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What's on near Hamilton: events within an hour or two · MYNZ

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95 eventswithin a 2 hours drive of Hamilton, 37 right in town

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Tomorrow · Tuesday, 20 October3

FreeTue, 20 Oct · 10amExuberant and Innovative InclusionEthos Cafe, HamiltonIn HamiltonContemporary Art
FreeTue, 20 Oct · 10amOctober Little Morning | Halloween Magic PotionsChartwell Shopping Centre, HamiltonIn HamiltonFamily Entertainment
Tue, 20 Oct · 6:30pmMount Maunganui College Arts Awards 2026Ngā Hau o Rēhia Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga~1 hr 30 min · TaurangaTheatre

Wednesday, 21 October6

Wed, 21 Oct · 8:30amCustomer Service ExcellenceNovotel Hamilton Tainui, HamiltonIn HamiltonBusiness & Professional
FreeWed, 21 Oct · 9:20amOpen Day for Day and Boarding StudentsSt Paul's Collegiate School, HamiltonIn HamiltonEducation
FreeWed, 21 Oct · 1pmEngineering Design Show 2026Te Aahurutanga, The PaaIn HamiltonLifestyle Shows, Expos

Thursday, 22 October1

Thu, 22 Oct · 5pmPanasonic Lumix WorkshopSnapshot Photo Warehouse, HamiltonIn HamiltonEducation

Friday, 23 October3

Fri, 23 Oct · 6pmExtra Lives: Interactive Video Game ShowClarence Street Theatre Workshop, HamiltonIn HamiltonMusicals
Fri, 23 Oct · 7pmStrings Under the Stars 2026Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, Epsom~2 hr · Auckland CentralClassical Music
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 7pmCoalesceThe Island, Mt Maunganui~1 hr 30 min · Mount MaunganuiBar DJs

Saturday, 24 October9

Sat, 24 Oct · 8amWhaka 100 MTB MarathonWhakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua~1 hr 45 min · RotoruaMountain Biking
Sat, 24 Oct · 9amRegional Rumble Roller Derby TournamentRotorua Sportsdrome, Rotorua~1 hr 45 min · RotoruaSkating
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amWaihi Beach Pop-Up Market Day-Labour Weekend 2026Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~1 hr 15 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

Sunday, 25 October2

FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amHolistic Wellbeing Pop Up MarketWaihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~1 hr 15 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs
FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amWaihi Beach Holistic Wellbeing Expo-Labour Weekend Sunday 2026Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~1 hr 15 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

Exhibitions & on all week71

FreeOn now · until 30 NovCornwall Park Spring Scavenger HuntHuia Lodge Discovery Hub, Epsom~2 hr · Auckland CentralChildren, Kids, Holidays
FreeOn now · until 25 OctRangoli Colouring CompetitionFlat Bush Library, Flat Bush~1 hr 45 min · South AucklandFestivals
FreeOn now · until 26 OctGarden Festival 2026Mitre 10 MEGA, New Lynn~2 hr · West Auckland

Listings from Eventfinda, updated every morning. Drive times are rough estimates from the middle of Hamilton. Check the event page before you head off.

Wed, 21 Oct · 6pmSocial Skate NightsToi Ohomai Institute of Technology, Rotorua~1 hr 45 min · RotoruaSkating

Wed, 21 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - PiwakawakaGood Eastern Taphouse, Rotorua~1 hr 45 min · RotoruaFood, Gourmet, Wine

Wed, 21 Oct · 6:30pmPaint and Wine Night - Sunset at the MountPizza Library, Mt Maunganui~1 hr 30 min · Mount MaunganuiFood, Gourmet, Wine

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amThe National Mustang ConventionDistinction Hotel & Conference Centre, HamiltonIn HamiltonMotorsport

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 11amOpus Pocket OrchestraTe Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library & Community H, Tauranga~1 hr 30 min · TaurangaClassical Music

Sat, 24 Oct · 1pmWool on Wheels Pop UpSt Chads Communication Centre, Rotorua~1 hr 45 min · RotoruaCraft & Object Art

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 7pmSkonk Farewell ShowŌkahukura, Tauranga~1 hr 30 min · TaurangaPunk

Sat, 24 Oct · 8pmKarioi and KavaThe Yard Music Cafe & Bar, Raglan~40 min · RaglanHip Hop, Rap

Sat, 24 Oct · 9pmThe International Latin FusionThe Local, HamiltonIn HamiltonLatin

Lifestyle Shows, Expos

FreeOn now · until 31 OctAn Enduring Gift: the Story of Cornwall ParkHuia Lodge Discovery Hub, Epsom~2 hr · Auckland CentralSocial & Political History

FreeOn now · until 15 NovKaurilands School: Changing FacesTe Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi~2 hr · West AucklandCraft & Object Art

FreeOn now · until 1 NovGroup Show: The Crackling of the SunTe Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi~2 hr · West AucklandContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 1 NovJeena Shin & Jamie Te Heuheu: Moving through timeTe Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi~2 hr · West AucklandContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 15 NovRuth Ige: The Evocation of WorldsTe Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi~2 hr · West AucklandContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 25 OctWhimsical Journeys by Cushla ArbuckleMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~30 min · MorrinsvilleContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 1 NovBeautiful BloomsMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~30 min · MorrinsvilleCraft & Object Art

FreeOn now · until 1 NovVessels and JourneysMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~30 min · MorrinsvilleContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 15 DecKirtan Mantra Meditation EveningYWCA, HamiltonIn HamiltonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightO'Dowd's Irish Bar & Eatery, Ellerslie~2 hr · Central East AucklandQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightFlagstaff Cafe & Sports Bar, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightGood George Dining Hall, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 22 DecQuiz NightFergus Bar & Kitchen, HamiltonIn HamiltonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightMiss Gee's, Tauranga~1 hr 30 min · TaurangaQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightGood Union, Cambridge~20 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightStables Bar & Grill, Cambridge~20 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightCock & Bull Hamilton, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 29 DecQuiz NightMerchant of Matamata, Matamata~45 min · MatamataQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 22 DecQuiz NightWorld's End Bar & Restaurant, Tauranga~1 hr 30 min · TaurangaQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 10 NovTuesday Evening Pickleball | MultiplayEpsom Girls Grammar School, Epsom~2 hr · Auckland CentralPickleball

On now · until 15 DecLearn Cuban Salsa - BeginnersElizabeth St Community Hall, Tauranga~1 hr 30 min · TaurangaDance Classes

On now · until 17 MarTwilight GolfMaramarua Golf Club, Pokeno~1 hr 15 min · PukekoheGolf, Disc Golf

On now · until 31 OctThe Medieval Garden Revealed: An Insider’s TourHamilton Gardens, HamiltonIn HamiltonPublic Talks & Tours

On now · until 16 DecWednesday Night Poker- Texas Hold'em Tournament: CANCELLEDEssex Arms Huntly, Huntly~30 min · HuntlyPoker

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightBrewaucracy Brewery & Taproom, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightGood Neighbour, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightThe Mount Tavern, Mt Maunganui~1 hr 30 min · Mount MaunganuiQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 9 DecWeekly Dance Fitness ClassRototuna High, HamiltonIn HamiltonFitness

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightHamilton Workingmen's Club, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightBiddys Bar Hamilton, HamiltonIn HamiltonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightPeach and Porker, Te Awamutu~25 min · Te AwamutuQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightBiddy Mulligans, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 2 DecPink Floyd: The Dark Side of the MoonStardome Observatory & Planetarium, Epsom~2 hr · Auckland CentralClassic Rock

FreeOn now · until 7 JanAuckland Phoenix MarketPhoenix Tavern, Otahuhu~1 hr 45 min · South AucklandMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 9 DecKatikati Craft ClubPātuki Manawa Digital Hub, Katikati~1 hr · KatikatiArts and Crafts

FreeOn now · until 17 DecSunset MarketBig Save Carpark, HamiltonIn HamiltonMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 17 DecThursday Evening - Cash Poker Night – Cash GamesArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hotel), HamiltonIn HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 17 DecDeep Peace - Guided Mindfulness & MeditationYWCA, HamiltonIn HamiltonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 3 DecQuiz NightThe Keg Room & Eatery, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 19 NovQuiz NightNew York Hunger, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 20 NovBeyond the Solar System - a Guided Planetarium JourneyStardome Observatory & Planetarium, Epsom~2 hr · Auckland CentralFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightStallions Cambridge, Cambridge~20 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightThe Glenview Club, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightHillcrest Tavern, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 10 DecLatin Social Dance PartyElizabeth Street Community & Arts Centre, Tauranga~1 hr 30 min · TaurangaSocials, Singles, Balls

On now · until 4 DecOur Sky TonightStardome Observatory & Planetarium, Epsom~2 hr · Auckland CentralFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 18 DecMusic in EdenMt Eden Village Centre, Mt Eden~2 hr · Auckland CentralVariety Concerts

On now · until 18 DecLife Drawing — Learn from Each Other & AISt Peter's Cathedral, HamiltonIn HamiltonArts and Crafts

On now · until 26 OctThe Ninja RunTauranga Racecourse, Tauranga~1 hr 15 min · TaurangaFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 18 DecThe Market Patch - Friday Night MarketsMangere War Memorial Hall, Mangere~1 hr 45 min · South AucklandMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 18 DecLive Music, Meditation, Yoga Wisdom & Delicous FeastMantra Lounge, HamiltonIn HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

On now · until 18 DecFriday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentCrates n Cues Bar, Rotorua~1 hr 45 min · RotoruaPoker

FreeOn now · until 22 JanFriday Night Magic (Magic Commander)Otakumart, Pukekohe~1 hr 15 min · PukekoheGames, Hobbies

On now · until 18 DecLive Music, Meditation, Yoga Wisdom & Delicous FeastMantra Lounge, HamiltonIn HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

On now · until 29 OctAfter Dark Guided Tour | Festival of FrightsHowick Historical Village, Howick~1 hr 45 min · Howick & BotanyFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 8 MayOtahuhu Saturday MarketOld Otahuhu Bus Stop, Otahuhu~1 hr 45 min · South AucklandMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 19 DecFarmers' MarketVictoria Square, Cambridge~20 min · CambridgeMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 21 NovCollectables MarketThe Barn, ClaudelandsIn HamiltonMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 19 DecFriends of Rotorua Library at the Kuirau MarketKuirau Park, Rotorua~1 hr 45 min · RotoruaMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 25 AprThe Little Big MarketsWilliamson Park, Whangamata~1 hr 30 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 29 NovGLOtron!Centre Place, HamiltonIn HamiltonCraft & Object Art

FreeOn now · until 27 MarThe Yard SaleThe Yard Music Cafe & Bar, Raglan~40 min · RaglanMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 19 DecSaturday Afternoon Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hotel), HamiltonIn HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 24 AprThe Little Big MarketsCoronation Park, Mt Maunganui~1 hr 30 min · Mount MaunganuiMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 1 NovSunday QuizEtérna - Café and Dine - 24/7, HamiltonIn HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 20 DecSunday Afternoon Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hote, HamiltonIn HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 28 MarGourmet in the GardensRhododendron Lawn, Hamilton GardensIn HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

FreeOn now · until 30 NovQuiz NightWaitomo Club, Te Kuiti~1 hr · Te KūitiQuiz, Karaoke