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

What's on near Picton

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72 eventswithin a 2 hours drive of Picton, 6 right in town

This weekend Next 7 days Next 2 weeks Free only

Today · Tuesday, 20 October1

FreeTue, 20 Oct · 2pmAlistair Hughes Book TalkRichmond Library, Waimea~1 hr 15 min · RichmondLiterary

Friday, 23 October6

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 11amLiterary Gardens for SpringMotueka Library, Motueka~1 hr 30 min · MotuekaLiterary
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 4pmTe Pataka o Wairau - Maori Night MarketSeymour Square, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimEthnic, Multicultural
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 5pmParihaka: Remembering November 5 1881Richmond Library, Waimea~1 hr 15 min · RichmondEthnic, Multicultural
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 5:30pmTune UpKirby Lane, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 6pmNgaio RichardsGolden Bear Brewing Company, Tasman Bay~1 hr 15 min · RichmondAlternative, Indie
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 7pmPaekākāriki Pride Festival - Rainbow in the Village 2026Paekākāriki Village, Paekākāriki~1 hr 30 min · Kāpiti CoastFestivals

Saturday, 24 October6

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amTop of the South Cachefest 2026Hope Recreational Reserve and Hall, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondFamily & Lifestyle
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amLinkwater School Spring FairLinkwater School, Sounds~10 min · PictonCharity, Fundraisers
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amRepair Cafe OctoberWAA! Club, Nelson~1 hr · Nelson

Exhibitions & on all week59

FreeOn now · until 24 NovKawhe Kōrero Ki WhakatūWAA! Club, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonEducation
FreeOn now · until 8 DecBusiness NetworkingMcCashins Tap Room, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondBusiness & Professional
FreeOn now · until 29 NovNgai-kore-tua-mao, She Ditches, She Floods, Louie Zalk-nealeToi Mahara, Waikanae~1 hr 45 min · Kāpiti Coast

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

Education

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amHavelock Craft FairHavelock Town Hall, Havelock~20 min · PictonMarkets and Fairs

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 12pmSquiggla by TrainWellington Railway Station, Wellington~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonArts and Crafts

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 12pmThe Big Spring Street Party - Nelson Arts FestivalKirby Lane, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

Contemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 15 DecBusiness NetworkingElevation, Motueka~1 hr 30 min · MotuekaBusiness & Professional

FreeOn now · until 15 NovNgā Hononga: The Interconnectedness of All ThingsToi Mahara, Waikanae~1 hr 45 min · Kāpiti CoastContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 1 DecCheeky MonkeysMarlborough Library, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 22 NovJoanna Dudson Scott: New worksMarlborough Art Gallery Te Kahu o Waipuna, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 15 DecDevice AdviceStoke Library, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondEducation

FreeOn now · until 1 DecArt and CraftPicton Library and Service Centre, PictonIn PictonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 8 DecBrick by Brick at Elma Turner LibraryElma Turner Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 27 OctFashion Your WayThe Blue Door, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimArts and Crafts

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightKai Tahi, Porirua - Mana~1 hr 15 min · PoriruaQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 24 NovMoon Jam NiteMoon, Wellington~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonOpen Mic, Jams

FreeOn now · until 9 DecBusiness NetworkingAmbrosia Cafe, Waimea~1 hr 15 min · RichmondBusiness & Professional

FreeOn now · until 16 DecVolunteering Drop-in with Volunteer Nelson at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondFamily & Lifestyle

FreeOn now · until 2 DecDigital Drop-inTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimEducation

FreeOn now · until 18 NovChat with your CouncillorsPicton Library and Service Centre, PictonIn PictonPublic Talks & Tours

FreeOn now · until 9 DecSmall Time at Elma Turner LibraryElma Turner Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 9 DecGenealogy Drop-inTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimEducation

FreeOn now · until 2 DecFiero Code ClubPicton Library and Service Centre, PictonIn PictonEducation

FreeOn now · until 9 DecPaper PlayStoke Library, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 6 JanRun ClubThe Dog's Bone, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFun Runs & Walks

FreeOn now · until 16 DecBookchat at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondEducation

FreeOn now · until 18 NovPop-Up PsychodramaVictory Community Centre, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz Night7 Bar, Upper Hutt~1 hr 45 min · Upper HuttQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecTake Note Open Mic NightWaka Bar & Grill, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonVariety Concerts

FreeOn now · until 17 DecLibrary KnittersElma Turner Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonArts and Crafts

FreeOn now · until 3 DecCompany CaféPicton Library and Service Centre, PictonIn PictonAlumni, Associations, Clubs

FreeOn now · until 3 DecWhakatū Wellness by Green PrescriptionElma Turner Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 17 DecDevice AdviceElma Turner Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonEducation

FreeOn now · until 10 DecBrick by Brick at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 17 DecFiero Code ClubTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimEducation

FreeOn now · until 1 AprIsel MarketIsel Park, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightMama's Sizzler Restaurant and Bar, Porirua - Mana~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 24 DecJam NightOxleys Bar & Kitchen Picton, PictonIn PictonOpen Mic, Jams

FreeOn now · until 4 DecPlay And LearnTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 11 DecSmall Time at Stoke LibraryStoke Library, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 18 DecLinkChurch of the Nativity, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 1 JanOpen Mic Night!The Dog's Bone, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonVariety Concerts

FreeOn now · until 18 DecFridays w/ Dj King BRed16, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 18 DecDJ SessionsLulu Bar, Wellington~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 27 MarMarl. Artisan Craft MarketMarket Place, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 28 NovRepair CafeCrossroads Blenheim, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimFamily & Lifestyle

FreeOn now · until 19 DecCompost Club Nelson WhakatūWaimarama Community Gardens, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonArts and Crafts

FreeOn now · until 19 DecKōrero Te Reo MāoriElma Turner Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonEthnic, Multicultural

FreeOn now · until 14 NovUra FitCook Islands Society Hall, Wellington~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonDance Classes

FreeOn now · until 14 NovUra FitCook Islands Society Hall, Wellington~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonDance Classes

FreeOn now · until 31 JanUnsettling Nairn StreetNairn Street Cottage, Wellington~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 13 FebThe Velvet Jax band at The Turf!Turf Hotel, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondCovers, Tribute Bands

FreeOn now · until 20 DecSunday Koha Yoga - Heated FlowAwhi Yoga and Wellbeing Centre, Wellington~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 22 NovSunday Public Meditation Class with Monk Geshe TharchinChandrakirti Community Events Centre, Upper Moutere~1 hr 30 min · RichmondMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 3 JanSunday Board GamesThe Bridge Bar & Restaurant, Wellington~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonGames, Hobbies

FreeOn now · until 20 DecLego ClubTe Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, Blenheim~25 min · BlenheimFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 3 JanSunday RoastThe Bridge Bar & Restaurant, Wellington~1 hr 15 min · WellingtonFood, Gourmet, Wine

FreeOn now · until 13 DecForrest Wines - Cosy Sunday SessionsForrest Estate Winery, Blenheim~30 min · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine

FreeOn now · until 20 DecDixie SwingThe Honest Lawyer, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · RichmondJazz

FreeOn now · until 20 DecLego ClubPicton Library and Service Centre, PictonIn PictonFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 20 DecMeech & Co.Eight Plates, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonJazz

FreeOn now · until 27 DecOpen Meditation EveningsPure Meditation & Wellness, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonMind & Body