# Best Events & Things To Do Near Nelson, NE Today | Events Around Nelson, NE Today | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best things to do in Nelson, Nelson today! From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, to delicious food and nightlife, there's something for everyone in Nelson, Nelson. Plan your visit now and make the most of your day in this vibrant and exciting city.
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## today Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: The Boathouse Society’s 40th Anniversary
  - **Description**: For 40 years, The Boathouse has been part of the rhythm of Nelson life.

From weddings, fundraisers and community events to dance nights, gigs, celebrations and long lunches by the water, generations of Nelsonians have passed through its doors — helping s
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  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 am – Thu May 28 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/the-boathouse-society’s-40th-anniversary/200030099586728
  - **Venue**: 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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  - **Categories**: storytelling, art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: African drumming workshops, 8 Thursday evenings, Nelson NZ
  - **Description**: Inclusive African drumming workshops in Nelson.
Play West African rhythms on a Djembe drum in a fun, safe & supportive space.
- Be inspired & refreshed by the power of rhythm
- Learn to play the African Djembe drum with confidence
- Find your groo
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  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/african-drumming-workshops-8-thursday-evenings-nelson-nz/200030083407559
  - **Venue**: Victory Community Centre
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  - **Categories**: workshops, kids
- **Event Name**: Dungeons & Dragons for beginners
  - **Description**: Thursdays, 14 May - 18 June, 3.30 - 5pm, Elma Turner Library.

Learn how to create your Dungeons & Dragons character then put them to test as your party goes on an adventure.

Ages 10+ Bookings required, preference will be given to first time particip
  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 05:30 am – Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/dungeons-and-dragons-for-beginners/200030099592351
  - **Venue**: 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: [Full] Tai Chi for Beginners — 8-Week Course (April, May)
  - **Description**: This beginner course offers a calm, structured way to unwind from demanding schedules, reduce physical tension, and restore focus. Instead of pushing harder, Tai Chi helps you move, breathe, and think with greater clarity — so you can perform well without
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  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/full-tai-chi-for-beginners-—-8-week-course-april-may/200030083406357
  - **Venue**: Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre
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  - **Categories**: workshops, contests
- **Event Name**: Morning Yogic Practice
  - **Description**: Let's begin the day by witnessing self-acceptance through mindful movement to stretch and tone the body, and re-focus the mind through Bodylight® teachings, Pranayama, Mudra, and guided meditation tools.

This Yogic practice is inspired by Hatha Yoga/Viny
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  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/morning-yogic-practice/200030083407159
  - **Venue**: Osteopathy Nelson Health Collective
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, workshops, yoga
- **Event Name**: LEGO Club Teacher only day
  - **Description**: Are you looking for childcare on teacher only day? Look no further than a fun day of LEGO, nearly 100kgs of free build bricks, fun challenges and activities and 120 sets to choose from.

Bookings are essential as places will be limited.

$65 per child, si
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  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 11:00 pm – Fri May 29 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/lego-club-teacher-only-day/200030083427456
  - **Venue**: 183 Bridge St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Motueka Library Te Noninga Kumu - The Mockingbirds Ukulele Concert
  - **Description**: Come and listen to The Mockingbirds Ukulele Concert for Music Month 2026.  

The Mockingbirds are a wonderful eclectic mix of people enjoying music, song and fun. 

They play a variety of musical instruments, ukeleles, guitars, banjo and an accordion. 

T
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  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 01:00 am – Thu May 28 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/motueka-library-te-noninga-kumu-the-mockingbirds-ukulele-concert/200030051922640
  - **Venue**: 32 Wallace St, Motueka 7120, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music
- **Event Name**: Richmond Library - Law for Lunch with Nelson Bays Community Law
  - **Description**: Thursdays in May we have solicitors from Nelson Bays Community Law sharing their knowledge with us:  

Thursday 7 May: Enduring Power of Attorney 

An enduring power of attorney ensures someone you trust can make decisions for you if you’re unable to, pro
  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 03:00 am – Thu May 28 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/richmond-library-law-for-lunch-with-nelson-bays-community-law/200030086794454
  - **Venue**: 280 Queen Street, Richmond, Richmond, New Zealand 7020
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- **Event Name**: Brushes & Bubbles
  - **Description**: We have been requested to run this back !!
So if you didn't get here last time we are doing it again. 
So get your shit together stop being boring and get artistic @%#^#&
For bookings call me on 022 029 5274 or wed- sunday 10am to 9pm
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  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu May 28 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/brushes-and-bubbles/200030028433728
  - **Venue**: 90 washington road, Washington Valley, Nelson, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Club Catch Up - Growing Tennis in our Region
  - **Description**: Come along to our "Club Catch Up" next Thursday to talk about growing tennis in our region. 

RSVP using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGisNnQOxXs-nyjxl70fkOiv-BBCtkLkvMg7qiG6StQ3Y3Vw/viewform
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  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/club-catch-up-growing-tennis-in-our-region/200030099586527
  - **Venue**: Sport Tasman
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  - **Categories**: sports

## Trending Events in Nelson

- **Event Name**: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 - Whakatū Nelson
  - **Description**: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour presented by the NZ Alpine Club - NelsonAbout this EventThe New Zealand Alpine Club with Presenting Partners, World Expeditions, La Sportiva
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre
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- **Event Name**: THE MIDWINTER SHOWDOWN
  - **Description**: This winter, the top of the South is set to heat up as The Midwinter Showdown lands at The Boathouse Nelson on Saturday, July 4th, delivering a powerful night of reggae, hip hop, and electronic bass culture right on the water’s edge.

Headlining the event
  - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson
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- **Event Name**: Kaiteriteri Gold 2026
  - **Description**: Having received rave reviews from participants over the last few years, come and join us on Kings Birthday weekend to take in all that the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park has to offer.

Whether you’re racing for a personal best or just out to enjoy the fun
  - **Venue**: Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
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- **Event Name**: LAST CALL at EAST ST
  - **Description**: Nelson... this is it.

The final ever event at East St Cafe.

No second chance.
No "we'll catch the next one."
No next time.

After years as a cornerstone of Nelson's music scene, East St closes its doors and we're giving it the send-off it deserves.

Exp
  - **Venue**: East St.
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- **Event Name**: NELSON - NZ FISHING HUNTING & 4X4 EXPO
  - **Description**: Nelson, something new is coming.

After four successful years building the New Zealand Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo in Rotorua, we are bringing the experience to the top of the South Island. The first Nelson edition of the Expo will take place from 16
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Centre
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- **Event Name**: Nelson A&P Show - Golden Edge 2025
  - **Description**: 132nd NELSON A&P SHOW
Friday 20 Nov: 2pm-5pm (beginning of Equestrian & Woodchopping Programmes - free entry).

Saturday 21 Nov: 9am-4pm & Sunday 22 Nov: 9am-4pm (Full Show Programme - see ticket prices below).

Entering the Show Competitions?
  - **Venue**: The Golden Edge Nelson A & P Show
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- **Event Name**: THE UNDERGROUND – BACK AT THE BOATHOUSE
  - **Description**: The Underground return to The Boathouse Nelson with their no frills, in yer face, hows ya father blend of high energy Britrock bangers from across the ages.

Expect classics from The Jam, The Who, The Cure, The Police, Arctic Monkeys, Stereophonics, The S
  - **Venue**: The Boathouse, Nelson
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- **Event Name**: Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival 2026 (City Centre)
  - **Description**: Te Ramaroa is a free, immersive biennial light festival that transforms Nelson into a vibrant canvas of illuminated art over five mid-winter nights.
  - **Venue**: Trafalgar Sq, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Founders Annual Book & Record Fair 2026
  - **Description**: Step into a World of 400,000 Stories! 📚✨

The vintage gates of Founders Park are ready to swing open for New Zealand’s largest Book and Record Fair! This King’s Birthday weekend marks the start of a nine-day treasure hunt through a whimsical labyrinth of
  - **Venue**: 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson, New Zealand 7010
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top today events in Nelson?
  - **A:** The Boathouse Society’s 40th Anniversary (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 am at 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), African drumming workshops, 8 Thursday evenings, Nelson NZ (Thu May 28 2026 at Victory Community Centre), Dungeons & Dragons for beginners (Thu May 28 2026 at 05:30 am at 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), [Full] Tai Chi for Beginners — 8-Week Course (April, May) (Thu May 28 2026 at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre), Morning Yogic Practice (Thu May 28 2026 at Osteopathy Nelson Health Collective).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Nelson today May 28, 2026?
  - **A:** The Boathouse Society’s 40th Anniversary (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 am at 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), African drumming workshops, 8 Thursday evenings, Nelson NZ (Thu May 28 2026 at Victory Community Centre), Dungeons & Dragons for beginners (Thu May 28 2026 at 05:30 am at 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), [Full] Tai Chi for Beginners — 8-Week Course (April, May) (Thu May 28 2026 at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre), Morning Yogic Practice (Thu May 28 2026 at Osteopathy Nelson Health Collective).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Nelson in May 2026?
  - **A:** The Boathouse Society’s 40th Anniversary (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 am at 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), African drumming workshops, 8 Thursday evenings, Nelson NZ (Thu May 28 2026 at Victory Community Centre), Dungeons & Dragons for beginners (Thu May 28 2026 at 05:30 am at 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010), [Full] Tai Chi for Beginners — 8-Week Course (April, May) (Thu May 28 2026 at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre), Morning Yogic Practice (Thu May 28 2026 at Osteopathy Nelson Health Collective).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Nelson?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today events in Nelson on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for today events in Nelson?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for today events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Nelson include 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010, Victory Community Centre, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Nelson?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Nelson include The Boathouse, Nelson, InRhythm NZ, Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū.
- **Q**: Are there any online today events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many today events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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