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

What's on near Takaka

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75 eventswithin a 2 hours drive of Takaka, 1 right in town

This weekend Next 7 days Next 2 weeks Free only

Today · Wednesday, 21 October1

Wed, 21 Oct · 5:30pmNelson Fringe Bingo Night!The Boathouse, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

Tomorrow · Thursday, 22 October3

Thu, 22 Oct · 10amInspiring Women Business ConferenceThe Trafalgar Centre, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonBusiness & Professional
Thu, 22 Oct · 5pmA Bookish Evening at Forrest WinesForrest Wines Cellar Door, Renwick~2 hr · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine
Thu, 22 Oct · 7pmTiri: Te Araroa Woman Far WalkingTheatre Royal Nelson, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

Friday, 23 October9

Fri, 23 Oct · 11amLet's Twist AgainHope Community Church, Hope~1 hr · RichmondTheatre
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 11amLiterary Gardens for SpringMotueka Library, Motueka~35 min · MotuekaLiterary
Fri, 23 Oct · 12:30pmThe Swimmer and the WhalesNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonPublic Talks & Tours

Saturday, 24 October15

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amTop of the South Cachefest 2026Hope Recreational Reserve and Hall, Nelson~1 hr · RichmondFamily & Lifestyle
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amRepair Cafe OctoberWAA! Club, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonEducation
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amHavelock Craft FairHavelock Town Hall, Havelock~1 hr 45 min · PictonMarkets and Fairs

Sunday, 25 October10

FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amNgatimoti FestivalNgatimoti School, Motueka~40 min · MotuekaFamily Entertainment
Sun, 25 Oct · 10amShow Me Shorts International Short Film FestivalThe Suter Theatre, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals
FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amPeckham's Orchard Bar & Cider Garden OPEN DAY - Spring Moutere ArtisanPeckham's Cider, Upper Moutere~50 min · Motueka

Exhibitions & on all week37

FreeOn now · until 2 DecFiero Code ClubPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~2 hr · PictonEducation
FreeOn now · until 9 DecPaper PlayStoke Library, Nelson~1 hr · RichmondChildren, Kids, Holidays
On now · until 18 NovMindful MomentsElma Turner Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

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

Free

Fri, 23 Oct · 5pmParihaka: Remembering November 5 1881Richmond Library, Waimea~1 hr · RichmondEthnic, Multicultural

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 5:30pmTune UpKirby Lane, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 6pmNgaio RichardsGolden Bear Brewing Company, Tasman Bay~55 min · RichmondAlternative, Indie

Fri, 23 Oct · 6pmDinner and Music w/ Tom FrancisMoutere Hills Vineyard, Upper Moutere~55 min · RichmondCovers, Tribute Bands

Fri, 23 Oct · 7:30pmTowards the TruthNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonPublic Talks & Tours

Fri, 23 Oct · 9pmCumbia BlazeraThe Boathouse, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonLatin

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amLinkwater School Spring FairLinkwater School, Sounds~1 hr 45 min · PictonCharity, Fundraisers

Sat, 24 Oct · 10amLevity Beet – Bamboo Bucket BoingMotueka Library, Motueka~35 min · MotuekaFestivals

Sat, 24 Oct · 10amNight, MaNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10am‘Beginners Guide to Writing Your Memoir' WorkshopRichmond Library, Waimea~1 hr · RichmondPublic Talks & Tours

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10:30amThe Big Spring Street Party at the MuseumThe Nelson Provincial Museum, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

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

Sat, 24 Oct · 1pmThe Stories We Tell OurselvesNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

Sat, 24 Oct · 3:30pmBehind the HeadlinesNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

Sat, 24 Oct · 5pmNight of Wrecking 21Founders Heritage Park, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonMartial Arts

Sat, 24 Oct · 5pmHalloween at Willow BankWillow Bank Heritage Village, Waimea~1 hr 15 min · RichmondFamily Entertainment

Sat, 24 Oct · 7:30pmĀ muaThe Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonClassical Music

Sat, 24 Oct · 8:30pmBattle Chorus DiscoNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonTheatre

Food, Gourmet, Wine

Sun, 25 Oct · 10amBig Worlds in ShortNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

Sun, 25 Oct · 10amMilk & HoneyJunction Green, TakakaIn TakakaCycling

Sun, 25 Oct · 1pmPāpā vs the PatriarchyNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

FreeSun, 25 Oct · 2pmLive Music Series: Adrian KingElma Turner Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonJazz

FreeSun, 25 Oct · 3pmTHE REGULARSGolden Bear Brewing Company, Tasman Bay~55 min · RichmondR&B, Soul

Sun, 25 Oct · 5pmNelson Tasman Oktoberfest 2026Richmond Town Hall, Waimea~1 hr · RichmondEthnic, Multicultural

Sun, 25 Oct · 7pmWriters Write: Actors ReadNelson Centre of Musical Arts, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonFestivals

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

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

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

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

On now · until 10 DecNelson Central Business NetworkingPrince Albert Hotel, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonBusiness & Professional

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

On now · until 17 DecMindful Yoga Flow and Myo-yin PracticesRiverside Community Cultural Centre, Motueka~40 min · MotuekaMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 10 DecCompany CaféPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~2 hr · 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

On now · until 19 NovPuzzling ProblemsElma Turner Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonChildren, Kids, Holidays

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

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

On now · until 10 DecCoderDojo Computer Club for KidsNMIT Nelson Campus, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonEducation

FreeOn now · until 24 DecJam NightOxleys Bar & Kitchen Picton, Picton~2 hr · PictonOpen Mic, Jams

On now · until 25 OctWeber Bros presents 'THE CIRCUS'Saxton Field, Nelson~1 hr · RichmondCircus

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

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 19 DecCompost Club Nelson WhakatūWaimarama Community Gardens, Nelson~1 hr 15 min · NelsonArts and Crafts

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

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

FreeOn now · until 22 NovSunday Public Meditation Class with Monk Geshe TharchinChandrakirti Community Events Centre, Upper Moutere~55 min · RichmondMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 20 DecLego ClubPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~2 hr · PictonFamily Entertainment

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

FreeOn now · until 13 DecForrest Wines - Cosy Sunday SessionsForrest Estate Winery, Blenheim~2 hr · BlenheimFood, Gourmet, Wine

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

FreeOn now · until 24 NovKawhe Kōrero Ki WhakatūWAA! Club, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonEducation

FreeOn now · until 8 DecBusiness NetworkingMcCashins Tap Room, Nelson~1 hr · RichmondBusiness & Professional

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

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

FreeOn now · until 1 DecArt and CraftPicton Library and Service Centre, Picton~2 hr · PictonChildren, Kids, Holidays

FreeOn now · until 21 DecNellie KnittersNightingale Library, Nelson~1 hr · NelsonArts and Crafts