🐝 Fireworks, Dragon Dances, & Free Markets

👋 Kia ora Wellington!

We hope everyone made it through the rough weather earlier this week. The good news? The forecast’s looking mainly fine and Wellington is turning it on. From buzzy festival vibes and quirky Fringe theatre to dragon dances and waterfront fireworks, there’s plenty happening across the region this weekend.

👉 Jump straight to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday events.

🔥 12 Quick Picks This Weekend

🌙 Upper Hutt Night Market (Fri) - 80+ artisan stalls, 30 food trucks and live music for an easy summer Friday wander.
🎶 Avalanche City + Mountain Boy (Fri) - Heartfelt indie-folk anthems and storytelling charm live in Carterton.
🎪 Petone Rotary Fair 2026 (Sat) - Jackson Street turns into a buzzing street party of food, stalls and live music.
🧧 Lunar New Year - Courtenay Festival & Fireworks (Sat) - Dragon dancers, taiko drumming and a waterfront fireworks finale for the Year of the Fire Horse.
🧧 Lunar New Year at Aotea Lagoon (Sat) - Cultural performances, market stalls and free train rides in Porirua.
⚽️ Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC (Sat) - Sky Stadium lights up for the season’s final NZ Derby.
🌿 Queen Elizabeth Park Open Day & Artisan Market (Sat) - Family activities, beachside stalls, tram rides and summer park vibes.
🎉 Te Papa Late Night - Lunar New Year Festival (Sat) - After-hours museum exploring, dragon dance and then watch the waterfront fireworks.
🌞 Miramar Night Market - Summer Edition (Sat) - Makers, food trucks and laid-back summer vibes on the back lawn.
🎪 Gypsy Fair (Sat-Sun) - A colourful travelling fair with live music and quirky stalls in Upper Hutt.
🧧 Lunar New Year Waterfront Celebrations (Sun) - Cultural performances, craft markets, food hall and family fun across Queens Wharf.
🚛 Wellington Truck & Transport Show 2026 (Sun) - Hundreds of trucks, chrome and horsepower rolling into Trentham.

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🚢 Cruise Ship Arrivals at the Waterfront

Expect queues around the waterfront cafés on Saturday - Anthem of the Seas is bringing nearly 5,000 visitors ashore.

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🍽️ Food & Drink – Three Sisters Taproom

New Plymouth’s award-winning Three Sisters has officially opened its Wellington taproom at 19 Blair Street, with owner Joe Emans pouring smoothie sours, hazy IPAs and seasonal small-batch drops across 14 taps in the former Black Dog site. The reclaimed bar top - crafted from benches from the old Athletic Park stadium - remains a standout feature. A fresh injection into Te Aro’s craft scene.

📍 19 Blair Street, Te Aro
https://threesistersbrewery.store

🎉 Events: What's On This Weekend

Thursday, February 19:

🍽️ Clay It Forward Everybody Eats - A one-of-a-kind three-course dining experience where you’ll eat from handcrafted ceramic plates by Nicole Gaston - then take your plate home, all while supporting Everybody Eats.
📍 Everybody Eats, 60 Dixon St, Te Aro | 🕒 Thu 19 Feb 6pm–8pm | 🎟️ Ticketed | All Ages

😂 The Enshitenment Comedy Show - Merciless Fringe satire skewering the worst people on the planet - with all ticket profits donated to local food banks.
📍 Welsh Dragon Bar, 10 Cambridge Terrace | 🕒 Thu 19 & Fri 20 Feb 7:30pm | 🎟️ From $5 | R18

Friday, February 20:

🌙 Upper Hutt Night Market – A buzzing community night with 80+ artisan stalls, 30 food trucks and live music, perfect for a relaxed Friday evening wander.
📍 RACE Trentham (Trentham Racecourse), 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt | 🕒 Fri 6:00pm–10:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🎭 As You Like It – Summer Shakespeare – Outdoor Shakespeare blooms in Aro Park with live music, romance and Fringe-season magic as the Forest of Arden comes alive under the summer sky.
📍 Aro Park, Aro Street | 🕒 Fri 6:30pm–8:00pm | 🎟️ Koha $5 | All Ages

🎪 D’Things N Such – A chaotic Fringe comedy packed with absurd theatre, physical madness and big audience interaction in one fast, funny 60-minute hit.
📍 Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki St | 🕒 Fri 7:30pm–8:30pm, Sat 7:30pm–8:30pm, Sun 4:30pm–5:30pm | 🎟️ $25–$35 (Supporter $45) | All Ages

🎭 The Glass Menagerie – Tennessee Williams’ haunting family drama unfolds at Circa in this achingly beautiful, emotionally charged classic set in 1930s St Louis.
📍 Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki St | 🕒 Fri 7:00pm–8:30pm, Sat 7:00pm–8:30pm | 🎟️ $25–$60 | All Ages

🎭 Sōsisi Tales – A powerful Fringe drama following three friends on a pub crawl that unpacks masculinity, friendship and the truths behind “boys will be boys.”
📍 BATS Theatre, 1 Kent Terrace | 🕒 Fri 6:00pm–7:00pm, Sat 6:00pm–7:00pm | 🎟️ $15–$25 | R16

🥄 Spoon Show – A delightfully absurd clown comedy exploring the infinite possibilities of cutlery, packed with juggling, movement and gloriously silly audience interaction.
📍 The Gods Paramount, 29 Courtenay Place, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 6:00pm–7:00pm, Sat 6:00pm–7:00pm & 7:30pm–8:30pm | 🎟️ $22–$28 | All Ages

📚 Tadra Vata – NZ Fringe Literary Series
A powerful Moana-led literary series exploring “Beyond Islands, Beyond Borders” with writers, illustrators and live talanoa across four intimate sessions.
📍 Two/Fiftyseven, Level 2/57 Willis St, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri–Mon 20–23 Feb | 🎟️ From $17 | Ages 13+

🎤 Tune in a Bucket – Wellington Fringe Festival – A high-energy musical game show where two teams battle through sing-offs and bucket-picked bangers in one chaotic, crowd-pleasing hour.
📍 Whisky & Wood, 60 Cambridge Terrace (Sat at Sweet Axe Throwing Co.) | 🕒 Fri 6:00pm–7:00pm, Sat 6:00pm–7:00pm, Sun 6:00pm–7:00pm | 🎟️ $20–$25 | R18

💃 The Renegade Cabaret – Wellington Fringe Festival – Sequins, sleaze and spectacularly strange circus, burlesque and cabaret collide in this wild, unpredictable late-night Fringe favourite.
📍 Whisky & Wood, 60 Cambridge Terrace | 🕒 Fri 9:00pm–10:30pm, Sat 9:00pm–10:30pm | 🎟️ $20–$30 | R18

🎪 Nostalgia – A family-friendly spectacle blending circus artistry, dancing horses and aerial acrobatics with iconic hits from across the decades.
📍 Kapiti Equestrian & Vaulting Centre, 13b Nimmo Ave, Waikanae | 🕒 Fri 6:30pm–8:00pm, Sat 1:00pm–2:30pm, Sun 1:00pm–2:30pm | 🎟️ $10–$36.30 | All Ages

🎪 The Fijian Flying Circus
Fiji’s first circus touches down at NZ Fringe with high-flying aerials, bold stunts and cheeky Pacific storytelling from the world-toured VOU Dance Company.
📍 Hannah Playhouse, 12 Cambridge Terrace | 🕒 17–22 Feb | 🎟️ From $39 | All Ages (60 mins)

🎶 Avalanche City + Mountain Boy – Indie-folk favourites Avalanche City return with heartfelt anthems and storytelling charm, joined by folk-rock talent Mountain Boy for one powerful live night in Carterton.
📍 Wairarapa Events Centre, Holloway St, Carterton | 🕒 Fri 7:00pm–10:00pm | 🎟️ $53.44–$64.01 | All Ages

🎭 Airhorn! Fringe Fest Fantasia | NZ Fringe Festival – A sell-out alternative comedy riot returns with Wellington’s funniest comics delivering loud, chaotic, heartfelt Fringe madness.
📍 Newtown Community Centre, Corner Rintoul & Colombo Streets | 🕒 Fri 8:00pm–10:15pm | 🎟️ $20–$30 | R16

💃 Cumbia Blazera – Latin grooves, football-club flair and dancefloor energy collide in this free, high-vibe cumbia party at the Rogue.
📍 The Rogue and Vagabond, 18 Garrett Street | 🕒 Fri 9:30pm | 🎟️ Free | R18

🎸 Marsha and Velveteen with Cruelly – Ōtautahi post-punk and alt-rock energy hits Valhalla with loud, melodic live sets from Marsha, Velveteen and local support Cruelly.
📍 Valhalla, 154 Vivian Street, Wellington | 🕒 Fri 8:00pm | 🎟️ $10–$20 | R18

😂 Weekend Laughs at Abandoned Taproom Petone – NZ Fringe Festival – A rotating showcase of top Kiwi and international comedians brings big headline energy and fresh talent to Petone’s favourite taproom.
📍 Abandoned Taproom Petone, 38 Fitzherbert Street, Petone, Lower Hutt | 🕒 Fri 8:00pm–9:45pm, Sat 8:00pm–9:45pm | 🎟️ $30 | R18

🌮 Welly Night Market – A buzzing CBD night market serving up street food, food trucks and local creatives for an easy Friday or Saturday night wander.
📍 Welly Night Market, 45A Abel Smith Street | 🕒 Fri 5:00pm–11:00pm, Sat 5:00pm–11:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🌿 Breathe | Mauri Ora: Late-night Entry + Panel Talk – An after-hours exhibition viewing followed by a thought-provoking panel exploring art, science and mātauranga Māori inspired by Te Papa’s immersive Breathe | Mauri Ora.
📍 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable Street | 🕒 Fri 6:00pm–9:00pm | 🎟️ $59 | All Ages

🎶 Wooden Box Band at Whirinaki Whare Taonga – Wellington’s beloved “urban folk” ensemble brings rich harmonies, storytelling and chilled Americana vibes to Upper Hutt for a special late-afternoon set.
📍 Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt | 🕒 Fri 5:30pm–7:30pm | 🎟️ Free (Koha) | All Ages Licensed

🛍️ Nood Outlet Market Days – Clearance steals, mystery bags and exclusive discounts land for three days only, with overstocks and one-off pieces going fast.
📍 Nood Outlet Wellington, Shop 1.11, 2–10 Semple Street, Porirua | 🕒 Fri 10:00am–5:00pm, Sat 10:00am–5:00pm, Sun 10:00am–5:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🎻 Graeme James – Live at St Peter’s Village Hall – The loop-driven folk favourite brings his foot-stomping one-man-band show to Paekākāriki, layering violin, guitar and more into an epic live soundscape.
📍 St Peters Village Hall, 19 Beach Road, Paekākāriki | 🕒 Fri 8:00pm–10:00pm | 🎟️ $10–$27.50 | All Ages

Saturday, February 21:

🎪 Petone Rotary Fair 2026 – Jackson Street transforms into a buzzing street party with food trucks, artisan stalls, live music and family-friendly fun, all supporting local community projects.
📍 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt | 🕒 Sat 10:00am–4:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🧧 Galloping into the 2026 Lunar New Year – Courtenay Place comes alive with a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration, marking the Year of the Fire Horse with colour, culture and community festivities.
📍 Courtenay Place & Tennyson St | 🕒 Sat 7:30pm–9:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🎆 2026 Lunar New Year – Fireworks Display – Taiko drumming and dragon dancers set the stage before a dazzling waterfront fireworks finale to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.
📍 Wellington Waterfront | 🕒 Sat 9:30pm–9:35pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

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🎬 Movies in the Park – Pack a picnic and blanket for a free summer movie night under the stars, featuring Smurfs 2025 and Superman 2025 at Waikanae Park.
📍 Waikanae Park, Park Ave, Waikanae | 🕒 Sat 4:00pm–9:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🧧 Lunar New Year – Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with cultural performances, market stalls, music and free train rides at Aotea Lagoon.
📍 Aotea Lagoon, Papakowhai Rd, Porirua | 🕒 Sat 2:00pm–6:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

⚽️ Wellington Phoenix v Auckland FC – The final NZ Derby of the season lands at Sky Stadium as the Nix face Auckland FC in a high-stakes clash packed with pride, points and full-volume Yellow Fever energy.
📍 Sky Stadium, 105 Waterloo Quay | 🕒 Sat 5:00pm | 🎟️ From $35 | All Ages

🌸 Lavender Magic Flower Farm PYO – Wander the dahlia fields, breathe in lavender-scented air and pick your own blooms with Tararua views as your backdrop.
📍 Lavender Magic, 61 Blakes Road, Mt Holdsworth, Carterton | 🕒 Sat 10:00am–5:00pm | 🎟️ $5 | All Ages

🔊 Subsonic (UK) – The Frequences NZ Tour lands at Meow with heavyweight drum & bass, huge production and a full-throttle rave experience.
📍 Meow, 9 Edward Street | 🕒 Sat 10:00pm–3:00am | 🎟️ Ticketed | R18

🎸 Western Haikus // Eurydice Split Release Show – A stacked local lineup celebrates a new split release with loud riffs, fresh CDs and cassettes, and full Valhalla energy.
📍 Valhalla, 154 Vivian Street | 🕒 Sat 7:00pm | 🎟️ $15 | R18

🐉 Rice Queens – A Lunar New Year Celebration – Wellington’s fiercest Asian drag divas light up Ivy with a fiery Lunar New Year spectacular celebrating culture, community and bold, blazing performances.
📍 Ivy Bar and Cabaret, 63 Cuba Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Sat 10:00pm | 🎟️ $20–$35 (+ fees) | R18

🤼 Valiant Pro: Live At The 162 – High-impact Kiwi pro wrestling lands in Lower Hutt with big match build-ups, live action and family-friendly ringside energy.
📍 The 162, 162 Gracefield Road, Lower Hutt | 🕒 Sat 5:30pm–8:00pm | 🎟️ $10–$15 (Family passes available) | All Ages

🌹 Roses: a Symbol of Love – Guided Walk – Wander the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and discover the history, romance and hybrid stories behind some of summer’s most beautiful blooms.
📍 Wellington Botanic Garden, 101 Glenmore Street, Kelburn | 🕒 Sat 1:30pm–2:30pm | 🎟️ $10 (Free for Friends) | All Ages

🌿 Queen Elizabeth Park Open Day – A free summer celebration at Mackays Crossing with family-friendly activities, community stalls and a chance to explore one of Kāpiti’s favourite coastal parks.
📍 Queen Elizabeth Park, Mackays Crossing, SH1, Raumati | 🕒 Sat 11:00am–3:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🛍️ Artisan Craft Market (Greater Wellington Kāpiti) – A beachside summer market at Queen Elizabeth Park with tram rides, food trucks, live performers and plenty of local artisan stalls to browse.
📍 Queen Elizabeth Park, Paekākāriki | 🕒 Sat 11:00am–3:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🎉 Te Papa Late Night – Lunar New Year Festival – Explore the museum after hours, enjoy film screenings and a dragon dance, then step outside for waterfront fireworks.
📍 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable St | 🕒 Sat 6:00pm–9:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🤿 Community Snorkel: – Dive into Wellington’s marine backyard with free guided snorkelling, gear provided, and beginner-friendly sessions.
📍 Whitireia Park, Titahi Bay, Porirua | 🕒 Sat 10:00am–3:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

💃 Contra Dance – A lively, all-ages social dance with simple footwork, progressive partner swaps, and plenty of laughs. No experience needed – just bring a plate for supper and join the fun.
📍 St Michael's Community Hall, 81 Upland Rd, Kelburn | 🕒 Sat 6:30pm–10:30pm | 🎟️ $5–$15 (door sales) | All Ages

🍷 Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival – Top Wairarapa wines, standout local eateries and live entertainment set among riverside trees at The Cliffs.
📍 The Cliffs, Dakins Road, Carterton | 🕒 Sat 11:00am–5:00pm | 🎟️ From $81.94 | All Ages

🌞 Miramar Night Market – Summer Edition – Handmade goods, local makers, food trucks and laid-back summer vibes, all on the back lawn with playground fun for the kids.
📍 Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre, 27 Chelsea St | 🕒 Sat 3pm–8pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🎪 Gypsy Fair – A colourful travelling fair rolls into Upper Hutt with live music, quirky stalls, performers and full family vibes all weekend long.
📍 Riverbank Park, Riverbank St, Ebdentown, Upper Hutt | 🕒 Sat 9am–5pm & Sun 9am–5pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🎭 The Night Ali Died – A multi-award-winning solo thriller described as “like watching a Tarantino film onstage,” packed with crime, tension and cinematic punch.
📍 Gryphon Theatre, 22 Ghuznee St, Te Aro | 🕒 Sat & Sun 8:30pm–9:30pm | 🎟️ From $22 | All Ages

🎶 OFFITE: MT VIC QUARRY – Experimental outdoor session blending plant biosignals, modular synth and live drums with vegetable.machine.animal, Bone Chapel and Tondo.
📍 104 Ellice St, Mount Victoria | 🕒 Sat 4pm | 🎟️ Koha | All Ages (moves to Pyramid Club if wet)

🎻 La Serenìsima – Venetian Music at St Mary of the Angels – The Queen’s Closet opens its season with glorious Gabrieli and Renaissance-era works in one of Wellington’s most stunning acoustics.
📍 St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott St | 🕒 Sat 7pm | 🎟️ Ticketed | All Ages

Sunday, February 22:

🎉 2026 Lunar New Year – Cultural Entertainment – A full afternoon of vibrant performances celebrating the talent and cultural diversity of Wellington’s Asian communities.
📍 TSB Arena, Queens Wharf | 🕒 Sun 11am-4:30pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🧘 Yoga in the Sanctuary – A peaceful hatha yoga session in the heart of the valley, blending te ao Māori kaupapa with birdsong and bush views at Zealandia.
📍 ZEALANDIA Eco-Sanctuary, Waiapu Road, Karori | 🕒 Sun 9am-11am | 🎟️ $34.05 ($16.58 members) | R13

🛍️ Ōtaki Market – February – A relaxed Sunday market packed with local produce, handmade crafts, food trucks and community vibes right on State Highway 1.
📍 Ōtaki Market, 58 Main Highway, Ōtaki | 🕒 Sun 10am-2pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🪦 Tiptoe Through the Tombstones – A guided heritage walk through Bolton Street Cemetery uncovering fascinating stories of Wellington’s past as you wander from the museum to the Seddon Memorial.
📍 Bolton Street Cemetery, Bolton St | 🕒 Sun 2pm-3:30pm | 🎟️ $10 (under 12 free) | All Ages

🌿 Forest & Bird WALK a New Reserve – Mātai Moana/Watts Peninsula – Celebrate the new 72ha public reserve with a guided 2.5hr walk exploring military history, regenerating native bush and epic 360° harbour views.
📍 Massey Memorial Carpark, Massey Rd, Maupuia | 🕒 Sun 12:50pm-3:35pm | 🎟️ Free (registration required) | R10

🧧 2026 Lunar New Year – Asian Market – Craft Stalls – Step into a vibrant indoor street market celebrating Asian arts, crafts, culture and community in the heart of the waterfront.
📍 TSB Arena, Queens Wharf | 🕒 Sun 10:30am-5:00pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🍜 2026 Lunar New Year – Asian Market – Food Hall – Feast your way through a packed food hall showcasing diverse Asian cuisines as part of the city’s Lunar New Year celebrations.
📍 Shed 6, Queens Wharf | 🕒 Sun 11am-5pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🐴 2026 Lunar New Year – Horsing Around – A family-friendly fun zone packed with laughter, activities and festive vibes as part of the city’s Lunar New Year celebrations.
📍 Frank Kitts Park, Jervois Quay | 🕒 Sun 12pm-4pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🎬 An Audience with Sam Neill – Sir Sam Neill returns to Circa for a rare, intimate fundraiser conversation with Ian Fraser, reflecting on film, theatre and life in Aotearoa.
📍 Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki St | 🕒 Sun 7pm-9pm | 🎟️ $245 ($195 groups 10+) | All Ages

😈 The Devils Are Coming – Wellington Fringe – A chaotic one-night comedy variety special packed with clowns, comedians and wild audience games as part of Fringe.
📍 Whisky & Wood, 60 Cambridge Terrace | 🕒 Sun 7:30pm-8:30pm | 🎟️ $20-$25 | R18

🎶 SAFA – NZ Fringe Festival 2026 – A free, immersive live-looping set blending French, Spanish, English and Tarifit storytelling with flutes, accordion and hand drums.
📍 Vogelmorn Bowling Club, 93 Mornington Road | 🕒 Sun 5pm-6pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🌿 Forest & Bird End of Summer Fun BBQ/Picnic – A relaxed potluck picnic at Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve to celebrate summer with fellow nature lovers.
📍 Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve, Pāuatahanui | 🕒 Sun 3:30pm-6pm | 🎟️ Free | All Ages

🌈 Holi Celebration Wellington 2026 – A high-energy festival of colour with live DJs, Punjabi Rasoi food stalls and plenty of powder flying (dress code: white!).
📍 Mt Cook School, 160 Tory St | 🕒 Sun 12pm-4pm | 🎟️ $11-$33 | All Ages (under 14 with guardian)

🚗 Muritai School Car Boot Sale – Clear out the garage or hunt for a bargain at this classic Eastbourne car boot sale (rain day 8 March).
📍 Muritai School, Muritai Rd, Eastbourne | 🕒 Sun 10am-1pm | 🎟️ Free Entry | All Ages

🚗 2026 Super Chevy Sunday – Classic Chevys and cool rides take over Harcourt Park, plus a food drive for Upper Hutt Foodbank.
📍 Harcourt Park Sound Shell, Upper Hutt | 🕒 Sun from 10am | 🎟️ $10 vehicles / Free walk-in | All Ages

🎡 Karori Lions Summer Fair – All the fun of the fair with food, craft stalls, rides, raffles and live entertainment for the whole whānau.
📍 Ben Burn Park, Karori | 🕒 Sun 10am–3pm | 🎟️ Koha/Free Entry | All Ages

🚛 Wellington Truck & Transport Show 2026 – Hundreds of trucks roll into Trentham for a full day of chrome, horsepower and family-friendly vibes.
📍 Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt | 🕒 Sun from 9:30am | 🎟️ Gold coin entry | All Ages

⛅ Welly Weather Watch

⛅ Friday: Mainly fine, chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. | High 22°C, Low 12°C.
⛅ Saturday: Mainly fine, chance of a shower from morning. | High 19°C, Low 15°C.
⛅ Sunday: Mainly fine, chance of a shower. | High 21°C, Low 13°C.

Source: MetService (Wellington forecast)

💝 Community Spotlight

Āhuru Mōwai Trust (Porirua + Wellington region) - This small local trust is all about creating safe, supportive spaces for families raising children with extra and special needs - think respite, acceptance, and community that actually gets it. If your week has been hectic, this is a beautifully practical place to send a little love.
https://givealittle.co.nz/org/ahurumowaitrust

Have the best weekend Wellington - may your dumplings be plentiful and your fireworks-viewing spot be elite.

Kirstie & Steve 🐝