Light Party 2026, Hamner Springs Fete, Halloween Disco
Your Marlborough week, 29 Oct to 4 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Light Party 2026
A family-friendly event offering a positive alternative to Halloween, with carnival games, food trucks and dress-up.
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Hamner Springs Fete
A Snazz Razz party event at the Hanmer Springs Fete.
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Halloween Disco
A family-friendly Halloween costume party with disco lights and lollies, fundraising for a local guide group.
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Halloween Fundraiser Skate Disco
A Halloween fundraiser party with roller skating, open to all ages and abilities.
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Seumus' Irish Bar - Nico Lee
An acoustic set of classic covers and hits for a night of live music at the pub.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge
Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park. A community challenge to walk, run or hike the equivalent elevation 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. An exhibition of new landscape paintings by local artist Joanna Dudson Scott. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier
Blenheim Musical Theatre, 6.30pm to 10.30pm. A musical theatre production telling the untold story of the royal vizier from Aladdin. From $75. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 16+.
Halloween with Renwick Volunteer Fire brigade
BDO Renwick Sports and Events Centre, 6.30pm to 8pm. A Halloween community party with a gold coin donation, run by the volunteer fire brigade.
Oxleys Bar & Kitchen Picton, 7.30pm to 11pm. An open mic night where anyone is welcome 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. An exhibition exploring the histories and traditional names of five central Blenheim waterways. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
The Marlborough Art Society, 10.30am to 4.30pm. An art exhibition celebrating creativity inspired by gardens, coinciding with Garden Marlborough weekend. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Market Place, 9am to 2pm. The regular Saturday craft market has a special Halloween edition with extra activities. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Sunday, 1 November 2026
Wairau Valley Tavern, 12pm to 3pm. A monthly community market in the Wairau Valley township with local produce and baking. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Forrest Wines - Cosy Sunday Sessions
Forrest Estate Winery, 1pm to 4pm. Live music sessions in the winery garden on Sunday afternoons. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
E-Ko Tours, 8.30am to 9.30am. A community yoga class on the waterfront deck overlooking the harbour. $5. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Monday, 2 November 2026
Fairweathers, from 7pm. A regular open mic comedy night for the local comedy scene. Free.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the maths book look so sad?
It had too many problems.
Council and roadworks
Roadworks: SH 62 Rapaura, near the intersection with Wratts Road and 1 more. SH 62 Rapaura, near the intersection with Wratts Road; SH 62 Rapaura, near the intersection with Jackson Road. Roadworks (pavement repairs). From 6.30am Tuesday 27 October to 6.30pm Friday 30 October. Due to pavement repair works, there will be Stop/Go traffic management in place from Tuesday 27th October to Friday 30th October between 6:30am and 6:30pm. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 5 minute delays.
Roadworks: SH 1 South of Blenheim, Weld Pass. SH 1 South of Blenheim, Weld Pass. Roadworks (pavement repairs). From 6.30am Tuesday 27 October to 6.30pm Friday 30 October. Due to (type of work), there will be Stop/Go traffic management with a 30km/h speed restriction in place. Take extra care.
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