SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders and Farmers Markets
WHEN: 8.30 am until 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Local art, crafts, plants, produce and much more.
WHAT: Autumn Flower Show
WHEN: 1pm-5pm
WHERE: Whanganui Intermediate School hall, Dublin St
DETAILS: Floral art, craft stalls, plant stalls, morning and afternoon tea available.
WHAT: Wanganui Ballet and Dance Academy presents Maleficent
WHEN: 2pm, Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School, Grey St
DETAILS: Tickets available from the Royal Wanganui Opera House.
WHAT: The Poppy Ball
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: War Memorial Hall, Watt St
DETAILS: Tickets $80 from www.eventfinda.co.nz.
WHAT: The Chills live in concert
WHEN: 8pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House, St Hill St
DETAILS: Tickets from the opera house.
WHAT: Drones X Bass featuring two drum 'n' bass DJs and rock metal band Drones
WHEN: Doors open 9pm
WHERE: Mint Cafe and Bar, Watt St
DETAILS: $10 door charge. R18.
SUNDAY
WHAT. Tram Rides
WHEN. 1pm - 3.30pm
WHERE. Tramshed, 29 Taupo Quay.
DETAILS. Phone 3457034.
WHAT: Autumn Flower Show
WHEN: 1pm-5pm
WHERE: Whanganui Intermediate School hall, Dublin St
DETAILS: Floral art, craft stalls, plant stalls, morning and afternoon tea available.
WHAT: TriWhanganui triathlon
WHEN: 8.30am
WHERE: Starts from Pakaitore/Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: To register, email maoritoa.whanganui@gmail.com.
WHAT: Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am-3pm
WHERE: Bryce St, Castlecliff
DETAILS: Crafts and stalls.
MONDAY
WHAT: Bassoon and organ recital
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Wanganui Collegiate School chapel, Liverpool St
DETAILS: Entry by koha, money goes towards restoring the chapel organ.
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society presents Poor Cow
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St
DETAILS: Members only. For membership details go to www.whanganuifilmsociety.org.nz.
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Save The Children open day
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: 25 Gilligan Close (off Purnell St)
DETAILS: Look for the flag outside. New stock includes souvenirs and warm socks.
WHAT: Wanganui Small Business Forum meeting
WHEN: 12.30pm
WHERE: Element Cafe, Victoria Ave
DETAILS: Speaker Chris Heywood will update the forum on the progress of Whanganui and Partners.