Events

8-15 November 9.45am – Welcome/Opening address. Play will commence at 10.00am on Saturday 8th November 2025 Play will conclude at 5.00pm Saturday 15th November 2025 Final Prize-giving at the conclusion of play. Enquiries to [email protected]  For more information

21 + 22 February Explore the Esplanade with your family and friends and check out heaps of the FREE activities we’ll have on offer! The Esplanade is home to Palmy’s biggest playground, popular paddling pools and accessible bushwalks, as well...

21 + 22 February This iconic 2-day event is all about celebrating the diversity in our community through sharing cultural cuisine, art, song, dance, rhythm, games and more.

14 February, 11am-2pm Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays celebrated in East and Southeast Asia. This is a time for celebration! Come join us and enjoy cultural performances and delicious food stalls in Te Marae o...

6 February, 10am-2pm Join us at this free and family-friendly event in Te Marae o Hine where we can commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and get together with friends and whānau.

31 December, 5pm–midnight Ring in 2026 with an unforgettable night of celebration in the heart of Palmerston North.  Whether you’ve got little ones or you’re staying up to welcome in the new year, our free, family-friendly, alcohol-free event has something for everyone.  Te Marae o Hine...

7 December, 2-730pm Christmas in Palmy is going big this year. We’re combining the magic of the parade and the Christmas concert into one extra special day. Bring the whānau, grab some kai, and celebrate Christmas together in the heart of...

11 November, 11am On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent. Each year on 11 November, Palmerston North commemorates Remembrance Day – marking the anniversary of the armistice signed between the Allies...

VEX IQRC Nationals Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December 9am-4pm Fly Palmy Arena Free entry!

VIQRC Middle School Nationals 2025/26 VEX Season Kiwibots are proud to bring this event for our tamariki, with the support of Central Robotics, Palmerston North City Council and Tech Step. Check in and Inspection: 4pm – 6pm on Friday 5th December (except by...