Hawke's Bay has plenty of activities and events for people of all ages to enjoy.
We list 7 of the best on offer this weekend.
1. Black Barn Growers' Market
Open every Saturday of summer, the market has seasonal produce, freshly baked breads, locally roasted coffee, flowers, meat, pickles, olive oil,
organic veges, lavender products and more.
■Black Barn Vineyards, Black Barn Rd, Havelock North. Today, 9am to noon. Info: https://www.blackbarn.com/market
2. Made in Wairoa
Quality fresh produce, genuine artisan food products and local art will be on offer.
■De Luxe Carpark, 3-13 Bridge St, Wairoa. Today, 8.30am to noon.
Info: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/made-in-wairoa-farmers-market/hawkes-bay-gisborne
3. Christmas Eve Service
Carol singing is on the list to celebrate Christmas Eve, with a mix of traditional and contemporary carols, as well as readings. Rather than an evening service, this carol singing time is at noon.
■Trinity Methodist Church, 32 Clive Square East, Napier. Today, noon to 1pm.
Info: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/christmas-eve-service/napier
4. Christmas Eve At Napier Urban Farmers' Market
This market has your last-minute Christmas shopping covered, with fresh produce and gift solutions for even the trickiest of individuals.
■Clive Square, Napier. Today, 9am to 1pm.
Info: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/christmas-eve-at-napier-urban-farmers-market/napier
5. Christmas Day Service
A service will be held to celebrate Christmas, with festive carols and Holy Communion. This will be the 140th Christmas celebrated in the historic church.
■Trinity Methodist Church, 32 Clive Square East, Napier. Tomorrow, 10am to 11am.
Info: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/christmas-day-service/napier
6. Summer Sessions
Kick back among the vines, relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talent while sipping on boutique wines and beers. This is a great event for the whole family.
■Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, 1769 Maraekakaho Rd, Hastings. Today, 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
Info: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/summer-sessions/hastings
7. Fiesta of Lights
This event is perfect for the whole family, with dazzling light displays scattered along a tree-lined trail, surrounded by thousands of sparkling fairy lights.
■ Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings. From today until January 7, from 9pm to 11pm. Info: http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/fiesta-of-lights/hastings