Last updated: December 01, 2024
Find your holiday happiness in Hastings with our ultimate event guide. Whether you're deeply rooted in Hastings soil or just planting holiday seeds, our guide helps you bloom.
One of the highlights of the festive season is the lively Hawke's Bay Jazz Club Big Band, where jazz enthusiasts can enjoy a night of toe-tapping music. With its vibrant atmosphere and talented performers, this event is perfect for those seeking a bit of rhythm in their holiday celebrations. The Napier Urban Farmers' Market brings local produce and crafts together, offering a unique chance to explore fresh goods and handmade items. And definitely don't forget the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market, where you can savour seasonal delights and support local growers. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Fresh local produce and artisan products.
The Napier Urban Farmers' Market is a weekly event held every Saturday morning at Clive Square in Napier. It offers a variety of local seasonal produce, artisan products, and a chance to meet the growers and makers. The market also features an information stall, ATM, and various amenities like toilet facilities and bike parking.
Where: Napier | More Info: Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Direct shopping from local producers.
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a wide range of fresh produce, including vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, eggs, pickles, and preserves. Shop directly from local growers and artisans, and explore the diverse products available.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Longest-serving jazz band in Hawke's Bay with members aged 15 to 75.
The Hawke's Bay Jazz Club Big Band is a long-serving ensemble, formed in 1991 by well-known Napier musician Ernie Rouse. The band is a voluntary group that provides a comfortable, supportive, and friendly environment for musicians of all ages, ranging from 15 to 75. With weekly rehearsals and members from across Hawke's Bay, the band regularly performs at local events and travels overseas.
Where: Napier | More Info: Hawke's Bay Jazz Club Big Band
Classical and contemporary music performed by talented young musicians.
The Hawkes Bay Youth Orchestra presents a spring concert featuring classical and contemporary favorites, including Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and "Blue Danube."
Where: Hastings | More Info: Hawkes Bay Youth Orchestra Spring Concert 2024
Unstaffed BYO craft sessions with expert librarians.
Join the community of crafters every Thursday evening at Hastings Library, where you can bring your own supplies and work on various crafts like painting miniatures, whittling wood, or needlework. These sessions are unstaffed, allowing you to learn from each other. Five times a year, facilitated workshops will be held to teach new skills.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Late Night Which Craft
Early literacy programme with music and movement for 0-2 year olds.
Rhythm and Rhymes is an early music, movement, and literacy programme designed for 0-2 year olds. Sessions at Havelock North Library every Tuesday morning from 10-10:30am provide rich language experiences through song and movement, helping to practice both gross and fine motor skills.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Rhythm and Rhymes
Community-led storytime with Mandarin and Cantonese book readings.
Join a community-led children's storytime at Hastings War Memorial Library, featuring books read in Mandarin and Cantonese, suitable for all ages.
Where: Hastings | More Info: NZ Chinese Language Week Storytime
Beginner-friendly ballroom and Latin dance lessons with helpers available.
Join the Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-Week Course at Munro Dance Studio in Napier. This beginner-friendly course starts on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and runs every Tuesday night until November 19, 2024. Each class is one hour long, and participants can expect to learn the basics of ballroom and Latin dancing. While having a partner is recommended, it is not essential as helpers will assist. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the grace and excitement of ballroom and Latin dancing.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Beginners Ballroom & Latin 8-Week Course
Historical village setting with spring flower decorations.
High Tea in Historic Ongaonga is a delightful event showcasing the historical village of Ongaonga in its full spring splendour. The event features High Tea at the Ongaonga Hall, decorated with spring flowers, and includes free entry to the Coles Factory and Ongaonga Museum. Hosted by the Ongaonga Historical Society, this event is a fundraiser for maintenance funds of the society's care for historic buildings.
Where: Ongaonga | More Info: High Tea in Historic Ongaonga
Fun and relaxed aquatic sessions for under 5s.
Aqua Tots offers relaxed drop-sessions at Clive War Memorial Pool, nurturing water confidence and fundamental swimming skills in young children through entertaining games, music, bubbles, and instructor guidance.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Aqua Tots