November 2026

Dear all

We are looking forward to a busy November! 

The NZ Fellowship of Artists are here with an Art Exhibition and Sale of works in the Foyer. The Exhibition is open daily from Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The Fellowship are a group of people who have a great interest in learning how to draw and paint and are based at Gifford Gallery at 27A Poronui Street. More information is here.

Join Eden Arts for the Artists in Eden Christmas Special here on Saturday 21 November from 10.00am to 1.00pm. The day will include sale of gorgeous small artworks as well as the traditional Artists in Eden vibe of artists at work and live music during the day. Find treasures by longstanding favourites, as well as artists from more recent initiatives. Visit their webpage for more or follow Eden Arts on Facebook here to stay up to date with their fabulous programme.

With only two Markets until Christmas, don’t miss the highly regarded Mt Eden Village Craft Market here on Saturday 14 November from 9.30am to 3.00pm. The Market is an amazing NZ Handmade market with talented and passionate crafters you will enjoy meeting and admiring. The Craft Market has your Christmas gifting worries sorted! Facebook for more information and check out the NZ Post sending cut-off dates here.

 Village Music presents Through The Looking Glass on Friday 27 November at 8.00pm. A group of four women, 2 cellists and 2 violinists, who have had extensive careers performing in many different musical formations, encompassing a multitude of genres, arranging and recording for numerous artists and enjoying a plethora of musical experiences both locally and internationally… coming together for you. Join them for a very unique musical journey. Tickets at Eventfinda here. 

Brainfit Coach Jude is back with Brainfit for Life from Tuesday 3 November at 1.30pm. If you want to improve your brain health, memory and overall cognitive function by Xmas, join popular Brainfit Coach Jude Walter for these weekly 90 minute sessions. Learn six key memory skills that help you stay confident, independent and productive no matter your age. More information is here.

The Auckland Somatic Dance Collective is here on Friday 20 November at 6.45pm. Somatic dance is a guided free form movement journey deep into the layers of the body, supported by a carefully curated soundscape in a non judgemental space. Auckland Somatic Dance are a collective of certified somatic dance facilitators and DJ’s who regularly offer dances in Auckland. Follow them on Facebook here.

Date Night in Mt Eden Village is here on Saturday 21 November! There will be FREE babysitting and activities for kids 5+ between 6.00pm and 9.00pm for parents or caregivers dining at participating restaurants in the Village. Registration is essential for these popular evenings. Proof of dining will be required on pick up. Date Night is organised by the Mt Eden Village Business Association and Bricks 4 Kidz.

The Mt Eden Wellbeing Market is in the Hall and Lounge on Saturday 28 November from 10.00am to 3.00pm and is Central Auckland’s regular monthly mind, body and spirit market. The market is here on the last Saturday of every month from February to November. Visit their Facebook page for updates here.

The Annual General Meeting for the Trust that runs the Mt Eden Village Centre is coming up on Monday 23 November at 6.00pm. The Trustees warmly invite you all to attend to hear about the Trust and what we do here at the Centre. Please RSVP via email manager@mtedenvillagecentre.co.nz.

 Ngā mihi/Best wishes

Ngaire Malpass

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