TUMEKE TAITA
Saturday 20 March 9am-3pm
Taita Shopping Centre, High Street, Taita
Taita’s very own neighbourhood festival. Come along for a great day of free family entertainment including music, dance, stalls, food and activities for children.

RACE UNITY DAY
Saturday 20 March 11am-3pm
Horticultural Hall, Laings Rd, Lower Hutt
Celebrate Lower Hutt’s cultural diversity and tickle your taste buds with traditional ethnic foods, watch the colourful performances and discover arts and crafts from a diverse range of cultures.

 

 

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BROTHER CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2009

BROTHER CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2009 IS SET TO ROCK THE VALLEY THIS CHRISTMAS AT ITS NEW LOCATION, FRASER PARK.
Saturday 5 December 7:30pm
Fraser Park, Taita Drive, Avalon, Lower Hutt
This free community Christmas concert will feature The Funky Monkeys and Ben Makisi. The internationally renowned Mission Choir will be there along with local celebrity Darren Watson & the Real Deal Blues Band. The Breeze radio host Steve Joll will MC the evening which will end with a spectacular fireworks show.
www.huttimpact.org.nz

UPPER HUTT LEADER SANTA PARADE
SANTA WILL BE AMONG MANY COLOURFUL FLOATS ALL CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.
Saturday 5 December 2pm
Main Street, Upper Hutt
One of Upper Hutt’s biggest community events is sure to get you in the mood for the festive season. Starting at 2pm the parade will follow the usual route along Main Street - rain, hail or shine. Supported by the Upper Hutt Leader, Rimutaka Trust and Anything Goes Costume Hire.

STOKES VALLEY CHRISTMAS PARADE  
Saturday 5 December 12 noon
Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley
Get in the Christmas spirit and support your local parade starting from the top of the valley at 12 noon reaching the main shopping centre at 12:45pm. There will be stalls at the main shopping centre from 10am-2pm.

CHRISTMAS RACE DAY AT TRENTHAM
Saturday 5 December
Trentham Race Course, Upper Hutt
Start your Christmas festivities early at the ‘Champagne Turf’ of Trentham Race Course. Enjoy horse racing at its exhilarating best at one of New Zealand’s premier racing venues. Entry fee applies.
www.trentham.co.nz

WAINUIOMATA CHRISTMAS PARADE 
Saturday 12 December 10am-11:30am
Wainuiomata
Come along and join in the fun starting from Parkway Extension finishing at the Palliser Hotel in Moores Valley Road.

CAROLS IN THE PARK
Saturday 12 December 6pm
Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt
Pack the picnic basket, sit back and enjoy an evening of carols and entertainment in the idyllic surroundings of Harcourt Park. The Sound Shell will come alive as we celebrate Christmas by candlelight.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN THE LOUNGE
Friday 18 December 12 noon
TheNewDowse, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Deck the halls with boughs of holly and join Hutt City Council’s Nviro group for a lively round of Christmas carols and cheer.

SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS WORKSHOP
Monday 21 & Tuesday 22 December 10am-12 noon or 1:30-3:30pm
TheNewDowse, Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Going crazy with the kids? Need to do your own Christmas shopping? Let our little elves help you out this Christmas! Enrol your children in one of our fun and inventive creative workshops during which they’ll make a gift-wrapped pressie for you or another loved one. $10 per child. Ages 5+.

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN THE LIBRARY 
Wednesday 23 December
Christmas carols 10:30am
Children’s stories and songs 6-7pm
Upper Hutt City Library, 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

ROOM AT THE INN
Friday 25 December 11am
Hapai Building, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
The Room at the Inn Christmas lunch returns for those who want to come together on Christmas Day. Hosted by the Rimutaka Lions Club.
Phone 528 9121 for more details.

CENTURY CITY DEVELOPMENTS WELLINGTON CUP CARNIVAL
23, 25 & 30 January
Trentham Racecourse, Upper Hutt
Three days of racing with something for everyone. Rock along to the Music, Wine & Food Festival on 23 January. Bring the kids along for Summer Festival Family Day on 25 January (Wellington Anniversary Day) and dress up in your finery for the grand finale ‘Wellington Cup Day’ on 30 January. Soak up the atmosphere and head down for a flutter or two. Entry fee applies.
www.trentham.co.nz

ORONGOMAI MARAE OPEN DAY CELEBRATING THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
CELEBRATE WAITANGI DAY AND SAMPLE THE MANY KAI STALLS WHILE YOU ARE ENTERTAINED BY EXCITING MULTI CULTURAL PERFORMANCES.
Saturday 6 February 9am-2pm
Powhiri 9am
Orongomai Marae, 1 Railway Ave, Upper Hutt
This year’s theme is kaitiaki of the environment. Phone 528 9639 or email uppervalleymarae@xtra.co.nz for a full programme of the day’s events or to book a hangi.

TE RA O TE RAUKURA
COME ALONG TO TE RA– O TE RAUKURA AND ENJOY A DAY FILLED WITH TRADITIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS, KAPA HAKA, DELICIOUS KAI, FABULOUS STALLS, CARNIVAL RIDES AND GREAT LIVE MUSIC FROM TOP NEW ZEALAND AND LOCAL ACTS.
Sunday 7 February 9am-5pm
Te Whiti Park, Whites Line East, Lower Hutt

Be captivated by the magical harmonies of J Williams & Band featuring Erakah & Temple Jones. Car parking for $5 per car is available on Te Whiti Park via the Whites Line East entrance. For public transport options and to plan your journey visit www.metlink.org.nz. Listen to Atiawa Toa FM 96.9 & 94.9 for the latest.

MOONSHINE AMERICAN CAR DAY
Sunday 7 February from 9am
Trentham Racecourse, Upper Hutt
Your chance to see hundreds of buffed, polished and sometimes outrageously customised hot rods and classic American cars. Enthusiasts from all over the region will show off their treasured cars. Entry fee applies.
www.moonshinerodandcustomclub.com

BRITISH CAR DAY
Sunday 14 February 10am-3pm
Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt
A great chance to get up close to some mint examples of classic British car engineering - featuring some real collectors’ gems. Entry $2 with proceeds to Wellington Free Ambulance.
www.wtscc.wellington.net.nz

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC
BRING ALONG YOUR TEDDY BEAR AND JOIN IN UPPER HUTT’S BIGGEST TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC. WITH ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES, HEAD ALONG FOR THIS SPECIAL DAY OUT.
13 February 2-5pm
Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt
Enter your bear for $2 to win great prizes! In conjunction with Rimutaka Kindergarten Association and the Rimutaka Trust.

HUTT NEWS PETONE ROTARY FAIR
Saturday 20 February 10am-4pm
Jackson St, Petone
Jackson Street comes alive with an outstanding array of merchandise, delicious food and entertainment for the whole family. Take the time to enjoy free entertainment, sample gourmet produce and soak up the atmosphere of one of Wellington’s premier shopping and café precincts.

UPPER HUTT SUMMER CARNIVAL 
Saturday 27 February 10am-8pm
Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt
A great family day out with plenty of entertainment including carnival rides, sideshows and an axemen competition. The carnival night show and live music kick off at 4pm. $5 entry.