Food

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, 5-11.59pm Whether you’ve got little ones or want to party until midnight, we’ve got the perfect free New Year’s Eve celebration for you. Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an unforgettable night of family-friendly fun at Te Marae...

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...

1 November, 5-1030pm Get ready to light up the night. Join us in the heart of city for the annual Diwali Mela – a free, family-friendly celebration for all! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Festival of Light –...