Silver Festival Whangārei
The Silver Festival is an annual series of events across the Whangārei District to celebrate older adults and acknowledge their important role and contribution to our District.
This year, the festival is on from 1 to 14 October 2025, starting on Wednesday 1 October in celebration of the International Day of Older Persons.
The Silver Festival is supported by community groups and clubs in the District that register their events and join forces to celebrate our older communities.
Each event offers an opportunity for seniors to explore what’s available, try something new, connect and make new friends, be active, get creative and, most importantly, have fun!
The Silver Festival is facilitated by Whangarei District Council, supported by our Positive Ageing Advisory Group and is a part of our wider commitment to being an Age Friendly Community.
Register your event
If you are planning an event suitable for older adults between 1 and 14 October 2025, be sure to register.
We will help promote your event for free, via print media, radio, online and social media, as part of the festival.
Event registrations close on Sunday 27 July 2025.
Register your event now
Need some help planning an event?
Are you interested in planning an event for the Silver Festival and need some support?
If you require funding, please check out our community funding options:
Community funding
You can also find guidance and advice to help you put together a successful event:
Event planning and support
Check out last year’s booklet for reference or inspiration if you are planning an event:
Silver Festival 2024 booklet(PDF, 11MB)