Events

The Hutt Valley has several major events that are annual favourites such as the Wellington Cup racing Carnival, Petone Rotary Fair, Petone Winter Carnival and the Upper Hutt Summer Carnival. The big sporting events like the Karapoti Classic, Southern Crossing Tararua Mountain Race and Crazyman are also regulars on the calendar.

To keep up with these events and the dozens of others that fill in a full events year, keep checking in on these what's on pages or subscribe to the Hutt Valley e-news.

Submit an Event

If you are having an event in Hutt Valley, let us know! Each year hundreds of events take place in the Valley and this is the place to let people know all about them.

To submit an event to the calendar please email the details to either:

Lower Hutt - info@huttvalleynz.com or eventlink@huttcity.govt.nz

Events & Exhibitions at TheNewDowse

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What's On

Thursday, 9 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

There’s no need for boredom to set in with so much to see and do and the Hutt Scene has something for everyone. New events and activities are being added all the time and an easy way to keep up with the latest is to sign up to the fortnightly Hutt Scene e-newsletter or share your favourite Hutt scenes on Facebook.

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Small Stories, a delightful new jewellery show, features contemporary New Zealand works from TheNewDowse collection.

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Best of the Blumhardt, celebrates the vision of one of New Zealand’s most passionate arts advocates, Dame Doreen Blumhardt, ONZ, DNZM, CBE. The exhibition of ceramics by local and international potters is a selection of works from the Doreen Blumhardt bequest and will mark the first anniversary of Doreen’s death on 17th October.

It also acknowledges the ongoing commitment of The Blumhardt Foundation, which Doreen founded, as an advocate for the decorative arts.

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A photographic essay on the funeral profession.

Stansborough FINAL Tours

Time: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Stansborough are holding 4 final tours before they have to relocate.

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Liquid Dreams, a contemporary take on watercolour.

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A collection of artists projects which respond to notions of space, location and environment.

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

In Goldenage, artist Andrea du Chatenier has created a futuristic vision of a world where beauty is everything - and retail is the one and true therapy.

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

An exciting new interactive exhibition for children that celebrates the magical touch of textiles.

Friday, 10 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Learning Connexion - Student Exhibition

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ceramics, paintings, print works, jewellery, drawings, sculptures and of course works from the ‘Hot Arts’ dept – something for everyone to enjoy!

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Lifeboat - Scarlet

Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, 11 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Learning Connexion - Student Exhibition

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Spring Show

Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Craft and Plant sale

Wainuiomata Flower Show

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hosted by The Wainuiomata Gardeners' Club

Sunday, 12 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Learning Connexion - Student Exhibition

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Monday, 13 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

I'm in Love with Vienna

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Spend your lunch time with world class performers. The Operatunity 2010 lunchtime concert programme is the most exciting yet with some old favourites and lots of new ones.

WAIVS - Wearable Arts in Valley Schools

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

This is a unique show run by students for students.

Tuesday, 14 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wainuiomata Rotary Club Fashion Parade 2010

Time: 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM

The annual Fashion Parade, proudly sponsored by Wainuiomata Rotary Club

Hot Young Strings directed by Donald Armstrong

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Hot Young Strings is a string ensemble of Wellington’s finest young musicians. It began life in 2005 from a wish to have an exciting ensemble of the best emerging young professionals.

Wednesday, 15 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday, 16 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday, 17 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Lifeboat - Don Wilson

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Don Wilson has enjoyed chart success with his NZ No 1 hit Big Norm and also Just like Romeo and Juliet which was released with the band The Heart breakers.

Saturday, 18 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday, 19 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Goldenage

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hanami Open Day

Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Hanami is the traditional Japanese celebration of the arrival of the cherry blossoms and this event is to also enjoy the many amazing elements of Japanese culture.

Monday, 20 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hutt Valley Scout and Guide Gang Show 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Gang Show is fun musical theatre for all the family staged by the Scouts and Guides of the Hutt Valley and Wellington area.

Tuesday, 21 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hutt Valley Scout and Guide Gang Show 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday, 22 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Craft Beer & Artisan Cheese Tasting

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Beer and cheese - not a grape in sight!

Hutt Valley Scout and Guide Gang Show 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Thursday, 23 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hutt Valley Scout and Guide Gang Show 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Friday, 24 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hutt Valley Scout and Guide Gang Show 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM

The Lifeboat - Craig Lee

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

The Lifeboat is the only live music venue in Eastbourne. Make the trip out to the eastern bays and enjoy the seaside village atmosphere.

Saturday, 25 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Hutt Valley Scout and Guide Gang Show 2010

Time: 7:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Sunday, 26 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Watercolour Dreaming

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Under Construction

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Monday, 27 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday, 28 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, 29 September

The Hutt Scene

Time: 8:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Small Stories

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keeper of the Kiln

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Caring for the Dead

Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fuzz, Felt and Fur

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM