Light Up the Village 2026 | Tree Lighting & Late Night Shopping

Christmas is coming to Taradale!

Join us on Friday 4 December as we light up the village for the festive season. Bring the whānau, enjoy a festive evening out and stick around for the big moment when the Taradale Christmas tree lights up.

Live music

Enjoy live music throughout the evening from some talented local performers.

Face painting

Our face painter will be on hand all evening, so the kids can get their festive look sorted.

Food

A food truck will be on site from 5.30pm, or pop into one of Taradale’s great local eateries.

Late night shopping

Selected Taradale stores will be open late, so you can find something special for everyone on your list and support local this Christmas. Keep an eye out, the list of late night stores is coming soon!

The big switch on

Once it’s dark, around 8.30pm, we’ll light up the Christmas tree! And one lucky person will get to press the button. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram to find out how YOU could be the one to light up the village.

Friday 4 December 2026

5.30pm to 8.30pm

Taradale Village (tree by Four Square)

Free entry

See you there!

Brought to you by the Taradale Business Association, with support from Four Square Taradale.