Friday 5 December,
5pm to 9pm

Tītīrangi, the little village with bright lights and big heart, is staying open late to celebrate the festive season on Friday 5 December, 5-9pm.

Come along to the Twilight in the Village to shop a delightful array of festive stalls, support local shops and eateries and enjoy an abundance of free activities for the whole whānau.

The Titirangi Village Christmas Lights will be turned on at 8.30pm.

Twilight in the Village

Face Painting & Balloons

Bring your tamariki to the Rooftop Terrace for fabulous free face painting with Annamarie and Asta.

Festive Offerings

Creative Collage

Get into the festive spirit and create one-of-a-kind gift cards from up-cycled materials with local collage artist, Naomi Azoulay.

The Mollymawks

Al and Emily from The Mollymawks will be on the Rooftop Terrace all evening long. This professional acoustic duo will be performing cool covers, Irish tunes and their own original songs as the sun sets over the mighty Waitākere Ranges.

Greater Auckland Chorus

The Greater Auckland Chorus is an award-winning, dynamic performance group who specialises in four part harmony. They’ll be belting out festive tunes later in the evening to get you into the holiday spirit.

Festive Short Films

Robin from Flicks Cinema will be showcasing a series of short films for the whole whānau in the Lopdell Theatre. The festive programme of films starts every hour on the hour.

Free Gift Wrapping

See our friendly gift wrappers on your way out of the market, who will wrap up your shopping, all ready for the big day.

The Upstairs Gallery

It’s opening night of the annual Summer Show at Upstairs Gallery. Support your little local Gallery by eploring and purchasing unique artwork in this cash-and-carry exhibition.

Titirangi Theatre Bar

Visit the Titirangi Theatre bar for a refreshing cold drink or their irresistible holiday speciality, mulled wine.

Deco Eatery

Stay awhile at Deco Eatery and enjoy their special summer menu.

Te Uru

The unique and fabulous gallery shop at Te Uru is staying open late too, so you can shop for one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself or loved ones.

Little Village, Big Lights

Head up to Barfoot & Thompson at 8.30pm to witness the spectacle of the Titirangi Village Christmas lights being switched on! Take a group shot in the big photo frame and post your letters to Santa in the special North Pole Express mailbox.

Scavenger Hunt

Explore Titirangi Village on the scavenger hunt! More info to come.

Support Local

Local shops and eateries are staying open late with special deals, so you can do some shopping and indulge in something yummy.

Charity Partner

Nurturing Families

Nurturing Families is a Waitākere-based charity that supports whānau in hardship by delivering indispensable aid to families and to provide emotional and educational support, fostering the growth and development of both families and children.

You can support their mission by donating pre-loved or new children’s item or a gift (unwrapped) for a child aged 0 to 16. Together, we can make a difference and nurture a brighter future for all.

Stallholders

Midst of It Atelier

Local maker, Akini Alfredo creates accessories perfect for the gifting season. Products range from makeup bags, tote bags to scrunchies and keychains. They are all made by hand here in Auckland.

Tūī Diprose

Tūī Diprose is a jewellery artist and multidisciplinary healer, who creates talisman jewellery and ritual oils. Tūī will also have gift vouchers for their holistic wellbeing treatments available to buy.

Pay Pah Kut

Everything is handmade at Pay Pah Kut. With a range of quirky 3D pun scenes, decorative cage dolls, paper cut pictures and whimsical ceramics for the garden, there's a perfect gift for everyone!

Gerty Brown

Mix it up with Gerty Brown's original and eclectic style of cushions and accessories. This year at the Gerty Brown stall you’ll find stockings, ornaments, Christmas sacks and more!

Bree Fraser

Bree is a local artist who works from her studio nestled amongst the kauri in her wild backyard in Parau where she creates prints, greeting cards, small original works and kawakawa oil and balms.

Banu's

Bring the the true taste of India into your home with Banu's sauces, spices and oils that are 100% plant based and proudly made in West Auckland.

Carson Picks

Guitar picks handmade in West Auckland from a range of metals. Get some extra attack from your Carson Premium Pick.

Grandma Jenkins

Don’t leave the market without a deliciously rich and moist fruit cake, homemade by Pauline in Oratia, using her Great Grandma Jenkins’ recipe.

Clusterf*ck Designs

A colourful clusterf*ck of creations, made by local artist Emily Pedersen. This exciting range is made to inject a sense of fun and colour into peoples' lives.

Elemental Jewellery

Elemental Jewellery is an Auckland-based studio, where designer Rosie Carson creates unique, contemporary jewellery designs using gemstones, brass, and precious metals.

Flora & Clay Handmade

Stacy from Flora & Clay uses polymer clay to create gorgeous feel-good, feature earrings. Check them out for small batch, unique creations to brighten up any outfit.

Maria McSporran

Maria’s pottery is hand-built using the slow process of pinching clay into organic functional shapes, then embellished with contemporary designs and plenty of colour.

Mister Gelato

Indulge in a scoop from Mister Gelato at their cart in the main entrance foyer. Every batch of gelato is handcrafted from scratch in the traditional Italian way.

Yoko Micro Macramé Art

Yoko’s approach blends macramé techniques with the natural beauty of crystals, which she believes are gifts from Mother Nature herself.

Gold Creative

Marigold of Gold Creative returns with her Birds of a Feather greeting cards, Christmas decorations, T-shirts and art prints, all inspired by New Zealand native flora and fauna.

Tirimoana Honey

Tirimoana Honey is small family-run business based in Te Atatū South. Bees have been a big part of the family for the past 10 years, with a passion for beekeeping running through three generations.

Earth & Fire Ceramics

Chrissy-Grace Gabriels is a local ceramic artist based at the foothills of the Waitākere Ranges, surrounded by an abundance of nature to inspire her creations.

re:purpose

Local jewellery maker, Ronja Schipper is passionate about re-purposing discarded items and materials and turning them into meaningful objects of desire.

Vera Limmer

Based in West Auckland and deeply inspired by the natural beauty of Aotearoa, Vera Limmer creates distinctive, handcrafted artworks from her home studio.

The Lizard Queen and Her Twisted Friends

Casey Knight is the 'Creator in Charge' of The Lizard Queen and her Twisted Friends, a business that creates unique 3d printed articulated creatures that will bring joy to anyone this Christmas season.

Sandra Waine

Sandra Waine is a printmaker and crafter who creates gorgeous handprinted textiles, handcarved rubber stamps and printed artworks.

The Huff

Kat Huffer celebrates storytelling by blending vintage charm with reuse and reinvention. Kat’s makes are distinctive pieces that are both refined and one-of-a-kind, with a dash of humour.

Matt Coates Art

Matt loves to illustrate art that is quirky, whimsical and has a story to tell. Each artwork is something you can hang on your wall to give you a bit of joy or make you smile.

The Neudorf Studio

Emily of The Neudorf Studio is selling 100% cotton cushions and covers that she makes in Mount Albert, as well as hand-formed ceramic tableware in stylish colours, made by Gill in Nelson.

Richard Naylor Ceramics & Waiatarua Weavers

Anne and Richard handweave, handdye and handspin mainly woollen scarves and a selection of household textiles. As well as weaving, Richard has been potting for nearly 30 years, having learnt in Japan.

Paper Stories

Delphine Pujol is a Titirangi-based artist whose delicate, layered works explore nature, beauty and spiritual ideas through the medium of paper.

The Cosy Lab

Libby Caughey creates beautiful linen lupin seed wearable heatbags in very unique shapes. The most popular designs are the shrugs, heatbelts and foot cosies and are very popular for Christmas gifts.

The Little Ks

Kals creates the most elegant and unique plant art with a passion for craft and upcycling. Think eco terrariums, kokedama, driftwood succulent arrangements and upcycled planters.

Bad Habits Marshmallows

Sahar's marshmallows are handcrafted to ensure top-notch quality and a burst of flavour that stands out. Whether you’re treating yourself or looking for the perfect gift, there’s something for every palate.

Mi Studio

Matakana-based, Sue McFadden is a talented ceramic and glass artist whose creative works will delight and captivate you. mistudiomatakana

Levon Parker

Titirangi artist Levon Parker is a relief printmaker using linoleum and woodblock to create work that is inspired by natural flora and fauna and tattoo aesthetics.

Tinted Vintage

Martine is the creator behind Tinted Vintage, and she loves to mix it up when it comes to design and colour. All her pieces are handmade – no two are exactly the same, but they are equally as beautiful.

Sweet As Choice Bakery

Sweet as Choice Bakery is a run by West Auckland local Paige, who bakes all the Kiwi classics just like Grandma used to. Indulge in an old favourite or find a new favourite!

Titirangi Urban Sanctuary

TUS is an environmental project run by neighbours for neighbours. Their vision is to create an urban sanctuary in Titirangi; a place where people, native birds, plants and species thrive.