Extravaganza in the Park Christmas Market 2025

When
Sat 6 Dec 2025
Where
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Elliot Park, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Sat 6 Dec 2025, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Our Vibrant Community Like Minded Event Extravaganza in the Park Christmas Market returns to Ellicott Park, Hyde Ave, Nawton Hamilton for the 11th year.
A chance to do all your Christmas shopping from over 100+ stalls. ...
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