There is plenty of sunshine forecast for Tauranga today so why not get out and about and enjoy the beach or go to town and have a look at what Tauranga has to offer.

There is an array of activities on in the city including farmers' markets, art in the park and the Maketu Duathlon.

The forecast is for a beautiful fine day so get out there and enjoy it.

For those who want to have a more relaxing day, head down to the beach and enjoy the sun, surf and sand. Remember to take your sunblock.

And for the adrenaline junky the Demon Energy Monster Truck Tour will be ripping up the track at the Baypark Speedway tonight.

The event starts at 7.30pm and tickets are available at ticketdirect.co.nz

Other events happening in the region today include:

Saturday 26 January

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes. Children's books available 10am – 2pm. Tauranga Writers for Children 576 5721

Balmorals Leisure Marching Team

Welcome ladies to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. 30-60 age group. Anita 571 4096 a/hs or 0210 257 6094

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Long weekend at Waihaha on Lake Taupo. Bevan 576 8885

Bowen Therapy

At Healthy Living Festival, QE2. See Kerry at Stand 2.

Crystal Bowl Healing

At Healthy Living Festival QE2. See Kerry at Tea Leaves & Tarot Stand.

Learn to Meditate

Afternoon meditation course Feb 16 at Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 12.45-4pm. Learn how to use your experience of meditation to improve your daily life. Cost $36 (includes afternoon tea). Bookings essential. 09 846 5829 or www.meditateintauranga.org

Maketu Duathlon

And Historic Hikoi. Starts 8am. 2 great events. Lots of prizes. Great summer event. For registrations/information www.maketuNZ.com

Marchwood Blues Picnic

Best blues concert in NZ. Held Feb 9 at 316 Youngson Rd, Tauranga 12-8pm. Wine & food available or BYO. Refer to website for artist's details www.bluespicnic.com

Market

Greerton Hall 8am - 12pm. Plants, crafts, produce, bric-a-brac. Merv or Nancy, Waihi 07 863 6697

Messianic Weekly Meetings

The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. All welcome. 570 1438

Tauranga Farmers Market

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz