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November 2025
Helensville Lions Book Fair
This is an event that is rapidly becoming the “Go To” amongst book lovers and follows on from the success of the Autumn Book Fair in May where nearly $10,000 was raised. The Lions Club of Helensville, is once again holding their Christmas Book Fair on, Saturday 29, 9am to 4pm and Sunday 30 November 2025, 10am to 3pm of November, in the Helensville Showgrounds. As a point of difference from other book fairs all our books have been sorted before…
Find out more »Helensville Santa Parade
Come along and see the parade as we travel round the race track. We will have Santa in his grotto, the Helensville Lions Book Fair, bouncy castle and pony rides, Christmas Carols, Hibiscus Coast Pipe Band, Police, emergency services, and give aways. Not to mention ice cream, coffee, hot chips and hot dogs, Lions' sausage sizzle and donuts! Book Fair opens at 9am, parade starts at 12 noon.Stewart St gate opens at 10am for float dressing.Plenty of free parking at…
Find out more »December 2025
Twilight Christmas Market
A fabulously festive market full of Christmas gift ideas local arts and crafts handmade gifts and much more. Food trucks live music plus Santa will be popping in to see if you've been naughty or nice. No dogs please except for assistance dogs. Gold coin donation for parking proceeds to the Scouts and St. John Youth.
Find out more »March 2026
Symphonic Tales
What’s on the programme: Dvorak: Othello Overture Fauré: Masques et Bergamasques Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme (cello soloist: Howard Lu) Tickets: Adult $25, Senior $20, Student/Child $10 available from Humanitix. Door Sales (with EFTPOS) if there are seats still available. More about the programme: Howard Lu, the winner of AYO’s 2025 Soloist Competition, will perform the elegant and virtuosic Variations on a Rococo Theme (for cello) by Tchaikovsky. Fauré’s Masques et Bergamasques…
Find out more »April 2026
Kumeu Easter Festival
SAVE THE DATES – EASTER FUN INCOMING Big smiles, bouncing castles, and kids having the time of their lives - this is what Easter looks like at Kumeu Easter Festival Inflatables, rides, food, and entertainment all come together for a week of easy, affordable family fun. Rides for all ages Bright inflatables & play zones Food trucks & treats Entertainment running daily 3–7 April Kumeu Showgrounds Tickets: kumeueasterfestival.com Save it. Plan it. Bring the kids.
Find out more »U3A Monthly Meeting
Guest speaker Dr John Bray Physics research fellow. Topic: The Universe in 60 minutes. Guests are very welcome. U3A u3a.nz is a national and international volunteer led organisation for retired and semi-retired people committed to lifelong learning and who enjoy interesting company. South Kaipara U3A has more than 60 members and is thriving. There is an informative meeting on the first Tuesday of every month 10am-12pm. There are also a number of smaller interest groups. Guests and new members are…
Find out more »FREE Circus in the Park
Thanks to Rodney Local Board. Step right up – Circus in the Park is back! Join us for an open circus activation where everyone is encouraged to give things a go, learn new skills with our professional circus tutors, or just have some fun in the sun! What’s On Offer: Juggling balls, rings & clubs, Hula hoops & flower sticks, A range of other circus props to try. Our friendly tutors will be there to teach you the basics or…
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 »May 2026
Pestival 2026
Come and hear from your local pest free group about what they are up to and what support they can offer. We will have speakers about pest trapping with field demonstrations, pest plants talks, equipment and gear to take home along with many speakers about the wonderful native plants and animals we are protecting. FREE event for the whole family.
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