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

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Today · Tuesday, 20 October3

FreeTue, 20 Oct · 10amExuberant and Innovative InclusionEthos Cafe, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonContemporary Art
FreeTue, 20 Oct · 10amOctober Little Morning | Halloween Magic PotionsChartwell Shopping Centre, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonFamily Entertainment
Tue, 20 Oct · 6:30pmMount Maunganui College Arts Awards 2026Ngā Hau o Rēhia Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga~1 hr 30 min · TaurangaTheatre

Tomorrow · Wednesday, 21 October6

Wed, 21 Oct · 8:30amCustomer Service ExcellenceNovotel Hamilton Tainui, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonBusiness & Professional
FreeWed, 21 Oct · 9:20amOpen Day for Day and Boarding StudentsSt Paul's Collegiate School, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonEducation
FreeWed, 21 Oct · 1pmEngineering Design Show 2026Te Aahurutanga, The Paa~1 hr 15 min · Hamilton

Thursday, 22 October1

Thu, 22 Oct · 5pmPanasonic Lumix WorkshopSnapshot Photo Warehouse, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonEducation

Friday, 23 October5

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 4pmFriday Night Vibes MarketThe Trusts Arena, Henderson~1 hr 30 min · West AucklandMarkets and Fairs
Fri, 23 Oct · 6pmExtra Lives: Interactive Video Game ShowClarence Street Theatre Workshop, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonMusicals
FreeFri, 23 Oct · 7pmMission Bay Spring Music SessionsMission Bay Tap Room, Mission Bay~1 hr 15 min · Central East Auckland

Saturday, 24 October7

FreeSat, 24 Oct · 9amTiki Tour 2026 - We're Bringing Our NZ Made Motorhomes to You!Buffalo Beach Reserve, Whitianga~40 min · WhitiangaLifestyle Shows, Expos
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amWaihi Beach Pop-Up Market Day-Labour Weekend 2026Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~50 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs
FreeSat, 24 Oct · 10amThe National Mustang ConventionDistinction Hotel & Conference Centre, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · Hamilton

Sunday, 25 October2

FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amWaihi Beach Holistic Wellbeing Expo-Labour Weekend Sunday 2026Waihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~50 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs
FreeSun, 25 Oct · 10amHolistic Wellbeing Pop Up MarketWaihi Beach Community Centre, Waihi Beach~50 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

Exhibitions & on all week103

FreeOn now · until 30 NovCornwall Park Spring Scavenger HuntHuia Lodge Discovery Hub, Epsom~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralChildren, Kids, Holidays
On now · until 15 DecMagic Loft Indoor Playground & Cafe: Weekly SpecialMagic Loft Browns Bay, Browns Bay~1 hr 30 min · North ShoreChildren, Kids, Holidays
On now · until 28 OctSt George's Takapuna Preschool PlaygroupSt George's Church, Takapuna~1 hr 30 min · North Shore

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

Lifestyle Shows, Expos

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

Wed, 21 Oct · 7pmShaun Kirk (AUS) - Blues TroubadourMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~40 min · WhitiangaBlues

FreeWed, 21 Oct · 7:30pmSoundcheck: Open Mic NightMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~40 min · WhitiangaOpen Mic, Jams

Covers, Tribute Bands

FreeFri, 23 Oct · 7pmCoalesceThe Island, Mt Maunganui~1 hr 30 min · Mount MaunganuiBar DJs

Fri, 23 Oct · 7pmStrings Under the Stars 2026Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, Epsom~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralClassical Music

Motorsport

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

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

Sat, 24 Oct · 8pmKarioi and KavaThe Yard Music Cafe & Bar, Raglan~1 hr 45 min · RaglanHip Hop, Rap

Sat, 24 Oct · 9pmThe International Latin FusionThe Local, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonLatin

Education

FreeOn now · until 15 NovKaurilands School: Changing FacesTe Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi~1 hr 30 min · West AucklandCraft & Object Art

FreeOn now · until 1 NovGroup Show: The Crackling of the SunTe Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi~1 hr 30 min · West AucklandContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 15 NovRuth Ige: The Evocation of WorldsTe Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi~1 hr 30 min · West AucklandContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 31 OctAn Enduring Gift: the Story of Cornwall ParkHuia Lodge Discovery Hub, Epsom~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralSocial & Political History

FreeOn now · until 25 OctRangoli Colouring CompetitionFlat Bush Library, Flat Bush~1 hr · South AucklandFestivals

FreeOn now · until 25 OctWhimsical Journeys by Cushla ArbuckleMorrinsville Gallery, Morrinsville~1 hr · MorrinsvilleContemporary Art

FreeOn now · until 26 OctGarden Festival 2026Mitre 10 MEGA, New Lynn~1 hr 30 min · West AucklandLifestyle Shows, Expos

FreeOn now · until 1 NovJeena Shin & Jamie Te Heuheu: Moving through timeTe Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi~1 hr 30 min · West AucklandContemporary Art

On now · until 1 FebPicasso: Designed by Paul SmithAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, CBD~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralFine Art

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

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

On now · until 1 JanOur Ocean of IslandsNew Zealand Maritime Museum, CBD~1 hr 30 min · Auckland CentralPacific Cultures

FreeOn now · until 14 NovShayne Baron Hemp & Harakeke WeavingThe Hemp Store, CBD~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralCraft & Object Art

FreeOn now · until 22 DecHealingThe Aetherius Society, Birkenhead~1 hr 30 min · North ShoreMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 26 OctGarden Festival 2026Mitre 10 Mega, Albany~1 hr 30 min · North ShoreFestivals

FreeOn now · until 31 OctOktoberfestMr Illingsworth, Te Atatū Peninsula~1 hr 30 min · West AucklandFood, Gourmet, Wine

On now · until 24 NovFuture Potters Club with Val Ong (Ages: 6-12)Studio One Toi Tū, Ponsonby~1 hr 30 min · Auckland CentralArts and Crafts

On now · until 24 NovThrow it Down Remix with Val OngStudio One Toi Tū, Ponsonby~1 hr 30 min · Auckland CentralArts and Crafts

FreeOn now · until 15 DecKirtan Mantra Meditation EveningYWCA, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonMind & Body

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

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightGood George Dining Hall, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightO'Dowd's Irish Bar & Eatery, Ellerslie~1 hr 15 min · Central East AucklandQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightFlagstaff Cafe & Sports Bar, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 22 DecQuiz NightFergus Bar & Kitchen, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightGood Union, Cambridge~1 hr 30 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightThe Right Track Sports Bar, CBD~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightCock & Bull Hamilton, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 31 OctBlack Grace presents Company B - The EggysseyBlack Grace Fale, Newton~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralDance

On now · until 25 OctCabaretASB Waterfront Theatre, CBD~1 hr 30 min · Auckland CentralMusicals

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

FreeOn now · until 29 DecQuiz NightMerchant of Matamata, Matamata~1 hr 30 min · MatamataQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 15 DecQuiz NightStables Bar & Grill, Cambridge~1 hr 30 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 10 NovTuesday Evening Pickleball | MultiplayEpsom Girls Grammar School, Epsom~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralPickleball

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

On now · until 24 OctPlease Let Me RemainBasement Theatre, CBD~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralDance

On now · until 15 DecACVC Volleyball Skills Training IntermediateAuckland Grammar School, Epsom~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralVolleyball

FreeOn now · until 22 DecJunglebird Jazz and CocktailsCaretaker, CBD~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralJazz

FreeOn now · until 16 DecDigital Seniors HubGlenfield Library, Glenfield~1 hr 30 min · North ShoreEducation

On now · until 17 MarTwilight GolfMaramarua Golf Club, Pokeno~40 min · PukekoheGolf, Disc Golf

On now · until 31 OctThe Medieval Garden Revealed: An Insider’s TourHamilton Gardens, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonPublic Talks & Tours

On now · until 9 DecWeekly Dance Fitness ClassRototuna High, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonFitness

FreeOn now · until 16 DecImmersion - Yoga And KirtanMt Albert War Memorial Reserve, Mt Albert~1 hr 30 min · Auckland CentralMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightBrewaucracy Brewery & Taproom, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

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

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightGood Neighbour, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightLittle Creatures Brewing, Hobsonville~1 hr 30 min · North ShoreQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 16 DecWednesday Night Poker- Texas Hold'em Tournament: CANCELLEDEssex Arms Huntly, Huntly~1 hr · HuntlyPoker

On now · until 28 OctOffice Comedy ClashCovert Theatre, Ponsonby~1 hr 30 min · Auckland CentralTheatre

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightThe Kestrel, Devonport~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightBiddys Bar Hamilton, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightHamilton Workingmen's Club, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 23 DecQuiz NightBiddy Mulligans, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecQuiz NightPeach and Porker, Te Awamutu~1 hr 45 min · Te AwamutuQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 16 DecGroup Guitar Jam SessionsPonsonby Cruising Club, Westhaven~1 hr 30 min · Auckland CentralOpen Mic, Jams

On now · until 24 OctRock of AgesPlayhouse Theatre, Glen Eden~1 hr 30 min · West AucklandMusicals

On now · until 2 DecPink Floyd: The Dark Side of the MoonStardome Observatory & Planetarium, Epsom~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralClassic Rock

FreeOn now · until 7 JanAuckland Phoenix MarketPhoenix Tavern, Otahuhu~1 hr 15 min · South AucklandMarkets and Fairs

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

On now · until 17 DecTai Chi for HealthPonsonby Community Centre, Ponsonby~1 hr 30 min · Auckland CentralMartial Arts

FreeOn now · until 17 DecSunset MarketBig Save Carpark, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 17 DecThursday Evening - Cash Poker Night – Cash GamesArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hotel), Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 3 DecRodeo Bull RidingGoldie's Bar & Yard, Takapuna~1 hr 30 min · North ShoreGames, Hobbies

FreeOn now · until 17 DecDeep Peace - Guided Mindfulness & MeditationYWCA, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonMind & Body

FreeOn now · until 3 DecQuiz NightThe Keg Room & Eatery, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 19 NovQuiz NightNew York Hunger, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 29 OctThursday Quiz Night at Hello ChicagoHello Chicago - Pub & Steakhouse, Parnell~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 20 NovBeyond the Solar System - a Guided Planetarium JourneyStardome Observatory & Planetarium, Epsom~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightStallions Cambridge, Cambridge~1 hr 30 min · CambridgeQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 6 DecWeekly MusicGoldie's Bar & Yard, Takapuna~1 hr 30 min · North ShoreBar DJs

On now · until 26 NovMusic BingoMonkey House Theatre, Whitianga~40 min · WhitiangaQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightThe Glenview Club, Hamilton~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

FreeOn now · until 17 DecQuiz NightHillcrest Tavern, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · 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~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 18 DecMusic in EdenMt Eden Village Centre, Mt Eden~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralVariety Concerts

On now · until 18 DecLife Drawing — Learn from Each Other & AISt Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonArts and Crafts

On now · until 26 OctThe Ninja RunTauranga Racecourse, Tauranga~1 hr 30 min · TaurangaFamily Entertainment

FreeOn now · until 18 DecDJ Cult45Mezze Bar, CBD~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 18 DecThe Market Patch - Friday Night MarketsMangere War Memorial Hall, Mangere~1 hr 15 min · South AucklandMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 18 DecLive Music, Meditation, Yoga Wisdom & Delicous FeastMantra Lounge, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

On now · until 18 DecLive Music, Meditation, Yoga Wisdom & Delicous FeastMantra Lounge, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine

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

FreeOn now · until 18 DecLive Music Fridays at Lord KitchenerLord Kitchener, Sandringham~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralCovers, Tribute Bands

FreeOn now · until 6 NovLive Latin Music (Fridays)El Origen, CBD~1 hr 30 min · Auckland CentralLatin

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

On now · until 19 DecFrenzi Bar CrawlBallycraic Irish Pub, CBD~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralBar DJs

FreeOn now · until 8 MayOtahuhu Saturday MarketOld Otahuhu Bus Stop, Otahuhu~1 hr 15 min · South AucklandMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 19 DecFarmers' MarketVictoria Square, Cambridge~1 hr 30 min · CambridgeMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 21 NovCollectables MarketThe Barn, Claudelands~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonMarkets and Fairs

FreeOn now · until 25 AprThe Little Big MarketsWilliamson Park, Whangamata~35 min · WaihīMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 5 JunWhiti Citi MarketSoldiers Memorial Park, Whitianga~40 min · WhitiangaMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 29 NovGLOtron!Centre Place, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonCraft & Object Art

FreeOn now · until 27 MarThe Yard SaleThe Yard Music Cafe & Bar, Raglan~1 hr 45 min · RaglanMarkets and Fairs

On now · until 19 DecSaturday Afternoon Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hotel), Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonPoker

On now · until 31 OctRed Bar Comedy ShowcaseRed Bar, Newton~1 hr 15 min · Auckland CentralComedy

On now · until 26 DecFriday Live Latin LoungeThe Backyard, Northcote~1 hr 30 min · North ShoreLatin

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, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonQuiz, Karaoke

On now · until 20 DecSunday Afternoon Poker – Texas Hold'em TournamentArkwright's Poker Rooms (at The Frankton Hote, Hamilton~1 hr 15 min · HamiltonPoker

FreeOn now · until 28 MarGourmet in the GardensRhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens~1 hr 30 min · HamiltonFood, Gourmet, Wine