The Historic Village, Tauranga

The Historic Village, Tauranga The creative, community hub of Tauranga. Free entry, 7 days. For more information, please visit our website.
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The Historic Village is a community hub that has an eclectic mix of businesses, community organisations, arts studios, historic buildings and venues for hire. The Village is open and free to the public to visit year round, with retail and cafΓ© trading hours Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 3pm. Please be respectful of the entire community by complying with the terms and policies of Facebook and avoid po

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Calling local wedding suppliers! πŸ’ We're inviting a select number of wedding suppliers to be part of the inaugural Histo...
14/08/2026

Calling local wedding suppliers! πŸ’

We're inviting a select number of wedding suppliers to be part of the inaugural Historic Village Wedding Open Day on Sunday 20 September.

This is an opportunity to connect with engaged couples, showcase your services, and be part of a collaborative wedding experience at one of Tauranga's most unique wedding destinations.

We're interested in hearing from:

✨ Cake makers
✨ Photographers
✨ Wedding planners
✨ Entertainment providers

Interested in being involved? Email [email protected] with details about your business.

Places are limited and supplier participation will be curated to ensure a great experience for attendees.

Get creative this August at The Historic Village 🎨✨ Whether you're keen to learn a new skill, meet like-minded creatives...
10/08/2026

Get creative this August at The Historic Village 🎨✨

Whether you're keen to learn a new skill, meet like-minded creatives, or simply enjoy an afternoon making something beautiful, The Incubator Creative Hub has a fantastic range of workshops coming up this month.

πŸ₯Ÿ Handmade Happiness Dumpling Making Workshop
πŸ“… Sat 15 Aug, 1.00pm–3.00pm

πŸ–ŒοΈ Textured Art Painting
πŸ“… Sun 16 Aug, 1.00pm–3.00pm

✏️ Bare Minimum Life Drawing
πŸ“… Wed 19 Aug, 6.00pm–8.00pm

🌈 Q***r Crafts
πŸ“… Thu 20 Aug, 6.30pm–8.30pm

🌊 Ocean Whisperers Decoupage Workshop
πŸ“… Sat 22 Aug, 10.30am–12.30pm

πŸ–ΌοΈ Painting the Portrait from Life
πŸ“… Sun 23 Aug, 9.30am–3.30pm

🌿 Greenman Clay Mask Workshop
πŸ“… Tue 25 Aug, 6.00pm–8.00pm

🐦 Gourd Bird Feeder Workshop
πŸ“… Sat 29 Aug, 10.00am–2.00pm

πŸ“ The Creative Community Campus, The Historic Village
Book your spot now πŸ‘‰ historicvillage.co.nz/whats-on

10/08/2026

What makes The Historic Village so special? ✨

We asked visitors, and the answers said it all: the great vibes, the thriving arts and creative community, the exciting new spaces and experiences, and of course, the people who bring The Village to life every day πŸ’›

What do you love the most about The Historic Village? πŸ‘‡

Start your Sunday with coffee, creativity and a splash of colour β˜•πŸŽ¨ Join The Creative Community Campus for the Morning M...
05/08/2026

Start your Sunday with coffee, creativity and a splash of colour β˜•πŸŽ¨

Join The Creative Community Campus for the Morning Mugs Oil Painting Workshop - a relaxed session where the coffee is hot, the snacks are delicious, and your canvas is ready for your creative touch.

Guided by artist Dianna Smith, you'll paint a beautiful study of your favourite morning brew while learning oil painting techniques in a fun and supportive environment ✨

πŸ“… Sunday 9 August, 10am–1pm
πŸ“ The Creative Community Campus, The Historic Village
Book your spot πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/mtvmrjwu

Calling all crafters and film lovers 🎬🧢 The Creative Community Cinema series is back with three award-winning films that...
04/08/2026

Calling all crafters and film lovers 🎬🧢

The Creative Community Cinema series is back with three award-winning films that celebrate the artistry of costume design.

Bring along your latest knitting, crochet, embroidery, sketching, journalling or sewing project, settle into your seat, and enjoy a great film while getting creative alongside fellow makers.

πŸŽ₯ Phantom Thread – 5 August
πŸŽ₯ The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – 2 September
πŸŽ₯ Cruella – 7 October

πŸ“ The Village Community Cinema, The Historic Village
Find out more πŸ‘‰ tinyurl.com/daa9adz9

πŸŽ‰ What a fantastic opening day! πŸŽ‰There was a real buzz around The Village on Saturday as the community came together to ...
03/08/2026

πŸŽ‰ What a fantastic opening day! πŸŽ‰

There was a real buzz around The Village on Saturday as the community came together to celebrate the official opening of Kai Aroha Children's Op Shop βœ‚οΈπŸŽ€

As soon as the doors opened, the shop came alive with happy shoppers eager to snap up quality pre-loved treasures. Racks of children's clothing, toys, books and hidden gems were quickly being explored as families enjoyed a morning of bargain hunting.

It's always special to welcome a new business into our community, and the warm support shown by everyone who came along made the day even more memorable. If you haven't visited yet, make sure you pop in next time you're at The Village. You never know what amazing find is waiting for you πŸ’š

Congratulations to the wonderful Kai Aroha Kids Op Shop team on a successful opening - we're so excited to have you as part of our Village whānau.

πŸ’š A wonderful new store is opening at The Historic Village! πŸ’šWe're excited to welcome Kai Aroha Children's Secondhand St...
30/07/2026

πŸ’š A wonderful new store is opening at The Historic Village! πŸ’š

We're excited to welcome Kai Aroha Children's Secondhand Store, opening this Saturday, 1 August.

Come and have a look through a great range of quality pre-loved children's clothing, shoes, books and toys. Whether you're looking for a bargain or your child has outgrown everything overnight, you're bound to find something for their next adventure.

The best part? Every purchase helps Kai Aroha provide meals for people in our community who need them most. So every time you shop, you're helping make a real difference.

πŸ“… Saturday, 1 August, from 10am
πŸ“ The Historic Village (next to HempDepo on Market Street)

Come along, say hello, find a few treasures, and help us give Kai Aroha a warm Village welcome πŸ’š

The second week of the school holidays is here and there's still plenty to discover at The Historic Village βœ¨πŸŒΏπŸŽ¨πŸΏπŸ§šβ€β™€οΈVill...
13/07/2026

The second week of the school holidays is here and there's still plenty to discover at The Historic Village βœ¨πŸŒΏπŸŽ¨πŸΏπŸ§šβ€β™€οΈ

Village wide:
πŸ”Ž Market & Main Village Hunt (on now-19 July)

Creative Community Campus:
⭐ Create Your Own Whetū Workshop (on now-25 July)
🐱 Mixed Media Cats & Dogs workshop (15 July)
🌿 Secret Garden Path workshop with Emma Prill (15 July)

The Village Community Cinema:
🎬 Spirit Untamed (14 July)
🧽 The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (16 July)

The Jam Factory Tauranga:
πŸ’ƒ Kids Dance Party with Alice Sea! at The Jam Factory (17 July)

Galleries:
🎨 Te Waka o Rangi: Stories Written in the Stars exhibition (on now-25 July at The Incubator Gallery)
🏺 Cera'muka – Ceramics by Hayley Smith exhibition (on now-25 July at THE POT HOUSE Gallery)
🌟 Ngā Hihi o Matariki exhibition (on now-25 July at The People's Gallery - Toi Ka Rere)

While you're here, don't forget to wander through the new Village Fairy Garden, grab a bite to eat at one of the eateries, treat yourself to something sweet from Sugar and Spice Historic Village, and browse the unique shops.

Find out what's happening and plan your visit πŸ‘‰ historicvillage.co.nz/whats-on

Planning your big day? πŸ’ We're excited to be exhibiting at The Waikato Wedding Affair on Saturday 1 August at The Atrium...
09/07/2026

Planning your big day? πŸ’

We're excited to be exhibiting at The Waikato Wedding Affair on Saturday 1 August at The Atrium, Hamilton.

Come and chat with our team about hosting your wedding at The Historic Village. From intimate ceremonies to large celebrations, we'll help you discover our unique venues and flexible packages that can bring your wedding vision to life.

πŸ“ The Atrium, Hamilton
πŸ“… Saturday 1 August
πŸ•§ 12.30pm-5.00pm

07/07/2026

🧚 Looking for something to do these school holidays?

Come and explore The Historic Village Fairy Garden! Nestled beside the Schoolhouse, this enchanting new space is perfect for little imaginations to wander and discover.

Open during Village hours (7 days a week, 7.30am-10pm) ✨

Address

159 Seventeenth Avenue West
Tauranga
3112

Telephone

+6475713700

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