Fireworks, markets, band and spring
Your Palmerston North week, 5 to 11 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Robertson Prestige International Speedway Fireworks Spectacular & More
A speedway event featuring fireworks, a ramp derby and a sidecar memorial.
$30 -
Monster Garage Sale and Market
A garage sale and market with furniture, household items, plants and Filipino food.
Free -
Manawatu Concert Band: At the Movies with John Williams
The Manawatū Concert Band plays music from famous films.
$19 -
Manawatū Amazing Race
A free, inclusive sports event for exploration and play along the river.
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Ode to Spring
A community celebration of spring with market stalls, food and live music.
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Free Community Skate Sessions
Free skating sessions with equipment hire available.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Palmy Venues Arena, runs until Sat 10 10.30am. A bundle for speedway events throughout the season. $250.
Emily Hartley-skudder: Cameo | Fair Trust Art Prize Exhibition
Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage, 10am to 5pm. An art exhibition by Emily Hartley-Skudder responding to the Ladies Rest building. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Mat Conditioning - Pilates-inspired
HOW² Palmerston North, 11.30am to 12.30pm. Mat Conditioning classes inspired by Pilates. $4. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 16+.
Selective Memory - Paintings By Carol Bucknell
Zimmerman Art Gallery, 11am to 3pm. An exhibition of paintings by Carol Bucknell. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Munch on Broadway, 6pm to 8pm. A fortnightly quiz night with five rounds of trivia. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Stillwater Lines: Yellow Tour (Palmerston North- All Ages)
Globe Theatre, 7pm to 11pm. Stillwater Lines presents a solo album performance.
Fluffy and Brownie Littlie Sessions At Cloud 9
Cloud 9 Trampoline Park, 9am to 11am. Littlie sessions at Cloud 9 Trampoline Park include a free fluffy and brownie. $12. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Celebration and Exhibition 2026 - Palmerston North
12 The Square, Palmerston North 4410, from 5.30pm. An exhibition showcasing design work from Graphic Design and Fashion Design students.
James Nokise: One Night Rant 2026
Globe Theatre, from 7pm. James Nokise presents a comedy show. From $32. Ages 16+.
Friday, 6 November 2026
Dance Collective Manawatū, 6pm to 7pm. A fun and social line dancing class every Friday night. $5. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
🤠🎶 COUNTRY RONDAYVU, Country Roots, All Music Welcome 🎶🤠
102 Rangiora Ave, Roslyn, Palmerston North 4414, 7pm to 10pm.
Monday, 9 November 2026
HOW² Palmerston North, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Swiss Ball Fitness classes to improve strength and balance. $4. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 16+.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the clock go on holiday?
It needed to wind down.
Forwarded by a mate? Get your own.
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