# Events & Things To Do in Stratford, TK in October 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Stratford, Taranaki. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Stratford, Taranaki.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in Stratford queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in Stratford there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in Stratford in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Stratford

- **Event Name**: BMX NZ North Island Titles & M11 Test Team Racing
  - **Description**: Trans-Tasman test team - Mighty 11's racing. NQM
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Hawera BMX Club
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- **Event Name**: Singer Songwriters Hāwera
  - **Description**: Taranaki Singer Songwriters is returning to Hāwera for another wonderful evening of original music at the Hāwera Repertory Theatre.
For more than two decades, Singer Songwriters has provided a welcoming stage for musicians to share their original songs wi
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    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Hawera Repertory Society
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, theatre, performances
- **Event Name**: Ōpunakē Crop Swap - OCTOBER
  - **Description**: First Sunday of the month, 2pm - 3pm. Everyone welcome.

Naumai, haere mai! Come along and join us at the monthly 'Ōpunakē Crop Swap'. 

CROP SWAPS are usually kept within an hour - allowing community connection and fair share amongst what's on offer, alo
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/Ōpunakē-crop-swap-october/200030561982422
  - **Venue**: Ōpunakē Town Hall, 38 Dormett Street
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- **Event Name**: Poetry in the Park
  - **Description**: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Naumai Park with live poetry readings nestled among native vegetation. Wander through the tranquil spots and listen as the words flow with nature. Meet us at the main entrance gates on the corner of High Street and Gladst
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  - **Date**: Tue Oct 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/poetry-in-the-park/200030292086800
  - **Venue**: Naumai Park
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: The Blueprint: Live at South Taranaki Club, Hawera
  - **Description**: For the very first time, we bring our show to the South Taranaki Club in Hawera! Round up the family, come on down!
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 11:30 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: South Taranaki Club
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- **Event Name**: Dusty’s 50th
  - **Description**: Dust of your boots and join me for a beer…
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 30
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 07:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stratford/dustys-50th/200030467500151
  - **Venue**: 301 South Road, Hawera, New Zealand
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## Trending Events in Stratford

- **Event Name**: HAWERA HAVOC - LIVE PRO WRESTLING IN HAWERA
  - **Description**: RIVER CITY PRO WRESTLING RETURNS TO HĀWERA! 👑🇳🇿

RCP is coming back! After our unforgettable night at HAWERA HAVOC in August 2025, we are bringing the hard-hitting, high-flying action back to the Hāwera War Memorial Hall for another epic night of New Zeal
  - **Venue**: Hawera & District War Memorial Community Hall
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- **Event Name**: 🎹✨ LIVE AT STC – PIANO MEN TRIBUTE NIGHT! ✨🎹
  - **Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable night of iconic hits as Piano Men bring the magic of Elton John & Billy Joel to the South Taranaki Club! 🎶

From Rocket Man to Piano Man, this is a show packed with all the classics you know and love – performed live wit
  - **Venue**: 43 Caledonia Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610
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- **Event Name**: Singer Songwriters Stratford
  - **Description**: After the great vibe last year, Taranaki Singer Songwriters is returning to Stratford for another special night of original music at The Castle.

Join us for an intimate evening where local and visiting songwriters share the songs they’ve written straight
  - **Venue**: 85 Regan St, Stratford 4332, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: ROLLER DISCO Stratford
  - **Description**: 🟡🟠🔴 ROLLER DISCO with SKATESCOOL 🟣🔵🟢
                          
                               
3pm 🟢  Lesson beginners and confident skaters 🟢 50min
4pm 🟢  Roller Disco for all ages, all levels 🟢 90minn

Come 10min earlier if you are hiring skates 

🔴🟠🟡🟢
  - **Venue**: Stratford War Memorial Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers
  - **Description**: 🎪✨ Hawera — ARE YOU READY? ✨🎪

The village is rolling into town... and trust us, this is not your average weekend market. 🐦‍🔥💫

📍 Hawera Primary School 
📅 26th & 27th September 
⏰ 9am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday

Step into a world of funky travelling
  - **Venue**: Hāwera Primary School
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- **Event Name**: AI in Action
  - **Description**: Tuesday 1st September - 10am - 12pm at Shakee Pear CafeAbout this EventSave time. Boost productivity. Work smarter with AI.Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? This practical, beginner
  - **Venue**: Shakee Pear Cafe
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- **Event Name**: One Piece Card Game OP-17 Pre-Release Event at Kanto Corner Eltham
  - **Description**: The World's Strongest Warriors are here!

Join us at Kanto Corner Eltham for the One Piece Card Game OP-17 Pre-Release Event and be among the first to experience the newest set.

Date: Friday, 21 August
Registration: 6:00 pm
Event Starts: 6:30 pm

Entry:
  - **Venue**: 53 Bridge Street, Eltham, New Zealand 4332
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- **Event Name**: August Club Night  - A Night of Words, Wit & Theatre
  - **Description**: 📅 Friday 28 August 2026
🕢 7.30pm
📍 Repertory House
🍷 Bar open


Ever wondered what happens when a script is heard for the very first time? Join us for a relaxed, entertaining evening as we launch a new Hāwera Repertory tradition: Reading Theatre. 
Hosted
  - **Venue**: Repertory House, 59 Collins Street, Hawera, New Zealand 4610
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- **Event Name**: Paint & Unwind- Wine Glass Painting Night
  - **Description**: Mum's you deserve a night out! Take a break from the usual routine. Join us for a fun, relaxed evening of painting, snacks and good company.About this EventPaint & Unwind-  Wine Glass Painting Night
  - **Venue**: Stratford Parents Centre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top october events in Stratford?
  - **A:** BMX NZ North Island Titles & M11 Test Team Racing (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 11:00 am at Hawera BMX Club), Singer Songwriters Hāwera (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hawera Repertory Society), Ōpunakē Crop Swap - OCTOBER (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 02:00 pm at Ōpunakē Town Hall, 38 Dormett Street), Poetry in the Park (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Naumai Park), The Blueprint: Live at South Taranaki Club, Hawera (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at South Taranaki Club).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Stratford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october events in Stratford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for october events in Stratford?
  - **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 october events in Stratford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Stratford include Hawera BMX Club, Hawera Repertory Society, Ōpunakē Town Hall, 38 Dormett Street.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Stratford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Stratford include BMX New Zealand, Taranaki Singer Songwriters, Ōpunakē Crop Swap.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new october events in Stratford?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Stratford.

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