Pipes in the Park 2026
Saturday 7 March 2026 at 10:00AM
Avalon Park
Event Description
Wellingtons very own Highland Gathering! Get ready for an awesome day full of entertainment!
Our event this year is being held at Avalon Park in Lower Hutt, we are super excited to bring our event to the greater Wellington Region with a special thanks to the Hutt City Council. We will have Food, Fun for the children, Clan and Craft Markets and loads of performances.
Morning solo piping competitions, featuring some of New Zealand's top solo pipers and the Brown Cup contest for open all grades.
Mid-day brings dance performances from Thistlebre Highland Dance Academy, Gregan Irish Dancers and local Ceilidh bands.
Afternoon we have our graded Pipe Band Competition! And to finish up we have the sounds of our wonderful Ceilidh band!
Bring a picnic rug, sun block and a keep cup, it's going to be another great day!
#pitpWGTN2026
For more information follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/pipesintheparkWGTN/
When
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 7 March 2026
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Where
Avalon Park
61 Taita Drive
Avalon
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Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Avalon Park.
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| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Creations - Mini banoffee pies | 09-04-2026 at 10:30AM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Kai to the Community | 09-04-2026 at 2:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
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| Hutt City Night Market | 09-04-2026 at 4:00PM | Dowse Square | ||
| Kai to the Community | 16-04-2026 at 2:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Hutt City Night Market | 16-04-2026 at 4:00PM | Dowse Square |
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| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family History Drop In | 08-04-2026 at 1:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Local History Club | 13-04-2026 at 1:00PM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Family History Drop-In | 15-04-2026 at 1:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Family history drop in | 16-04-2026 at 1:00PM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Family History Drop In | 22-04-2026 at 1:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
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| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Month Scavenger Hunt | 06-04-2026 at 9:00AM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Toy Swap (DROP OFF) | 07-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Petone Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Rag Woven Coaster Making | 08-04-2026 at 2:00PM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Autumn Plant Swap | 11-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Toy Swap | 11-04-2026 at 11:00AM | Petone Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Earth Month Scavenger Hunt | 13-04-2026 at 9:00AM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub |
Engagement Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KSV Gameathon | 10-04-2026 at 2:00PM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| KSV Gameathon | 17-04-2026 at 2:00PM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Tupua Horo Nuku Community Celebration | 18-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Off-site | ||
| Councillor Mitchell Drop-in | 01-05-2026 at 2:00PM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| North American Train Day | 10-05-2026 at 1:00PM | Off-site |
Arts Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colossal presents - Circus BBQ Party | Tomorrow at 2:00PM | Dowse Square | ||
| Sunday Matinee Movie for Kids | Tomorrow at 2:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Colossal presents - Circus BBQ Party | Tomorrow at 6:00PM | Dowse Square | ||
| Sketch Club Social | 07-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Ukulele Holiday Jam | 07-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Get crafty | 07-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub |
Age - Tamariki (5-11) Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricks and Pieces | Tomorrow at 1:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Sunday Matinee Movie for Kids | Tomorrow at 2:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Earth Month Scavenger Hunt | 06-04-2026 at 9:00AM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Multicultural Playgroup | 07-04-2026 at 9:30AM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Toy Swap (DROP OFF) | 07-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Petone Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| School Holiday Workshop: Monster Me | 07-04-2026 at 10:00AM | The Dowse Art Museum |
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| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready. Steady. Balance | 06-04-2026 at 11:00AM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Ready. Steady. Balance. | 07-04-2026 at 1:00PM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Chill, Chat and Crosswords | 07-04-2026 at 1:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Steady As You Go | 07-04-2026 at 1:30PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Ready. Steady. Balance. | 07-04-2026 at 2:00PM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Brass Contest Prelude | 07-04-2026 at 7:00PM | St James Church |
Age - Rangatahi (12-24) Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafternoon: Sunflower Weaving | 07-04-2026 at 2:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Switch it up! | 07-04-2026 at 3:00PM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Board Games Drop in | 08-04-2026 at 4:00PM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Kai Creations - Mini banoffee pies | 09-04-2026 at 10:30AM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| STEM - Wind Power | 09-04-2026 at 2:00PM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Kai Creations - Mini banoffee pies | 09-04-2026 at 2:00PM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub |
Age - Preschool (0-5) Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Bounce & Rhyme | 06-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Toy Swap (DROP OFF) | 07-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Petone Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Baby Bounce and Rhyme | 07-04-2026 at 10:30AM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Toy library | 07-04-2026 at 11:00AM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Crafternoon: Sunflower Weaving | 07-04-2026 at 2:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| B4 School Checks | 08-04-2026 at 9:15AM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub |
Age - Families / All Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colossal presents - Circus BBQ Party | Tomorrow at 2:00PM | Dowse Square | ||
| Colossal presents - Circus BBQ Party | Tomorrow at 6:00PM | Dowse Square | ||
| School Holiday Workshop: Monster Me | 07-04-2026 at 10:00AM | The Dowse Art Museum | ||
| School Holiday Workshop: Monster Me | 07-04-2026 at 1:00PM | The Dowse Art Museum | ||
| Crafternoon: Sunflower Weaving | 07-04-2026 at 2:00PM | War Memorial Library | ||
| Movie Tuesday | 07-04-2026 at 2:00PM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub |
Age - Adults Events
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wainui writers | 06-04-2026 at 6:30PM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Sketch Club Social | 07-04-2026 at 10:00AM | Naenae Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Wainuiomata Spinners | 07-04-2026 at 10:30AM | Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Citizens Advice Bureau | 07-04-2026 at 10:30AM | Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub | ||
| Justice of the Peace | 07-04-2026 at 1:00PM | Walter Nash Centre | ||
| Social Crafting | 07-04-2026 at 1:00PM | War Memorial Library |