Here’s your weekly round-up of the best events, activities, and community happenings across Palmerston North, Feilding, Ashhurst, and the wider Manawatū! If you’re after local things to do, inspiration for the weekend, or something to share with family and friends, check out what’s on below.
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🎨 Major Events & Must-Sees
- He Momo Nā Te Whānau – Jewellery Triennial
📅 Ongoing | 📍 Te Manawa Museum, Palmerston North
Discover local and national artistry, perfect for art lovers and families alike. Learn More - Feilding Farmers’ Market
📅 19 September | 📍 Manchester Square, Feilding
Fresh produce, artisan goods, and a friendly vibe every Friday morning. See details - Foxton Spring Fair
📅 21 September | 📍 Main Street, Foxton
Family-friendly, food trucks, live music, and local crafts, the region’s favourite spring market! Event Page
👨👩👧👦 Family & Community Events
- Creative Fibre Exhibition
📅 17–20 September | 📍 Feilding Library
View and buy beautiful handmade fibre arts from local makers. - Palmerston North Repair Café
📅 21 September | 📍 Community Leisure Centre
Bring your broken goods and learn to repair them for free! Great sustainable community event. - Sunday Ashhurst Market
📅 22 September | 📍 Ashhurst Village Green
Local produce, food trucks, plants, crafts and more, a perfect Sunday morning outing.
🏡 Open Homes & Real Estate Tip of the Week
If you’re planning to visit open homes this weekend, consider timing your visits around these local events to make a day of it.
Tip: Big events like the Foxton Spring Fair can boost foot traffic and bring new buyers to the region, a great time to showcase your property or explore homes in lively neighbourhoods!
Want your own event, market, or open home featured here? Contact Team Ants Real Estate, Palmerston North.
📅 Weekly Planner
| Day | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Check out Te Manawa’s Jewellery Triennial | Te Manawa, PN |
| Tuesday | Creative Fibre Exhibition | Feilding Library |
| Wednesday | Explore local art at Te Manawa | Te Manawa, PN |
| Thursday | Farmers’ Market prep | Manchester Square, Feilding |
| Friday | Feilding Farmers’ Market | Manchester Square, Feilding |
| Saturday | Disenchanted! The Musical (last show), Foxton Spring Fair | Various |
| Sunday | Ashhurst Market, Repair Café | Ashhurst, PN |
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