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Five things to do this weekend

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26 Jan, 2018 08:06 AM2 mins to read

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Lost for what to do this weekend? The Bay of Plenty Times has listed five events that are happening in and around Tauranga and the wider areas to help keep the family entertained.


DinoFest
When: Saturday and Sunday, 1hr sessions starting 10.30am, 1pm & 3pm.
Where: Sydenham Botanic Park, Millers Rd, Brookfield.
Step
back 70 million years to an age when dinosaurs roamed New Zealand.
Family concessions $25 and $30 or $10 per adult and $10 per child.

Driver Neil Marshall and navigator Michelle Reid competing at the jet sprints at ASB Baypark stadium. Photo/file
Driver Neil Marshall and navigator Michelle Reid competing at the jet sprints at ASB Baypark stadium. Photo/file

ENZED 2018 Jetsprint Stadium Cup
When: Saturday, 5pm to 10pm.
Where: Baypark Stadium
The V8 boats are back for one show only.
Adults $45, child $10, family concession $100, students/seniors $25.

Large crowds of people enjoy the One Love Festival at last year's Tauranga Domain. Photo/George Novak
Large crowds of people enjoy the One Love Festival at last year's Tauranga Domain. Photo/George Novak
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One Love
When: Saturday 10am to midnight, Sunday 11am to 11pm
Where: Tauranga Domain.
R18 Roots, rock and reggae festival.

Booklovers rummage for a bargain at the annual Mount Maunganui Lioness Club Book Fair. Photo/file
Booklovers rummage for a bargain at the annual Mount Maunganui Lioness Club Book Fair. Photo/file

Mount Maunganui Lions and Lioness Annual Book Fair
When: Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm.
Where: Mount Sports Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd and Hull Rd.
Something for everyone; books, puzzles, DVDs, CDs and records.
Admission free.

Black Caps bowler Trent Boult pictured in action. Photo/file
Black Caps bowler Trent Boult pictured in action. Photo/file

Blackcaps v Pakistan 3rd T20 cricket match
When: Sunday from 7pm.
Where: Bay Oval, Blake Park, Mount Maunganui.
International cricket is the epitome of the kiwi summer experience.
General admission, adult $45, junior 2-14 years $5, concession $30.

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