Last updated: December 01, 2024
Ready for a magical holiday season in Upper Hutt? Let our guide show you the best festive activities! Whether you're a Upper Hutt native or a holiday pilgrim, this guide reveals the city's seasonal soul.
One highlight you won't want to miss is the Wellington Christmas Market, where local artisans showcase their crafts and seasonal treats in a vibrant atmosphere. Another enticing option is the Christmas Events in Upper Hutt, featuring an array of family-friendly activities, performances, and delicious food stalls. And the Christmas in the Park is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering carol singing and vibrant light displays that capture the spirit of the season. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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High-quality local crafts and artisan food.
The County Lane Fair at Brewtown is a premier shopping event featuring quality craft, art, artisan food, home decor stalls, and family-friendly activities.
Where: Upper Hutt | More Info: Country Lane Fair at Brewtown
Vibrant marketplace with local artisans and seasonal offerings.
Explore local artisans and vendors offering unique gifts and seasonal items at the Festive Markets and Experiences in Upper Hutt.
Where: Upper Hutt | More Info: Festive Markets and Experiences
Unique gifts and local products from across the country.
Thorndon Fair is a large street fair in historic Thorndon, Wellington, featuring over 250 stalls selling unique gifts, food, and local products. The event is a significant fundraiser for Thorndon School and attracts over 20,000 visitors each year.
Where: Wellington | More Info: Thorndon Fair
Traditional Polish cuisine and cultural performances.
The Wellington Polish Christmas Market offers a vibrant blend of traditional Polish cuisine, unique crafts, and lively music and dance performances. Enjoy delicious food, browse through 48 stalls of beautiful crafts, and soak up the festive atmosphere.
Where: Wellington | More Info: Wellington Christmas Market
Family-friendly street fair with diverse food, art, and entertainment.
The Petone Rotary Fair is a vibrant community event featuring diverse food stalls, local artisans, live performances, and fairground attractions along Jackson Street in Petone. Enjoy a culinary journey with global flavors, explore unique handmade treasures, and groove to live music while experiencing the buzz of the fairground.
Where: Lower Hutt | More Info: Petone Rotary Christmas Fair
Monthly market celebrating local diversity and creativity with a variety of artisan products.
Greytown Country Market is a monthly gathering where you can shop for vintage, home, and garden items, enjoy local food and coffee, and meet friends and family in a relaxed atmosphere.
Where: Greytown | More Info: Greytown Country Market
Whānau-friendly events with diverse activities across the city.
Celebrate Christmas with four free whānau-friendly events in different parts of Wellington city. Enjoy craft activities, Christmas music, circus acts, and meet Santa at various locations.
Where: Wellington | More Info: Christmas in the Park
Live music performances by international and local artists.
Brew Year’s Eve 2024 promises an epic evening of live music featuring international heavyweights Sublime with Rome, The Black Seeds, Home Brew, and more. Enjoy contemporary Kiwi Classics, sing-along rock bangers, and a variety of local food and drinks.
Where: Upper Hutt | More Info: Brew Year’s Eve 2024
Community-driven holiday celebrations with local artisans and performers.
Christmas Events in Upper Hutt feature a variety of activities including holiday markets, entertainment shows, and community gatherings.
Where: Upper Hutt | More Info: Christmas Events in Upper Hutt
Illuminating light installations and live performances in a vibrant carnival atmosphere.
HighLight: Carnival of Lights transforms Brewtown, Upper Hutt into a vibrant carnival atmosphere with illuminating light installations, live performances, and interactive activities. This immersive event delivers a unique experience that will excite imaginations of all ages.
Where: Upper Hutt | More Info: HighLight: Carnival of Lights
Ultimate foodie festival with diverse culinary options and live entertainment.
The Kāpiti Food Fair is an exciting, delectable, and indulgent foodie festival featuring 220+ vendors, including an off-licence Liquor Zone, licensed Tuatara Bar & Stage, ANZ Kāpiti Kitchen Stage, and a free Kids Zone. Enjoy a wide range of packaged products and ready-to-eat foods, as well as buskers and circus acts in the ZEAL Zone. The event is wheelchair accessible and welcomes crowd-friendly dogs on lead.
Where: Paraparaumu | More Info: Kāpiti Food Fair