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Upcoming dates reviewed 24 Oct 2026 · Times are New Zealand local time

34 event listings
Snells Beach

25 Oct 2026 · More listed dates

Snells Beach Community Market

Browse stalls from local makers at the community hall beside Snells Beach Library. The volunteer-run market directs its proceeds to a different community cause each month. Three upcoming dates are listed, with free entry.

10am–2pm NZDT · Free

Matakana

25 Oct 2026

Takatu LandCare spring gathering

Takatu LandCare is gathering at Tawharanui Lodge to discuss local conservation progress and the challenges ahead. The programme includes two speakers, updates on kiwi populations and food. Members attend free; the advertised non-member charge is $14.

4pm–6:30pm NZDT · Members free; non-members $14

Snells Beach

28 Oct 2026 · More listed dates

Chatty Café at Snells Beach

Pull up a chair at Crimson Coast Café for an informal conversation with other locals. The designated Chatty Café table welcomes drop-ins without bookings or an agenda. Joining the conversation is free; café purchases are separate.

9:30am–10:30am NZDT · Conversation table is free; café purchases extra

Snells Beach

28 Oct 2026 · More listed dates

Snells Beach 500 card evenings

The 500 Club meets at Snells Beach Community Church Hall for an evening of cards, company and prizes. The advertised charge is $5 per person. The dates below are the advertised upcoming sessions.

6:45pm–9pm NZDT · $5 per person

Warkworth

29 Oct 2026

Office Hours by Warkworth Theatre

Warkworth Theatre is staging Norm Foster’s comedy about six offices and the unexpected connections between their occupants. The production opens on 29 October and runs until 7 November. Check the booking page for individual performance dates and availability.

Opening listing: 29 October, 7–9:30pm NZDT. Check booking page for later performances. · Check price with organiser

Matakana

29 Oct 2026

Rotary on the Runway in Matakana

Local models and retailers will feature in Warkworth Rotary’s charity fashion evening at The Stables. Live and silent auctions will help raise money for Women’s Centre Rodney and Rotary youth programmes. Tickets are advertised at $50 plus booking fees.

6pm–8pm NZDT · $50 plus booking fees

Warkworth

30 Oct 2026 · More listed dates

Silver Oaks Scottish country dancing

Silver Oaks meets at Shoesmith Hall for Scottish country dancing on Friday mornings. Participants do not need to bring a partner. The club asks dancers to wear soft-soled shoes and bring water; the advertised weekly charge is $5.

10am–12pm NZDT · $5 per session

Warkworth

30 Oct 2026 · More listed dates

Warkworth Library English conversation

Practise spoken English in a small, informal group at Warkworth Library. These free Friday sessions are intended for people who speak English as an additional language. The listing limits each session to 12 participants and specifies school-term dates.

1:30pm–2:30pm NZDT · Free

Wellsford

30 Oct 2026

Wellsford twilight market

The old railway station on Station Road will host an evening market with food trucks, stalls and live entertainment. Children’s activities and community projects are also on the programme. Entry is listed as free, with purchases paid for separately.

5pm–9pm NZDT · Free

Kaipara Flats

31 Oct 2026

Kaipara Flats School show day

Kaipara Flats School is holding a family show day with animal showing, games, stalls and live music. Wood chopping and second-hand items are also listed among the attractions. Admission is free, with the programme running through the early afternoon.

9am–2:30pm NZDT · Free

Leigh

31 Oct 2026

Leigh Preschool Halloween disco

Leigh Preschool is fundraising with a family Halloween disco at Leigh Sawmill. Costumes, dancing, games and prizes are on the programme, with food available to buy. The advertised door charge is $5 and the event begins at 4:30pm.

4:30pm–8pm NZDT · $5 at the door

Warkworth

31 Oct 2026 · More listed dates

Warkworth parkrun

Walk, jog, run or volunteer at the weekly five-kilometre event at Warkworth Showgrounds. Participation is free, and the organisers ask newcomers to register once through parkrun before attending. The meeting point is the right-hand car park.

8am–9:30am NZDT · Free

Puhoi

1 Nov 2026 · More listed dates

Pūhoi Village Market

Explore stalls from local makers and food producers, with coffee and live music in Pūhoi. The market lists November and December sessions on the dates below. Its venue changes seasonally, so check the organiser’s current location before travelling.

9am–1pm NZDT · Free

Snells Beach

4 Nov 2026 · More listed dates

Mahurangi Friendship Club meetings

Retirees are invited to meet at Snells Beach Community Church for conversation and guest speakers. The club also organises local outings. Its published 2026 programme includes the two remaining meetings shown here; check with the organiser for further details.

Starts 9:45am NZDT; check finish time with organiser. · Check price with organiser

Leigh

5 Nov 2026

Ash Grunwald’s Glide Tour in Leigh

Blues performer Ash Grunwald is bringing his Glide Tour to Leigh Sawmill. Doors open at 7pm and the advertised performance starts at 7:30pm, with no support act. The show is restricted to adults aged 18 and over.

7:30pm–9:30pm NZDT · $55 plus booking fee

Warkworth

5 Nov 2026

Back Bar jazz in Warkworth

Latter Karma and vocalist Lou Perkins are performing jazz, swing and bossa nova at the Bridgehouse Back Bar. Admission is listed as free. Visitors can walk in or arrange a table with the venue for the Thursday-evening performance.

6:30pm–9:30pm NZDT · Free

Warkworth

6 Nov 2026

Homebuilders farewell gathering

Homebuilders Family Services is holding a farewell at the Warkworth Hotel’s Southgate Room on Friday afternoon, 6 November. People planning to attend should confirm the arrangements directly with the organisation before travelling.

1pm–2:30pm NZDT · Check price with organiser

Warkworth

7 Nov 2026

Low-waste gift-wrapping workshop

Try ways to wrap gifts using materials that can be reused or recycled. This practical workshop invites participants to bring presents to work on and explore alternatives to disposable wrapping. The listed attendance charge is $5.

9:30am–11am NZDT · $5

Snells Beach

7 Nov 2026

Snells Beach pre-Christmas carboot sale

Snells Beach Baptist Church is hosting a morning carboot sale ahead of Christmas. Visitors can browse the stalls, while sellers are asked to arrange a space with the organiser. Entry is listed as free in the event notice.

9am–12pm NZDT · Free

Kaipara Flats

8 Nov 2026

Kaipara Flats library and church open day

Visit the library and church for children’s story sessions and talks about Kaipara Flats history. The programme includes recollections of the district in the early 1960s. Tea, coffee and cakes will be available to purchase; the café accepts cash only.

10am–2pm NZDT · Check price with organiser

Matakana

8 Nov 2026

Kiwi-avoidance training for dogs

The Forest Bridge Trust is offering booked dog-training sessions in Matakana before summer. The listing welcomes pet, working and hunting dogs, including dogs returning for a refresher. Sessions are free and require advance booking; review the trainer’s methods before registering.

9am–3pm NZDT · Free

Wellsford

8 Nov 2026 · More listed dates

Wellsford Variety Music Club afternoons

Singers, instrumentalists and dancers are welcome at the club’s afternoon gatherings. Performers seeking backing from the band should bring chord charts. The listing advertises light afternoon tea and charges for non-members; the two remaining published dates are shown below.

1pm–4pm NZDT · Non-members: $5 single; $12 family

Warkworth

10 Nov 2026 · More listed dates

Family-history help at Warkworth Library

Members of Warkworth Family History Society will offer free help with researching family connections. The sessions are intended to help people get started and find relevant records. November and December dates are listed at Warkworth Library.

10am–12pm NZDT · Free

Warkworth

12 Nov 2026

Local schools’ art exhibition

Work by pupils from local primary and intermediate schools will be displayed at Warkworth’s Masonic Hall. The exhibition runs for three days, with daily viewing from 10am to 5pm. The event listing says there is no admission charge.

10am–5pm daily, NZDT · No charge

Matakana

13 Nov 2026

Kowhai art and craft sale in Matakana

Local artisans will offer work for the home and garden at Matakana Hall. The sale runs across the November weekend shown here. Check with the organiser for individual opening hours before visiting or planning a trip with friends.

Opens 13 November at 9:30am; closes 15 November at 3pm NZDT. Check daily hours. · Check price with organiser

Wellsford

14 Nov 2026

Decked Out: Wellsford cards and cosplay

Wellsford Community Centre will host a free family event for trading-card collectors and cosplay fans. Visitors can browse, trade and meet other enthusiasts. People wanting a stall should contact the community centre for registration details; stall spaces are advertised as free.

10am–3pm NZDT · Free admission; stall registration required for exhibitors

Leigh

14 Nov 2026

Marine Blue Social Club in Leigh

Troy Kingi and MOKOMOKAI are bringing their collaborative project to Leigh Sawmill for an EP-release show, with DJ Spell supporting. Doors open at 7:30pm. This is an R18 event, and the listed ticket price is $66 plus a booking fee.

8pm–11:45pm NZDT · $66 plus booking fee

Warkworth

14 Nov 2026

Visible-mending workshop

Learn to repair clothing with decorative stitching and patches at this small-group workshop. Bring an item to mend and any suitable sewing supplies; extra thread and fabric will be available. The listing caps attendance at ten people and advertises a $5 charge.

9:30am–12:30pm NZDT · $5

Omaha

15 Nov 2026

Omaha homes and gardens for hospice

Harbour Hospice’s self-guided tour will open a selection of Omaha homes and gardens to visitors. Omaha Golf Club serves as the event hub. The fundraising day supports hospice services; contact Harbour Hospice for ticket arrangements and participating locations.

9:30am–4pm NZDT · Ticket price not specified in source listing

Warkworth

20 Nov 2026 · More listed dates

Warkworth Walks weekend

A weekend of guided walks will explore the Mahurangi district, including routes across land not normally open to the public. The programme advertises twelve trails with different meeting points, durations and difficulty levels. Advance registration is required for the individual walks.

Times vary by walk; book and check your chosen route. · Check price with organiser

Warkworth

21 Nov 2026

Kowhai Singers perform The Creation

Kowhai Singers will perform Haydn’s The Creation at Warkworth Town Hall with guest soloists and organ accompaniment. The concert is conducted by Ken Leech. The advertised pricing distinguishes advance tickets from door sales, with free admission for students.

7:30pm–9pm NZDT · Advance $25; door $30; students free

Warkworth

21 Nov 2026

Wellness Hub open day in Warkworth

The Wellness Hub is holding an open day at the Old Hall beside Warkworth Library. Visitors can meet participating practitioners and ask about the services they offer. The listing welcomes drop-ins and donations; confirm any session arrangements with the organiser.

11am–2pm NZDT · Entry listed as free; donations welcomed for sessions

Kaipara Flats

26 Nov 2026

Kaipara Flats Christmas night market

The sports club’s Christmas market will bring together food, music and raffles on Kaipara Flats Road. Organisers are raising funds for a club extension. Parking is by gold-coin donation; check with the sports club for any further visitor information.

4pm–8pm NZDT · Parking by gold-coin donation; other charges not specified

Wellsford

28 Nov 2026

Wellsford Santa Parade

Wellsford Plus is organising the town’s Santa parade for the morning of 28 November. Local businesses, schools and community groups are invited to take part. Follow organiser updates for the route and participation arrangements.

Starts 9am NZDT; finish time not announced · Check price with organiser