From Tauranga to Rotorua, discover upcoming events in the Bay of Plenty region.

January

Saturday, January 3 to Monday, January 12:

Enjoy a one‑hour outdoor experience at Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake), Rotorua from Friday, January 3 to Sunday, January 12, suitable for all ages 5 years and up. Sessions run daily with tickets from $19.90 — pack a picnic, bring the whānau and make the most of this stunning lakeside setting.

Thursday, January 8:

Soak up the summer vibes at the Rotorua Night Market on Thursday, January 8 from 4pm to 8pm on Tūtanekai St with food trucks, artisan stalls and live music to enjoy in the evening warmth. Entry is free — a perfect way to make the most of those long summer nights.

Friday, January 9 and Saturday, January 10:

Laugh off the New Year at Summer Comedy at The Mount, Totara St, 11 Totara St, Mount Maunganui on Friday, January 9 and Saturday, January 10 from 8pm – 10pm. Tickets are $35, it’s R18, and with Hayley Sproull, Paul Douglas, and Ben Hurley on stage, you’re in for two hours of top-notch comedy!

Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11:

The 2026 North Island Colgate Games take place from Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11 at Tauranga Domain, with competition running from 8am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday and 8am to 4pm on Sunday. Spectators are welcome to watch over 1100 young athletes aged 7 to 14 compete, with tickets priced from $0 to $21.

Friday, January 9:

• Rev up for TJC Construction Club Night at ToolShed Paradise Valley Speedway, 105 Paradise Valley Rd, Rotorua on Friday, January 9 from 7pm – 10pm. Tickets are door sales only — adults $20, child/senior $15, family $45 — and it’s all ages, so bring the whole crew for some fast-paced fun.
• Tauranga Night Market brings food trucks, live music, and shopping to Tauranga Racecourse every Friday through January 30, 5pm to 8pm. Entry is free, so grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxed evening of good vibes and great eats.
• Omokoroa Night Market lights up the Domain every Friday to January 23, 5pm to 9pm, with food trucks, live music, and market stalls by the water. Entry is free, so bring the family, grab a picnic blanket, and enjoy a relaxed evening of good vibes and great eats.
• Gourmet Night Market, Friday, January 9 from 5pm to 9pm at Coronation Park. Bring a picnic blanket and your appetite for a relaxed night of delicious eats and good company – no tickets needed.

Saturday, January 10 and Sunday, January 11:

Oakley Grenell brings the beats and the blues to The Island Brewery, 20 Domain Rd, Pāpāmoa with a DJ set on Saturday, January 10 from 6pm – 11pm and a solo live show on Sunday, January 11 from 3pm – 6pm. Both gigs are free and all ages, so settle in for two summer sessions packed with originals, remixes, and a taste of Grenell’s 23-year music journey.

Saturday, January 10:

• The Little Big Markets – Mount Maunganui, Saturday, January 10 from 9am to 2pm at Coronation Park. Enjoy live music, delicious eats, and unique stalls in a relaxed seaside setting – no tickets needed.
• Celebrate summer at Katikati Avo Fest, Uretara Domain, Crossley St, Katikati on Saturday, January 10 from 12pm – 6pm with live music, cooking demos, and plenty of avo-inspired treats. Tickets are on sale now — adults $65, youth $20, or $75 on the day — and it’s all ages, so bring the family for a day of food and fun.
• Catch Mike & Paul Garner plus guests for Summertime Blues II at The Jam Factory, The Incubator Creative Hub, Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga on Saturday, January 10 from 7pm – 10pm. Tickets are $30, it’s all ages, and expect an unforgettable night of world-class blues.

Sunday, January 11:

• Soak’n Sounds has returned to Mount Hot Pools. Between 7-8.30pm every Sunday until March 29, swimmers can enjoy a relaxing soak while listening to live music from local musicians. Tonight, local musos Tara & Melissa will perform poolside. 
• Dinner in the Park, Sunday, January 11 from 5pm to 9pm at Matua Park. Gather the family for a chilled evening of tasty eats, live music, and summer fun – free entry for all ages.
• The Little Big Markets – Tauranga Waterfront, Sunday, January 11 from 10am to 2pm at No.1 The Strand. Grab a coffee, browse local goodies, and soak up the waterfront vibes – all for free.

Tuesday, January 13:

Kick off the fun at Summer in the Park, Jubilee Park, Commerce Lane, Te Puke on Tuesday, January 13 from 10am – 1pm. It’s free, all ages, and packed with games, activities, and kai — perfect for getting the kids out of the house.

Wednesday, January 14:

Roll into the fun at Skatescool Tauranga’s Roller Skating Disco at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Cnr Devonport and 11th Ave, Tauranga on Wednesday, January 14 from 1pm – 3pm. Entry is $12, skate hire $5, and it’s all ages — disco lights, music, and limbo included!

Thursday, January 15:

• Join us for Summer in the Park at Jubilee Park, Commerce Lane, Te Puke on Thursday, January 15 from 10am – 1pm. Free entry, all ages, and a fresh mix of sports, games, and kai to keep everyone smiling.
• Linton Park Whānau Day is happening Thursday, January 15, 3pm - 6pm at Linton Park East — expect games, prizes, and a free sausage sizzle. No registration needed, just bring a hat, sunblock, water, and your togs for the slip and slide!

Friday, January 16:

• Tauranga Night Market brings food trucks, live music, and shopping to Tauranga Racecourse every Friday through January 30, 5pm to 8pm. Entry is free, so grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxed evening of good vibes and great eats.
• Omokoroa Night Market lights up the Domain every Friday to January 23, 5pm to 9pm, with food trucks, live music, and market stalls by the water. Entry is free, so bring the family, grab a picnic blanket, and enjoy a relaxed evening of good vibes and great eats.
• Gourmet Night Market, Friday, January 16 from 5pm to 9pm at Coronation Park. Feast on street food, soak up the music, and make the most of a summer evening by the beach – all for free.
• Get your skates on for Skatescool Tauranga’s Roller Skating Disco at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga on Friday, January 16 from 1pm – 3pm. It’s $12 entry, $5 skate hire, and all ages are welcome for two hours of disco fun!
• Experience a night of vibrant Nordic roots music with Marine/Simonson/Wiskari at The Jam Factory, The Incubator Creative Hub, Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga on Friday, January 16 from 7pm – 10pm. Tickets are $30, it’s all ages, and expect an expressive mix of violin, flutes, saxophones, and bass clarinet in a playful, groovy collaboration.

Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18:

Discover a wide range of model railway layouts, Meccano and related hobbies at this family-friendly show on Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18 from 10am to 4pm at the Tauranga Boys’ College Gymnasium, with parking and entry off Devonport Rd. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

Saturday, January 17:

• The Hot Spring Spas T20 Black Clash hits Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui from 5pm to 10.30pm, as Team Cricket takes on Team Rugby in NZ’s ultimate cross-code showdown. Tickets start at $79 — don’t miss big names like Dan Vettori, Tim Southee and Kieran Read battling it out under the lights.
• The Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport takes over Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui on Saturday, January 17 from 6am to 5pm with triathlon, aquabike and half marathon challenges. Entry starts at $42 — whether you’re chasing a PB or soaking up the summer vibes, this iconic event has something for everyone.
• Pukehina Craft Market, Saturday, January 17 from 10am to 2pm at Monty’s Pukehina. Browse unique stalls, enjoy live tunes, and treat yourself to coffee, pizzas, and beachside vibes – all for free.
• Catch Sam Bartells live at The Jam Factory, The Incubator Creative Hub, Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga on Saturday, January 17 from 7pm – 10pm. Tickets are $25, it’s all ages, and expect raw, soulful country-rock with lyrics that hit home in an intimate duo set featuring violin or keys.
• Massive book sale! At the brick kiosk in Kuirau Park, 9am until 1pm. All proceeds to Rotorua library. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.

Sunday, January 18:

• Soak’n Sounds has returned to Mount Hot Pools. Between 7-8.30pm every Sunday until March 29, swimmers can enjoy a relaxing soak while listening to live music from local musicians. Tonight, local muso Tim Armstrong will perform poolside.
• Dinner in the Park, Sunday, January 18 from 5pm to 9pm at Matua Park. End the weekend on a high with food, music, and relaxed vibes in the heart of Matua – no cost, just good times.
• Browse crafts, fresh produce, and tasty food at the Destination Market at The Historic Village, 17th Ave West, Tauranga on Sunday, January 18 from 9am – 1pm. Entry is free, it’s all ages, and live music adds to the relaxed market vibe.
• Enjoy a day of live country music at Country in the Park on Sunday, January 18 from 11am to 4pm at the band rotunda in Rotorua’s Government Gardens. Entry is free — bring the family, a picnic, and settle in for great music, food stalls, and summer vibes.

Monday, January 19 to Friday, January 23:

Tee off at the Barfoot & Thompson Bay of Plenty 5 Course Classic, one of NZ’s biggest multi-course golf tournaments, running Monday, January 19 to Friday, January 23 across five championship courses. It’s R18, entries start at $460 early bird, and with five rounds of Stableford plus social events, this is a summer golf experience like no other.

Tuesday, January 20:

• Summer in the Park returns to Jubilee Park, Commerce Lane, Te Puke on Tuesday, January 20 from 10am – 1pm. Bring the kids for free fun, activities, and kai — every day is different.
• Celebrate the golden age of musical theatre at Rodgers and Hammerstein & Friends, Rotorua Baptist Church, 100 Malfroy Road, Rotorua on Tuesday, January 20 from 11am – 12:45pm. Tickets start at $42, it’s all ages, and includes complimentary morning tea before a dazzling concert of Broadway classics performed by West End star Russell Dixon and friends.

Wednesday, January 21:

• Join the midweek groove at Skatescool Tauranga’s Roller Skating Disco on Wednesday, January 21 from 1pm – 3pm at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga. Entry is $12, skate hire $5, and expect music, lights, and plenty of skating fun!
• Enjoy a relaxed round at Twilight Golf, Lakeview Golf and Country Club, 704 State Highway 5, Rotorua on Wednesday, January 21 from 3pm – 9pm. It’s all ages, $15 entry, and perfect for beginners or anyone keen for a fun evening on the greens!

Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24:

Catch the biggest Superstock showdown of the year at ToolShed Paradise Valley Speedway, 105 Paradise Valley Rd, Rotorua with the PTS World 240s on Friday, January 23 from 7pm – 10.30pm and Saturday, January 24 from 6.30pm – 10.30pm. Door sales only — Friday tickets are adults $35, child/senior $20, family $75; Saturday adults $40, child/senior $25, family $85 — and it’s all ages, so grab your seat and don’t miss the action!

Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25:

The 2026 Eastern Regional Championships run from Friday, January 23 to Sunday, January 25 at Mount Maunganui Main Beach, showcasing surf swimming, board paddling, surf ski racing and beach events. Entry is free and all ages are welcome to watch New Zealand’s top surf lifeguards compete across the long weekend.

Friday, January 23:

• Tauranga Night Market brings food trucks, live music, and shopping to Tauranga Racecourse every Friday through January 30, 5pm to 8pm. Entry is free, so grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxed evening of good vibes and great eats.
• Omokoroa Night Market lights up the Domain every Friday to January 23, 5pm to 9pm, with food trucks, live music, and market stalls by the water. Entry is free, so bring the family, grab a picnic blanket, and enjoy a relaxed evening of good vibes and great eats.
• Gourmet Night Market, Friday, January 23 from 5pm to 9pm at Coronation Park. Gather your friends and whānau for a night of tasty treats and chilled vibes – entry is free.
• Kick off the weekend at Skatescool Tauranga’s Roller Skating Disco on Friday, January 23 from 1pm – 3pm at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga. $12 entry, $5 skate hire, and all ages can enjoy disco beats and skating games!

Saturday, January 24:

• Get ready for sharp one-liners and dark humour with Jimmy Carr’s brand-new show Laughs Funny at Sir Owen Glenn Theatre, 1170 Fenton Street, Rotorua on Saturday, January 24 from 7pm – 8pm. Tickets start at $89.90, it’s R15, and this fast-paced hour of comedy will sell out fast!
• The Little Big Markets – Mount Maunganui, Saturday, January 24 from 9am to 2pm at Coronation Park. Bring your friends and whānau for a day of food, music, and summer fun – free entry for all ages.
• Celebrate the timeless hits of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks with Landslide at Waihi Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Rd, Waihi Beach on Saturday, January 24 from 8.30pm. Tickets are $39.16, it’s R18, and this six-piece band brings all the classics to life with stunning harmonies and full production for an unforgettable night!
• Join the hunt at The Great Waihi Beach Scavenger Hunt, starting from Waihi Beach Info Centre, 26 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach on Saturday, January 24 from 10am – 2pm. It’s free, all ages, and with $1,500 in stolen cash to track down, the mystery is yours to solve.
• Enjoy a relaxed shopping vibe at the Summer Breeze Pop-Up Market at Waihi Beach Community Centre, Beach Rd, Waihi Beach on Saturday, January 24 from 10am – 2pm. It’s free, all ages, and the perfect spot to browse stalls, grab a bite, and soak up the summer atmosphere before heading to the beach.
• Feel the fiery rhythms of the Gipsy Kings at Totara St, 11 Totara St, Mount Maunganui on Saturday, January 24 from 8pm. Tickets start at $30, it’s all ages, and this high-energy tribute will have you clapping, dancing, and singing along to classics like Bamboléo and Volare!

Sunday, January 25:

• Soak’n Sounds has returned to Mount Hot Pools. Between 7-8.30pm every Sunday until March 29, swimmers can enjoy a relaxing soak while listening to live music from local musicians. Tonight, local muso Mark Affleck will perform poolside.
• Laugh out loud with Jimmy Carr’s brand-new show Laughs Funny at Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui on Sunday, January 25 from 7pm – 8pm. Tickets start at $89.90, it’s R15, and this sharp, fast-paced hour of comedy is guaranteed to sell out.
• Take time to nurture mind, body, and spirit at the Waihi Beach Holistic Wellbeing Expo, Waihi Beach Community Centre, Beach Rd, Waihi Beach on Sunday, January 25 from 10am – 3pm. Entry is free, it’s all ages, and you’ll find healers, natural health products, crystals, jewellery, and more for a day of relaxation and inspiration.
• Enjoy a summer market day at the Agrodome Farmers Market, Agrodome – Rotorua on Sunday, January 25 from 9am – 2pm. Free entry, family-friendly fun, and a great mix of local produce, crafts, and farmyard activities!

Tuesday, January 27:

Wrap up the month with Summer in the Park at Jubilee Park, Commerce Lane, Te Puke on Tuesday, January 27 from 10am – 1pm. Free, family-friendly fun with sports, activities, and kai.

Wednesday, January 28:

Swing into midweek fun at Twilight Golf at Lakeview Golf and Country Club, Rotorua on Wednesday, January 28 from 3pm – 9pm. $15 entry, all ages welcome — grab your mates and make it a social night!

Thursday, January 29:

Celebrate the last Summer in the Park session at Jubilee Park, Commerce Lane, Te Puke on Thursday, January 29 from 10am – 1pm. Free entry, all ages, and a great mix of games and kai to finish the holidays.

Friday, January 30:

• The Gallagher Chiefs take on Fijian Drua in a pre-season clash at Sir Gordon Tietjens Field, Blake Park on Friday, January 30, kicking off at 3pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for youth, and under 12s are free – grab yours early to avoid missing out on this summer showdown.
• Tauranga Night Market brings food trucks, live music, and shopping to Tauranga Racecourse every Friday through January 30, 5pm to 8pm. Entry is free, so grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a relaxed evening of good vibes and great eats.
• Gourmet Night Market, Friday, January 30 from 5pm to 9pm at Coronation Park. The hardest part? Deciding which food truck to try first – everything else is easy and free.
• Enjoy a night of racing at Club Night, ToolShed Paradise Valley Speedway, 105 Paradise Valley Rd, Rotorua on Friday, January 30 from 7pm – 10pm. Door sales only — adults $20, child/senior $15, family $45 — and it’s all ages, so bring the crew for some fast-paced fun.

Saturday, January 31:

• FISHER brings the biggest party the Bay has ever seen to Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui from 3.30pm to 10.30pm. Tickets are $149, R18 — don’t miss this history-making night of dance anthems and high-energy vibes.
• The Little Big Markets – Mount Maunganui Saturday, January 31 from 9am to 2pm at Coronation Park. A market with a big heart – food, music, and local crafts by the beach, with free entry for everyone.

February

Sunday, February 1:

• Soak’n Sounds has returned to Mount Hot Pools. Between 7-8.30pm every Sunday until March 29, swimmers can enjoy a relaxing soak while listening to live music from local musicians. Tonight, local muso Anthony Coulter will perform poolside.
• Wrap up the holidays with Skatescool Tauranga’s Roller Skating Disco on Sunday, February 1 from 1pm – 3pm at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga. Entry is $12, skate hire $5, and it’s all ages — the perfect way to roll into February!

Thursday, February 5:

• The Lake Rotoiti Classic and Wooden Boat Association will showcase a stunning selection of boats at the Village Green on the Lakefront, opposite Eat Streat, from 4pm to 8pm. It’s free to wander through, chat with the owners, and soak up the start of a weekend of classic boating fun.
• Enjoy Shakespeare under the stars with As You Like It at Te Puna Quarry Park, 200 Te Puna Quarry Road, Tauranga from Thursday, February 5 to Sunday, February 8 and Thursday, February 12, 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Tickets start at $24, it’s all ages, and this outdoor performance promises romance, laughter, and a magical setting — bring a picnic blanket and soak up the summer vibes!

Waitangi Day

Friday, February 6:

• Celebrate Waitangi Day at For the Love of the People on Friday, February 6 from 10am to 3pm at Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa. This free, whānau‑friendly event features performances, health and wellbeing activities, sports and games, food stalls, markets and visual arts, all coming together to acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi and community connection.
• Celebrate Waitangi Day at Te Puia | New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute on Friday, February 6 from 9am, with cultural performances, hands‑on pā activities, wānanga, demonstrations by master carvers and weavers, train rides to Pōhutu Geyser, and a street food market featuring hāngī cooked in the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley. Tickets are $5 and must be booked in advance, with timed entry sessions throughout the day and a final entry at 2.30pm.
• Celebrate Waitangi Day at the Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Festival on Friday, February 6 from 10am to 3pm at the Historic Village, 17th Ave West. This free, all‑ages event includes live music, kai and craft stalls, workshops, games, a Treaty Storyboard Trail and family activities, celebrating Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the diverse cultures of Aotearoa.
• Te Rā O Waitangi takes place on Friday, February 6 from 10am to 2pm at Haiku Park, Katikati, hosted by Western Bay Museum. This free, whānau‑friendly event features poi‑making, weaving, face painting, live music, Māori and Pasifika performances, and plenty of kai from 13 food vendors — bring a rug, chair and sunblock.
• The Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Dawn Service will be held on Friday, February 6 at Hopukiore (Mount Drury Reserve) in Mount Maunganui, with gathering from 6am and the service beginning at 6.30am. All are welcome to attend this annual commemoration, which includes a welcome by tangata whenua, kapa haka and guest speakers.

Saturday, February 7:

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell brings their Big Love Tour to Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui from 4pm to 10pm for a massive Waitangi weekend celebration. Tickets range from $119 to $159, R18 — secure yours now for an unforgettable night of reggae classics and summer vibes.

Sunday, February 8:

Soak’n Sounds has returned to Mount Hot Pools. Between 7-8.30pm every Sunday until March 29, swimmers can enjoy a relaxing soak while listening to live music from local musicians. Tonight, local muso Les Robinson will perform poolside.

Sunday, February 15:

• Soak’n Sounds has returned to Mount Hot Pools. Between 7-8.30pm every Sunday until March 29, swimmers can enjoy a relaxing soak while listening to live music from local musicians. Tonight, local muso Tim Armstrong will perform poolside.
• The Little Big Markets – Tauranga Waterfront, Sunday, February 15 from 10am to 2pm at No.1 The Strand. Enjoy live music, delicious eats, and unique stalls in a relaxed harbourside setting – no tickets needed.

Saturday, February 21:

Pukehina Craft Market, Saturday, February 21 from 10am to 2pm at Monty’s Pukehina. Grab a drink, soak up the music, and explore local crafts in a relaxed, seaside setting – entry is free.

Sunday, February 22:

• Soak’n Sounds is at Mount Hot Pools. Between 7-8.30pm every Sunday until March 29, swimmers can enjoy a relaxing soak while listening to live music from local musicians. Tonight, local muso Josh Pow will perform poolside.
• Make a day of it at the Agrodome Farmers Market, Agrodome – Rotorua on Sunday, February 22 from 9am – 2pm. It’s free, all ages, and the perfect spot to shop local, grab a coffee, and enjoy the farm atmosphere!

Thursday, February 26:

Dub Fx and Tiki Taane team up for an epic night of live looping and bass-driven beats at Totara Street, Mount Maunganui from 8pm to 11.55pm. Tickets range from $57.50 to $65, R18 — don’t miss this powerhouse duo bringing the vibes.

March

Tuesday, March 3:

Kerry-Marie Callander’s Bridging the 2 Worlds tour comes to Trinity Wharf, Tauranga on Tuesday, March 3 from 7pm to 9pm. Tickets start at $58 early bird and a portion of profits supports Hospice — book now on Eventfinda for an evening of uplifting messages and connection.

Friday, March 13:

The Datsuns are bringing their explosive rock energy to Totara St, Mount Maunganui on Friday 13 March 2026 as part of their Aotearoa tour. Tickets are on sale now at www.thedatsuns.com—don’t miss your chance to see one of New Zealand’s fiercest rock bands live.

Saturday, March 21:

Pukehina Craft Market Saturday, March 21 from 10am to 2pm at Monty’s Pukehina. A laid-back market with live music, great food, and plenty of creative stalls – free entry for all ages.

Regular events

Activities at Parksyde Community Centre:

Mondays:

• 8.30am: Pilates ($8 per class)
• 2.30pm: Seated Aerobics ($7 per class)

Tuesdays:

• 9.30am: Zumba ($8 per class)
• 1.30pm: Strength and Balance Class ($7 per class)

Wednesdays:

• 9am: Tai Chi ($10 per class)
• 11.15am: Pilates ($8 per class)

Thursdays:

• 1pm: Strength and Balance Class ($7 per class)
• 2.30pm: Seated Aerobics ($7 per class)

Fridays:

• 9.30am: Zumba ($8 per class)
• 12.45pm: Seated Zumba ($8 per class)
• 2pm: Qi Gong Tai Chi ($10 per class)

All classes are for Rotorua residents 55+ and held at Parksyde Community Centre, 9 Tarewa Place.

Mondays:

• Join a run club every Monday evening at 5.30pm, starting outside the EightySix Coffee kiosk at the lakefront (old QE end). Everyone’s welcome.
• Harmony A Plenty have been singing for 20 years. Covid has reduced our numbers. We are inviting men to join and enjoy our 7pm-9pm Monday practice, supper and sing-outs in Tauranga. If this appeals to you contact Frank 576 3037 or David 576 0575.

Tuesdays:

• Rotorua District Cadet Unit Parades – if you’re Year 9 and up, come along to see if you are the next cadet to join the ranks. Where: 23 Geddes Rd, Rotorua, on Tuesdays during school term, 6.15pm to 9pm.
• Cards 500 at the Mount Community Hall 12.30pm to 4pm. All welcome. Inquiries to phone 0276586848.

Thursdays:

• Rotorua Night Market, weekly at Tutānekai St from 5pm until 9pm. Weather dependent.
• The Mount Art group meets every Thursday at St Peter’s Anglican Church hall, 15 Victoria Rd at the Mount, from 9am until noon. Call Merilynn on 0274846874 for more information.
• Air Training Corp parade during term weeks from 6.15pm at 23 Geddes Rd. Age 13-plus. Come down and have a look or contact [email protected] for more information. You are welcome to come and have a look.
• Cards 500 at the Mount Community Hall 12.30pm to 4pm. All welcome. Inquiries to phone 0276586848.

Fridays:

• Enjoy two hours of racing down the hydro slide, bobbing through the waves in our wave pool and bombing off our special platform to the latest tunes for just $10 per person or $35 a Family and meal deals are available. The first Friday of every Month 6.30pm to 8.30pm. This event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Up to 13 years – Keep Me Safe Supervision Rules apply.
• Tauranga Night Market at McKinley Park in Tauranga Racecourse. 5pm-8.30pm. Come along for food, small business stalls and entertainment.

Saturdays:

• The Little Big Markets – Summer Series: October 20, Tauranga CBD Waterfront, 9am to 2pm.
• Rotary Charity Market at Kuirau Park has been operating for 37 years, every Saturday morning, wet or fine, 7am to 2pm. Stalls selling vegetables, a wide range of takeaway food, popcorn, coffee, meat, jewellery, clothing, gift cards, and more. Proceeds are used for various community undertakings. Sites for stalls cost $30.
• Tauranga Farmers’ Market rain or shine, 7.45am to noon at Tauranga Primary School.
• Kuirau Park Book Sale on first and third Saturdays, from 9am until 1pm in the kiosk near the playground. All proceeds to Rotorua Library.
• The Greerton Hall Market on the second and last Saturday of every month from 8am to noon.

Sundays: Waihī Beach Sunday Market 9am to 1pm at Wilson Park.

Friday to Monday: Have you ever wanted to try your hand at glassblowing? Learn how to blow and shape glass into a design of your choice at Amokura Glass. Make your own Paperweight, Pumpkin or Tumbler to bring home with you, while learning fundamental glass-making skills during one of our hot glass experiences. Prices start from $150- $220 per person, depending on the design choice. Workshops take approximately 45 minutes. Experiences can be booked from Fridays to Mondays. 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Daily: Government Gardens Guided Tours, 11am, outside Rotorua Museum.

Fortnightly:

• Pakihi Ora Māori Business Network Māori Business Rōpū focused on bringing together and supporting ngā pakihi Māori. Anchored in Māori values, knowledge and cultural practices, dedicated to creating spaces that are mana enhancing. A place where Māori business owners can come together and feel connected through mātauranga. This is a Wednesday fortnightly kaupapa held at Kai Caff Aye, Fenton St, 7.30am to 9am. Visit Pakihi Ora on Facebook for more information.

Twice-monthly:

• Geyserland Country Music Club meets twice monthly at the Rotorua Bowling Club — on the first Wednesday from 1pm to 4pm and the third Sunday from 1pm to 4.30 pm. Entry is $6 for non-members and free for children under 13 — for more information, visit the Geyserland Country Music Club Facebook page or contact Dallas at 350 2048 or Bruce at 027 446 5800.
• Every first and third Saturday, and on public holidays, Friends of the Library sell hundreds of books from the brick kiosk in Kuirau Park. 9am until 1pm. Find that sought after book!

Monthly:

• Muscular Dystrophy Support Group meets the last Sunday of the month at 11am at the Whipped Baker Cafe, Historic Village. Family and friends welcome. Any inquiries to [email protected].
• Sol Markets at Simpson Reserve includes products, services and information from local stallholders that consider sustainability in their business practises. From 9am to 2pm on the first Sunday of the month.
• Geyserland Country Music Club meets on the first Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm and the third Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4.30pm at the Rotorua Bowling Club. Non-members $6, children under 13 are free. For more information go to Geyserland Country Music Club Facebook page.
• Rotorua UkeBox Ukulele Open Mic and Strum Along. Third Sunday of the month, 3pm to 4.30pm at Te Runanga Tea House. Free to strum or sing along or watch.
• Western Bay Crop Swap, a free event for backyard gardeners, home bakers and food foragers to swap and share high-quality local food on the first Saturday of the month, 10am to 11am at SuperGrans Western Bay of Plenty, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati.
• Rotorua Jazz Club meets first Sunday of every month, 4.30pm to 8pm, winter and summer. Rotorua Citizens Club, Arawa St. $20 entry for adults, $2 for juniors. The public is always welcome. For upcoming events and bands go to Rotorua Jazz Club Facebook page or email [email protected].
• Historic Village Wellbeing Market on the third Saturday of the month from 10am to 3pm.
• Ōmokoroa Market featuring arts and crafts, produce, plants and car boot, plus more. Held on the last Saturday of the month 9am to noon at Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall.
• Maketū Market from 7am at Maketū Village Green on the third and fifth Sunday of the month. Vendor stalls $10. Phone Maureen 021 2671 685.
• Improv Comedy with The Honest Liars – 16th Ave Theatre. First Saturday of the month 7.30pm to 9pm, entry $15.
• BoP Blues Club Jam, first Wednesday of the month, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, Rotorua Citizens Club.
• Art By Bike Tours, third Saturday of the month, (finishes April 15) 10am, Te Manawa.
• Collective Energies Holistic Wellness Market the fourth Saturday of each month 9am to 2pm at the Mount Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui. Collective Energies Facebook/Insta. Contact Melanie 027 286 8268 for more information.
• Rotorua Probus Club. Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 10am at the Rotorua golf Club
• Rotorua East Probus Club. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 10am at the East Side Bowling Club
• Rotorua North Probus Club. Meets on the 4th Monday each month at 10am at Parksyde. Contact Richard on 021 496 151

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