Issue No. 3

Marlborough Community Potters Annual Members Exhibition

Your Marlborough week, 22 to 28 Oct

This weekend

Four picks for Saturday and Sunday

  1. Marlborough Community Potters Annual Members Exhibition

    Sat 24 10.30am to 4.30pm · Sun 25 10.30am to 3.30pmThe Marlborough Art Society, 204 High St

    This exhibition is the largest pottery showcase of the year, featuring an inspiring collection of handcrafted ceramics.

    Free
  2. Linkwater School Spring Fair

    Sat 24 10am to 1pmLinkwater School, 1357 Queen Charlotte Dr

    This school fair features a plant stall, kids' games, a barbecue, a bouncy castle, face painting and a garage sale.

    Free
  3. Havelock Craft Fair

    Sat 24 10am to 4pm · Sun 25 10am to 4pmHavelock Town Hall, Cnr Main Rd & inglis St

    This craft fair offers a big range of stalls with wooden items, plants, crochet, candles, cards, fabric creations and more.

    Free
  4. Labour Weekend Running Day

    Sun 25 1.15pm to 3.30pmBlenheim Riverside Railway

    This heritage railway event offers trips from Brayshaw Park to Beaver Station or Omaka Station.

More events this week

Day by day

Thursday, 22 October 2026

Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge

Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park. This challenge invites you to walk, run or hike the equivalent height of Mt Everest over seven weeks. $30. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Joanna Dudson Scott: New works

Marlborough Art Gallery Te Kahu o Waipuna, 10am to 4pm. This exhibition features new landscape paintings by Marlborough based artist Joanna Dudson Scott. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

A Bookish Evening at Forrest Wines

Forrest Wines Cellar Door, 5pm to 8pm. This is an evening of good wine and book chat at the cellar door.

Jam Night

Oxleys Bar & Kitchen Picton, 7.30pm to 11pm. This open mic night welcomes everyone to sing, play or just enjoy the music. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Ngā Wai e Rima - The Five Waters of Blenheim

Rangitane House, 9am to 5pm. This exhibition brings together the histories and traditional names of five waterways central to Blenheim. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Friday, 23 October 2026

Te Pataka o Wairau - Maori Night Market

Seymour Square, 4pm to 8pm. This night market celebrates Te Ao Maori with free entertainment, kapa haka, kai carts, arts and crafts. Free.

Coyote Ugly Party featuring Bucky the Bull and DJ Bec

80 High Street, Renwick, from 6pm. This party features specialty cocktails, Texan nibbles, music and entertainment.

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Repair Cafe

Crossroads Blenheim, 9am to 12pm. This monthly community event helps you mend clothing, bicycles, electrical appliances and more. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Marl. Artisan Craft Market

Market Place, 9am to 2pm. This artisan craft market is part of the Saturday morning summer vibe in the Blenheim CBD. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Sunday, 25 October 2026

Lego Club

Te Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library, 10am to 4pm. This free weekly activity lets you build a Lego kit from an assortment provided in the library. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Forrest Wines - Cosy Sunday Sessions

Forrest Estate Winery, 1pm to 4pm. These Sunday sessions feature live music from local musicians in the winery's backyard. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Fashion Your Way

The Blue Door, 5pm to 8pm. This sustainable style workshop series teaches you how to refresh and re love your wardrobe. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

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