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Light Up Winter 2025 (Cromwell)
Location: Anderson Park rose garden
Region: Cromwell
Dates: Sat, 2 August 2025 @ 4pm-8.30pm
Step into a whimsical woodland at this year’s Light Up Winter. A magical cascade of lights will transform The Anderson Park Rose Garden into a realm of enchantment and wonder. Be mesmerised by illuminating fairies and street performers, revel in the joyous atmosphere with live music and captivating performances. Wander through the Street Food Alleys brimming with a diverse range of delicious local flavours to appease every palate. Sparkle up with face-painting, and hop on board the ever popular Thomas The Tank Engine on the greenway express lane. Escape from the winter chill, and head to the Crystal Pavilion with local mulled wine or warming hot chocolate in hand, the perfect way to soak up the festive vibe of local performers stage-side. Take in the creative spirit of the Light Up Your Hat competition, as the evening culminates with the ever magical mass lantern release.
With gold coin entry, join us in Cromwell, where the heart of winter beats with the warmth of community and the magic of light.
Location
Anderson Park rose garden
August 2025
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Central Otago Art Society Blossom Festival Exhibition 2025 - Enter Now!Fri, 1 August 2025 - Mon, 15 September 2025 @ Entries Open Now | 2 | |||||
3 | 4 | Central Otago District Arts Trust - Top Art Exhibition 2025.Fri, 18 July 2025 - Tue, 5 August 2025 @ Mon to Fri 11.00 - 3.00. Sat & Sun 11am - 1pm. | 6 | Mt White Station - Pastels and Peaks Workshop with Master Pastelist Julie Greig Artist (MPANZ, PSA).Thu, 7 August 2025 - Sun, 10 August 2025 | Creative New Zealand, Creative Communities Scheme Central Otago - Applications Open.Wed, 9 July 2025 - Fri, 8 August 2025 @ Applications Open Now. | 9 |
Mt White Station - Pastels and Peaks Workshop with Master Pastelist Julie Greig Artist (MPANZ, PSA).Thu, 7 August 2025 - Sun, 10 August 2025 | 11 | 12 | Queenstown Arts Society - Life Drawing Classes with Kasia Hebda.Wed, 13 August 2025 - Wed, 24 September 2025 @ Every Wednesday at 7.30pm. | 14 | Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - More Wine Anyone? by Katie Robinson.Fri, 18 July 2025 - Fri, 15 August 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily | 16 |
17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | Central Otago Art Society Emerging Artist Scholarship - 2025.Tue, 1 July 2025 - Fri, 22 August 2025 @ Open Now! Dunstan High School Musical 2025: Grease (Alexandra)Wed, 20 August 2025 - Fri, 22 August 2025 @ 7.30pm | Wanaka Concert Society - Acclaimed International Pianist Francesca Khalifa.Sat, 23 August 2025 @ 7.30pm. |
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