Things to Do This Weekend in Tauranga

Your weekly guide to the best things to do this weekend in Tauranga: what’s on, where to go and where to eat. A mixed, showery one weather-wise, with a blend of indoor picks and outdoor spots for when it clears. Here’s the plan for Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August.

Updated live from the forecast. Pop back closer to the weekend for the sharpest read.

This weekend’s weather

FriDrizzle16°9° 80%

SatLight drizzle19°9° 45%

SunLight drizzle14°6° 16%

Weather data: Open-Meteo

What’s on this weekend

ALLWKND

Just Bring Yourselves — Jennie HoldsworthArts

The Incubator Gallery & StudiosA contemporary art exhibition by Jennie Holdsworth continuing at the Historic Village gallery.

ALLWKND

Ōtūmoetai College Junior Art ExhibitionArts

The People's Gallery — Toi Ka RereWork by Ōtūmoetai College junior art students on show in the city centre gallery.

SUN16

Strings AttachedArts

St Peters in the CityA classical strings concert at St Peters in the City from 3pm.

SAT15

Tauranga Food ShowMarkets

Mercury Baypark ArenaTwo days of tastings, cooking demonstrations and food and drink exhibitors at Baypark.

SAT15

The Little Big Markets — Winter SeasonMarkets

Coronation Park, Mount MaunganuiThe Mount's long-running artisan and food market runs 9am to 2pm through winter.

SAT15

Bottomless Bites — Spaghetti & MeatballsMarkets

Goode Brothers BethlehemBottomless spaghetti and meatballs served between midday and 4pm.

SUN16

Textured Art PaintingWorkshops

The Creative Campus, Historic VillageA hands-on workshop in building texture into a painting, starting 1pm.

SAT15

Hawkins Community Open Day — Tauranga High and District Court ProjectEvent

Tauranga District CourtA public open day and tour of the Tauranga High and District Court construction project from 11am.

FRI14

Nick Herbison at The Jam FactoryMusic

The Jam FactoryA live pop set at the Historic Village music platform from 7pm.

SAT15

Red StreetMusic

The Jam FactoryR&B and soul from Red Street at The Jam Factory, starting 7pm.

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Things to do this weekend

Weather-matched things to do this weekend in Tauranga: a mixed one, so it’s indoor picks for the showers and outdoor spots for when it clears.

Park

Memorial Park Tauranga | Premier Harbour Park with Playgrounds

Memorial Park is Tauranga's central city premier park, occupying 11 hectares of harbourside land between 11th and 7th Avenues.

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Walk

Papamoa Reserve Walkways Tauranga | Te Ara o Wairākei Paths

Papamoa Reserve Walkways form a network of shared paths along the Te Ara o Wairākei stream corridor in the Pāpāmoa suburb of Tauranga.

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Walk

Gordon Carmichael Reserve Tauranga: Walkways, Wetlands & Native Birds

Gordon Carmichael Reserve is a 60-hectare stormwater reserve in Tauranga that provides excellent walking and cycling links between the suburbs of Bethlehem and Brookfield.

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Walk

Minden Lookout Tauranga: Panoramic Views from Te Puna

Minden Lookout is a popular scenic viewpoint in Te Puna, offering panoramic views across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty coastline.

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Museum

Brain-Watkins House Museum: Victorian Heritage Home in Tauranga

Learn about the enchanting Victorian heritage of the Brain-Watkins House Museum and uncover the stories that shaped Tauranga City’s past.

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Heritage

Tauranga Bond Store: Oldest Remaining Commercial Building in Tauranga

Outstanding in its historical significance, the Tauranga Bond Store reveals untold stories of early trade, inviting you to explore its captivating legacy.

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Library

Tauranga City Libraries: Branches, Hours and Services

Tauranga City Libraries provide free access to books, digital resources, computers, heritage collections and community events across multiple branches in Tauranga.

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Art Gallery

Toi Tauranga Art Gallery: Contemporary Art and Culture in the Bay of Plenty

Explore Toi Tauranga Art Gallery Tucked into the lively Te Manawataki o Te Papa civic precinct on Willow Street, Toi Tauranga Art…

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Sunrise and sunset this weekend

Skies are hit and miss this weekend, so it’s not the weekend for chasing sunrises or sunsets. We’ll point you to Tauranga’s best spots when the skies clear.

Keep exploring Tauranga

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do this weekend in Tauranga?

This weekend in Tauranga you can pick from weather-matched things to do, the events on this weekend, and the best spots to eat, all rounded up on this page and updated live from the forecast.

What’s on this weekend in Tauranga?

The “What’s on this weekend” section above lists this weekend’s events in Tauranga, concerts, markets, theatre and more, each with its date and venue.

What can I do this weekend in Tauranga if it’s raining?

On wet weekends we lean the picks towards indoor options in Tauranga such as museums, galleries and covered attractions. The weather block at the top shows the weekend forecast so you can plan around it.

Are there markets this weekend in Tauranga?

Any markets running this weekend in Tauranga show up in the events section above, tagged so they’re easy to find alongside the weekend’s other happenings.

Are there free things to do this weekend in Tauranga?

Often, yes. Many of Tauranga’s museums, galleries, parks and markets are free to enter, and the free picks are highlighted in each weekend’s round-up.

What can families do this weekend in Tauranga?

For families this weekend, look to Tauranga’s playgrounds, beaches and daytime community events, and the weekend picks call out the family-friendly options.

How often is the Tauranga weekend guide updated?

Every Friday morning. We rebuild the guide each week for the coming Friday to Sunday, with the latest events, weather-matched things to do, and current picks for eating out.