A Christmas Cracker Wellington 2026
Wellington City Council’s A Christmas Cracker brings a day of free Christmas activities and entertainment to Waitangi Park. Families can enjoy the waterfront park together on Saturday 12 December 2026, with the celebration running from 11am to 5pm.
Who: All ages; a whānau-friendly community Christmas day
When: Saturday 12 December 2026, 11am to 5pm
Where: Waitangi Park, Wellington waterfront
Wellington What to expect
The council’s programme includes Santa’s Grotto and Mailbox, face painting, caricatures, Christmas crafts, ice skating, a foam pit and roving performers. Stage entertainment includes choirs, brass bands, dance groups, a ukulele band, singers and a pantomime. Food trucks will be on site. Entry and activities are free; food purchases and travel are extra.
Read the council’s current event information before attending.
Plan your visit
As practical family advice, bring sun protection, water and a warm layer for Wellington’s changeable weather, and agree on a meeting place with children. Check the council’s latest programme and access advice before travelling. Its linked event guide is explicitly from a previous year, so use it as background and confirm current arrangements with the council. The images are council archive photographs from previous Christmas celebrations, not photographs of the 2026 event.