Events in Bay of Plenty
Please see below for a list of public events in the area. To find out more about any of these events, please contact the event organiser directly, their details are listed at the bottom of each event.
Fern Garden Picnic Day
Where: Kulim Park, Otumoetai, Tauranga
When: Saturday 3rd March, 10am - 12pm
Activities: Fun day at the park with a BBQ and games for children and parents.
Contact person: Nikeeta Singh, 022 0852 258
Teddy Bears Picnic
Where: Murupara Town Hall
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 2pm
Activities: Free lunch and fun rides with live entertainment and teddy bear competitions.
Contact person: Melanie Te Kurapa, 07 366 5151
Children's and Families Fun Day @ the Redwoods
Where: The Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, Long Mile Road
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 3pm
Activities: Free day for families, fun activities for kids of all ages. Arts, storytelling, music, dance, games, activity challenges and much, much more! Plus the Great Go Kart race and a display by the New Zealand Defence Force.
Contact person: Julianne Wilkinson, 07 350 0110
Mountain Bike Rotorua - The Great Go Kart Race
Where: Part of the Children's and Families Day. The Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, Long Mile Road
When: Sunday 4 March, 2pm - 3pm
Activities: This is a challenging yet fun race for kids and adults. A non-motorised kart race with different age classes and lots of special prizes...most colourful kart etc, and a major spot prize of a GT kids bike! Plus an emergency services display race to kick the event off.
Contact person: Julianne Wilkinson, 07 350 0110
Sunday Funday
Where: Resource Centre, Katikati
When: Sunday 4 March, 3.15pm - 5.15pm
Activities: Lots of activities including; stories, face painting, crafts, dancing, games, pizza, and gifts. Loads of fun for children of all ages!
Contact person: Gaye Hemsley, 07 577 1753
Surf, Sand, Sun and Fun!
Where: Surf Club, Waiotahi Beach, Opotiki
When: Sunday 4 March, 10am - 2pm
Activities: Sand creation, sun smart, competitions and games for the whole whānau!
Contact Person: Te Huia Hape, 07 315 6323
Tauranga City Children's Day
Where: Historic Village, 17th Avenue, Tauranga
When: Sunday 4th March, 11am - 2pm
Activities:
Contact person: Meagan Holmes, 07 577 7000
Free Muffins for Kids!
Where: The Coffee Club, Bayfair Mall
When: Sunday 4th March, 9am - 5pm
Activities: At our cafe, we will be giving away free muffins to children on Childrens Day!
Contact: Brooke Money, 0278413956
Children's Day with Liberty Centre
Where: Mataatua Reserve, Muriwai Drive, Whakatane
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 11:15am
Activities: Games, music, facepainting, bouncy castle, candy floss and prizes.
Contact person: Bridget Jones, 07 308 7791
Whakatane Toy Library Open Day
Where: Whakatane Toy Library, 9 Fishermans Drive, Coastlands, Whakatane
When: Wednesday 7th March, 3pm - 7pm
Activities: Check out the great range of educational and fun toys, games & puzzles at the Toy Library. If you're already a member, bring a friend along to join up and receive a free toy hire voucher.
Nibbles & refreshments too!
Contact person: Jo Noble, 07 307 8126
EBOP Triathalon Fun
Where: Port Ohope, near the boat ramp, Ohope
When: Sunday 4th March, 9:30am - 11am
Activities: Acheivable Triathalons for preschoolers through to teens.
Contact person: Sarah Wilson, 07 307 1082
Rotorua Museum Children's Day
Where: Rotorua Museum, Queens Drive, Rotorua CBD
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 3:30pm
Activities: There will be free craft activities, special movie sessions for children and guided tours of the Museum throughout the day with the ‘Magical Muse’.
Need a name tag for your bag? Come make an animal bag-tag to hang off your school bag or maybe a pair of funky sunglasses to keep out the sun.
There are exciting, new exhibitions to explore and entertaining activities to do, so come and celebrate Children’s Day at Rotorua Museum.
Contact person: William Yip, 07 351 7829
Heart to Heart - Family Expo
Where: Prasbyterian hall, 89 Domain Rd Whakatane
When: Sunday 4th March, 9am - Tuesday 13th March, 5pm
Activities: Sausage sizzle, face painting, bouncy castle and children's activities and games.
Contact person: Lyn Lander, 07 922 4055 - 029 6500 829
Games Morning at New Hope Church
Where: New Hope Apostolic Church, 4 Canning Place, Whakatane
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 11am
Activities: We will be having a games morning for primary school aged children from 11am to 12pm, followed by a light lunch.
Contact person: Melissa Pye, 07 922 4060
Family Fun Day
Where: Uretara Domain, Major Street, Katikati
When: Sunday 4th March, 11am - 3pm
Activities: Giant slide, chair-o-planes, bouncy castle, face painting, wheelbarrow relay, visiting clowns, childrens' activities, vintage cars, vintage engines and music.
Contact person: Adair Menhinick, 07 549 1920
Children's Day at Maketu
Where: Maketu Park, Beach Road, Maketu, Te Puke.
When: Sunday 4th March, 11am - 1pm
Activities: We will be having games, activities and BBQ for children and families from 11am to 1pm.
Contact person: Shona Ua-Mrsh, 07 573 6222
Love & Affection
Where: Rotorua Baptist Church, Malfroy Road, Rotorua
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 11:30am
Activities: Biblical teaching (Rms 13 v 1-7), praise, worship and holy communion.
Contact person: Heather Collins, 07 345 5391
