If you're looking for something a little bit different to do today, head along the ‘Keeping NZ on the Move: The Exhibition Express' on Triton Avenue, off Totara Street.

KiwiRail is celebrating 150 years of rail in New Zealand with a travelling exhibition heading to Mount Maunganui – by train.

150 years of New Zealand rail will be on display in Mount Maunganui today. File photo.

The exhibition showcases the evolution of the rail industry in New Zealand.

The family-friendly free exhibition is packed with fascinating displays about rail in New Zealand and includes four individually themed educational containers: ‘Moving through the times', ‘Moving experiences', ‘Moving safely and responsibly', and ‘Moving the economy'.

The Open Day featuring the exhibition will run from 10am – 4pm, and there will be entertainment, giveaways and prizes galore.

'We are really looking forward to celebrating our past, present and future in rail when the exhibition stops in Mt Maunganui this Saturday,” says KiwiRail chief executive Jim Quinn. 'The exhibition showcases the incredible history of rail in New Zealand, the contribution it has made to the development of our country during the last 150 years, and the contribution it will continue to make into the future.

Saturday 5 October

60s Up Social Group

Promoting enjoyment of life for the older person. First Sat of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd, Papamoa from 12pm. $2pp. Guest speaker &/or activity arranged each meeting. Bring a small plate of finger food for shared lunch. www.60supmovement.org.nz or Glen 542 2823

Alcoholics Anonymous

Women's meeting at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome.

Art & Craft Market

At Diggelmann Park, Katikati 9am – 3pm. Many stallholders & entertainment during the day.

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Pauanui to Slipper Island & camping overnight. Bevan 576 8885

Come Dance the Night Away

Sequence & old time dancing, Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Great music & supper. $5 entry. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051

Diabetes Type One

Social support group. Interested? 544 8811 or txt 022 611 0483

Dutch Knight visits Tauranga

Oct 12 hear Rev Willem Glashouwer, International President of Christians for Israel at Bethlehem Baptist Church 7pm. Supper, book-table. Offering 576 1196

Elvis to the Max

At Baycourt Theatre 8pm. The memory & legend lives on in a very special concert event 'The Orchestral Sessions” featuring a 15 piece orchestra starring one of the world's first & most successful Elvis impersonator Max Pellicano. 577 7188 www.baycourt.co.nz

Katikati Tramping Club

Mount Te Aroha - Tui Mine loops. 6 hours. 8am start. Moderate. Peter 07 863 8781

Kidz Fishing Day

At Bay Bridge Marina. 571 0379

Lightwave Gallery

Steampunk, Cpt Rob Murdoch & the Dark Side of the Mount. A must see for kids of all ages these school holidays. Lightwave Gallery, 31 Totara St, Mt Maunganui. www.lightwavegallery.co.nz

Messianic Weekly Meetings

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

Ross Brown Age Friendly Art Exhibition

The older people of Tauranga are being honoured at Tauranga Art Gallery in an display that captures the life of elderly, and shows what it is to live an active and engaged life in the beachside city.

Photographer, and Sun Media general manager, Ross Brown's 30 hanging pieces depict the daily thrills and passions of Tauranga's elderly.

The exhibition is open to the public this weekend from 10am to 4.30pm until Monday, October 7.

Sew Retro

Oct 12 at Village Hall, Historic Village, 17th Ave Tauranga 9 am – 3pm. A one day sale of retro & vintage fabric, clothing, doilies, tablecloths, scarves, ties & assorted pieces of nostalgia at prices you can afford. Cash only, no eftpos available. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934

Talulah Belle's Art Studio/Cafe

Paintings/second-clothing, bush walks, tea/scones $5. Open Sat -Sun at 668 Mountain Rd, Oropi 10am - 4pm. 543 9332

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

Tauranga Kennel Assn

Championship shows Oct 12 & 13 at Tauriko Business Estate. An opportunity to see show dogs in action.

Tauranga's Premier Gay & Lesbian Social Night

First Sat of month at Kings Bar, Durham St 8pm onwards. John 0275 987 799

The Cargo Shed

Open Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm. Coffee & a free biscuit with new products on display.

The Little Big Market

Cnr Matai St & Maunganui Rd 9am – 2pm. www.thelittlebigmarkets.co.nz

The Sociables

30's/40' age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Email your enquiries to: sociables@outlook.co.nz

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920's - 80's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Yakity Yak Kayak Club

Oct 5 & 6 WW Magic. Heading to Mohaka after work Oct 5 to spend the night at the Mountain Valley Lodge before a days paddling on the grade 2 Mohaka River in Hawkes Bay. Overall cost $60-90 for accommodation, dinner & breakfast. 574 7415 or bop@canoeandkayak.co.nz