What's Happening
An up-to-date Events Calendar can be found at NatureCoast for details on many and varied events in the Horowhenua District.
General
7 November 2009
Levin Cenotaph Upgrade Committee present a 1940s Knees-Up.
Come dressed in the style of the era.
Dance to a variety of music, including performances from the Levin District Brass Band and Levin Pipes and Drums.
Horowhenua Events Centre, Victoria Street, Levin
Tickets $30 (includes supper) from Knitworld, Oxford Street, Levin. BYO.
12 & 13 November 2009
Friends of the Horowhenua Library Book Sale
Levin Mall, 9.00am to 5.00pm
Contact Lorraine on 06 368 2328 if you have books to donate.
14 November 2009
Horowhenua Gala Dinner
AMP Prime Financial Solutions presents the 2009 Horowhenua Gala Dinner
6.30pm until late at Horowhenua District Council Building & Chambers
Tables of 10. Limited to 200 guests and includes:
- Pre-dinner drinks and canapes
- 3 courses catered by Hester Guy Catering
Silent Auction and Grand Auction with all proceeds of the evening going to the Horowhenua Room, Ronald McDonald House Wellington.
Entertainment by one of New Zealand’s leading corporate entertainers...”Off Broadway”.
Tickets $125p/p. Tickets can be purchased from AMP Prime Financial Solutions, 28 Queen Street, Levin or phone Letitia on 027 433 9377.
A ticket booking form is available for downloading here.
19-22, 25-28 November 2009
Levin Little Theatre presents “Once Upon A Time”
A fun-filled family pantomime featuring well-known characters such as Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Captain Hook, and Little Red Riding Hood.
Tickets cost adults $10, children
$5, family of four (max 2 adults) $25, from The Gift Gallery, Oxford St, Levin.
22 November 2009
Coley Street School Foxton Half Marathon
10km Run & Walk plus 5 & 2km Fun Run/Walk
Spot Prizes for all events
Major spot prize (Half Marathon only) - $500 Mitre 10 Voucher donated by Alistair Burr Contracting
For more information click on the headings below or contact Nicola Taylor on 06 363 8002 or email socks@coleystreet.school.nz
Brochure
Entry Form
Map
MAJOR EVENTS
January
Waitarere Beach Big Dig
Manawatu Power Boat Club Gold Cup Regatta. Whirikino, Foxton
Horowhenua A P & I Show (Wellington Anniversary weekend)
Organic River Festival (19 & 20 January 2008 - Wellington Anniversary weekend)
February
Manakau Medieval Market (second Saturday in February)
Go Active Kids TRYathalon
March
Foxton Easter Fair (March or April)
April
Vintage Car Swap Meet
Levin Joggers & Walkers Great Forest Marathon, Waitarere Beach
Hot Air Balloon Festival (usually around Easter)
National Secondary Schools Mountain Biking Championships (April/May school holidays)
May
Levin Bird Club Annual Show
Levin Harriers Club – Double Dipper Run
July
Levin Racing Club Ryder Stakes Day, Otaki Race Course
August
Racing Club Races
Bartholomew Cup Hockey
September
Spring Fling
Sir Bernard Fergusson Secondary School Cycling
November
Levin Racing Club,Levin Classic,Otaki Maori Racing Club
Christmas Parade Levin (usually last Saturday of Nov)
December
Shannon Christmas Parade
Contact the Levin i-SITE Visitor Information Centre for exact dates on (06) 367 8440, email levin@naturecoast.co.nz or visit www.naturecoast.co.nz.
If you require assistance with event organisation, the Horowhenua Events Centre is the largest indoor venue in the Horowhenua and Kapiti Region with large outdoor facilities suitable for hosting major sporting, cultural and social activities.
For smaller venues please check the list of local halls and venues available - Halls and Venues.