Community Events

Bringing the Shirley community together to connect and have fun!

Special events for the Shirley community are held throughout the year. These events always attract new people who start connecting with their neighbours in the safe and non-threatening environment provided.

Our main annual events are:

Summer Holiday Programme
Light Party
SHINE - a community festival

Smaller events during the year:

Community BBQ’s
Special Holiday Activities
Christmas Events
Youth Events

Check out the Shirley Community Trust Facebook page for dates and details.

Annual Community Events

Light Party

Thursday, 31 October 2025

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SHINE

Sunday, 16 March 2025

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Shirley Summer Holiday Programme

13-15 & 20-22 January 2026

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Upcoming Neighbourhood Events

Spring Market, Christmas Events, Neighbourhood BBQs, Shirley Family Fun afternoons, Holiday activities and Youth Events etc

See Facebook for updates on dates and events

Additional info

Shirley Community Trust Facebook page

Contact

Sharyn
022 621 8269

Cost

Mostly free. Occasionally koha.

Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

Friendly reminder that the Boxing Day Party is on tomorrow! 🥳 Kicking off from 11am at MacFarlane Park, this will be a great community event so head along 😎

Shirley Community Trust️ 2 weeks ago

Our final Shirley Sparkling Stars for 2025 was a delightful event 🎄 There was amazing food, festive fun and featured a special guest 🧑‍🎄 We look forward to seeing you all again in February! 💫

1 Comments

Shirley Community Trust️ 2 weeks ago

Our friends at Emmett Street Community Church are running this amazing event in MacFarlane Park on Sunday! 🎄🔔 Bring some kai to share and enjoy the Christmas festivities 🥗

Testimonials

A great alternative to Trick or Treating.

Parent of child attending Light Party

It's such a great event for family.

SHINE attendee

Great fun evening - the kids really enjoyed it!

Parent of child attending Light Party

Awesome event for all ages.

SHINE attendee