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May 2025
The Village Market
A monthly event that takes place on the third Sunday of every month (except for February) at the Helensville A&P Showgrounds. A lively and friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painting or hair plaiting for the kids, and delicious food and coffee. You can find fresh local produce and plants, artisan food and preserves, handmade crafts, gifts, collectibles, pre-loved items and more. If you are looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend…
Find out more »June 2025
Leys Orchestra Family Concert
Leys Orchestra's first concert for 2025 features soloists Emily Rendall and Briar English performing 'Andante and Rondo for Two Flutes and Strings' by the flute virtuoso and early romantic Hungarian-German composer Franz Doppler. The wind section have their time in the limelight playing the first two movements of Dvorak's beautiful 'Serenade for Wind'. The AA Milne poem 'Buckingham Palace' is an audience favourite set to music by Harold Fraser-Simson from Fourteen Songs from When We were Young'. Milne also wrote 'The…
Find out more »Kumeu’s First-Ever Kids’ Clothing Swap: Shop, Swap & Support Local Families
The secret’s out… Kumeu’s very first Kids’ Clothing Swap is officially on the calendar, and it’s shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss! Held at the Kumeu Community Centre, this exciting new initiative invites local families to refresh their children’s wardrobes, connect with others in the community, and support a fantastic cause—all at the same time. Event Details: Kumeu Community Centre Drop-off Day: Friday 13th June, 11am–7pm Swap & Shop Day: Saturday 14th June, 10am–3pm First…
Find out more »July 2025
Auckland Tough Guy and Girl Challenge PLUS Tough Gal Teams
Sunday, 27 July,, Kumeu Showgrounds, 8:00-9:30am - Registration and late entries 10:00am - Event starts in waves of approx. 80 people, 1-2 minutes apart to spread everyone out Wave order is ~ 12km ~ 6km ~ Tough Gal Teams ~ 3km (Auckland only) 12:45pm - Prize-giving. New Zealand’s original mud run series, the Cartrack Tough Guy and Gal Challenge is the ultimate obstacle course race designed for thrill-seekers and adventure lovers. This action-packed event tests participants’ endurance, strength, and determination…
Find out more »September 2025
Helensville Mechanical feat. Corner Hunter Car Meet
We’ve outgrown our old space and are taking things to the next level! Join us for our biggest Helensville Car Meet yet—now held at Rautawhiri Park and proudly featuring special guest Corner Hunter! Whether you’re into JDMs, classics, American muscle, or anything in between—all cars are welcome. Bring the whanau along for a day packed with epic rides, food trucks, family entertainment, giveaways, and more. You don’t want to miss this!
Find out more »The Village Market
A monthly event that takes place on the third Sunday of every month (except for February) at the Helensville A&P Showgrounds. A lively and friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painting or hair plaiting for the kids, and delicious food and coffee. You can find fresh local produce and plants, artisan food and preserves, handmade crafts, gifts, collectibles, pre-loved items and more. If you are looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend…
Find out more »October 2025
Helensville Heritage Festival 2025
2025 marks the 150 year anniversary of railways to historic Helensville. Celebrate this milestone at the Te Awaroa/ Helensville Heritage Festival, with steam train rides, twilight cemetery tours, antique markets, classic games and sports, and guided tours of our famous heritage buildings with access to Parakai hot springs. Te Awaroa and Helensville Railway Museums will both be open with lots of displays and information about the area including sports history, memorabilia, model trains and railwayana. Walk through town or get on the shuttle and see our beautifully restored heritage…
Find out more »U3A Monthly Meeting
Guests are very welcome. U3A is a unique organisation of retired and semi retired people who enjoy learning from each other and sharing their skills and expertise through meetings and interest groups. Members have a general meeting on the first Tuesday of the month and choose special interest groups to join. Groups at present include: Book Club, Food and Wine Appreciation, Mah Jong, Gardening, Critical Thinking, Shared Reading, NZ History, Out n About, Needle and Stiches and TED Talks.…
Find out more »Arts in The Ville 2025
10am – 4pm, Helensville’s ARTS in the VILLE is an annual festival and art trail, enjoy art demonstrations, exhibitions and displays, food carts, and fun activities for all ages. Experience a variety of art made by a huge range of local artists in different media, across multiple indoor and outdoor spaces. Purchase art directly from artists at open studios, collab groups and pop-ups. There will be a craft market, an emerging youth artists competition and a paper boat race. The map will be available for download at…
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