Community Events
Community garden working bees, farmers markets, festivals.
Check the calendar for community events near you.
If you would like to list an event, please get in touch!
Events Listed Below:
If you would like your event listed on this page, please get in touch!
Organics Unearthed - Managing Pests
Don’t miss out on this opportunity from Organics Unearthed to learn how to “Manage Pests, Diseases & Disorders Organically.”
Food Growing Support Group
Our next Food Growing Support Group meeting is held at Musselburgh School, Heart And Soil Community Garden, on Saturday, 1st February, 10-12am. This is one of our regularly scheduled sessions, so anyone interested can look and chat about what we are doing, share knowledge and advice, meet some of us volunteers. The garden has a wide variety of annual and perennial food plants and is about to be expanded with a food forest, so ideas are most welcome! Bring along your preferred beverage and some snacks to share for morning tea. The garden is best accessed through the school grounds from 34 Marlow St. There is ample parking on the street, a bus stop close by. The terrain is flat; and are no toilet facilities available on site.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact: Sue, suenovell@icloud.com
Green Island Community Garden 10th Birthday
We’re turning 10, and it’s time to celebrate a decade of growth, community, and connection!
When: Sat 1st Feb 12.30pm Where: Green Island Community Garden
Come and enjoy a fun-filled day with:
Delicious food and refreshments
Games and activities for all ages
Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are new to the garden, we’d love for you to join in the festivities. Let’s honor the hard work and memories we’ve cultivated together over the years.
North East Valley Community Garden
Are you a keen gardener and want to share your knowledge and skills?
Or are you new to gardening and want to learn more?
Keen to connect with others and get involved in your local community?
Nau mai, haere mai!
New people always welcome at the North East Valley Community Garden! No experience necessary.
Bring your enthusiasm and a passion for learning !
See you at the NEV Community Garden on the field above the North East Valley Normal School, 248 North Road, Dunedin.
Give To Grow: Tool Refurbishment Working Bee
On the second Saturday of each month, we run a tool refurbishment working bee from 11am-2pm, in order to get tools in a good working order before they are distributed to new owners. Everyone welcome!
Organics Unearthed - Free Composting Workshop
Free Composting Workshops - Feb-May.
Contact Michelle to join the waitlist!
Michelle Ritchie
029 7710 212
North East Valley Community Garden
Are you a keen gardener and want to share your knowledge and skills?
Or are you new to gardening and want to learn more?
Keen to connect with others and get involved in your local community?
Nau mai, haere mai!
New people always welcome at the North East Valley Community Garden! No experience necessary.
Bring your enthusiasm and a passion for learning !
See you at the NEV Community Garden on the field above the North East Valley Normal School, 248 North Road, Dunedin.
South Dunedin Street Festival
The next street festival takes place on Saturday 8th of March 2025!
If you’d like to be involved in any way as an organiser, as an organisation, or as a performer/participant or volunteer, please contact us at streetfestival@southd.org.nz
If you would like to register a stall please use this following link:
South Dunedin Street Festival – South Dunedin Street Festival
Give To Grow: Tool Refurbishment Working Bee
On the second Saturday of each month, we run a tool refurbishment working bee from 11am-2pm, in order to get tools in a good working order before they are distributed to new owners. Everyone welcome!
North East Valley Community Garden
Are you a keen gardener and want to share your knowledge and skills?
Or are you new to gardening and want to learn more?
Keen to connect with others and get involved in your local community?
Nau mai, haere mai!
New people always welcome at the North East Valley Community Garden! No experience necessary.
Bring your enthusiasm and a passion for learning !
See you at the NEV Community Garden on the field above the North East Valley Normal School, 248 North Road, Dunedin.
Wild Dunedin
Get ready to rock your socks off and immerse yourself in our incredible natural environment at Wild Dunedin 2025 - New Zealand’s premier Festival of Nature!
This year’s theme celebrates the fascinating story of our unique geology. From rugged coastlines to ancient volcanic landscapes, the Otago environment tells a tale millions of years in the making—and this is your chance to explore it! But it’s not all about rocks – there’s plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with your favourite local wildlife.
Starting on April 11 and closing on Earth Day, April 22, the festival includes a wide range of fun and educational events for all ages. Whether you’re a budding geologist, a wildlife enthusiast, or just curious about nature’s wonders, there’s something for everyone.
Join us for guided walks, family-friendly workshops, interactive talks, wild dining events, and more. Wild Dunedin isn’t just a festival; it’s a community coming together to support and preserve nature. So, put it in your diary, tell all your friends, and let’s get ready to ROCK!
Give To Grow: Tool Refurbishment Working Bee
On the second Saturday of each month, we run a tool refurbishment working bee from 11am-2pm, in order to get tools in a good working order before they are distributed to new owners. Everyone welcome!
North East Valley Community Garden
Are you a keen gardener and want to share your knowledge and skills?
Or are you new to gardening and want to learn more?
Keen to connect with others and get involved in your local community?
Nau mai, haere mai!
New people always welcome at the North East Valley Community Garden! No experience necessary.
Bring your enthusiasm and a passion for learning !
See you at the NEV Community Garden on the field above the North East Valley Normal School, 248 North Road, Dunedin.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Give To Grow: Tool Refurbishment Working Bee
On the second Saturday of each month, we run a tool refurbishment working bee from 11am-2pm, in order to get tools in a good working order before they are distributed to new owners. Everyone welcome!
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Musselburgh Garden Working Bee
All are welcome! The garden is jointly set up by Musselburgh School and Dunedin Multicultural Council. Working bees are held every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 10-12pm
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Give To Grow: Tool Refurbishment Working Bee
On the second Saturday of each month, we run a tool refurbishment working bee from 11am-2pm, in order to get tools in a good working order before they are distributed to new owners. Everyone welcome!
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
NEV Community Garden
Are you a keen gardener and want to share your knowledge and skills?
Or are you new to gardening and want to learn more?
Keen to connect with others and get involved in your local community?
Nau mai, haere mai!
New people always welcome at the North East Valley Community Garden! No experience necessary.
Next gardening bee at the NEV community garden is on Sunday 8 December from 1pm - 4pm. Just come along ready to muck in and say hello to Pam, Tom, Ivan and the crew... everyone welcome.
Bring your enthusiasm and a passion for learning !
See you at the NEV Community Garden on Sunday this week, on the field above the North East Valley Normal School, 248 North Road, Dunedin.
Musselburgh Garden Working Bee
All are welcome! The garden is jointly set up by Musselburgh School and Dunedin Multicultural Council. Working bees are held every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 10-12pm
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Garden Support Group
At the OFN Food Futures Hui we identified the need for support and encouragement to grow food in our community and home gardens.
We are forming a support group that will get together to share knowledge of how to grow food locally, including community gardens, home gardens and urban market gardens.
Our first gathering will be on Wednesday 27th November, 3 30 - 4 30pm, at the Tomahawk Community Garden in Ocean Grove (by 30 Oregon St. - use the short access walkway to the garden on the Recreation Reserve)
Bring some kai to share, if you are able to. All welcome!
For more information email suenovell@icloud.com
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Musselburgh Garden Working Bee
All are welcome! The garden is jointly set up by Musselburgh School and Dunedin Multicultural Council. Working bees are held every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 10-12pm
Ōtepoti Food Futures: Strengthening Dunedin’s Local Food Systems
Ōtepoti Food Futures is an open, city-wide food Hui that will take place on 16th of November, 2024. Coordinated by Our Food Network (OFN), this multifaceted, full-day event will see people from all sectors collaborating to map out the changes needed to establish Ōtepoti as a food resilience pioneer in Aotearoa in the coming years.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Organics Unearthed - Composting Made Easy. Ocean Grove
FREE Composting Made Easy Workshop, November 10. Ocean Grove. THIS WORKSHOP IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY THE DCC.
A mix of theory, discussion and great hands-on experience building a large hot compost heap together. We will also cover the set-up and management of a Worm Farm and Bokashi Bucket - smaller, simple systems for dealing with food wastes.
Permaculture - Resilience by Design Workshop.
https://www.organicsunearthed.com/workshops
If you are keen to learn about the creative and integrated Permaculture approach to growing; want to gain a hands-on understanding of the No-Dig (and instant garden) technique; prepare and plant the first stage of a Food Forest, then join me in early November at a new urban permaculture garden in Port Chalmers.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Shetland Street Community Garden Working Session
Regular work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am till 3pm all year round. All welcome.
Gasworks Market
Bring the family along to our November market and GET GROWING! Pot up some seedlings to raise at home and find out about your local community gardens and garden club. Brought to you by the Dunedin Vegetable Growers Club.