Other Events
Thursday 6th November to Sunday 9th November All Day Steampunk The Thames 10th Birthday 2025
Come and celebrate Steampunk The Thames 10th birthday with lots to see and dazzle your mind! Visit their website www.steampunkthethames.co.nz
Venue: Thames Town, various sites
Price: Various
Contact: Steampunk website
Phone: N/a
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Saturday 8th November to Saturday 31st January Rei Hamon Exhibition

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Rei Hamon was a self-taught artist and an environmentalist. He used a technique of painting millions of small dots to create his images, which reflected the beauty of New Zealand's native forests and wildlife which he was passionate about. His work "Jewels of Okarito" was presented to Queen Elizabeth II during her state visit in 1976. This exhibition will be open through the holiday season so come along to view these amazing artworks.
Venue: Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga, Cnr Cochrane & Pollen Streets
Price: Entry to Museum $5.00/adult
Contact: Fb.com/thamesmuseumnz
Phone: 07-8688509
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Saturday 21st February All Day Purple Poppy Day

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Presented by Thames RSA and Thames Museum - to honour animals that took part in World Wars.
Venue: Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga, Cnr Cochrane & Pollen Streets
Price: Free to attend
Contact: Thames Museum
Phone: 07 8688509
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Wednesday 25th February 5:30pm - 7:30pm Beyond Gold - The story of Read Bros Hardware

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Russell Skeet will be talking about the history of Read Bros Hardware and his recently released book "Beyond Gold". Light refreshments will be served.
Venue: Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga, Cnr Cochrane & Pollen Streets
Price: $5.00
Contact: Thames Museum
Phone: 07 8688509
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Saturday 21st March Thames Antiques and Collectibles Show 2026
Presented by Thames Vintage Bottle and Collectors' Club. 10.00am until 3.00pm
Venue: Thames Civic Centre, 200 Mary Street, Thames
Price: Gold Coin Entry
Contact: Carmen
Phone: 027-4511781
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