Last updated: December 01, 2024
Let us take you on a festive journey through Napier this holiday season. From Napier locals to holiday pilgrims, this guide illuminates the city's festive tapestry.
Among the highlights is the Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park, where families can enjoy live music, scrumptious food stalls, and a festive atmosphere in the heart of the city. Adding to the seasonal cheer, the Napier Christmas Parade showcases a vibrant procession of floats and performers that mesmerises children and adults alike. And don't forget the Harcourts Christmas Parade, featuring delightful sights and sounds as the city welcomes the spirit of Christmas. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Colorful light displays and festive atmosphere.
Fiesta of Lights is a 25th-anniversary celebration at Tomoana Showgrounds, featuring colorful light displays, free parking, and a variety of activities.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Fiesta of Lights
Community-driven holiday lighting competition.
Tremains Christmas Lights is a community event where residents can decorate their homes with festive lights, with two lucky participants having their December power bill paid by Tremains.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Christmas Lights Trail
Unique, hand-made gifts from local artisans.
The Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar at Hastings Community Arts Centre offers hundreds of hand-crafted items from local Hawke's Bay artisans, providing a unique opportunity to buy one-of-a-kind gifts.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Christmas Art and Craft Bazaar
Sustainable and eco-friendly holiday products.
The Napier Urban Farmers' Market Christmas Special champions sustainability with an array of eco-friendly holiday offerings. Vendors showcase innovative gifts made from recycled materials, and visitors can participate in a workshop on creating zero-waste Christmas decorations. The market highlights the region's progress in sustainable agriculture, featuring products from local organic farms.
Where: Napier | More Info: Napier Urban Farmers' Market Christmas Special
Santa visit and festive market stalls.
The Napier CBD Mid Winter Christmas Market Day features market stalls with mid-winter deals, festive flavours, and Christmas tunes. Face painting and a Santa Station near Life Pharmacy offer fun activities for kids.
Where: Napier | More Info: Christmas Craft Market
A diverse array of local and out-of-town stalls offering a wide range of quality goods.
Taradale Village Fayre is Hawke's Bay's premier outdoor event featuring over 50 high-quality local and out-of-town stalls selling handmade products, preloved kids' items, delicious hot food, artwork, women's fashion, jewelry, woodworks, plants, baked goods, and more. The event includes rides for kids, competitions, raffles, a bouncy castle, and coffee.
Where: Napier | More Info: Taradale Village Fayre
Santa's grotto and festive floats.
The Harcourts Christmas Parade in Napier features Christmas-themed displays and floats, culminating in a festive celebration with Santa Claus. The event takes place in Napier City Centre, with activities extending to Clive Memorial Square.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Harcourts Christmas Parade
Spectacular parade with diverse displays and live music.
The Harcourts Christmas Parade in Napier features over 30 displays, floats, pipe bands, marching groups, and mascots, culminating in a festive celebration at Napier's iconic Soundshell.
Where: Napier | More Info: Napier Christmas Parade
Family-friendly holiday celebration with obstacle course and live entertainment.
Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park is a free outdoor event featuring an obstacle course for kids, face painting, glow-in-the-dark merchandise, and live entertainment including dance and band performances. The event is held at Mitre 10 Park Hastings and is a celebration of the holiday season with twinkling lights and joyful tunes.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park
Family-friendly Christmas carol event with live performances and activities.
Carols in Cornwall Park features talented performances, sing-along carolling, and fun activities for kids, set in a picturesque park with picnic and food stalls available.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Carols in Cornwall Park
Traditional brass band music for the holiday season.
Deco Bay Brass presents a festive holiday concert featuring a diverse range of music to entertain and delight all ages.
Where: Napier | More Info: Deco Bay Brass Christmas Concert
Free Santa meet-and-greet with chalk art and charitable support.
Santa's Summer Grotto at Ocean Boulevard Mall in Napier offers a free holiday event where families can meet Santa, enjoy local chalk art, and support the SPCA with a gold coin donation. The event also features a gift voucher draw and encourages last-minute Christmas shopping in Napier City.
Where: Napier | More Info: Santa's Summer Grotto
Low-sensory Santa grotto for children with special needs.
Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tranga Huata room at Toitoi - Hawkes Bay Arts Events Centre. Post your letters to Santa, pop a gift under the Giving Tree for Women's Refuge, and enjoy art activities and local live music. Santa also welcomes tamariki and whΔnau to his low-sensory grotto with no music and low lights.
Where: Hastings | More Info: Hastings Christmas Grotto