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.

ENTRIES TO THE COMPETITION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE ARTS JUNCTION BETWEEN THE 2nd - 6th DECEMBER. Email INFO@KATCHKATIKATI.ORG.NZ FOR T&Cs. Or download here.

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, enjoy delicious food and check out the craft vendors.

Free face painting, horse and buggy rides, giant bubbles and big games.

Live music includes:
Nur Peach & Dylan Wade Band
Leah Harrison
Mil0

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, Raine and Horne Katikati.

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.