Pride, plants and voice workshops
Your Kāpiti week, 22 to 28 Oct
This weekend
Four picks for Saturday and Sunday
-
Paekākāriki Pride Festival - Rainbow in the Village 2026
A community festival celebrating rainbow pride in the village, pared back this year ahead of a big tenth anniversary next year.
Free -
Paekākāriki School Plant Sale & Rainbow Gala!
A school fundraiser with a wide variety of plants for sale, from summer vegetables and tomatoes to natives and succulents.
-
Embodied Voice Workshop
A one day performing arts workshop to help you discover more freedom and power in your voice.
-
Kapiti Latin Lounge - Spring edition
A dance workshop bringing Kompa to Kāpiti, with a happy hour before the class starts.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Ngā Hononga: The Interconnectedness of All Things
Toi Mahara, 10am to 4pm. A regular art exhibition showcasing children's work exploring the interconnectedness of all things. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Waikanae Park, runs until Thu 24 6.30pm. A regular outdoor yoga class offering a gentle, uplifting flow in the park. $15. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Boundary Tap & Kitchen, 7pm to 8.30pm. A regular community singing event where the audience becomes the choir, backed by a live rock band with no experience needed. $10. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Ngai-kore-tua-mao, She Ditches, She Floods, Louie Zalk-neale
Toi Mahara, 9am to 4pm. A regular art exhibition featuring work that draws on the cabbage tree as a symbol of climate resilience and adaptation. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Southward Car Museum, from 7.30pm. A live music concert performing the greatest pop and rock songs of The Beatles.
Friday, 23 October 2026
Ōtaki Memorial Hall, 9.15am to 10.05am. A regular mat pilates class for all levels, focusing on balance and core strength. $10. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Sunday, 25 October 2026
Otaki Market, 10am to 2pm. A vibrant outdoor market with local food, unique gifts and treats, supporting local businesses and community spirit. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Waikanae Library, 3.30pm to 4.30pm. A regular library event for tamariki to try their hand at something new, from creating and solving to singing. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Ōtaki Library, 3.30pm to 4.30pm. A regular library session to explore tech like robots and virtual reality headsets. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
The Story that won't go away - Justice, Peace, Sharing, Cooperating
Kāpiti College Library Room, 7pm to 9pm. A community talk exploring how to build a world based on justice, peace, sharing and cooperation. Free.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Coastlands Aquatic Centre, 11.30am to 12.30pm. A regular high intensity, deep water aqua fitness class that tests core stability and cardio fitness. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Ōtaki Library, 3.30pm to 4.30pm. A regular library learning session with hands on fun exploring circuits, stop motion animation and coding. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
On now
Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu Library. An art exhibition of handcrafted sculptures and wall art made primarily from eggshells. On until Thursday 22 October.
Gouache: Painting Brush Strokes with Soul and Story, Wendy Shipman and Lyn Rigg
Roderick and Gillian Deane Art Space, Paraparaumu Library. A joint art exhibition featuring gouache paintings and ceramics that explore light, form and colour to tell stories. On until Thursday 5 November.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the computer go to the doctor?
It had a virus.
Council and roadworks
Metlink Kāpiti Line: buses replacing trains. Saturday 24 to Monday 26 October: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Coming up, Sunday 1 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Coming up, Sunday 8 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Coming up, Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 November: buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Porirua.
Forwarded by a mate? Get your own.
The whole Kāpiti week, free every Thursday.
Got something on in the Kāpiti Coast?
Send us your event for next Thursday, or sponsor an issue and reach locals in their inbox.
Get your event or business in next Thursday's issue.
Submit an event Sponsor an issue