Things to do
with the Kids

Come along and grab some toys and help support the Whitianga Toy Library, by purchasing toys at the Toy Sale this weekend. 

Weekly events and activities at various times run at the Mercury Bay Library throughout the year and over the school holiday periods. And of course come on in any day they are open to get your favourite books for some excellent reading! 

Climb out of bed early to celebrate the newest holiday in Aotearoa New Zealand by watching Matariki rise in the dark sky over Kūaotunu with a group of expert stargazers. 

The Mercury Bay and Whitianga Lions present the 2025 Whitianga garden Ramble held on the 15th and 16th November! Come along fun, raffles and some gardening inspiration!

Hahei Market Day is an annual fun free family event that is a fundraiser for the popular Hahei Community Library. The Library also uses funds raised to support local community projects and organisations that support our community.

In March activities are coordinated as part of Seaweek - events to celebrate the moana-sea along with agencies, businesses, and community groups. There are usually plenty of activities to get involved in during Seaweek - pencil this date in your detail as more details to come!

Bring the whanau and celebrate Matariki with the team at the Mercury Bay Museum.

Sit back and relax in air conditioned comfort to watch all the latest movies in our Whitianga big screen cinemas. You can enjoy a coffee, wine or beer selection or a sweet treat from our candy bar.

A fantastic outdoor experience for children aged 6-13 in the April school holidays. A huge range of activities from crafts, flying fox, climbing walls, trailer rides and much more!

Whitianga Christmas Parade -  come along with the kids and family to watch the awesome annual Whitianga Santa parade, and check out the massive Whitianga Christmas tree!

Looking for movies times in Whitianga to watch at the cinema this week and weekend?  Check out the latest movie session times and trailers at the two big screens at the Mercury Twin Cinemas!

The Beach Hop is back 26th to 30th March in Whangamata, and around the Coromandel Peninsula. 

Getting from Hahei to Cathedral Cove takes just 10 minutes with the Cathedral Cove Water Taxi plus you get to see the beautiful coastline from a perspective only possible when travelling by boat.

You're invited to enter or come along as a spectator at the Whitianga's American Muscle Street & Custom Club annual 'Whiti Beach Meet' this 4th January 2025! Approximately 200 cars and toys expected.