Things to Do This Weekend in Hastings

Your weekly guide to the best things to do this weekend in Hastings: what’s on, where to go and where to eat. Fine weather is on the cards, so it’s a good weekend to get outdoors. Here’s the plan for Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July.

Updated live from the forecast. Pop back closer to the weekend for the sharpest read.

This weekend’s weather

FriDrizzle15°7° 53%

SatLight drizzle11°5° 29%

SunLight drizzle9°4° 49%

Weather data: Open-Meteo

What’s on this weekend

FRI24

Play Learn Connect: Word PlayFamily

Hastings War Memorial LibraryA free morning session of word games and language play for tamariki, from 9.30am.

FRI24

Hobby Lords Grand OpeningFamily

Hobby Lords, HastingsThe new games and hobbies store celebrates its grand opening from 6.30pm with $10,000 worth of giveaways.

FRI24

A Midwinter Moroccan Dinner WorkshopFood

Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock NorthA hands-on Moroccan cooking workshop followed by a shared dinner, starting 5.30pm.

SUN26

Hawke's Bay Farmers' MarketMarkets

Tōmoana Showgrounds, HastingsThe region's flagship weekly farmers' market runs Sunday morning from 8.30am with local produce, food and coffee.

SAT25

Napier Urban Farmers' MarketMarkets

Herschell Street, NapierNapier's city-centre farmers' market returns for its regular Saturday morning session.

SUN26

Vinyl DayMarkets

The Urban Winery, NapierCrate-diggers can browse records at this vinyl fair in the Ahuriri winery from 1pm.

SUN26

Treasures from the CollectionWorkshops

Amokura Hawke's Bay Museum, HastingsA public tour showcasing treasures from the museum's collection, from 9am.

SAT25

Amapiano VOL.08Music

Common Room, HastingsCommon Room hosts an amapiano club night from 8pm, with tickets on sale now.

SUN26

'Magical Mischief' with the Hawke's Bay OrchestraMusic

Toitoi Opera House, HastingsThe Hawke's Bay Orchestra performs a magic-themed afternoon concert at the Opera House from 2.30pm.

FRI24

The Cocktail Party 2026Festivals

Toitoi, HastingsA charity fundraiser evening at Toitoi from 6pm — Eventfinda's ticket allocation has already sold out.

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Things to do this weekend

Weather-matched things to do this weekend in Hastings: fine weather is on the cards, so we’ve leaned towards the coast, walks and parks.

Playground

Chatham Park Playground | Flaxmere Sports Ground Hastings

Hiding a world of fun and connection, Chatham Park Playground in Flaxmere awaits families eager to explore unique activities and community events.

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Playground

Palmbrook Reserve Playground Havelock North: Family Playground and Walking Paths

Palmbrook Reserve Playground offers a peaceful retreat for families in Havelock North, with surprises around every corner waiting to be discovered!

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Park

Keirunga Gardens Havelock North: Park, Playground and Railway

Discover the charm of Keirunga Gardens, a scenic park where history meets beauty, and uncover the hidden gems that await your exploration.

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Walk

Ngā Pou o Heretaunga | Māori Carvings in Hastings Civic Square

Uncover the rich stories and cultural significance of Ngā Pou O Heretaunga's Māori carvings in Clive Square—there's so much more to explore!

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Waterfall

Te Ana Falls Hastings: Easy Walk to Waterfall and Splash Pool

Scenic Te Ana Falls offers stunning views and a refreshing plunge pool—discover the hidden gems and tips for an unforgettable visit.

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Park

Whenua Takoha Reserve Hastings: Neighbourhood Park in Raureka

Bask in the beauty of Whenua Takoha Reserve, where nature and recreation intertwine—discover what makes this park a local favorite!

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Walk

Te Mata Peak Hastings: Trails, Views and Day Trips

Keen to uncover breathtaking views and thrilling trails? Te Mata Peak offers adventures that will leave you wanting more!

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Walk

Waitangi Regional Park Hastings: Wetlands, Trails & Star Compass

Stunning coastal views and diverse wildlife await you at Waitangi Regional Park Wetland Walk, where nature's secrets are just waiting to be uncovered.

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Sunrise and sunset this weekend

Hastings sunrise & sunset times, updated automatically, with today’s daylight, golden hours and a 7-day forecast.

Sunrise

07:24

Sunset

17:14

Daylight

9h 49m

12 am6 amnoon6 pm12 am

First light

06:56

Golden hr am

07:24–07:51

Solar noon

12:19

Golden hr pm

16:46–17:14

Last light

17:41

This week: Daylight is getting longer by about 2 minutes a day this week.

Sunrise and sunset times for Hastings are calculated from the city’s location and update automatically each day. Knowing the exact times helps with planning sunrise walks, photography, fishing, tramping and getting home before dark. The daylight bar and table above show today’s first light, sunrise, solar noon, sunset and last light, plus the times for the week ahead. All times are New Zealand local time for a flat horizon, so hills or tall buildings can delay sunrise or bring sunset a little earlier.

Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
Today · Wed 22 Jul	07:24	17:14	9h 49m
Thu 23 Jul	07:23	17:14	9h 51m (+2 min)
Fri 24 Jul	07:22	17:15	9h 53m (+2 min)
Sat 25 Jul	07:21	17:16	9h 54m (+2 min)
Sun 26 Jul	07:21	17:17	9h 56m (+2 min)
Mon 27 Jul	07:20	17:18	9h 58m (+2 min)
Tue 28 Jul	07:19	17:19	9h 59m (+2 min)

Sunrise, sunset and twilight times are calculated for Hastings using standard astronomical formulae. Times are New Zealand local time for a flat, unobstructed horizon and are approximate.

Keep exploring Hastings

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do this weekend in Hastings?

This weekend in Hastings you can pick from weather-matched things to do, the events on this weekend, and the best spots to eat, all rounded up on this page and updated live from the forecast.

What’s on this weekend in Hastings?

The “What’s on this weekend” section above lists this weekend’s events in Hastings, concerts, markets, theatre and more, each with its date and venue.

What can I do this weekend in Hastings if it’s raining?

On wet weekends we lean the picks towards indoor options in Hastings such as museums, galleries and covered attractions. The weather block at the top shows the weekend forecast so you can plan around it.

Are there markets this weekend in Hastings?

Any markets running this weekend in Hastings show up in the events section above, tagged so they’re easy to find alongside the weekend’s other happenings.

Are there free things to do this weekend in Hastings?

Often, yes. Many of Hastings’s museums, galleries, parks and markets are free to enter, and the free picks are highlighted in each weekend’s round-up.

What can families do this weekend in Hastings?

For families this weekend, look to Hastings’s playgrounds, beaches and daytime community events, and the weekend picks call out the family-friendly options.

How often is the Hastings weekend guide updated?

Every Friday morning. We rebuild the guide each week for the coming Friday to Sunday, with the latest events, weather-matched things to do, and current picks for eating out.