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March 2024

Saturday 30th

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.

Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - Painting & Drawing 2024

Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - Painting & Drawing 2024

9:00am to 2:00pm

Organized by Arts Whakatāne in collaboration with Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre, this annual non-acquisitive award is dedicated to celebrating excellence in

'OF THE SEA' Group Exhibition - a part of the West End Wiggle Weekend

'OF THE SEA' Group Exhibition - a part of the West End Wiggle Weekend 2024

10:00am to 4:30pm

Don't miss the collaborative popup exhibition curated by The West End Wiggle and Arts Whakatāne as part of the Summer Arts Festival.

2024 West End Wiggle Weekend | Ōhope Beach

2024 West End Wiggle Weekend | Ōhope Beach

11:00am to 5:00pm

Join us for the much-anticipated West End Wiggle 2024 at Ōhope Beach, where we're set to celebrate another year of incredible longboard surfing, music, art, and camaraderie!

Shelley Akuhata Live at The Comm!

Shelley Akuhata Live at The Comm!

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Calling all foodies and music aficionados!

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show

Landslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show Whakatane

8:30pm to 11:30pm

Experience the magic of Landslide, a renowned 5-piece band dedicated to bringing the iconic music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks to life for over a decade. 

Sunday 31st
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.

Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - Painting & Drawing 2024

Molly Morpeth Canaday Award - Painting & Drawing 2024

9:00am to 2:00pm

Organized by Arts Whakatāne in collaboration with Te Kōputu a te whanga a Toi - Whakatāne Library and Exhibition Centre, this annual non-acquisitive award is dedicated to celebrating excellence in

'OF THE SEA' Group Exhibition - a part of the West End Wiggle Weekend

'OF THE SEA' Group Exhibition - a part of the West End Wiggle Weekend 2024

10:00am to 4:30pm

Don't miss the collaborative popup exhibition curated by The West End Wiggle and Arts Whakatāne as part of the Summer Arts Festival.

2024 West End Wiggle Weekend | Ōhope Beach

2024 West End Wiggle Weekend | Ōhope Beach

11:00am to 5:00pm

Join us for the much-anticipated West End Wiggle 2024 at Ōhope Beach, where we're set to celebrate another year of incredible longboard surfing, music, art, and camaraderie!

Cadera: Live Music Sundays

Cadera: Live Music Sundays

4:00pm to 7:00pm

Experience the perfect Sunday vibe at Cadera with live music performances every week from 4pm to 7pm.