FRIDAY
WHAT: The Easter Journey
WHEN: Service at 10am. Open to visitors 1pm to 4pm.
WHERE: St Paul's Presbyterian Church carpark, Cook St.
DETAILS: Whanganui churches to present Easter story. Hot cross buns and a cuppa available.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Easter Boat Fishing Contest
WHEN: From 6am
WHERE: Wharf St
DETAILS: Enter at Wilson's Hunting and Outdoors, 222 Victoria Ave or online at www.wilsonshunting.co.nz by 6pm on Friday. Contact Grant on 022 589 1951.
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food
WHAT: The Easter Journey
WHEN: 10am to 2pm
WHERE: St Paul's Presbyterian Church carpark, Cook St.
DETAILS: Whanganui churches to present Easter story. Enjoy a hot cross buns and a cuppa
WHAT: Hospice Wanganui Easter knitting sale
WHEN: All day
WHERE: Hospice Boutique, 171 Victoria Ave
DETAILS: World-famous-in-Whanganui knitting ladies have created the beautiful hand-knits that you love, at fabulous prices.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Easter Boat Fishing Contest
WHEN: From 6am
WHERE: Wharf St
DETAILS: Contest will be followed by prize giving and live entertainment at Wanganui Cosmopolitan Club, 13 Ridgway St
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St.
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food.
WHAT: Matipo Trust tunnel greenhouse opening
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: 69 Matipo Street, Castlecliff
DETAILS: Whanganui Deputy Mayor Jenny Duncan will perform the official opening. There will be stalls, a bouncy castle, an Easter egg hunt and fun and games for children. All welcome.
WHAT: Raetihi Gut buster
WHEN: First race at 11am
WHERE: Starts outside the Waimarino Museum in Raetihi
DETAILS: Events are a 50km cycle ride and an 18km fun run, both at 11am; 25km downhill cycle ride at 11.30am; 18km cycle ride at 12pm. For more info, please ring Mike or Lucy on 06 385 3123
WHAT: PS Waimarie – Easter Bunny Cruise
WHERE: Hatrick's Wharf
WHEN: 11 am – 1 pm
DETAILS: Enjoy a Easter egg hunt aboard a family focused cruise. Visit the engine room and maybe throw some coal in the firebox. Meet the homing pigeons and send a message back with them on their flight back to the Waimarie Centre. Adults: $45, Children 5-15yrs: $15, seniors:$40
WHAT: Dancesport Wanganui social dance night.
WHEN: 7pm – 9.30pm followed by supper.
WHERE: St Andrews Hall, Bell Street.
DETAILS: 1920s theme - ballroom, new vogue, Latin, social dances. Members $5, Non-members $10, Information Kathleen 3442245 or Graeme 0274341823
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Sharpen up your Shuffle
WHEN: 6 to 8pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: A weekly guest DJ slot. This week's DJ is Madeleine.
WHAT: Grassroots Singers
WHEN: Wednesdays, 7pm
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
DETAILS: Join an organic choir. Cost is $60 per term, $55 if paid up front.
