Free Christmas Events in Whangarei this season
Loads of of free fun opportunities for all the family are coming up in our District between now and the New Year.
Parades
* 30 November promises to be a busy day for many with the Kamo Christmas Parade kicking off at 11.30am, followed by the Christmas Festival at 4pm at Semenoff Stadium
* The Hikurangi Christmas Festival and parade will be held on 7 December
* Onerahi’s Christmas Festival (no parade) and Ruakaka’s Christmas Parade will be held on 14 December
* And the traditional Christmas Eve Christmas Parade in Waipu will be held in the evening on 24 December.
Decorations
* Christmas-themed street flags are going up across our District
* A Christmas tree will be going up at the Town Basin in time for the Town Basin Christmas Festival, including fashion show at The Boatshed on 6 December.
Markets
* The Saturday Artisan’s Markets have kicked off at their new location by Reyburn House and will be held every Saturday
* The Friday Food Market’s have also re-located to the Reyburn House location and will be held on 22 November and 20 December.
Events
* 30 November the Christmas Festival, 4pm at Semenoff Stadium
* On 20 December, a Santa’s Grotto will be open in Cameron Street – people can grab a bite at the Town Basin, and then wander into the centre of town for some fun.
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