Tauranga Moana Race Against Family Violence

Fun races. Family fun. A serious message. Join us for the Tauranga Moana Race Against Family Violence — a fun community day bringing people together to raise awareness and stand against family violence. Fun races for:

Portuguese Language Week: Children's Cultural Morning with Gisela de Castro

Celebrate Brazilian Culture and Portuguese Language Week! Join us for fun workshops and a storytelling session in Portuguese. Children will create their own books and build traditional Brazilian percussion shakers. The activities conclude with a mini-Carnaval performance featuring musicians Ed Rizzi and Paulo Brayner. Timetable as follows:

Free Public Advocacy Service Drop-ins - Tauranga

Offering community-based advocacy and support, the Free Public Advocacy Service assist people with issues big and small. Need help filling in a form? Need support dealing with an organisation? Need someone to come to an appointment with you? We can help. This is a completely confidential service. For more information - Free Public Advocacy Service No booking is required.

Endo Empathy book launch

Exploring endometriosis as a catalyst for creativity and community. Voices, visibility, validation; when local author Natalie Hampshire decided to write Endo Empathy, these were her motivations. Taking her creative passion as a writer, professional experience in communications, and lived experience navigating the emotional rollercoaster of life with endometriosis, she created an emotional companion for the people of Aotearoa living with this disease.

Tie Me Up

Bow Studios presents, Tie Me Up A high energy dance production, filled with heels, passion, and playful performances that will have you hooked from beginning to end. Watch our dancers push boundaries and turn up the heat.

The Little Big Markets | Tauranga Waterfront

The Little Big Markets - Tauranga Waterfront Live music Street food

Sunday Board Games Group

Play, connect and have fun! *Please note the 27 Sep and 11 Oct sessions will be held at Greerton library. Looking for a fun way to spend Sunday? Come along to our board games session. Whether you’re looking for players to join your game or a game to join, there’s something for every type of player.

Whai v Tokomanawa Queens

Catch your 2026 Whai Women's team in action in Tauihi 2026. NZ's premier Women's Basketball comp. Rapid League Tip off 2:00pm Tauihi Tip off 3:00pm

Beatlemania On Tour

Presented by Showtime The sound of a generation, and the music that has influenced every generation since – that’s The Beatles. And now you can relive the heyday of The Beatles with Beatlemania On Tour! Hear the greatest Pop and Rock songs ever written, performed live with exquisite attention to detail and in their original key, and brought to life on stage with authentic costumes, replica instruments and theatrical lighting.

Tumble Time - Haumaru

BayActive has plenty of fun lined up to keep your preschool children aged 0–5 years active and entertained with Tumble Time at The University of Waikato Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre! Have fun with moon hoppers, scooters, trikes, bikes, balls, balancing and gymnastic equipment, mega blocks, Little Tikes cars and much more. Tumble Time is designed to develop children's physical skills of balance, co-ordination, climbing, agility and fine motor skills. As this is a group environment, children also have the chance to develop their social skills as well as being a fantastic opportunity for parents to meet new friends too! No booking is required. Lock in the date and come along with your little one to get socialising at this fun and stimulating preschool playgroup!

Pēpi Play

Rhymes, songs and movement for under 1s. Join us to play, chat, sing, and move with your pēpi. No registration required. These sessions are free and run during term time. Does not run during the school holidays.

Kawhe Whawhe

Nau kake mai, nau haere mai ki te Kawhe-whawhe! He reo Māori tāu? Kei te kimi koe I tētahi wāhi anō ki te kōrero Māori? Koinei te kauapa tika māu!

Digital Drop-in: Tauranga

Have you got a digital dilemma? Having trouble with your mobile phone, email or other technology? Come along to one of our weekly Digital Drop-in sessions for some friendly help. Bring in your device for help with basic trouble shooting, email queries, navigating the internet, downloading apps and accessibility features.

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

Presented by Showtime Celebrate one of the most enduring songbooks in popular music history - an era when songs were written with heart, soul and honesty, and melodies stayed with you for a lifetime. This outstanding live production recreates that feeling in the most authentic way possible, with a full live band, powerful backing vocalists and a frontman whose voice and presence capture the unmistakable spirit of Neil Diamond. From iconic stadium anthems to deeply loved classics, every performance is delivered with energy, respect and a deep love for the music.

Citizens Advice Bureau drop-ins - Tauranga

CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) provides free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone. They aim to help people know what their rights are and how to access services they need. For more information, please visit www.cab.org.nz This service is free of charge.

Genealogy Drop-in at the Library

Need help with your family research? Call in at a drop-in genealogy help session hosted by local genealogy experts. Please bring along a laptop and any details you have already collected. Free. No booking required. Located on Level 2 of Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library & Community Hub.

Iti Pounamu - Toddler Time

Songs, stories and fun for under 5’s! Iti Pounamu sessions are free and run during term time. We warmly welcome everyone to join—the participation of parents and caregivers is encouraged.

Lines and Lyrics - Tauranga

Lines and Lyrics runs twice a month, at Greerton and Tauranga library An invitation to poets and poets-to-be. *October's session will be held at a different location. Please email Shona and Pip for information.

Draw Squad Term 4 Tauranga

Tuesdays in Term 4 in Tauranga Come and have some fun exploring different drawing techniques, a variety of mediums and heaps of new creative ideas. For ages 10–13 years, of all abilities. Draw Squad is a great place to be creative with your friends. All that is needed is a love of drawing and an enthusiasm to learn new skills and make some new cool creative friends too!

Wild City Trail

Calling all explorers! Are you ready for an adventure? Nine local animals are hiding around Grey Street and they’re waiting for you to find them all! Grab a pencil, print the activity sheet and set off on a fun family trail through the city centre.

Tumble Time - Haumaru

BayActive has plenty of fun lined up to keep your preschool children aged 0–5 years active and entertained with Tumble Time at The University of Waikato Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre! Have fun with moon hoppers, scooters, trikes, bikes, balls, balancing and gymnastic equipment, mega blocks, Little Tikes cars and much more. Tumble Time is designed to develop children's physical skills of balance, co-ordination, climbing, agility and fine motor skills. As this is a group environment, children also have the chance to develop their social skills as well as being a fantastic opportunity for parents to meet new friends too! No booking is required. Lock in the date and come along with your little one to get socialising at this fun and stimulating preschool playgroup!

Genealogy Drop-in at the Library

Need help with your family research? Call in at a drop-in genealogy help session hosted by local genealogy experts. Please bring along a laptop and any details you have already collected. Free. No booking required. Located on Level 2 of Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library & Community Hub.

The Christmas Edit - Tauranga

Christmas is meant to feel good. The buying frenzy, overwhelm and waste that can come with it? Not so much. Join Nic - best-selling author and Christmas realist - for an evening of festive inspiration, hands-on making, and good company. Think less shopping, more ideas worth stealing, and a Christmas that's a bit simpler and a little lighter on the planet.

Free Public Advocacy Service Drop-ins - Tauranga

Offering community-based advocacy and support, the Free Public Advocacy Service assist people with issues big and small. Need help filling in a form? Need support dealing with an organisation? Need someone to come to an appointment with you? We can help. This is a completely confidential service. For more information - Free Public Advocacy Service No booking is required.

Be Our Guest

Ready for the most enchanted event of the year? This November, the castle doors are opening, the magic is calling, and trust us... you won’t want to miss what’s waiting inside. Step into a world of iconic characters, jaw-dropping performances, unexpected twists, and a story that proves there’s always more beneath the surface. From the first note to the final bow, get ready to laugh, gasp, cheer, and fall in love with the magic all over again.

In Bloom 2026

Tauranga, we’re back. In Bloom returns to the waterfront for another massive day in the sun. Music, mates and one of the best spots in the country for a festival.

Be Our Guest

Ready for the most enchanted event of the year? This November, the castle doors are opening, the magic is calling, and trust us... you won’t want to miss what’s waiting inside. Step into a world of iconic characters, jaw-dropping performances, unexpected twists, and a story that proves there’s always more beneath the surface. From the first note to the final bow, get ready to laugh, gasp, cheer, and fall in love with the magic all over again.

Tauranga Blues Festival

Enjoy a non-stop musical adventure featuring New Zealand's premier blues musicians. Prepare for an unforgettable afternoon of live music at the Tauranga Blues Festival, bringing together the region's finest blues bands, for a celebration of the blues in all its glory. Dynamite guitar players, outstanding vocalists, a visiting sax maestro, and more. Enjoy soulful sounds, infectious rhythms and musical excellence. Whether you're a dedicated blues enthusiast or simply enjoy great live music, come along, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy an afternoon of exceptional performances. Between sets, relax in the foyer, where you can enjoy refreshments and more live music, and connect with fellow music lovers.

Double Homecoming

Join Bay of Plenty Symphonia on Sunday, November 15, 2026, for a very special homecoming, as Tauranga siblings Anna and Dominic Lee return to perform with the orchestra that played a part in their early musical journeys. Anna and Dominic have both gone on to build impressive musical careers since growing up in Tauranga and taking part in Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s Rising Stars Competition in 2013. Now, they return to the orchestra as soloists in Brahms’ beautiful Double Concerto for Violin and Cello. It’s a chance to hear two accomplished musicians who grew up here sharing the stage, and to celebrate the journey that has taken them from Tauranga to audiences further afield.

Tumble Time - Haumaru

BayActive has plenty of fun lined up to keep your preschool children aged 0–5 years active and entertained with Tumble Time at The University of Waikato Haumaru Sport & Recreation Centre! Have fun with moon hoppers, scooters, trikes, bikes, balls, balancing and gymnastic equipment, mega blocks, Little Tikes cars and much more. Tumble Time is designed to develop children's physical skills of balance, co-ordination, climbing, agility and fine motor skills. As this is a group environment, children also have the chance to develop their social skills as well as being a fantastic opportunity for parents to meet new friends too! No booking is required. Lock in the date and come along with your little one to get socialising at this fun and stimulating preschool playgroup!

Pēpi Play

Rhymes, songs and movement for under 1s. Join us to play, chat, sing, and move with your pēpi. No registration required. These sessions are free and run during term time. Does not run during the school holidays.

Kawhe Whawhe

Nau kake mai, nau haere mai ki te Kawhe-whawhe! He reo Māori tāu? Kei te kimi koe I tētahi wāhi anō ki te kōrero Māori? Koinei te kauapa tika māu!

Digital Drop-in: Tauranga

Have you got a digital dilemma? Having trouble with your mobile phone, email or other technology? Come along to one of our weekly Digital Drop-in sessions for some friendly help. Bring in your device for help with basic trouble shooting, email queries, navigating the internet, downloading apps and accessibility features.