Autumn harvests more events for coolest little capital
Wednesday 7 March 2018
Autumn harvests more events for coolest little capital
It may be officially Autumn,
but there’s still a spring in the step and a sunny
disposition shining on Wellington as locals and visitors are
spoilt for choice with festivals, fairs, events, and
activities happening all over the capital in the next few
weeks.
Mayor Justin Lester says the next few weeks will have something for everyone, with most events, performances, and exhibitions free and accessible to all.
“We’re excited to be hosting the New Zealand Festival, Readers and Writers, and the Fringe Festival – and proud supporters of a variety of fun, family-friendly, and diverse events coming to town, further showcasing Wellington as the creative heart of New Zealand.”
Events are happening in the heart of the
city, on the waterfront, and around our communities, so
check out the Council’s events page to make sure you don’t
miss out. Here are just some of the highlights:
•
Council and Wellington Sculpture Trust, bring PARK(ing) Day to Cuba Street this
Friday. Check out 25 parks transformed into temporary open
spaces by artists, architects, designers, students, local
organisations and independent citizens. There’s a
‘people’s choice’ and ‘judge’s choice’ award for
the day – so don’t forget to vote for your
favourite.
• ‘Process’ opens at Toi Pōneke Gallery
this Friday, bringing together original works by the 12
Handshake 4 jewellers who are currently half-way through
their 2-year mentorship programme.
• We’re
long-time supporters of the Aro Valley Fair, so we’re excited to
announce it’s coming to town this Saturday 10 March.
Always a hugely popular event for Wellingtonians, this
family friendly event features a variety of performers and
activities, food trucks and fun, from 10am-6pm. Rain day
Sunday 11 March.
• Parks Week kicks-off on Saturday 10
March, celebrating the role parks play in our communities,
with highlights on the calendar including the always popular
Dogs in Togs at Khandallah Pool, Beach Yoga, Berhampore
Nursery Open Day, and a Te Kopahou 4WD Adventure.
•
Skateboarding is now an official Olympic sport, with its
inclusion at the 2020 games in Tokyo – and you can check
out some its stars at Bowlzilla, including our very own
Oceania representative rider Bowman Hansen, carving up the
bowl at Waitangi Park this Saturday 10 March.
•
While you’re in the area, the COEXISTENCE international outdoor art
exhibition is still running at Waitangi Park.
•
Meanwhile, down on the water, over 40 adult teams and more
than 30 schools from all over Aotearoa and Australia will
race Saturday and Sunday to determine the champions of the
Wellington Dragon Boat Festival.
•
Join us in celebrating the rainbow community with the annual
Wellington International Pride Parade on
Saturday 10 March from 7pm-8.30pm. The absolutely positively
wonderful parade is always a highlight on the capital’s
calendar, with entertainers, musicians, and supporters from
all walks of life taking part in the festivities – and
you’re all invited too!
• On Sunday 11 March,
one of Wellington's longest-running community fairs, will
have stalls, performers, and kids activities for all to
enjoy. The Kilbirnie Festival will be celebrating
its 25th anniversary from 10am-4pm on Evans Bay Parade near
Kilbirnie Park, with some activities happening in St
Patricks College hall too.
• On Saturday 24
March, the Heineken Urban Polo event will see polo
and music collide at Kelburn Park from 2pm.
•
Always a highlight on the Wellington calendar, CubaDupa is set to bring sensational
sights, sounds, flavours and festivities to the Cuba Quarter
over the weekend of 24-25 March. With stages showcasing over
250 performances, food stalls, markets, and installations
– there’s definitely something for everyone.
•
Neighbours Day Aotearoa (24-25 March)
and Local Food Week (19-25 March) are also
happening this month, aiming to grow neighbourhoods, and get
communities engaged, connected, and active in their city –
while also celebrating local food and
sustainability.
ENDS