Decking out the Far North with Christmas events

Communities across the Far North are getting ready to celebrate the festive season with a calendar full of Christmas events for all ages. From parades to community markets and whānau-friendly festivities, there will be plenty of opportunities to come together and share in the festive joy.

With the bells starting to jingle, community organisations are now posting their Christmas event listings. More events are expected to join the calendar as local groups finalise their plans for December.

If you are hosting an event that’s not included below, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email at communications@fndc.govt.nz and we’ll add it to the compiled list of events below.

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Te Hiku

13 December - Far North Christmas in the Sky – Kaitāia A&P Showgrounds 1pm

14 December - Te Hapua Santa Parade and Whanau Day – 1187 Te Hapua Road, Houhora 9.30am

Bay of Islands - Whangaroa

4 December - Christmas – December 4 – 41 Hobson Avenue, Kerikeri 9.30am-11am

5 December - Paihia Christmas Parade 2025 – 5 December – Paihia Township 5.30pm-7pm

5 December - School Xmas Market – 5 December – 935 Purerua Road, Kerikeri 3pm-7pm

6 December - Christmas in the Domain – 6 December - Kerikeri Domain 6pm-10pm

7 December – Russell Christmas Parade – York Street, Russell

7 December – PhatFlea Christmas Thrift ‘n’ Gift Market – 2 Garden Court, Haruru 11am-2pm

10 December - Kāeo Hineraumati Parade – Whangaroa College, Kāeo 11am-3pm

11 December – Community Xmas Event – Mitre 10 Kerikeri 3pm-6pm

11 December – Moerewa Christmas in the Park – Simpson Park, Moerewa 6pm-8pm

19 December – Christmas Skate Night – BaySport, Waipapa 6pm-8.30pm

Kaikohe - Hokianga

29 November - Christmas in the Park Hokianga, Rawene School 10am-2pm

6 December – Ōhaeawai Christmas Parade / Gathering, Tennyson Street 10am

6 December – Christmas Parade and Xmas Roadie – Broadway, Kaikohe 10am-2pm

12 December -Christmas in Awarua – 5058 Mangakahia Road, Awarua 4pm-8pm

13 December – Ōkaihau Christmas Parade – Ōkaihau Rugby Grounds 10am

25 December - Christmas Dinner at The Sands – 334 Hokianga Harbour Drive, Omapere 5pm