Hamilton Christmas Market 2025 | Hyde Park

🎄 Experience Hamilton's most beloved Christmas market at the 11th annual Extravaganza in the Park! Join us at Elliot Park in Nawton for a festive day of shopping, entertainment, and family fun.

Event Highlights:

• 🛍️ Over 100 local artisan stalls
• 🎠 Family activities including pony rides and face painting
• 🎵 Live entertainment throughout the day
• ☕ Food vendors serving delicious kai and refreshments

Event Details:

• 📅 Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
• ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• 📍 Location: Elliot Park, Hyde Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton
• Entry: Free admission

Facilities:

• Ample parking available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Multiple seating areas throughout the venue

Christmas Markets in Hamilton: A Community Tradition

Christmas markets have become an integral part of Hamilton's festive season, bringing communities together while supporting local businesses and artisans. These markets offer a uniquely Kiwi Christmas experience, combining traditional holiday elements with New Zealand's laid-back summer atmosphere.

Local markets like the Extravaganza in the Park have evolved into essential platforms for small businesses and craftspeople to showcase their products directly to the community. They provide an alternative to mainstream retail shopping, offering handcrafted items, unique gifts, and personal interactions with makers.

The presence of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and food vendors transforms these markets into complete day-out experiences, perfect for creating lasting holiday memories. The combination of shopping, entertainment, and community engagement makes Christmas markets a highlight of Hamilton's summer events calendar.

These markets also play a crucial role in sustainable shopping practices, supporting local economies and reducing the environmental impact of holiday gift-giving. By choosing to shop at community markets, visitors contribute to the growth of local businesses while finding unique, often handmade presents that carry special meaning.