Projections, markets and exhibitions
Your Palmerston North week, 22 to 28 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Palmy Walls Alive: Currents of Conservation Display
This display goes behind the scenes of the large-scale outdoor projection event.
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Palmy Walls Alive: Currents of Conservation Projection
See original artworks and local stories brought to life through large-scale outdoor projection.
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Spooktacular Halloween Night Market
This is a Halloween market with crafts, food trucks and drinks.
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LandLAB, Landscape as Operating System: Exhibition
This exhibition presents a landscape-led approach to designing for climate change and urban life.
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Designing Wonder: AI, Algorithms and the Future of Children’s Content
This talk explores how AI and algorithms are shaping the future of children's content.
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LandLAB, Landscape as Operating System: Talk
This talk explores how a landscape-led approach can operate across different scales and project types.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Emily Hartley-skudder: Cameo | Fair Trust Art Prize Exhibition
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage, 10am to 5pm. This exhibition explores the history of the Ladies' Rest building through contemporary art. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Kahu Tū, Kahu Ora: Sustainable Fashion Show for Debbie
Māori Battalion Hall Palmerston North, 6pm to 9pm. This is a sustainable fashion show with an environmentalism focus.
Friday, 23 October 2026
Manish Latch - Why Am I Like This?
Globe Theatre, from 8pm. This is a stand-up comedy show featuring sharp storytelling and quick wit. $15.
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Eco Submarine, Josh Taylor: Talk
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage, 10.15am to 11am. This talk shares insights from video game design research.
Hotwheels and Diecast Swap Meet
354 Main St, Palmy Conference + Function Centre, 10.30am to 1pm. This is a swap meet for diecast car collectors, with proceeds going to charity.
Emily Hartley-Skudder: CAMEO, Exhibition Panel Discussion
The Ladies' Rest, Te Marae o Hine, The Square, Palmerston North, 5.30pm to 7.30pm. This panel discussion is about an exhibition focusing on history and architecture.
Lions Market Day in the Square
Te Marae o Hine - The Square, 9am to 4pm. This is a regular market day held in The Square. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
MeloYelo @ Palmerston North Lions Market Day
The Square, Palmerston North 4410, 9am to 4pm. This is a retail display of ebikes at a market day.
IMPERIAL SLAVE - PALMERSTON NORTH EXISTENTIAL THREAT TOUR
The Royal Hotel, from 8pm. This is a rock music concert.
Sunday, 25 October 2026
Spiritual Philosophy an Introduction and Discussion By Deb Chan
Terrace End School, 10.30am to 11.45am. This is an introduction and discussion on spiritual philosophy. Free.
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
The Warehouse Palmerston North midnight opening for A Court of Splintered Harmony
The Warehouse 171 Church Street West End Palmerston North 4412, 12.01am to 1am. This is a retail event with a midnight opening for a book release.
Women & Business with Gayle Moana-Johnson
Globe Theatre, from 5.30pm. This event is a talk for women in business. $36.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the picture go to jail?
It was framed.
Forwarded by a mate? Get your own.
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