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Free Christmas Events in Whangarei this season

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Loads of of free fun opportunities for all the family are coming up in our District between now and the New Year.

Parades
* 30 November promises to be a busy day for many with the Kamo Christmas Parade kicking off at 11.30am, followed by the Christmas Festival at 4pm at Semenoff Stadium
* The Hikurangi Christmas Festival and parade will be held on 7 December
* Onerahi’s Christmas Festival (no parade) and Ruakaka’s Christmas Parade will be held on 14 December
* And the traditional Christmas Eve Christmas Parade in Waipu will be held in the evening on 24 December.

Decorations
* Christmas-themed street flags are going up across our District
* A Christmas tree will be going up at the Town Basin in time for the Town Basin Christmas Festival, including fashion show at The Boatshed on 6 December.

Markets
* The Saturday Artisan’s Markets have kicked off at their new location by Reyburn House and will be held every Saturday
* The Friday Food Market’s have also re-located to the Reyburn House location and will be held on 22 November and 20 December.

Events
* 30 November the Christmas Festival, 4pm at Semenoff Stadium
* On 20 December, a Santa’s Grotto will be open in Cameron Street – people can grab a bite at the Town Basin, and then wander into the centre of town for some fun.

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