Garden fete, A&P show, motorbikes and museum open day
Your Marlborough week, 5 to 11 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Garden Fete
A large free community celebration concluding Garden Marlborough week, with plants and artisan stalls.
Free -
Garden Marlborough
New Zealand's premier garden event in Blenheim, featuring tours, expert talks and workshops.
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Marlborough A&P Show 2026
A showcase event with livestock, equestrian events and creative competitions.
$10 -
Marlborough Lines Generation Museum - Open Afternoon
A free family open day at the Generation Museum.
Free -
Exhibition Talk with Joanna Dudson Scott
An artist's detailed talk about her exhibition, 'Wairau, Waitaki Return: A Braided Journey'.
Free
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Marlborough Mount Everest Challenge
Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park. A community challenge to walk, run or hike the equivalent height of Mt Everest over seven weeks. $30. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
The Marlborough Art Society, 10.30am to 4.30pm. An exhibition celebrating creativity inspired by the beauty of gardens. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Joanna Dudson Scott: Wairau - Waitaki Return: A Braided Journey
Marlborough Art Gallery Te Kahu o Waipuna, 10am to 4pm. An exhibition of distinctive landscape paintings by a Marlborough based artist. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Garden Marlborough - Workshop: Foraging with Peter Langlands
Nativity Hall, Blenheim, 2pm to 3.30pm. A gardening workshop led by a professional forager, sharing insights on wild foods.
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+.
Oxleys Bar & Kitchen Picton, 7.30pm to 11pm. An open mic night where everyone is welcome to sing, play or enjoy the music. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Friday, 6 November 2026
Connect Blenheim, 10am to 2pm. A weekly pop up op shop with clothing, jewellery and plants, plus barista coffee. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Music at Spy Valley Wines - Midge McClearly
Spy Valley Wines Cellar Door, 11am to 4pm. Live music at the winery cellar door once a month over summer. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Market Place, 9am to 2pm. A Saturday morning craft market, part of the summer vibe in the Blenheim CBD. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Forrest Wines - Cosy Sunday Sessions
Forrest Estate Winery, 1pm to 4pm. Cosy Sunday sessions with live music from local musicians in a winery setting. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
E-Ko Tours, 8.30am to 9.30am. A community yoga practice with waterfront views on a Picton deck. $5. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Monday, 9 November 2026
Renwick Museum and Library, 10am to 2pm. An open day where volunteers are present to help with research or explain exhibitions. Free.
Council and roadworks
Roadworks: SH 62 Rapaura, near the intersection with Wratts Road. SH 62 Rapaura, near the intersection with Wratts Road. Roadworks (pavement repairs). From 6.30am Tuesday 27 October to 6.30pm Friday 6 November. Due to pavement repair works, there will be Stop/Go traffic management in place from Tuesday 27th October to Friday 30th October and Tuesday 3rd November to Friday 6th November between 6:30am and 6:30pm. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 5 minute delays.
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