23– 29 December 2019

Christmas Cave Little Theatre, Stafford Street, Come and visit the Christmas Cave this year for just $2.00 per person! For all inquiries, get in contact with Jack Cranston on 027 483 4192. Running from 12 December – 24 December 10:30am – 3:30pm

Home 4 Xmas - Christmas Display 73 Sangsters Road, The Christmas cave features 15+ themed bays located in a large shed, including a traditional Christmas, Kiwiana, woodlands, waterfalls and a beach theme from when the family had a bach in Foxton. Stop and grab a selfie with the kids on the life sleigh outside the barn, if you’re lucky, Santa may even be about! Or have a peruse through the Christmas items for sale in the shop and splurge on some Christmas decor. Door sales only, $5.00 an adult and $2.00 for 15 years and under. Monday 23 December 7:00pm – 10:00pm Tuesday 24 December 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Christmas Lunch Hotel Coachman, 140 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North Join in for a scrumptious lunch buffet with all of the trimmings. Bookings are essential by calling the hotel on 06 356 5065 or email [email protected]. Adults $85pp, Senior Citizens (over 65 years of age) $75pp Children (5 - 12 years) $45pp Children under 5 free. Must be booked in advance. Wednesday 25 December 11:00am – 2:00pm

Boxing Day At The Races Awapuni Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Palmerston North There's something for everyone with a FREE DJ, children's entertainment, food trucks and great hospitality options available. Rally the troops and purchase online tickets to save your spare cash to celebrate on the day! General admission is available at $15 per person for pre-sale tickets, this price will be increased on the day to $20 per person. Those aged 17 and under are free for general admission entry. Come and celebrate at the races! Thursday 26 December 11:30am—5:00pm

Palmerston North Parkrun Manawatu Riverside Walkway Fitzherbert Bridge, Palmerston North Free 5km timed run or walk along our beautiful riverside walkway. Every Saturday, 8am from the Fitzherbert Bridge. Register at www.parkrun.co.nz/register for your own personal barcode and remember to bring it along with you next week. Saturday 28 December 8:00am – 9:00am

Samoan Methodist 50th Weekend History Celebration Event – Free Samoan Methodist Church, Corner Botanical Road & Fergusons Streets, Palmerston North A weekend to commemorate the Palmerston North Samoan Methodist History of 50 years including Pacific dance performances, choir performances, Pacific arts and crafts plus food stalls, special service to commemorate the occasion, lunch, historical artefacts and tour of the historic Pacific church site, opportunities for conversation and recollection (Manawatū Heritage). Saturday 28 December 10:00am – 3:00pm

Katchafire and The Black Seeds Central Energy Trust Arena, 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North Katchafire & The Black Seeds are having a road trip this Summer and stopping in Palmerston North. Dub-reggae icons Katchafire are probably ’s most laid-back, good-vibes band and together with The Black Seeds who have been igniting dance floors with their signature antipodean blend of roots, funk, reggae and soul, they are all fired up for their annual summer road trip. Get your tickets at https://www.ticketrocket.co.nz/ Saturday 28 December 5:00pm – 10:30pm

Double Decker Derby, Brent Lowe Memorial, NZ Minisprint GP Central Energy Trust Arena, 61 Pascal Street, Palmerston North The Stockcars will battle it out for the Brent Lowe Memorial with local and visiting drivers willing to put it all on the line to take the top honours on this memorial title. The dare-devil sidecars will race side by side for prestigious Manawatu title fans are to expect fast and thrilling racing for this title! Gates open at 5.30pm so you can check out the race cars and their drivers before the action gets underway! Tickets at the door only. Saturday 28 December 6:30pm – 10:00pm

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For more information or advice on what to see and do in Palmerston North City & Manawatu, pop in and visit the team at the i-SITE in The Square. Open seven days. This information was accurate at the time of printing and is sourced from ManawatuNZ.co.nz/whats-on. Check out eventfinda.co.nz for more details.