballet show—it’s a magical experience that brings a beloved classic to life in a way you’ve never seen before. Get your tickets now for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show in Tauranga! Seating Map
Also check out other Performances in Tauranga, Arts events in Tauranga, Entertainment events in Tauranga.

Festival of Frights 2025
2025-10-25 16:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Howick Historical Village’s Festival of Frights is back, and bigger than ever!
Three spooktacular events will run from the 25th- 31st October 2025!
Our annual fright night, a family friendly evening of trick-or-treating & an after dark ghost tour.
Check out the events below for more information & to book tickets.

Rotorua Night Market
2025-10-24 17:00 - 2025-12-25 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Kuirau Park, 1371 Pukuatua Street, Ranolf Street, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
The Rotorua Night Market is one of Rotorua’s great local markets and a family friendly must-do event, popular with locals and visitors alike.
Enjoy boutique style shopping, with the best the region has to offer in arts, crafts and produce. Taste the variety of international cuisine (including Aisan, Indian, French patisseries, handmade Italian pasta and of course local kai!) and be entertained by our favourite and very talented local musicians.
Lots of music, fun and entertainment to be had at Rotorua’s most popular and vibrant market located under the twinkling Unison lights in the heart of Rotorua.
Follow the Rotorua Night Market on Facebook for regular updates on each weekly event.
The Rotorua Night Market is on every Thursday evening from 5pm to 8:30pm (weather permitting).
The Rotorua Night Market is run by Rotorua Lakes Council and proudly sponsored by Unison, the powerlines people.

Raumati Scouts Spring Fair
2025-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Scout Hall, 45 Tiromoana Rd,, Raumati South, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand
About the event

Raumati Scouts Spring Fair

SAVE THE DATE:
The Raumati Scout group invites you to our Spring Festival at the Raumati Scout Hall on Sunday, 19 October.
Details to come!
Also check out other Festivals in Paraparaumu.

Paddy the Wanderer
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Wellington Museum, 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
A dog’s eye view of Wellington waterfront history with Wellington Museum Senior Curator, Taonga, Ian Wards.
Bring your canine family member. Dog treats included!
Who was Paddy the Wanderer?
Paddy the Wanderer was a beloved Airdale Terrier known for roaming Wellington waterfront in the 1930s. After many adventures and years of dedication to the city’s maritime community, the Wellington Harbour Board bestowed Paddy the title of “Assistant Night Watchman in Charge of Pirates, Rodents and Smugglers.”
A life-sized statue of Paddy is proudly on display at Wellington Museum and the drinking fountain for dogs and their humans outside of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts is also dedicated to him.
Retrace Paddy’s pawprints and fetch fascinating stories with Wellington Museum’s history dog-walk.
Note: please bring socialised/trained dogs only. And don’t forget to BYO doggy-doo bags!
Walk begins at Wellington Museum and ends at Oriental Bay.
Sunday 19 October | 10am–12pm
Dogs go FREE
Ticket Information

Adult: $20.00 each
Children: $12.00 each
Family of 3: $40.00 each
Family of 4: $55.00 each
Buy Tickets – 04 472 8904
Additional fees may apply

Wellingtons 4x4 Camp and Outdoor Show
2025-10-18 00:00 - 06:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Brewtown Upper Hutt, 23 Blenheim Street, Maidstone, Upper Hutt 5018, Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Wellingtons 4×4 Camp and Outdoor Show
Buckle up, Wellington — we’re unleashing the BIGGEST 4×4 and outdoor adventure show the city’s ever seen!
For the first time, global brands, NZ legends, and epic giveaways collide for one action-packed day.
👉 What’s Waiting for You?
🛞 4×4 HQ
Meet the biggest names in the game — live demos, cutting-edge gear, and exclusive show-only deals to transform your rig.
🏕Basecamp Bay
Explore full caravan, tent, and camp setups. Walk away with fresh gear, smart hacks, and big trip inspiration.
🌊 Catch and Coast
Boats, fishing, off-road caravans, hunting, adventure travel — all under one roof, all ready to spark your next mission.
🎸 Live Music + Main Stage Action
Bands, demos, expert talks, giveaways, food trucks, and a licensed bar — soak up the festival vibes all day long.
✅ Who’s Bringing the Heat?
✔ 4×4 Accessories & Modification crew
✔ Camping & Outdoor Gear Legends
✔ Fishing, Hunting & Tramping Experts
✔ RV, Caravan & Trailer Heavyweights
✔ Custom Builders & Off-Road Clubs
Show and shine with 5 categories!!!!
💥 Tickets
https://brewtown.flicket.co.nz/events/be7b5bb6-f99c-489c-b375-b22a9386cb1f
🎟 General Admission: $10 +fees
🎟 Kids under 12: FREE
Ready, set… adventure! 🚀
For all enquiries please contact the Summit to Sea team.
events@summittosea.co.nz
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Diwali Festival of Lights 2025
2025-10-12 14:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | TSB Arena, 4 Queens Wharf,, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Step into the vibrant world of India and South-East Asia at this year’s Diwali Festival of Lights.
Enjoy a lively event filled with music, dance, and cultural performances, plus fun activities for the whole whānau.
Explore Indian fashion and jewellery stalls, try your hand at henna and lantern-making, meet local community groups, and feast on delicious regional cuisine.
The night will wrap up with a fireworks display at approximately 8.50pm!
For up-to-date information, including wet weather updates, visit the Facebook event page via https://www.facebook.com/share/1BDZhDUXCG
