Festivals & Lifestyle
Palmerston North City and the Manawatu Region host an exciting year-round calendar of cultural and social events and festivals, including the annual Festival of Cultures, which celebrates the wide range of ethnicities that enjoy the City’s welcoming and embracing spirit.
Manawatu Turtle Rescue
Monday 22 January
We are Manawatu's Turtle Rescue Centre based in Feilding withover 35 Turtles, We invite you all to come and visit our Turtles. You will have the opportunity to watch, hold, touch, feed and interact with our turtles ...
Monday 22 January
We are Manawatu's Turtle Rescue Centre based in Feilding withover 35 Turtles, We invite you all to come and visit our Turtles. You will have the opportunity to watch, hold, touch, feed and interact with our turtles ...
Venue:
Manawatu Turtle Rescue, Feilding, Manawatu / Whanganui
Active Tots
Monday 22 January - Monday 17 December 2018
A programme for the under-5s, focused on self-directed play and exploration. Entry by gold coin donation.
Monday 22 January - Monday 17 December 2018
A programme for the under-5s, focused on self-directed play and exploration. Entry by gold coin donation.
Venue:
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Brewery Tours - Daily
Monday 22 January - Saturday 3 March
Join us for a 35 minute guided tour, that takes you through the Histui museum, around the historic grounds, and the iconic Tui Tower before walking through our new state of the art brewery, where you learn about the art ...
Monday 22 January - Saturday 3 March
Join us for a 35 minute guided tour, that takes you through the Histui museum, around the historic grounds, and the iconic Tui Tower before walking through our new state of the art brewery, where you learn about the art ...
Venue:
Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka, Tararua
NOA Open Studio
Tuesday 23 January - Thursday 28 June
Come join NOA for twice-weekly facilitated drawing sessions in the Te Manawa foyer. NOA is both an acronym for Notes Of Art and Te Reo for “an area without restriction, safe and open for everyone” - all are ...
Tuesday 23 January - Thursday 28 June
Come join NOA for twice-weekly facilitated drawing sessions in the Te Manawa foyer. NOA is both an acronym for Notes Of Art and Te Reo for “an area without restriction, safe and open for everyone” - all are ...
Venue:
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Night Riverfair and Market
Friday 26 January
Night Riverfair and Market is a chance to bring the community of Manawatu together for a family friendly event. Live music, live performances, food trucks, craft stalls and plenty more! Join us for an evening of fun!
Friday 26 January
Night Riverfair and Market is a chance to bring the community of Manawatu together for a family friendly event. Live music, live performances, food trucks, craft stalls and plenty more! Join us for an evening of fun!
Venue:
Hardie Street Reserve, Palmerston North
Ashhurst Pohangina Small Holders Auction
Saturday 27 January
Clear out the garage, shuffle down to the shed, unearth the forgotten treasures and bring them all down to the Ashhurst Pohangina Lions small holders auction. There will be 1000s of items for the home, farm and ...
Saturday 27 January
Clear out the garage, shuffle down to the shed, unearth the forgotten treasures and bring them all down to the Ashhurst Pohangina Lions small holders auction. There will be 1000s of items for the home, farm and ...
Venue:
McDonalds Farm, Ashhurst, Manawatu / Whanganui
Cycling Central
Saturday 27 January
Whether you're a keen cyclist, river path cruiser, or everyday cycling commuter, this one's for you! Cycling Central will celebrate all things cycling - from the race and winners of the Gravel and Tar, to modern and ...
Saturday 27 January
Whether you're a keen cyclist, river path cruiser, or everyday cycling commuter, this one's for you! Cycling Central will celebrate all things cycling - from the race and winners of the Gravel and Tar, to modern and ...
Venue:
George Street, Palmerston North
Kimbolton Bullride
Saturday 27 January
Bullriding at its best. Great day out for all the family. Bull riding from 1pm, gates open at 11pm. Refreshments available. Under 5s are free. No Eftpos, please bring cash.
Saturday 27 January
Bullriding at its best. Great day out for all the family. Bull riding from 1pm, gates open at 11pm. Refreshments available. Under 5s are free. No Eftpos, please bring cash.
Venue:
Parklee Kimbolton, Kimbolton, Feilding and District
Wharerata Long Lunch
Sunday 28 January
Relax in our tranquil gardens with a five-course platter lunch, good wines from the Winemaker's Wife and live entertainment from the Winsome Lost.
Sunday 28 January
Relax in our tranquil gardens with a five-course platter lunch, good wines from the Winemaker's Wife and live entertainment from the Winsome Lost.
Venue:
Wharerata Function Centre, Palmerston North
New Zealand Dairy Event
Wednesday 31 January - Friday 2 February
The two and a half day event showcases the finest in dairy genetics with the best cattle from all around New Zealand. For more information please contact event organiser Lawrence Satherley on 027 249 0991 or email ...
Wednesday 31 January - Friday 2 February
The two and a half day event showcases the finest in dairy genetics with the best cattle from all around New Zealand. For more information please contact event organiser Lawrence Satherley on 027 249 0991 or email ...
Venue:
Manfeild, Feilding, Feilding and District
New Zealand Dairy Event
Wednesday 31 January - Friday 2 February
The Best Dairy Cow Show in New Zealand, Cows and young Stock from all over. Judged by international judges.
Wednesday 31 January - Friday 2 February
The Best Dairy Cow Show in New Zealand, Cows and young Stock from all over. Judged by international judges.
Venue:
Manfeild, Feilding, Feilding and District
The Original Gypsy Fair (Est'd 1990)
Saturday 3 February - Sunday 4 February
For over quarter of a century The Original Gypsy Fair has been travelling NZ and we will be back in Palmerston North, at the Awesome Railway Land Reserve on Pitt Street, for our twentieth fair of the 2017-2018 season....
Saturday 3 February - Sunday 4 February
For over quarter of a century The Original Gypsy Fair has been travelling NZ and we will be back in Palmerston North, at the Awesome Railway Land Reserve on Pitt Street, for our twentieth fair of the 2017-2018 season....
Venue:
Railway Land, Palmerston North
Baby Bop
Saturday 3 February - Tuesday 4 September 2018
A fun time for your baby and family to share. Songs, rhymes, activities and bubbles, all designed to help with baby's brain development. The earliest precursor to preparing your baby to read and write too!
Saturday 3 February - Tuesday 4 September 2018
A fun time for your baby and family to share. Songs, rhymes, activities and bubbles, all designed to help with baby's brain development. The earliest precursor to preparing your baby to read and write too!
Venue:
Palmerston North Central Library, Palmerston North
Makers Market
Sunday 4 February
Join us for the first Market of the year. Live music from Carson Taare from 1-2.
Sunday 4 February
Join us for the first Market of the year. Live music from Carson Taare from 1-2.
Venue:
Square Edge, Palmerston North
Creative Tots
Monday 5 February - Monday 3 December 2018
A chance to create and explore for under-5s. Using art, crafts and sensory experiences, spend time with your tot exploring the world around them. Entry by gold coin donation.
Monday 5 February - Monday 3 December 2018
A chance to create and explore for under-5s. Using art, crafts and sensory experiences, spend time with your tot exploring the world around them. Entry by gold coin donation.
Venue:
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Rongotea Lions Waitangi Day Monster Auction and Gala
Tuesday 6 February
This is a major event on Manawatu's calender, the monster indoor and outdoor auctions, with a huge book and toy sale, family entertainment, stalls and Top School competition, all put on by the the Rongotea and Districts ...
Tuesday 6 February
This is a major event on Manawatu's calender, the monster indoor and outdoor auctions, with a huge book and toy sale, family entertainment, stalls and Top School competition, all put on by the the Rongotea and Districts ...
Venue:
Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Rongotea, Feilding and District
Waitangi Day
Tuesday 6 February
Join in the community commemorations of our national day with live music, cultural performances, foodtrucks, stalls, activities, Māori puppetry and more! Nau mai, haere mai!
Tuesday 6 February
Join in the community commemorations of our national day with live music, cultural performances, foodtrucks, stalls, activities, Māori puppetry and more! Nau mai, haere mai!
Venue:
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston North
Quiz Night & Auction Fundraiser
Saturday 10 February
Join us for a fun quiz night with prizes and a charity auction to raise funds for the Manawatu Relay for Life. Come as you are or theme up for the occasion - the 2018 Relay for Life theme is super heroes. The bar will...
Saturday 10 February
Join us for a fun quiz night with prizes and a charity auction to raise funds for the Manawatu Relay for Life. Come as you are or theme up for the occasion - the 2018 Relay for Life theme is super heroes. The bar will...
Venue:
The Marist Club, Palmerston North
Ashhurst Community Market
Saturday 10 February - Saturday 14 April
A vibrant local market showcasing the wares of producers and businesses from the Ashhurst and Pohangina area. Food, coffee, crafts, plants, community activities and much more. Please contact - ...
Saturday 10 February - Saturday 14 April
A vibrant local market showcasing the wares of producers and businesses from the Ashhurst and Pohangina area. Food, coffee, crafts, plants, community activities and much more. Please contact - ...
Venue:
Ashhurst Village Valley Centre, Ashhurst, Manawatu / Whanganui
Social Dancing
Saturday 10 February - Saturday 21 April
Come and enjoy an evening of Social Dancing. Supper provided.
Saturday 10 February - Saturday 21 April
Come and enjoy an evening of Social Dancing. Supper provided.
Venue:
Senior Citizen's Hall, Palmerston North
