Name: VALLEY FEST 2025
Start: 2025-09-12T23:00:00+12:00
Location: 262 North Road, North East Valley, Dunedin, New Zealand 9010

Celebrating Our People, Our Place – From creek to peak!
-- Gardens Corner to Ōpoho to Pine Hill to Upper Junction, and everything in between! --
We’re excited to announce the rebranding of CreekFest to Valley Fest—a vibrant month-long celebration of everything that makes our collective 'Valley' so special. Hands-on workshops, whānau fun days, community gatherings, and activities highlighting our Valley’s unique biodiversity—the Valley Fest will be bursting with creativity and spirit! The festival brings to life the Valley Project’s vision of a community that is inclusive, connected, and thriving, with a focus on resilience.
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Keep an eye out for individual Valley Fest Facebook events detailing those briefed below:
-- Bike Repair Workshop --
Saturday, 13 September, 9:30am-12:30pm
Valley Community Workshop, 11 Allen St.
In conjunction with Repair Festival Aotearoa 2025, the Valley Cycle Workshop team will provide minor bike repairs on punctures, gear tuning, broken cables and brakes. Koha Welcome.
-- Dunedin’s Loom Room Open Day --
Saturday, 13 September, 10am-1pm
Valley Community Workspace, 11 Allen St.
Discover the world of textiles, design, craft, and contemporary art with local artist Christine Keller. Explore weaving and textile design at the Loom Room, and sustainable menstrual care with Sew On.
-- Dunedin BMX Club Open Day --
Saturday, 13 September, 1pm
Forrester Park, 194 Norwood Street, Normanby
Have a go on the track, guided by the Dunedin BMX team. Bring your own gear or borrow theirs. Wear pants, long-sleeved tops, and closed-toe shoes. Free BBQ. Rainy day alt: 21 Sept.
-- English Country Dance Workshop --
Friday, 19 September, 5:30-8:30pm
NEV Community Centre, 270 North Rd.
5:30–7:00pm: Refresher session for experienced dancers.
7:30–8:30pm: Absolute beginners. Every step will be clearly explained so you can dance with confidence. FREE.
-- NEV Community Dinner --
Saturday, 20 September, 5pm-7:30pm
NEV Bowling Club, 139 North Rd.
Free dinner for Valley locals! Engage with the community, make new connections, join activities, and indulge in a delicious meal. Bring takeaway containers for any leftovers. Koha welcome.
-- Biochar Workshop & Open VUE Propogation Nursery Tour --
Sunday, 21 September, morning time
Back of Blacks Road Grocer, 178 North Rd.
30 min presentation and kontiki kiln demonstration. Wander around the nursery and learn about native flora in NEV. FREE.
-- Keep NZ Beautiful Clean-Up --
Thursday, 25 September, 10am
Starting point Valley Project, 262 North Rd.
We’re rallying residents, visitors, and volunteers to help nurture our Valley’s native biodiversity by cleaning up their habitat. All tools provided. No experience necessary. Wear closed-toe shoes.
-- Valley Hazards and Emergency Preparedness Hui --
Thursday, 25 September, 6.00 - 7.30pm
NEV Bowling Club, 139 North Rd.
Hear from emergency management experts on local risks and hazards specific to North East Valley and share your local knowledge to help us be more resilient and better prepared as a community.
-- Cycle By Gallery Opening --
Friday, 26 September, 4.30-6.30pm
Valley Community Workshop, 11 Allen St.
Celebrating a new exhibition featuring whimsical creations using bike rims, harakeke, driftwood and random meaningful objects. 'Woven Hope' also open for viewing 27 & 28 Sept. 9am - 2pm.
-- Foraging with Maria Buskin --
Sunday, 28 September
Starting point Valley Project, 262 North Rd.
Learn about foraging and its amazing health benefits. Join us for a plant identification walk. 1.5-2 hours. Morning tea provided. FREE! Register your interest ASAP: [email protected]
-- Seed Swap --
Sunday, 28 September, 3-4pm
Valley Project, 262 North Rd.
Bring seeds, take seeds, learn about collecting and propagating seeds, when should you plant what in this region, etc. The VP Seed Library will be on display! FREE!
-- Crop Swap --
Sunday, 28 September, 3pm
Valley Project, 262 North Rd.
Bring along and trade things you have in abundance from your garden or your kitchen: baking, crops, preserves, herbs, cook books, bottling jars, honey, fermentation supplies, etc. FREE!
-- NEV Community Garden Tour --
Sunday, 28 September, 2-3pm
Back of NEV Normal School, 248 North Rd.
Tour will take place during a working bee so guests can get a fantastic view of what it takes to be a part of this initiative. A showcase of crops, companion planting, and pest control. FREE!
-- Kids Movie Matinee --
Wednesday, 1 October, 12noon
NEV Normal School, 248 North Rd.
Kids get to vote on the PG movie to be featured. Bring blankets, pillows, and bean bags from home for comfortable viewing. BYO snacks and drinks. Popcorn provided. FREE!
-- Sport Otago Kids Play Day --
Thursday, 2 October, 11am-1pm
NEV Normal School front lawn, 248 North Rd.
Try a game of gagaball, giant Jenga, Skittles, Kubb, football, etc. Play with inflatables, parachutes, and the Play Trailer, and other random bits of play equipment! Rainy day alt: 3 Oct. FREE!
-- Local Business Treasure Hunt --
Saturday, 4 October, business hours
Throughout the Valley floor
Visit participating local businesses and answer unique trivia questions about each one. Submit all completed answers by the end of the day to go into the draw for a prize! FREE!
-- NEV Bowling Club Open Day --
Saturday, 4 October, 2pm
NEV Bowls Club, 139 North Rd.
Have a FREE go at Lawn Bowls! Bowls supplied. Wear flat-soled shoes to wear on the green, or try it barefoot. BBQ and open bar on the day. Bring change for a raffle. Rain or shine event.
-- Kids Day Out --
Sunday, 5 October, 3pm-5pm
NEV Normal School hall & field, 248 North Rd.
Kids day out with mums and dads of the NEV Baha'is. Food truck, activities, arts & crafts, games, music, refreshments. Presentation on Baha'i children's classes. FREE!
-- Youth Volunteer Week --
October 13 - 17
Various locations: Chingford Park/North Rd./Lindsay Creek
Your chance to make a difference in the neighbourhood! Participate in sycamore removal, native planting, litter clean-up, and other conservation efforts.