We’re proud supporters of these events, so here are some highlights to add to your calendar:
- Sat 18 & Sun 19 Nov | Christmas trees will be installed in Midland Park this Saturday 18 November, and in Courtenay Place on Sunday 19 November
- Sat 25 & Sun 26 Nov | A Very Welly Christmas – Wellington’s bold new Christmas festival returns to Lambton Quay for the weekend of 25 & 26 November
- Sat 25 Nov | Celebrate Thanksgiving with "Everybody's Table" – a free community meal from 1pm at the old Caltex site in Newtown
- Sat 2 Dec | Join thousands of other spectators to witness the family friendly annual Christmas parades happening in both Johnsonville (11am) and Tawa (2pm)
- Weds 6 Dec | Strathmore Christmas in the Park – head to Raukawa Reserve from 4pm-7pm for an afternoon of free festive fun
- Sat 9 Dec | Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas tree lighting and carols from 6.30pm at Carrara Park in Newtown
- 12-21 Dec | Toi Pōneke’s Toi Two Hundy annual art show is a chance for Christmas shoppers to grab a last-minute art bargain, with all artworks $200 or under
- Sun 17 Dec | Celebrate Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, with live performances, kids’ activities and a traditional candle-lighting ceremony from 11am-2pm in the Soundshell in the Botanic Garden
- Mon 25 Dec | Everyone’s welcome at a Christmas Day picnic and service at Carrara Park in Newtown – service starts at 10am, and lunch from midday
- Sun 31 Dec | See in the New Year with a night of music, food, and fireworks on the waterfront from 8pm–12 midnight
- 9-28 Jan | Gardens Magic returns to the Botanic Garden Soundshell in January 2018. Enjoy summer nights with Wellington’s iconic concert series featuring the sounds of Aotearoa’s best and brightest talent
- Weds 22 Nov | The Pop-Up Village will be opening for summer along the waterfront
- Every Weds | Get into the festive spirit with songs and community at "Everybody's choir" – every Wednesday from 10.30am-11.30am at 199 Riddiford Street
- Take the kids along to Christmas storytimes at a library near you
- Spot the festive spirit in the Cable Car LED lightshow, and they’ll be running some Christmas themed competitions and events too
- There are six weeks of school holiday activities happening at our recreation centres, pools, community centres, libraries and botanic gardens – check out what’s available.