KATIKATI CHRISTMAS SERIES 2024
Bringing the joy and magic of Christmas to Katikati
BROUGHT TO YOU BY KATCH KATIKATI WITH SUPPORT FROM THE TAURANGA WESTERN BAY COMMUNITY EVENT FUND
UPcycled Christmas Tree DISPLAY
Friday 13th December 5pm- Saturday 28th December 2pm
Competition entries in the Katikati Upcycled Christmas Tree Competition will be on display inside Santa’s Grotto, at The Arts Junction, from the opening on Friday13th December until Saturday 28th December.
You’re invited to explore these festive works of art, crafted from recycled materials by our talented community members.
Vote for your favourite tree in the People’s Choice Award with the winners of the award receiving cash prizes.
Christmas in THE PARK
Saturday 7th December 2024, 3.30pm-5.30pm
Moore Park, Cnr Fairview Rd & Middlebrook Drive
(After the Katikati Lions Santa Parade at 3pm)
Come together with friends, family, and neighbours to celebrate the magic of Christmas in the Park.
Get in the festive spirit with Christmas carols and live music; keep the little ones entertained with a wide array of kids' activities and entertainment, indulge in mouthwatering treats from our food vendors and discover unique gifts and treasures to make your holiday shopping a breeze with our craft vendors.
Live music includes:
Nur Peach & Dylan Wade Band
Leah Harrison
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Free event - all welcome
SANTA’s CHRISTMAS GROTTO
Friday 13th December - Saturday 28th December 2024
The Arts Junction, Katikati
The most magical time of the year is upon us, and there's no better place to embrace the festive spirit than Santa's Grotto, a wondrous wonderland to wow the young and young at heart.
Enjoy magical displays from Western Bay Library, Katikati Combined Churches, Katikati Floral Art, Katch Katikati, Katikids After School Care.
Join us for the Opening Night, Friday 13th December 5pm-7pm and enjoy entertainment, spot prizes and a selfie with Santa!
Santa’s grotto is open:
9am-3pm weekdays (with late nights on the 18th and 20th)
10am-2pm weekends and Public Holidays
Closed Christmas Day
Santa will be making guest appearances for selfie opportunities!
All welcome. Gold Coin Donation appreciated.
Confirmed appearances by Santa are:
Friday 13th: 5pm to 7pm
Saturday 14th:10am to 12 noon
Sunday 15th:10am to 12noon
Wednesday 18th: 3pm to 5pm
Friday 20th: 3pm to 5pm
Saturday 21st:10am to 2pm
Tuesday 24th:10am to 2pm
The Katikati Christmas Series 2024 is proudly brought to you by Katch Katikati with support from the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund.