Experience the beautiful trails of Pōneke with our free Summer Guided Walks series! We've teamed up with some local experts to connect people with their local trails and experience the great outdoors. The guided walks are sprinkled across Pōneke with a walk at Redwood Bush Reserve in Tawa, Oruaiti Reserve in Seatoun, and the Southern Walkway in Wellington. For more information, search Summer Guided Walks on EventFinda. Image credit: WellingtonNZ.
We can’t wait to showcase and celebrate the fantastic upgrades in the new space of the Karori Town Centre with the community. There will be activities for the whole whānau, so come along for some arts and crafts, storytelling, face painting, some kai, and music. We will have some chill zones and play zones for you and the family to enjoy. See the full programme of activities on wellington.govt.nz/karori.
Come see Santa and celebrate Christmas in the 23rd annual Johnsonville Christmas parade! The route starts at Dr Taylor Terrace and travels along Broderick Road, Johnsonville Road, Moorefield Road and Frankmoore Avenue. Afterwards, you can meet parade characters at the Memorial Park next to Waitohi. The parade route will be blocked off from 10.30am. Leave the car at home if you can. Find out more on the Facebook event. Photo by Brian Sheppard.
Dog park etiquette: What you and your pooch need to know!
We want you and your doggo to have a paw-sitive time at your local dog park, so we’ve had a chat to Canine Health and Welfare Officer Rhea Hurley from Dogs New Zealand about dog park etiquette and how you can make the most out of your next adventure in Wellington. Read more dog park etiquette on Our Wellington.
Hit the streets for the Thorndon Fair
TINAKORI ROAD & HILL STREET | SUNDAY 4 DEC | 10AM-3PM
This huge street fair highlights the charms of historic Thorndon, with over 20,000 people and 250 stallholders gathering on the first Sunday of December every year. It's the perfect chance to do some Christmas shopping for beautiful hand-made gifts from different stalls, enjoy live music and have a bite to eat from a range of food trucks! Find out more on Facebook.
Play all summer long!
SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER | KILBIRNIE RECREATION CENTRE | 11AM-2PM
If there is one thing on your kids' schedule this summer, make it play! Our series of playful community events are coming to Kilbirnie, Johnsonville, Karori, and Nairnville this December. These family-friendly events are free to attend and suited to adults and children of all ages. The next event is Te Awa-A-Taia Summer Vibes, which will be on Sunday 4 December from 11am to 2pm at Kilbirnie Recreation Centre! Find out more on our website.
Wellington gets an A for climate action
Wellington has been recognised by CDP as one of 122 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency. CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions. To score an A, among other actions, a city must have a city-wide emissions inventory and have published a climate action plan. Read more about why Wellington has been recognised on Our Wellington.
Join in the festivities at the Kilbirnie Santa Parade!
SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER | FROM 10.30AM
Get into the festive spirit and see all your favourite floats at the Kilbirnie Santa Parade. Have a full day of free family fun and meet the big man himself at Santa's Grotto, then head over to Kilbirnie Recreation Centre for the after party, Te Awa-A-Taia Summer Vibes. Find out more about the parade on Facebook.
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