Youth Calendar

What's happening in Central Otago

October 2025

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Drawing classes for kids - Term 3, 2025 (Alexandra)

Mon, 4 August 2025 - Wed, 1 October 2025 @ 4.00pm - 5.30pm

reEarth International Art Prize 2025 (Online)

Wed, 1 October 2025 - Mon, 20 October 2025

QWF Writing Competition 2025 (Online)

Wed, 1 October 2025 - Fri, 10 October 2025

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Central Otago Art Society Blossom Festival Exhibition 2025.

Thu, 25 September 2025 - Fri, 3 October 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.

Alexandra Musical Society - "We will Rock You".

Sat, 27 September 2025 - Fri, 3 October 2025

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Cathy Irons and Douce Ambiance.

Sat, 4 October 2025 @ 7.30pm.

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LUMA Enchanted: A Whimsical Sensory Night Walk 2025 (Queenstown)

Fri, 30 May 2025 - Sun, 5 October 2025

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Silent Movies Live 2025 (Bannockburn).

Tue, 7 October 2025 @ 7:30pm-9:30pm

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QWF Writing Competition 2025 (Online)

Wed, 1 October 2025 - Fri, 10 October 2025

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At the World's Edge Musical Festival 2025: Free Performance - Bach’s Chaconne & John Psathas (Bannockburn)

Sat, 11 October 2025 @ 3.45pm

At the World's Edge Musical Festival 2025: Whorl (Bannockburn)

Sat, 11 October 2025 @ 2pm & 5pm

Nick Hyde - Solo Acoustic Tour (Clyde).

Sat, 11 October 2025 @ 7pm

Bannockburn Arts Annual Exhibition 2025 (Bannockburn)

Sat, 11 October 2025 - Sun, 12 October 2025 @ 10am-3.30pm

A Muster of Creatives Exhibition 2025 (Alexandra)

Sat, 11 October 2025 - Thu, 30 October 2025 @ 10am-4pm daily

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Bannockburn Arts Annual Exhibition 2025 (Bannockburn)

Sat, 11 October 2025 - Sun, 12 October 2025 @ 10am-3.30pm

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Fine Thyme Theatre Company - Nothing to Fear 2025 (Cromwell).

Wed, 15 October 2025 - Sat, 18 October 2025 @ 7.30pm-10.00pm

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Fine Thyme Theatre Company - Nothing to Fear 2025 (Cromwell).

Wed, 15 October 2025 - Sat, 18 October 2025 @ 7.30pm-10.00pm

A Concerto Collection 2025 (Alexandra)

Sat, 18 October 2025 @ 7.30pm

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reEarth International Art Prize 2025 (Online)

Wed, 1 October 2025 - Mon, 20 October 2025

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MÄ«haro Central Lakes Polyfest 2025 (Queenstown)

Wed, 22 October 2025 - Thu, 23 October 2025 @ 9.00am-3.00pm daily

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MÄ«haro Central Lakes Polyfest 2025 (Queenstown)

Wed, 22 October 2025 - Thu, 23 October 2025 @ 9.00am-3.00pm daily

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Luca Ciarla’s “Mediterramìa” - 2025 (Alexandra)

Sat, 25 October 2025 @ 7.00pm

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Cromwell Fireworks & Street Party 2025 (Cromwell)

Sun, 26 October 2025 @ 5:00pm-9:00pm

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A Muster of Creatives Exhibition 2025 (Alexandra)

Sat, 11 October 2025 - Thu, 30 October 2025 @ 10am-4pm daily

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Current Events

reEarth International Art Prize 2025 (Online)

  • reEarth International Art Prize 2025 (Online)

Wed, 1 October 2025 - Mon, 20 October 2025

reEarth is inviting submissions in Painting & Drawing, Photography, Digital Art & …

QWF Writing Competition 2025 (Online)

  • QWF Writing Competition 2025 (Online)

Wed, 1 October 2025 - Fri, 10 October 2025

The Queenstown Writers Festival Writing Competition - Tamariki & Rangatahi

The …

At the World's Edge Musical Festival 2025: Free Performance - Bach’s Chaconne & John Psathas (Bannockburn)

  • At the World's Edge Musical Festival 2025: Free Performance - Bach’s Chaconne & John Psathas (Bannockburn)

Sat, 11 October 2025 @ 3.45pm

An AWE+ Free Performance exploring how Bach’s solo violin chaconne inspired John …

At the World's Edge Musical Festival 2025: Whorl (Bannockburn)

  • At the World's Edge Musical Festival 2025: Whorl (Bannockburn)

Sat, 11 October 2025 @ 2pm & 5pm

Whorl explores recurring patterns and motifs drawn from nature, beginning with an …

Nick Hyde - Solo Acoustic Tour (Clyde).

  • Nick Hyde - Solo Acoustic Tour (Clyde).

Sat, 11 October 2025 @ 7pm

Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his second album "New Horizons" at the end of …

Bannockburn Arts Annual Exhibition 2025 (Bannockburn)

  • Bannockburn Arts Annual Exhibition 2025 (Bannockburn)

Sat, 11 October 2025 - Sun, 12 October 2025 @ 10am-3.30pm

Iconic Woolshed Art Exhibition

This is the last time the event will be held at the …

A Muster of Creatives Exhibition 2025 (Alexandra)

  • A Muster of Creatives Exhibition 2025 (Alexandra)

Sat, 11 October 2025 - Thu, 30 October 2025 @ 10am-4pm daily

The Central Otago District Arts Trust is excited to announce the upcoming "Muster of …

Fine Thyme Theatre Company - Nothing to Fear 2025 (Cromwell).

  • Fine Thyme Theatre Company - Nothing to Fear 2025 (Cromwell).

Wed, 15 October 2025 - Sat, 18 October 2025 @ 7.30pm-10.00pm

The Fine Thyme Theatre Company and Barrett Homes presents 'Nothing to Fear.'

Nothing to …

A Concerto Collection 2025 (Alexandra)

  • A Concerto Collection 2025 (Alexandra)

Sat, 18 October 2025 @ 7.30pm

Classical Music in Central Otago.

Central Otago Regional Orchestra presents an intimate …

MÄ«haro Central Lakes Polyfest 2025 (Queenstown)

  • MÄ«haro Central Lakes Polyfest 2025 (Queenstown)

Wed, 22 October 2025 - Thu, 23 October 2025 @ 9.00am-3.00pm daily

We are excited to celebrate another year of Central Lakes Polyfest! Each year, we have …

Luca Ciarla’s “Mediterramìa” - 2025 (Alexandra)

  • Luca Ciarla’s “Mediterramìa” - 2025 (Alexandra)

Sat, 25 October 2025 @ 7.00pm

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery is delighted to present an extraordinary evening …

Cromwell Fireworks & Street Party 2025 (Cromwell)

  • Cromwell Fireworks & Street Party 2025 (Cromwell)

Sun, 26 October 2025 @ 5:00pm-9:00pm

The dazzling Cromwell Street Party & Fireworks event returns on Sunday, 26th October …