ROTORUA NIGHT MARKET Every Thursday night, 5pm - 9pm Tutanekai Street, between Hinemoa & Haupapa Streets Experience the family-friendly atmosphere full of vibrant entertainment, ethnic eateries and boutique-style shopping. Free @Rotoruanightmarket ROTORUA FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday morning, 9am - 1pm Te Manawa, Tutanekai Street With a wide range of fresh, local produce, speciality foods and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone! Free @Rotoruafarmersmarket SOUNDSHELL MARKET Every Sunday, 9am - 3pm Village Green, Rotorua Lakefront A fun market filled with crafts, collectables, jewellery, clothing, plants, books and much more. Free 07 332 5782 ROTARY MARKET Every Saturday morning, 6am - 1.30pm Kuirau Park A fantastic array of fresh produce, delicious food, second hand goods and homemade crafts. Free @KuirauMarket ROTORUA MUSEUM COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE @ ROTORUA LIBRARY Until 9 January 2018 Library opening hours Rotorua Library, 1238 Pukuatua Street Give generously to families in need this Christmas with all donated gifts to be taken to Waiariki Women’s Refuge. [email protected] www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz THE 200 SHOW Until 27 January 2018 Mon - Fri 9am - 4.30pm, Sat 10am - 4pm, Closed Sun/Pub Hols The Arts Village, Hinemaru Street A fun art exhibition showcasing 250 works by over 100 local artists, all 200mm x 200mm, and all for sale at $200 or less. Free 07 348 9008 www.artsvillage.org.nz SUMMER OF STEAM HOLIDAY PROGRAMME Until 23 January 2018 Rotorua Library, 1238 Pukuatua Street STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Check out the wide range of events including puppet shows, zine workshops, science experiments, 3D printing and much more! Bookings and charges apply to some events 07 348 4177 www. rotorualibrary.govt.nz UKEBOX - UKULELE OPEN MIC SESSIONS Sunday 17 December 2018, Sunday 21 January 2018 and Sunday 18 February 2018, 3pm Te Rūnanga Tea House, Government Gardens Rotorua Museum and the Thermaleles present a fun ukulele jam session for players and non-players alike. Gold coin koha [email protected] www.rotoruamuseum.co.nz FISH OUT OF WATER ART TRAIL 17 December 2017 - 6 February 2018, 9am - 5pm Central Rotorua Grab a map from Rotorua iSite, track down all the decorated fish and vote for your favourite! Free [email protected] @fishoutofwaterrotorua OPEN STUDIOS - MEET THE ARTISTS Wednesday 20 December 2017, 5.30pm - 7.30pm The Arts Village, Hinemaru Street Learn more about the three artists in residence over summer: Claudia Latisnere, Connie Takarangi & Cian Elyse White. Free 07 348 9008 www.artsvillage.org.nz REREWHAKAAITU RODEO Tuesday 26 December 2017, 9am - 3pm Rerewhakaaitu Domain, 91 Ash Pit Rd A fun family day out watching talented riders from all over New Zealand. Adults $10, Kids (5-15 years) $5, Under 5s Free @rerewhakaaitu.rodeo INTERISLANDER SUMMER FESTIVAL Wednesday 27 December 2018, 11am Arawa Park Racecourse, Fenton Street Pack a picnic, rally the kids and join Racing Rotorua for a day of thrilling racing and top entertainment. Adults $10, Kids Free www.theraces.co.nz NZ SUPERSTOCK GRAND PRIX 27 - 28 December 2018, 7pm Location: Rotorua Stock Car Club, Paradise Valley Road A fun fuelled family night out enjoying the speed and thrills of stock cars. Adults from $25, Kids from $10 www.rotoruaspeedway.co.nz GLO FESTIVAL - FAMILY NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Sunday 31 December 2017, 6pm - Midnight Village Green, Rotorua Lakefront A fun, family-friendly event to welcome in the New Year. Starting with a kid’s movie there will be two fireworks displays and heaps of entertainment including a chart topping NZ rock band as the headline act. Look out for details to be announced soon! Free @Rotoruaglofestival JANUARY COMMUNITY STAGE OPENING CONCERT Wednesday 10 January 2018, 4pm - 7.30pm The Arts Village, Hinemaru Street A family-friendly concert with performances by local artists. Free, koha appreciated 07 348 9008 www.artsvillage.org.nz BAYLEYS NATIONAL 7S RUGBY 13 - 14 January 2018 Rotorua International Stadium, Devon Street Head down to the stadium for two days of fast paced sevens action. Dress up in your teams colours and see the future stars of sevens. Ticket prices apply www.nationalsevens.co.nz CREATIVE ZINE WORKSHOP Tuesday 16 January 2018, 1.30pm - 2.30pm Rotorua Library, 1238 Pukuatua Street Try your hand at the seriously addictive past-time of zine-making. Gold coin koha, bookings required 07 348 4177 www.rotorualibrary.govt.nz TWS WORLD INVITATION SUPERSTOCK CHAMPS 19 - 20 January 2018, 7pm Rotorua Stock Car Club, Paradise Valley Road Experience the thrills and speed of stock cars at this great family-friendly event. Adults from $25, Kids from $10 www.rotoruaspeedway.co.nz OPEN STUDIOS SHOWCASE Friday 26 January 2018, 5.30pm - 8.30pm The Arts Village, Hinemaru Street Showcase of the summer arts projects completed by the artists in residence. Free 07 348 9008 www.artsvillage.org.nz THE LYRICAL NZ TOUR Saturday 27 January 2018, 6pm - 8.30pm Okere Falls Store, 759 SH 33, Okere Falls The Lyrical (Karl Smith) offers a unique blend of beat-boxing meshed with folk guitar. $10 @okerefallsstore ROTORUA A&P SHOW 27 - 28 January 2018, 8.30am - 5.30pm Rotorua A&P Showgrounds, 141 Western Road, Ngongotaha Rotorua’s great Agricultural and Pastoral Show held on picturesque showgrounds offering food, entertainment and attractions. Adults $10, Kids (15 years & under) Free www.rotoruashow.co.nz IPS NORTH ISLAND TOUCH TOURNAMENT 27 - 28 January 2018 Puarenga Park Enjoy the fast paced action of touch rugby! Free to watch www.touchnz.co.nz ECOMIST BLUE LAKE MULTISPORT FESTIVAL 27 - 28 January 2018 Blue Lake, Tarawera Rd Five events, two days and one great location! Free to watch www.rats.org.nz 2017 - 2018 ROTORUA Summer Events Guide WEEKLY MARKETS DECEMBER