Upcoming community events - Kāpiti Coast District Council

SAT 13 DEC 6:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Steam Incorporated's Napier Escape excursion in December 2025 offers a captivating diesel-hauled journey through New Zealand's North Island, blending heritage rail travel with the region's stunning landscapes. Departing...

SAT 13 DEC 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Paekākāriki Christmas Fete will be held on Saturday 13 December 2025 between 10-2pm in both the Paekākāriki Community Hall and Paekākāriki Main Street. It will be an event celebrating community, creativity, and...

SAT 13 DEC 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Cantina Comedy is back at Raumati's entertainment hub, Sunday Cantina. 12 comedians will be walking under the spot light to bring you the LOLs. Who will it be? It could be an experienced comedian, a newbie, a local...

SUN 14 DEC 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Nau Mai Haere Mai, meet you at the Market. Discover a vibrant outdoor market nestled on State Highway One in Ōtaki, just across from New World. Join us to greet our regular stallholders and special guests from the...

MON 15 DEC 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Join us for the 7th year of Yoga in the Park at Waikanae Park on Park Ave! Our classes focus on balance and stability, incorporating breathing exercises, longer holds, and plenty of options to modify poses based on...

Weekly Paekākāriki Potluck and Artistic Exchange

WED 17 DEC 6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Join us each week for a free community potluck; just bring a dish to share! After the meal, one local artist of any discipline will present a performance, workshop, game, discussion, or some type of engagement with the...

SUN 21 DEC 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Nau Mai Haere Mai, meet you at the Market. Discover a vibrant outdoor market nestled on State Highway One in Ōtaki, just across from New World. Join us to greet our regular stallholders and special guests from the...

SUN 21 DEC 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Otaki Market Christmas Market www.otakiwomensclub.org/christmas A FREE festive event for the community where you will find unique gifts for Christmas. Stay awhile and enjoy the delicious coffee, food and drinks...

MON 22 DEC 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Everything is running smoothly in Santa’s workshop this year — the toys are built, the reindeer are ready, the cookies are baked, and even the elves are behaving (for once!). But trouble is never far...

MON 22 DEC 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Join us for the 7th year of Yoga in the Park at Waikanae Park on Park Ave! Our classes focus on balance and stability, incorporating breathing exercises, longer holds, and plenty of options to modify poses based on...

MON 05 JAN 3:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Akhanda Kirtan ~ Sound Journey ~ Cacao/Chai Tent ~ Dances of Universal Peace ~ Forest Drumming Circle ~ Kids Zone ~ Shared Meals ~ Lots. Of. Kirtan. Absorb the stunning environment of old growth forest and fields. An...

MON 05 JAN 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Join us for the 7th year of Yoga in the Park at Waikanae Park on Park Ave! Our classes focus on balance and stability, incorporating breathing exercises, longer holds, and plenty of options to modify poses based on...

TUE 06 JAN 7:00 A.M. - 9:30 P.M.

Akhanda Kirtan ~ Sound Journey ~ Cacao/Chai Tent ~ Dances of Universal Peace ~ Forest Drumming Circle ~ Kids Zone ~ Shared Meals ~ Lots. Of. Kirtan. Absorb the stunning environment of old growth forest and fields. An...

WED 07 JAN 7:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Akhanda Kirtan ~ Sound Journey ~ Cacao/Chai Tent ~ Dances of Universal Peace ~ Forest Drumming Circle ~ Kids Zone ~ Shared Meals ~ Lots. Of. Kirtan. Absorb the stunning environment of old growth forest and fields. An...

MON 12 JAN 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

Join us for the 7th year of Yoga in the Park at Waikanae Park on Park Ave! Our classes focus on balance and stability, incorporating breathing exercises, longer holds, and plenty of options to modify poses based on...