13-19 January 2020 Top Picks for the Week Super Sevens 2020 Tuesday 14 January 6:15pm – 8:00pm Summer Sounds Festival 2020 Thursday and Friday 7:30pm – 10:00pm Manawatu Art & Garden Trail 2020 Saturday and Sunday 9:00am – 4:30pm The Pantaloons: Cinderella Saturday 18 January 4:00pm – 6:00pm Nga Taonga Takaro - Traditional Maori Games The Coach House Museum, 121 South Street, Feilding Knucklebones, poi, and stick games are among hands-on exhibits in Nga Taonga Takaro – Traditional Maori Games. A new childrens’ display running through the school holidays at the until the end of February. The museum’s central display area is devoted to an area where children (and their parents), can explore games of a Maori childhood, and in most instances test their skills by having a go. Pick a date and head along! Normal entry fee applies. Running January – February Kids Movie in the Library - Free Manawatu District Libraries, 64 Stafford Street, Feilding If you fancy getting together with your friends and family to watch a movie, why not head along to the Feilding Public Library and check out what they will be playing? Each film will be appropriate for young children. To see what is playing, visit their website to choose which movie you would like to see - http://www.feildinglibrary.co.nz/ There is no need to register, just turn up! Playing now and until 25 January 11:30am – 1:00pm YMCA Holiday Programme YMCA Palmerston North Recreation Centre, 148 Park Road, Palmerston North This holiday programme is the perfect way for your kids to get out and about during the holidays, make new friends and have fun while you’re busy out and about with your day to day routine. Their on-site activities include arts & crafts, science, sports, cooking, dress ups and much more. Off-site activities include trips to the movies, bowling, laser tag, Flip City, parks and more outdoor adventures. Book online today! Monday 6 January – Friday 31 January 7:00am – 6:00pm Holiday Jump Sessions for Littlies Cloud 9 Trampoline Park, 37 Taonui Street, Palmerston North Bring the littlies along to Cloud 9 Trampoline Park for some fun exclusive time! Try the fun climbing wall, ninja assault course, foam pits, balance beam, bubble soccer and relax with coffee and cake in the cafe area afterwards. An hour jumping with the whole park just for the younger kids that are under 110cm. Caregiver jumps for free. Monday – Thursday Until 6 February 9:00am – 10:00am Messy Mornings – Free Manawatu District Libraries, 64 Stafford Street, Feilding If you have little ones who need to express their creative sides, take them along to Messy Mornings for some old-fashioned fun! Each day features a fun activity, check out their website to see what day suits you best. For more in-depth queries, please call the library on 06 323 5373. No registering is required. Starting Monday 6 January – Friday 17 January 10:00am – 11:00am Zappo the Magician with The Greatest Show - Free Palmerston North Central Library, 4 The Square, Palmerston North Zappo has a whole lot of tricks up his sleeve to amaze you and will be showcasing 'The Greatest Show'. To keep up with Zappo's antics, find him on Facebook “Zappo the Magician” or visit the official website. Come along for a great show, no need to register! Monday 13 January 1:00pm – 2:00pm Lhasa: North Island Tour w/ George After James Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North Lhasa are the result of two completely different worlds colliding. One from a sleepy, small city in New Zealand, while the other grew up in one of the biggest cities in China. Like the coming together of two completely different lives, their music is a combination of an organic acoustic sound and a penchant for rock music. Get your tickets from The Globe Theatre. Monday 13 January 7:00pm – 10:00pm Kids, Kites, and Colour - Free Milverton Park, Corner of Victoria Avenue and Ferguson Street, Palmerston North BYO picnic and come and create with everyone in the park! You will be making your own kites, connecting with kids from all over the world, and having a great day out. Drop in anytime and be part of the event. Be part of a project to connect kids in communities all over the world through art. Create your own messages and drawings in colouring books (designed by kids from all over the world) that will be sent to kids in Haiti, Uganda, and Sierra Leone. They’ll find your message when they get their books! You’ll also be colouring and decorating the box that will be sent to the community. No bookings required. Tuesday 14 January 10:00am – 1:00pm Crafts with Ailene – Free Te Patikitiki Library, Monrad Park, Highbury Avenue, Palmerston North Don’t sit around the house being bored these school holidays! Come and join in at the Te Patikitiki Library for some exciting Summer crafts and fun activities with Ailene. These are suitable for the whole family and remember to bring your imagination too! Tuesday 14 January 2:00pm – 3:00pm Wednesday 15 January 2:00pm – 3:00pm Super Sevens 2020 Ongley Park, Park Road, Palmerston North If you want to commit yourself to some fitness this month, join in with The Manawatu Striders over the next seven Tuesdays for their 7km/3km run or walk. You can choose to pay $20.00 for the seven nights or pay $4.00 per night that you decide to run or walk. Cash only. A well-earned banana and sausage will be waiting at the finish line for you. For more information please see their website. Tuesday 14 January 6:15pm – 8:00pm Children's Workshop Coach House Museum, 121 South Street, Feilding Bring your kids in for some fun with mosaics for the juniors and model vehicles for the seniors. Please contact the museum for enrolment information. Pre registrations are required as there are limited spaces 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. available. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay and join in the fun or you can pop away for a bit of quiet time. Wednesday 15 January 10:30am – 12:00pm Mini Carnival - Free Te Pātikitiki, Monrad Park, Highbury Avenue, Palmerston North Come one, come all! Come and join in for an afternoon of mini carnival fun and games. Bouncy castle, magic tricks, lucky dips, games, and much, much more. Fun for the whole family. Remember to bring your sunscreen. Thursday 16 January 2:00pm – 3:00pm Scott Cook Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North Canada’s Scott Cook has managed to distil the stories collected over a decade of near-incessant touring across Canada, the USA, the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and elsewhere into straight-talking, keenly observant verse. He brings humour, a disarming honesty, years of roads, and a deep love of humanity to his songcraft and storytelling. He has made his living playing music full-time since 2007, and despite all the hard miles, he still believes that songs can change your life, and your life can change the world. Get your tickets from The Globe Theatre. Thursday 16 January 7:30pm – Late Summer Sounds Festival 2020 Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North Performances from 11 different musical acts make up the festival this year, with tickets starting at just $18 each when purchasing three or more as part of the Summer Sounds Festival Pass. You can buy these from The Globe Theatre. The last concert is Sunday 15 March. Thursday 16 January 7:30pm – 10:00pm Friday 17 January 7:30pm – 10:00pm Fresh & Funny Comedy Open Mic The Royal, 44 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North Fresh & Funny is Palmerston North's premier stand-up comedy open mic. Get yourself along and check out this comedic sandpit where local comedians get up to test out their new material. If you fancy getting up and giving it a go either message the Comedy Hub via Facebook, email [email protected], or just turn up on the night and ask for Morgan. Thursday 16 January 8:00pm – 10:00pm Movies In Parks – Dumbo - Free Bunnythorpe Domain, Corner of Dixons Line and Raymond Street, Palmerston North Movies in Parks is a series of free family movie nights in seven neighbourhoods throughout summer. Watch Dumbo and find out about community and council initiatives in your neighbourhood. There will be plenty for the kids to do with big jenga, connect four, skipping ropes and a bunch of other activities. This is an outdoor movie but in case of bad weather they are going to movie inside to Bunnythorpe School - check the PNCC Facebook page for updates. Friday 17 January 7:00pm – 9:30pm 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. Rosier Globe Theatre, 312 Main Street, Palmerston North Rosier injects exuberant colour into familiar folk sounds, taking the roots that they have grown from and spinning their foundations into a movement.