CALENDAR OF EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Learn, Play and Grow with Your Baby

Space for you and your baby is facilitated by Playcentres across Aotearoa. You'll meet weekly to explore parenting and your baby's development. As well as discussion topics such as sleep, attachment and brain development, you'll enjoy music, books and play experiences while getting to know other new families in your local community.SPACE is coming to Pokeno Playcenter, starting April 27th on Thursday afternoons

For More Details Click HERE

Community Meet & Greet

Forthnighly morning tea, with a nice chat for all of the community to come and enjoy.

Every Fortnight THURSDAY from 10:00 am to Midday at - Pokeno Hall

For More Details Click HERE

Franklin Heritage Weekend 

Saturday & Sunday - 8th & 9th of March 2025, 9:30 AM till 4:00 PM on both days at A & P Showgrounds. Click here for details

A fantastic day showcasing vintage machinery (plus some not-so-vintage gems). Cars, bikes, tractors, engines, earth movers, food, arts and crafts, kids activities, and live music. Buy tickets at the gate (cash or eftpos) with parking onsite. Too many attractions to mention everything here but a great day out for all generations! See you there! 

Fun & Social Pottery Workshops

Exciting Pottery Workshop Alert! PAPAKURA
Join us for a memorable night out at The Pottery Studio's exclusive workshop! Our sessions are designed to be stress-free and social, filled with laughter, giggles, and fun.
Dive into the creative process, get your hands dirty, and leave the worries of the world behind as you craft your very own pottery masterpiece. Whether you're interested in making a mug, plate, candle holder, or something entirely unique, there's something for everyone! Date: 18 Feb | 19 Mar | 16 Apr 6PM
 Location: Karaka Hall (321 Linwood Rd) Book your spot NOW:
https://potterystudio.co.nz/mobile-book-now
 Email: sam@potterystudio.co.nz Workshop details
Hands-on sessions with expert guidance
Craft your unique pottery piece
Perfect for all skill levels
2 hour session
$55 per adult | $40 per child See less

Crafty Cows Market

Arts and Crafts at Pokeno Hall every 2nd Sunday of the month 10 AM 0 1 PM. CLICK HERE for Markets Dates 2025.

Knitting Group in Pokeno

Thursday afternoon at 330pm

if interested contact Trish Godfrey

Te Oro - Visual Arts, Dance Class

The long held community dream of a music and arts centre for young people in Glen Innes is here.
In this multi-purpose space young people and the local community can come together to perform, practise and learn the arts; express their creativity and talents; and celebrate their cultures. Click here for more details

2024 PAST EVENTS

Pokeno Christmas Parade 2024

17th December 2024

CLICK HERE to view the photos

ANZAC Day Memorial

Pokeno War Memorial. CLICK HERE

25 April 2024 | 9:00 AM

PREVIOUS EVENTS

Pokeno - Celebrating Our Community 

We're celebrating everything happening in our community.

SUNDAY - 01 OCTOBER 2023 |  11 am - 2 pm  |  Pokeno Hall

A one-stop opportunity to view the exciting developments planned to make our Pokeno a great place.

Pōkeno | Food Lovers Masterclass

Are You Tossing Out More Food Than You’d Like? 🍴 It’s time to change the way you think about food waste—and we’re here to help! Join our Food Lovers Masterclass and learn how to store food like a pro, decode best-before dates, get creative with leftovers, and discover clever tricks to save money. Click here for more details