# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Otaki Market - Teddy Bear's Picnic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am
- **Event Description**: The Ōtaki Market’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic is a fun-filled event where children bring their favorite teddy bears for a market with games, storytelling, and special treats.

Bring your big bears, small bears, old bears, colourful bears, and your most favourite, well-loved bears for a magical Story Time Under the Trees.

We’ll gather on picnic blankets beneath the leafy canopy, where imaginations will come alive and teddy bears will be the special guests of honour. We even heard a rumour there will be Candyfloss!

- Picnic Blanket
Bring a picnic blanket, grab some kai from the food trucks and sit down under the trees at the market

- 11am Storytime with Books&Co
We’re so excited to have Books & Co hosting a magical Story Time Under the Trees at our Teddy Bear’s Picnic!

- Crafting Table
We'll have a crafting table available, get crafty and hands-on for a gold coin donation.

- Facepainting
There will be Facepainting fun from Limitless Art

- Teddy Bear Competition
Bring along your biggest bear, tiniest bear, oldest treasure, most colourful creation, or your most-loved favourite and enter them in for a chance to win. We’ve got some beary exciting goodies to give away — including a special book voucher from Books & Co
Pack your picnic, bring your teddy, and join us for a beary lovely time!

- Bake Sale (featuring Blueberries) 
Adding to the celebration, the Ōtaki Women’s Community Club will host a delicious bake sale featuring locally picked blueberries from Ohau Blueberries - a true taste of our region.

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic rug, their best teddy companion, once you've visited the market, head down Books&Co to check out their awesome range of books! 

Join us for what promises to be a heart-warming new community tradition.


Nau Mai Haere Mai, meet you at the Market. Outdoor market located on State highway one in О̄taki, opposite New World. Come and say hi to our regular stall holders.


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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/otaki/otaki-market-teddy-bears-picnic/200029444578502
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, workshops, contests, food-drinks, art, nonprofit, easter, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 189

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Otaki
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: State Highway 1, opposite New World, Otaki, New Zealand 5512
- **lat**: -40.76376
- **long**: 175.15337
- **full address**: State Highway 1, opposite New World, Otaki, New Zealand 5512, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Otaki Market - Teddy Bear's Picnic being held?
  - **A:** Otaki Market - Teddy Bear's Picnic takes place on Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am at State Highway 1, opposite New World, Otaki, New Zealand 5512, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Otaki Market - Teddy Bear's Picnic?
  - **A:** Otaki Market - Teddy Bear's Picnic is organized by Otaki Market.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Otaki Market - Teddy Bear's Picnic is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Otaki, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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