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July 2024

Tuesday 2nd
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

10:30am to 11:00am

Come Join Our Storytime! 

Wednesday 3rd
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Jingo Music Bingo - Mata Brewery Whakatane

Jingo Music Bingo - Mata Brewery Whakatane

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Experience the musical thrill at Mata Brewery's Music Bingo every first Wednesday at 6:00 pm!

Thursday 4th
Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Experience the ultimate weekly culinary adventure at Maraetotara in Ohope with the Whakatāne Food Truck Collective!

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery, Whakatane.

Quiz Night Thursdays - Mata Brewery

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Test your brilliance at Mata Brewery's 'Believe it Or Not' Quiz Night every Thursday! Challenge friends, win prizes, and enjoy Mama G's delights with local brews.

Friday 5th
Whakatāne Calendar Launch

Whakatāne Calendar Launch

10:00am to 12:30pm

Eastbay REAP, Whakatāne Kāhui Ako, and Talking Matters have joined forces to unleash the potential in tamariki for literacy and learning, across the Eastern Bay.

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

7:30pm to 9:30pm

 

Live Music Every Friday Night at Whakatane RSA
Embark on a musical journey every Friday night at Whakatane RSA, where the stage comes alive with vibrant tunes. 

Saturday 6th

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

Ōhope Craft Market

Ōhope Craft Market

8:30am to 12:30pm

Discover the vibrant Ōhope Craft Market – your go-to spot for local arts, crafts, food, and friendly chats.

Sunday 7th
Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

Discover the vibrant Whakatane Sunday Market, a captivating showcase of diverse stalls from across the region and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Whakatane Miniature Railway Running Day

Whakatane Miniature Railway Running Day

10:00am to 3:00pm

Whakatane River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Days offer a delightful family activity, occurring on the 1st Sunday of each month and every Sunday during Primary School Holidays, from 10 am to

Open Mic Sunday - Mata Brewery Whakatane

Open Mic Sunday - Mata Brewery Whakatane

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Open Mic Sunday at Whakatane Mata Brewery invites you to experience enchanting musical moments every first Sunday at 3 pm.

Social Ballroom Dancing

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Step Into the Rhythm at Sunday Social Dances with David and Karen Miller in Whakatāne!

Every week, we're turning up the heat with a sizzling array of Ballroom and Latin dances.

Monday 8th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

EBOP Gymnastics School Holiday Programme

EBOP Gymnastics School Holiday Programme

9:00am to 3:00pm

School Holiday Program Whakatane.

9am - 3 pm Monday - Friday

All fees must be paid in full at time of booking to guarantee your child's spce.

No payment - no attendance

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

9:00am to 1:00pm

Ohope Beach Golf Links is offering an exciting Junior Golf Holiday Coaching program.

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Whakatane Touch Coaching Course

Whakatane Touch Coaching Course

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Touch New Zealand Foundation Coaching: Practical Touch Coaching Course

Tuesday 9th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

EBOP Gymnastics School Holiday Programme

EBOP Gymnastics School Holiday Programme

9:00am to 3:00pm

School Holiday Program Whakatane.

9am - 3 pm Monday - Friday

All fees must be paid in full at time of booking to guarantee your child's spce.

No payment - no attendance

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

Junior Golf Holiday Coaching

9:00am to 1:00pm

Ohope Beach Golf Links is offering an exciting Junior Golf Holiday Coaching program.

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

10:30am to 11:00am

Come Join Our Storytime! 

Wednesday 10th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

Pressies Holiday Program

Pressies Holiday Program

9:00am to 3:00pm

$20 per day per child,

$50 for family of 3 children

Primary School Children

Games, crafts, songs, arts, crafts, Bible Story and much more!

EBOP Gymnastics School Holiday Programme

EBOP Gymnastics School Holiday Programme

9:00am to 3:00pm

School Holiday Program Whakatane.

9am - 3 pm Monday - Friday

All fees must be paid in full at time of booking to guarantee your child's spce.

No payment - no attendance

Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Thursday 11th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

Whakatāne Salvation Army Book Fair

Whakatāne Salvation Army Book Fair

9:00am to 6:00pm

33rd Annual Whakatāne Book Fair!

EBOP Gymnastics School Holiday Programme

EBOP Gymnastics School Holiday Programme

9:00am to 3:00pm

School Holiday Program Whakatane.

9am - 3 pm Monday - Friday

All fees must be paid in full at time of booking to guarantee your child's spce.

No payment - no attendance

Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Experience the ultimate weekly culinary adventure at Maraetotara in Ohope with the Whakatāne Food Truck Collective!

Friday 12th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

Whakatāne Salvation Army Book Fair

Whakatāne Salvation Army Book Fair

9:00am to 6:00pm

33rd Annual Whakatāne Book Fair!

Fiona Cosgrove Introspective Album Launch

Fiona Cosgrove Introspective Album Launch

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Experience an evening of soulful music at the venue with The Ed Taylor Collective (E.T.C.) and Fiona Cosgrove.

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

7:30pm to 9:30pm

 

Live Music Every Friday Night at Whakatane RSA
Embark on a musical journey every Friday night at Whakatane RSA, where the stage comes alive with vibrant tunes. 

Saturday 13th

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

Whakatāne Salvation Army Book Fair

Whakatāne Salvation Army Book Fair

9:00am to 6:00pm

33rd Annual Whakatāne Book Fair!

Sunday 14th
Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

Discover the vibrant Whakatane Sunday Market, a captivating showcase of diverse stalls from across the region and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Social Ballroom Dancing

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Step Into the Rhythm at Sunday Social Dances with David and Karen Miller in Whakatāne!

Every week, we're turning up the heat with a sizzling array of Ballroom and Latin dances.

Monday 15th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Tuesday 16th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

10:30am to 11:00am

Come Join Our Storytime! 

Wednesday 17th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Sound of Voices - Open Mic Wednesday at Mata Brewery Whakatane

Sound of Voices - Open Mic Wednesday at Mata Brewery Whakatane

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Mark your calendars for the electrifying 'Sound of Voices' open mic event, held every 3rd Wednesday of the month!

Thursday 18th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Experience the ultimate weekly culinary adventure at Maraetotara in Ohope with the Whakatāne Food Truck Collective!

Friday 19th
Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

Bizzy Buddyz School Holiday Programme

7:30am to 5:30pm

Whakatāne Holiday Programme!

NEED CARE THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? -  LET US HELP!

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

7:30pm to 9:30pm

 

Live Music Every Friday Night at Whakatane RSA
Embark on a musical journey every Friday night at Whakatane RSA, where the stage comes alive with vibrant tunes. 

Saturday 20th

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

Sunday 21st
Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

Discover the vibrant Whakatane Sunday Market, a captivating showcase of diverse stalls from across the region and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Social Ballroom Dancing

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Step Into the Rhythm at Sunday Social Dances with David and Karen Miller in Whakatāne!

Every week, we're turning up the heat with a sizzling array of Ballroom and Latin dances.

Monday 22nd
Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Tuesday 23rd
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

10:30am to 11:00am

Come Join Our Storytime! 

Wednesday 24th
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Thursday 25th
Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

Sunset Cuisine & Live Music with Sound King

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Experience the ultimate weekly culinary adventure at Maraetotara in Ohope with the Whakatāne Food Truck Collective!

Friday 26th
Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Opening Ceremony 2024

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Opening Ceremony 2024

5:00pm to 9:00pm

The grand opening of the 10-day festival kicks off tonight at 5 PM in the festival zone with a traditional Karakia and welcome ceremony.

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Trust Horizon presents Whakatāne's Light Festival, inviting visitors to experience the magic of winter over ten enchanting nights from 26th July to 4th August 2024.

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

Live Music Fridays - Whakatane RSA

7:30pm to 9:30pm

 

Live Music Every Friday Night at Whakatane RSA
Embark on a musical journey every Friday night at Whakatane RSA, where the stage comes alive with vibrant tunes. 

Saturday 27th

Whakatane Gardens parkrun

8:00am to 9:30am

Come along to the Whakatane parkrun held every Saturday from 8am at the Whakatane Gardens. What is Whakatane parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event.

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Trust Horizon presents Whakatāne's Light Festival, inviting visitors to experience the magic of winter over ten enchanting nights from 26th July to 4th August 2024.

Sunday 28th
Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

Whakatane Weekly Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

Discover the vibrant Whakatane Sunday Market, a captivating showcase of diverse stalls from across the region and the wider Bay of Plenty.

Social Ballroom Dancing

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Step Into the Rhythm at Sunday Social Dances with David and Karen Miller in Whakatāne!

Every week, we're turning up the heat with a sizzling array of Ballroom and Latin dances.

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Trust Horizon presents Whakatāne's Light Festival, inviting visitors to experience the magic of winter over ten enchanting nights from 26th July to 4th August 2024.

Monday 29th
Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Trust Horizon presents Whakatāne's Light Festival, inviting visitors to experience the magic of winter over ten enchanting nights from 26th July to 4th August 2024.

Tuesday 30th
Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

Hā Kākano Preschool Storytime Delight

10:30am to 11:00am

Come Join Our Storytime! 

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Trust Horizon presents Whakatāne's Light Festival, inviting visitors to experience the magic of winter over ten enchanting nights from 26th July to 4th August 2024.

Wednesday 31st
Historical Sabre Fencing

Historical Sabre Fencing

5:30pm to 6:30pm

HEMA Fencing Whakatane
5.30pm Wednesday outside Whakatane Harrier Club
Learn sabre, broadsword and spadroon fencing from the Napoleonic area.

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

Hae ITF Taekwon-Do Classes

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Ready to kickstart your journey in Taekwon-Do? Join us at Hae ITF Taekwon-Do for our weekly classes, happening every Monday and Wednesday!

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail 2024

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Trust Horizon presents Whakatāne's Light Festival, inviting visitors to experience the magic of winter over ten enchanting nights from 26th July to 4th August 2024.