You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why – it's Saturday and Santa Claus is coming to Tauranga.

There is a chance of an afternoon shower today, but otherwise the weather's looking perfect for the Trustpower Santa Parade, or if a beer and some good tunes is more your thing, then head down to Brew on The Strand for solo acoustic guitarist and singer Waylon McPherson.

The annual parade heralds the start of the Christmas season and will feature colourful community floats, lively bands, marching teams, acrobatic groups and lots of colourful characters.

The parade gets its procession on at 11am and will start from 2nd Ave, march down Devonport Road and along The Strand before finishing at Harrington Street.

And afterwards, parents can not take the little ones down to the waterfront for some fun and rides with The Little Entertainment Company.

SunLive has also caught wind that supervillain, The Joker is in town and is plotting to blow up Santa! Zoinks!

Will the Clown Prince of Crime get away with his dastardly fiendish plot? Will Batman arrive to save the day? Will this year's Santa parade be the best one yet? Tune in to SunLive from 11am. Ka-pow!

While later today at Brew Craft Beer Pub on The Strand, solo-performer Waylon McPherson will be entertaining the crowd with a ton of great tunes.

Playing popular music and hits from an array of bands, Waylon covers a huge variety of classics from artists like U2, Elvis, The Beatles, Kings of Leon and Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Jack Johnson, Van Morrison, Muse, Tom Petty, Pearl Jam, Train, Pink Floyd, Coldplay, CCR and many more.

Waylon takes to the stage at Brew from 5pm to 8pm. For more information visit his Facebook page.

These are just two of many great events taking place today, to check SunLive's full What's On listing see below.

WHAT'S ON – Saturday, December 3:

A Kiwi Christmas

Dec 3 at St Andrew's Church, Dee St, Mount. Dec 4 at Otumoetai Baptist Church, 241 Otumoetai Rd. Both 2.30pm Featuring songs, poems & readings. Admission $12 adults, accompanied children free. Tickets available from choir members or at the door. Presented by Oriana Singers. www.orianasingers.nz

Annual Book Sale

Tauranga Rotary Club looking for donations of books, records, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws & sheet music for its Easter Book Sale. For drops offs, pick ups etc, Ross 544 0817

'Aroha” Exhibition

The Art Lounge NZ, 22 Devonport Rd Dec 3-31. Group exhibition. www.theartloungenz.com

Bay Network Singles Club

Weekly social activities for those 55-70+. Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings. Jean 576 9988

BOP Film

Asset mapping workshop at Historic Village 1-4pm. www.bopfilm.nz

Bowls Matua

Every Sat. Split sixes from 12.45pm. Prizes, fun, bar. Casual bowlers welcome.

Christmas Carols at Lifechurch

Enjoy the spirit of Christmas with carols, free bouncy castle, free sausage sizzle, free cake & prize for the best Christmas dressed. At 934 Cameron Rd, Gate Pa (next to Girls' College) 4-6pm.

Christmas Social Dance

Dec 10 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. Entertainment by Helen Riley. Just come on the night. Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Flower Reading Workshop

At Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St, Te Puke 1-3pm. You can read flowers? How do you do that? Come & enjoy an afternoon of learning what flowers can tell you about yourself & others. Bring some flowers with you. They need stems, leaves & flowers. They can be flowers, trees, bushes or even weeds. Elaine 573 5361 or leave a message to put your name down for this workshop.

Gate Pa Car Boot Sale

Car boot market next to Tauranga Girls' College, 934 Cameron Road. First Saturday of every month. To book your $10 car space, Wiki 578 3321. A community initiative of Chirp.www.chirp.org.nz

Katikati Christmas Parade

From 3pm, & Santa in the Park at Moore Park 4-6pm. Also running a school aged Kids' Photo Competition for photos taken on the day. Cash Prizes will be given. Hand entries in to Katikati Council Office by Dec 15 4pm, with name & phone number on the back. Judging will be at Lions Christmas Dinner Dec 20. Enquiries to: de.vg@xtra.co.nz

Nana Joans Op Shop Garage Sale

At 7 Oak Lane, off Waihi Rd 8am – 12pm.

Papamoa Community Park

Join in the fun - growing soil, food & community. Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am - 3pm. Between 51 & 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@gmail.com

St Mary's Op Shop Garage Sale

Dec 10 at 1 Marlin St, Bayfair 8.30am - 12pm.

Tauranga Social Dance Club

First Saturday monthly at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Entry $7. Gary 543 0051

Te Puke Craft Market

First Sat of month at Pioneer Lounge, Te Puke Memorial Hall 9am – 12pm. Homemade gifts, educational products, herbs, plants, natural products, homemade fudge, books & more.

Trustpower Christmas Parade

The parade that heralds the start of the Christmas season featuring colourful community floats, lively bands, marching teams, acrobatic groups & colourful characters. Starts 11am from 2nd Ave down Devonport Rd, along The Strand finishing at Harrington St.

To list your event on SunLive's What's On page email Julie at: julie@thesun.co.nz