December Market Dates

We are excited to announce the Christmas Markets we will be attending this month!


In total there are 7 market days/nights you can catch us at to grab your crocheted stocking stuffer goodies. Maybe get a crocheted Christmas stocking to go with it!


Red Shed Artisan Market 


14th & 21st December 


⏰️ 10am to 3pm

📍Red Shed Palazzo Cafe

16 Jesmond Road, Drury


Sustainable Market


20th December


⏰️10am to 1pm

📍Sir Edmund Hillary Library Foyer, 1/209 Great South Road, Papakura


@sustainablepapakura 


Glenbrook Vintage Railway - Counties Energy Christmas Lights - Trains at Night 2025


10th*, 12th, 13th, 20th & 23rd December 


Key Information

🎄 Open: 6–11pm

🚂 Trains: Every half hour from 6.30pm (one return trip per ticket)

🎟️ Online bookings: Redeem at the ticket tent on entry www.gvr.org.nz 

🚗 Parking: Free – Glenbrook Station Rd

🎅 Santa Photos: Free – posted on Facebook next day

🍴 Food Trucks: On-site (alcohol-free event)

✂️ Craft Market: Located in the market tent

🌧️ Weather: Rain or shine – bring a jacket!

🕕 Tip: Come before 7pm to avoid crowds


*Sensory Friendly / Accessible Night – Wednesday 10 December 2025

This special night is designed for families and groups with sensory or accessibility needs. Open 6–9pm with hourly train departures from 6.30pm.


Steam-hauled trains, reduced noise and lighting, and limited numbers (300 tickets only). Tickets are only available online - https://www.gvr.org.nz/trips-events/xmas-lights#sensory


Santa will attend; however, food and market stalls will be limited.


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