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July 2025

Saturday 5th
Light Up Whakatane

Light Up Whakatane

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne is a collaborative effort by Arts Whakatāne, EPIC town centre group and Whakatāne District Council to bring together our community and manuhiri to celebrate arts, m

Sunday 6th
Whakatane Sunday Market

Whakatane Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

The Whakatāne Sunday Market is the perfect place to explore a wide range of stalls showcasing local produce and handmade treasures from the Bay of Plenty.  

EBOP Monthly Triathlon/ Duathlon

EBOP Monthly Triathlon/ Duathlon

9:00am to 1:00pm

EBOP Monthly Triathlon and Duathlon Series

Hubbard Contracting Ltd Winter Tuna Tournament

Hubbard Contracting Ltd Winter Tuna Tournament

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Winter Tuna Tournament – Entries Now Open

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Start your Light Up Whakatāne experience at the Festival Hub

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready for a magical midwinter experience as the Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne transforms the heart of town into a glowing celebration of light, creativity, and community.

Monday 7th
School Holiday Fun with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust!

School Holiday Fun with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust!

10:00am to 12:00pm

Kiwi Kids Nature Morning – Creative Fun with a Wild Twist

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Start your Light Up Whakatāne experience at the Festival Hub

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready for a magical midwinter experience as the Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne transforms the heart of town into a glowing celebration of light, creativity, and community.

Tuesday 8th
Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Start your Light Up Whakatāne experience at the Festival Hub

Kiwi Hub After Dark - Light Up Whakatāne

Kiwi Hub After Dark - Light Up Whakatāne

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Discover Kiwi Hub After Dark

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready for a magical midwinter experience as the Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne transforms the heart of town into a glowing celebration of light, creativity, and community.

Wednesday 9th
Waka on the Water: Meet the Lights on the River

Waka on the Water: Meet the Lights on the River

2:30pm

Experience the calm beauty and cultural spirit of the Whakatāne River as it comes to life with a stunning display of illuminated waka.

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Start your Light Up Whakatāne experience at the Festival Hub

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.

Te Kōputu After Dark - Light Up Whakatāne

Te Kōputu After Dark - Light Up Whakatāne

5:30pm to 8:30pm

As part of the Light Up Whakatāne trail, Te Kōputu opens its doors after hours for a beautifully calm and creative experience.

Turning of the Tide: Winter Trivia Nights

Turning of the Tide: Winter Trivia Nights

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Gather your crew or come along solo for a relaxed and entertaining evening of trivia with a coastal twist.

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready for a magical midwinter experience as the Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne transforms the heart of town into a glowing celebration of light, creativity, and community.

Wheels Night - Light Up Whakatāne

Wheels Night - Light Up Whakatāne

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready to roll through the glow with Wheels Night at Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne.

Thursday 10th
School Holiday Fun with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust!

School Holiday Fun with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust!

10:00am to 12:00pm

Kiwi Kids Nature Morning – Creative Fun with a Wild Twist

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Start your Light Up Whakatāne experience at the Festival Hub

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready for a magical midwinter experience as the Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne transforms the heart of town into a glowing celebration of light, creativity, and community.

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

7:00pm to 10:00pm

All Poker Players Welcome! Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced
Cards Fly at 7pm.

Friday 11th
Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Start your Light Up Whakatāne experience at the Festival Hub

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready for a magical midwinter experience as the Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne transforms the heart of town into a glowing celebration of light, creativity, and community.

Saturday 12th

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 Bush Half Marathon

Whakatāne Bush Half Marathon

9:00am to 1:00pm

Get ready for an unforgettable running adventure with the Whakatāne Bush Half Marathon, brought to you by the team behind the legendary Toi’s Challenge.

The Comm Bottomless Brunch

The Comm Bottomless Brunch

10:00am to 12:00pm

Looking for a fun and relaxed way to catch up with friends? Bottomless Brunch brings together great food, flowing drinks, and live DJ music in one easygoing session.

River Edge Park Miniature Railway – Glows in the Dark

River Edge Park Miniature Railway – Glows in the Dark

1:00pm to 7:00pm

All aboard for a glowing good time!

Doggie Arvo

Doggie Arvo

1:00pm to 3:00pm

Monthly Dog Day Out

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

Light Up Whakatāne Festival Hub

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Start your Light Up Whakatāne experience at the Festival Hub

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

Trust Horizon Light Up, Whakatāne - Light Trail

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready for a magical midwinter experience as the Trust Horizon Light Up Whakatāne transforms the heart of town into a glowing celebration of light, creativity, and community.

Sunday 13th
Whakatane Sunday Market

Whakatane Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

The Whakatāne Sunday Market is the perfect place to explore a wide range of stalls showcasing local produce and handmade treasures from the Bay of Plenty.  

Wednesday 16th
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.

Thursday 17th
Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

7:00pm to 10:00pm

All Poker Players Welcome! Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced
Cards Fly at 7pm.

Saturday 19th

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.

Edgecumbe Squash & Tennis Club 50th Jubliee

3:00pm to 7:00pm

Edgecumbe Squash & Tennis Club Golden Jubilee. The club warmly invites all past, founding and present members in celebrating 50yrs of community, competition and camaraderie.

Sunday 20th
Whakatane Sunday Market

Whakatane Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

The Whakatāne Sunday Market is the perfect place to explore a wide range of stalls showcasing local produce and handmade treasures from the Bay of Plenty.  

Wednesday 23rd
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.

Thursday 24th
Pottery workshop - Awakeri

Pottery workshop - Awakeri

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Looking for something different to do in the evening? Step away from the screen and into a hands-on pottery session filled with creativity, laughter, and good company.

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

7:00pm to 10:00pm

All Poker Players Welcome! Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced
Cards Fly at 7pm.

Saturday 26th

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 27th
Whakatane Sunday Market

Whakatane Sunday Market

8:00am to 1:00pm

The Whakatāne Sunday Market is the perfect place to explore a wide range of stalls showcasing local produce and handmade treasures from the Bay of Plenty.  

Tuesday 29th
Ladies Quiz Night

Ladies Quiz Night

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Get ready for a fun-filled night where knowledge takes the spotlight.

Wednesday 30th
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.

Thursday 31st
Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

Thursday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

7:00pm to 10:00pm

All Poker Players Welcome! Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced
Cards Fly at 7pm.