What's On

Claphams National Clock Museum

01 Oct 2025 Special for Silver Festival 2025! Half price museum entry for seniors and 10% at our museum shop with a ticketed entry.

Claphams National Clock Museum, 95 Dent St, Whangārei 0110

Category:  , Exhibitions & festivals, Silver Festival

Come and try Mah Jong

01 Oct 2025 Why not come and try Mah Jong? Come and play Mah Jong at the Whangārei Women's Club every week. Everyone gets three free lessons before joining the club.

Whangarei Women's Club, 26 Rust Aveune, Whangārei 0110

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Category:  , Health & well-being, Silver Festival, Sports & recreation

Casual Clay Sessions

01 Oct 2025 Join us at the Quarry Art Centre for our Casual Clay untutored sessions - great for those who have had experience with clay.

The Quarry Arts Centre Pottery Room, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110

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Category:  , Arts, Silver Festival

Morning Tea at Jane Mander Village

01 Oct 2025 Come along for a cuppa, morning tea, and a friendly chat to find out more about life at the Jane Mander Retirement Village. View our wonderful gardens and show homes while you are here.

Jane Mander Retirement Village, 262 Fairway Drive, Te Kamo 

2 more dates

Category:  , Silver Festival, Talks & workshops

Knit and Natter

01 Oct 2025 Come along to the library with your knitting or crochet and enjoy the company of fellow crafters. Bring along your own wool, needles and latest project. Share your ideas and skills or learn new ones.

Whangārei Central Library, May Bain Room, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Category:  , Arts, Silver Festival

Watercolour Wednesday

01 Oct 2025 Hosted by the Quarry Arts Centre, these weekly classes are made up of a casual group of watercolour painters, who bring all their own equipment for painting and help each other with ideas.

Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110

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Category:  , Arts, Music & arts, Silver Festival

Reminisce at the Jack Morgan Heritage Museum

01 Oct 2025 Discover the rich history of Hukerenui's pioneering spirit at the Jack Morgan Museum and connect with items that bring back memories. From the old telephone exchange to washing day with a copper and mangle, our collection of old model tractors and much more!

Jack Morgan Heritage Museum, 2444 State Highway 1, Hūkerenui 0182

4 more dates

Category:  , Exhibitions & festivals, Silver Festival

Shraddha Yoga and Meditation

01 Oct 2025 Seniors Discount! Come along to as many classes as you want during the Silver Festival period and pay only $10 per class.

Category:  , Health & well-being, Silver Festival

Kiwi North Special for Seniors

01 Oct 2025 During Silver Festival all seniors receive 50% off entry to the Whangārei Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Park.

Gate 1, Kiwi North: Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Park, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu 0179

Category:  , Silver Festival