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A crowd of smiling people in winter wear enjoying the falling snow at Greytown Festival of Christmas.

A month of festive cheer rolls into Wairarapa.

Greytown is getting ready for one of the country’s happiest mid-winter celebrations. The Wairarapa Festival of Christmas is an extravaganza blending northern hemisphere charm with Kiwi flair. The month of festivities includes lights, laughter, and fun for all ages. This year’s theme, ‘Christmas Carnival’, applies to events including a Light Up Tractor Parade, Illumination Night Walk, and Kids Circus School Programme. There are also street parties, house tours, live music, and fireworks.

The main street in Greytown provides the hub for many activities across the four weeks. It will offer twinkling lights, themed shopfronts, delicious street food, and live entertainment. The mid-winter Christmas magic will be enhanced by the promise of a special snow delivery, too. Get ready to have a cracker of a celebration.

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A family of four poses for a photo with two life-size cut-outs of Mickey and Minni Mouse at the Disney: The Magic of Animation exhibition.

Disney: The Magic of Animation

20 February – 13 July 2025Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre | 10am—5pm (last entry 4pm)

Peppa Pig and friends on stage as part of the Fun Day Out Live show.

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE!

5 July 2025St James Theatre

A person wearing a yellow sweater is buying something at Schoc Chocolates, a chocolatier in Greytown, Wairarapa. The worker is handing them the bag as another shopper is browsing in the background.

What to do in Wairarapa

The Wairarapa region has plenty of reasons to visit. Make it a day trip — there are some great champions of food, art, and experiences on offer around the region.

Three trays clear plastic of artisanal chocolates from Schoc Chocolates shop on a red-orange surface.

Schoc Chocolates

Chocolate that feeds the soul in the heart of the Wairarapa region.

A person holds a tool applying smoke to the top of a pint of red and yellow beer at Beervana 2023, a beer and food festival in Wellington New Zealand.

Beervana

22 – 23 August 2025Sky Stadium

A person holding a fork with food on it feeds their friend for the Visa Wellington on a Plate shoot.

Visa Wellington On a Plate

1 – 31 August 2025

Inside a theatre at Embassy Cinemas, located in Te Aro, Wellington. There are vaulted ceilings, pillars and most of the seats are occupied by audience members. 'Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festiva' is projected on the large screen.

Whānau Mārama New Zealand International Film Festival

14 – 24 August 2025