Festive Events Throughout New Zealand

Throughout New Zealand this month we have a range of amazing events, click here for more information and feel free to add more events in the comment section below.

Northland

Celebrate Christmas

When: Sat 17 Dec 2016, 5:00pm–7:30pm

Where: Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free
Website: Turner Centre

Maungaturoto Santa Parade and Gala
When: Sat 17 Dec 2016, 4:30pm

Where: Maungaturoto Primary School, Hurndall St, Maungaturoto, Kaipara
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free

Auckland

Christmas Night Sky
When: Sun 11 Dec 2016, 8:00pm–9:00pm, Thu 15 Dec 2016, 8:00pm–9:00pm

Where: Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Rd, One Tree Hill Domain, Royal Oak, Auckland
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
Adult: $15.00
Child: $12.00
Family: $40.00
Buy Tickets – 09 624 1246
Website: Stardome Observatory & Planetarium

Lego Christmas Tree
When: December

Where: Aotea Square, Queen St, CBD, Auckland
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free

Northland / Haweks Bay

Christmas Cracker Workshop
When:
Thu 8 Dec 2016, 4:00pm–7:00pm

Thu 15 Dec 2016, 4:00pm–7:00pm

Where: Calico Craft Supplies, 349 Gloucester Street Taradale, Napier, Hawke’s Bay / Gisborne
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Per Person: $15.00

M*O*M Pre Xmas Mummy Night
When:
Sat 10 Dec 2016, 5:00pm–6:45pm

Sat 10 Dec 2016, 7:15pm–9:00pm

Where: New Zealand Wine Centre, AMP Building, 1 Shakespeare Road, Napier, Hawke’s Bay / Gisborne
Restrictions: R18
Website: Mumsonmics Website

Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market – Christmas Twilight Market
When: Fri 23 Dec 2016, 4:00pm–7:00pm

Where: Hawke’s Bay A & P Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings, Hawke’s Bay / Gisborne
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free

Waikato

Cambridge Christmas Festival
When:

Tue 6 Dec 2016, 10:00am–6:00pm

Wed 7 Dec 2016, 10:00am–6:00pm

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Where: Cambridge Town Hall, Corner Victoria and Queen Streets, Cambridge, Waipa
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free

Xmas Long Lunch
When: Fri 9 Dec 2016, 11:30am–4:00pm

Where: Windy Ridge Wedding and Functions Venue, 101 Great South Rd Ohaupo, Hamilton, Waikato
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Dec lunch: $29.00
Website: www.windyridgeohaupo.co.nz

Bay of Plenty

Christmas Market

When: Tue 6 Dec 2016, 9:00am–5:00pm

Wed 7 Dec 2016, 9:00am–5:00pm
Where: Creative Bay of Plenty, 95 Willow Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free
Website: Creative Bay of Plenty

Taranaki

A Christmas Cabaret Show
When: Sat 10 Dec 2016, 7:00pm–2:00am

Where: The Mayfair, 69-73 Devon St West, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Restrictions: R18
Ticket Information: General Admission: $25.00

Manawatu / Whanganui

Magic of Christmas Night Market
When:
Tue 6 Dec 2016, 2:00pm–10:00pm

Wed 7 Dec 2016, 2:00pm–10:00pm

Where: Awapuni Racecourse, Racecourse Rd, Awapuni, Palmerston North
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Entry Fee: $5.00
Website: www.magicofchristmas.co.nz

Wellington

Preston’s Master Butchers Christmas Evening

When: Tue 6 Dec 2016, 4:00pm–7:00pm

Where: Preston’s Master Butchers Store, 16 Parumoana Street, Porirua – Mana, Wellington Region
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free
Website: Preston’s Master Butchers

A Very Welly Christmas
When:
Sat 10 Dec 2016, 12:00pm–8:00pm

Sun 11 Dec 2016, 12:00pm–6:00pm

Where: Midland Park, 157 Lambton Quay, Wellington
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free
Website: Wellington City Council

Carols Around the Labyrinth
When: Sat 10 Dec 2016, 7:45pm–9:00pm

Where: Hutt Hospital, High Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free

Nelson

Christmas Concert – Chroma Chamber Choir
When: Sat 17 Dec 2016, 7:30pm–9:15pm

Where: Nelson Christ Church Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Nelson, Nelson / Tasman
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information:
General admission: $15.00
Children: $0.00

Marlborough

Christmas Festival

When: Thu 15 Dec 2016, 5:00pm–9:00pm

Where: The Forum, Cnr High St and Market St, Blenheim, Marlborough
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free
Websites:
Marlborough 4 Fun
Marlborough 4 Fun Facebook Page

Christchurch

Christchurch Christmas Lightshow
When:Dec 2016, 8:30pm–12:00am
Where: Shands Road, 650 Shands Road, Christchurch, Christchurch
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Entry: $5.00 Door Sales Only
Website: Christchurch Christmas Lightshow

Lincoln Christmas Parade and Market
When: Sat 10 Dec 2016, 9:00am–1:00pm
Where: Lincoln Farmers Market, 12 Gerald St, Lincoln, Selwyn
Ticket Information: Admission: Free

Otago

Riverton Twilight Christmas Market 2016
When: Fri 9 Dec 2016, 5:00pm–8:00pm
Where: The Postmaster Bakery, 166 Palmerston Street, Riverton, Southland District
Admission: Free

Crafty Christmas
When:
Fri 9 Dec 2016, 10:00am–5:00pm

Sat 10 Dec 2016, 10:00am–5:00pm

Sun 11 Dec 2016, 10:00am–5:00pm

Mon 12 Dec 2016, 10:00am–5:00pm

Tue 13 Dec 2016, 10:00am–5:00pm
Where: Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, 31 Queens Garden, Dunedin, Otago
All Ages
Admission: Free
Website: Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

Southland

Riverton Twilight Christmas Market
When: Fri 9 Dec 2016, 5:00pm–8:00pm
Where: The Postmaster Bakery, 166 Palmerston Street, Riverton, Southland District
Restrictions: All Ages
Ticket Information: Admission: Free