Events in Manawatu-Whanganui
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.
Families Celebrating Children's Day
Where: Springvale Park
When: Sunday 4th March, 11am - 2pm
Activities: Free family fun activities for all. There will be free bouncy castles, face painting and boogie buddies for kids. Free entry to Splash Centre for the day.
Contact person: Liza Iliffe, 06 345 3008
Family Fun Day at the Beach
Where: Castlecliff Beach, Domain and Playground, Cnr Rangiora St and Seafront Road, Castlecliff, Whanganui
When: Sunday 4 March, 10am - 4pm
Activities: Beach dig-in, Ki O Rahi Challenge, BBQ, face painting, Castlecliff Idol and much, much more!
Contact person: Des Warahi, 06 344 4306
Children's Day joins Dinner in the Domain
Where: Taumarunui Town Domain
When: Saturday 3 March, 1pm - 5pm
Activities: Fun for all the whānau!
Contact person: Jenny Gawith, 07 896 8680
Picnic in the Park
Where: Carnival Park, Glasgow Street, Pahiatua (Rain venue, Bush Multi Sports Stadium, Huxley Street)
When: Sunday 4 March, 10am - 2pm
Activities: A free family fun day with horse rides, ferris wheel, entertainers, bouncy castle, face painting and many more events filled with spot prizes and events run by local community organisations.
Contact person: Talitha Vandenberg, 027 220 3138
Children's Day Free Family Fun Day
Where: Levin Adventure Park, Oxford Street, Levin
When: Sunday 4th March, 11am - 3pm
Activities: Sports such as volleyball - join a team with your child. Other activities such as Mission impossible obstacle course, jousting challenge, tug-o-war machine, bouncy castle, face painting, ta moko artist, bubble blowing, spoon and egg and three legged races. Also join 'Jaimee Kaye Academy' for a dance class.
Contact person: Sue Hori Te Pa, 06 949 4249
Open Day Rongotea Fire Station
Where: Rongotea Fire Station, Thames Street, Rongotea
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 2pm
Activities: Demonstrations and sausage sizzle.
Contact person: Ian Taylor, 06 324 8192
Marton Day Out
Where: Centennial Park, Broadway, Marton
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 1pm
Activities: Fun sports and community picnic.
Contact person: Kia Kemp, 06 327 4551
Memorial Park Children's Day Event
Where: Memorial Park, off Main Street, Palmerston North
When: Sunday 4th March 11am - 1pm
Activities: Facepainting, colouring competitions, sack races, free BBQ, ice blocks and more!
Contact: Beverley Malton, 06 952 0252
Himatangi Fishing Competition
Where: Himatangi beach, Palmerston North
When: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th March , 7am - 2pm
Activities: A 2 day surf casting event for the family. Lots of spot prizes for all.
Contact person: Sue Blithe, 06 329 9904
2012 Castlecliff Children's Days "Fun at the Beach"
Where: Castlecliff Beach, Domain & Playground, Rangiora Street, Castle Cliff, Wanganui
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 4pm
Activities: Beach dig in, Ki O Rahi/Sports tournament, pony rides, Castlecliff Idol, BBQ, face painting and lots more as part of sea week.
Contact person: Des Warahi, 06 344 4306
Locomotion 2012
Where: Marriner Reserve Railway, 26 Marriner St, Palmerston North
When: Saturday 3rd March, 10am - Sunday 4th March, 4pm
Activities: Visiting locomotives and traction engines from other NZ Model Engineering Clubs. Passenger hauling trains operating from 10am to 4pm each day. Static display of locomotives from Marriner Reserve Railway.
Contact person: Stuart Anderson, 021 525 071
Mini Triathalon
Where: Taihape Recreational Grounds and Swimming Pool, Kokako Street, Taihape
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 2pm
Activities: Hikoi/ walk, Paihikara/ Cycle, Kauhoe/ Swim.
Contact person: Leah Dehar, 06 388 1156
Children's Day at COV
Where: Church on Vogel, Vogel Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 11:45am
Activities: All age church service.
Contact person: Lilian Rowe, 06 357 2496
Treasure
Where: The Salvation Army, 99-103 Kaimanawa St, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North
When: Sunday 11th March, 10am - 11:30am
Activities: As part of our church service we will be focusing on the children. We will have activities and games for the children and make them feel special.
Contact person: Bronwyn Aldersley, 06 353 0917
