The Magic of Christmas Night Market is an annual event taking place on the first Tuesday & Wednesday in December. Bringing together the best bricks & mortar, online and at home small and local businesses for your shopping pleasure. The event is set within a magical Christmas environment at Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North.

Whether it's shopping for gifts, pre-ordering your Christmas feast or simply sitting back and soaking up the atmosphere, the Magic of Christmas Night Market is the place to be to prepare for the "big day" in a relaxed and beautiful environment! Support small businesses and keep your Christmas shopping local this year.

- Over 160 fabulous stalls - Art, crafts, books, furniture, plants, skincare, home & giftware, gourmet food, clothing, plus more
- Foodtrucks
- Live Music
- Workshops
- Cash out facilities plus much more!

Along with a great night of shopping, the event will also be providing a fundraising opportunity for the Arohanui Hospice, with a % of door sales being donated to the charity.

Tickets available online from the 1 November 2025.

"Christmas magic is silent. You don't hear it - you feel it, you know it, you believe it."