# Things To Do In Rotorua This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Rotorua is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Rotorua this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement. - **Category**: Weekend - **Display Name**: Events this weekend - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 20.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409 ## About Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY]. ## Weekend Events in Rotorua - **Event Name**: Kaitiakitanga Nature Walk: Mokopuna Track, Whakarewarewa Forest - **Description**: Join us on our first Rotorua Kaitiakitanga Nature Walk along the Mokopuna Track in the Whakarewarewa Forest. Enjoy an immersive nature bingo walk on an easy-rated 3.6km loop. Receive a bingo card at the start and do as many loops as you can until midday. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/kaitiakitanga-nature-walk-mokopuna-track-whakarewarewa-forest/200029863027527 - **Venue**: Titokorangi/Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iOTEzZjU5OWU4OWRhOTNiZmI4MDZjMWQwODQzYmRiZDFlMWM0NGZkNDI3ODk1NGJkZWNhMWFmZjJjNDk5NDdlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ1NDUzNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA2NjAzNw.avif - **Event Name**: Rotorua Repair Café - **Description**: A monthly repair café where volunteers with amazing skills repair items for the community. Third Saturday each month. We’re diverting waste and repairing things to make them last longer! We invite you to utilise this free service for Rotorua locals. R - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/rotorua-repair-café/200029894870634 - **Venue**: The Arts Village - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yZWU4N2IxYWRmNWY0OGVjOGExNjM5NGNiYjhlN2NjNDNmNDUzYTY2MzAyM2E3YTBlODZhNzc4NmIwYzI3YmJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2JjZGI4OS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjEyMjYyMQ.avif - **Event Name**: 🌼 Memory Meadow Rotorua - **Description**: Join us for a community planting day at Kuirau Park as we bring the Memory Meadow to life. In partnership with Property Brokers and Rotorua Lakes Council, we are planting thousands of daffodil bulbs to create a living space to remember loved ones lost to - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 18 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/memory-meadow-rotorua/200029831098037 - **Venue**: Kuirau Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hMDc0MzdjMDVlZTM1M2E2NTUzYzk4NTNiZTFmYzc1ZjkxNTc2MWIzZjYyZDA3M2MzYmNjYTRkYmI0MmNjY2U3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2E2OTE3NS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTQwMDY1Mg.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit - **Event Name**: TMMI Gravel Sprint - **Description**: Utilising the TMMI Tect Park Day/Night sprint stage plus the autocross track (if weather permits)). There will be three runs in a clockwise direction, and three runs in the anti-clockwise direction. 08:00 Documentation and scrutineering 09:15 Drivers' br - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/tmmi-gravel-sprint/200029881120543 - **Venue**: TECT Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8xZTFmODIxYmNhMTE1ZmFmMTFmZjNiZGZjYzg0NWQ0MjQ0ZGI1YmUzZjM3NDRhY2U4ZDNiYzcwOWNmMTg0ZWRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2JmYmViYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk3MzY0NQ.avif - **Event Name**: Journey of Colorful Dreams open day - **Description**: I’m happy to share my Art Exhibition with the Rotorua community, featuring a collection of works that each hold their own meaning and reflect moments from my artistic journey. Step into a space rich with colour, texture, and imagination. Whether art is y - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/journey-of-colorful-dreams-open-day/200029901088756 - **Venue**: Shambles Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8zYTllYmI3YWVkZGQyY2UzMmEzNmVhZDk1MGViMDgwYzlkOTM1MjM4Yzk2ZjRmYzM0MDMwNDI5ZmE0ZjFjYmZkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzEzMTMxMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA4MjU5OA.avif - **Categories**: art, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Epizo Bangora Drum and Dance Kaharoa - **Description**: Bay of Plenty! We have a master coming to share his music and culture. Epizo Bangoura is a multi instrument musician and dancer from Guinea 🇬🇳 West Africa. An energetic and charismatic teacher and performer who can effortlessly bring the music to life. G - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 15 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rotorua/epizo-bangora-drum-and-dance-kaharoa/200029881632604 - **Venue**: 310 Kaharoa rd, Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvODBjOTUzY2I0MzFiZGQ0NzY0YzAyYWM3NzQ3YjQ2ZWVkMzNhZjc1ZjcxZDlmMTNjZGJkZmY3ZTQ2YzYzMTI4OS1yaW1nLXcxMDgwLWgxMzUwLWRjMDEwMTAxLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NzEyNDY2.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, music ## Trending Events in Rotorua - **Event Name**: Sauna Fest 26 - **Description**: The Sauna Project is back at Lake Tikitapu for another year of Sauna Fest! Last year was a huge success as we completely SOLD OUT! Tickets are limited to the holiday park’s capacity. The good news is we’ve now reached the maximum number of people the pa - **Venue**: 723 Tarawera Rd, Lake Okareka, Rotorua 3076, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ad2f96c2a6642885a168d0ae132c3689ae5095093440ae056172702ae80b7008-rimg-w1200-h600-dc314432-gmir?v=1775642333 - **Event Name**: ANZAC Dawn Service 2026 - **Description**: Ka maumahara tonu tātau ki a rātau. We will remember them. The Rotorua Dawn Service will take place on ANZAC Day (Saturday 25 April 2026) at 5.45am. The service will be conducted by Te Arawa Māori Returned Services League Inc and take place at Ōhinemutu. - **Venue**: St Faiths Church Ohinemutu - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/69befd84ba0b653b278bfeb6a9600ab419dfd5f1d5a3c479d731a9ef75d6c6ef-rimg-w1200-h675-dc040206-gmir?v=1776073205 - **Event Name**: Rotorua - New Zealand Fishing Hunting & 4X4 Expo - **Description**: Rotorua, big changes are coming. The 2026 New Zealand Fishing, Hunting & 4X4 Expo returns to Rotorua from 14 to 16 August, and Year 4 marks an exciting new chapter for the event. After three hugely successful years, the Expo is evolving and maturing - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre, Rotorua, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/49cc5f78b5aa965575fb5fb5aea094dd0abe7ae5d59b8e8772eaca518fd3eb4a-rimg-w1200-h527-dc010101-gmir?v=1775666115 - **Event Name**: Whaka 100 2026 - **Description**: The Whaka 100 is New Zealand’s ultimate mountain biking weekend. From the Whaka Kids 5km all the way to the Giant Miler (173 km), there’s a challenge for every rider and a vibe for every supporter. Whether you’re chasing the podium or the buzz at Waipa, - **Venue**: Waipa MTB Car Park, Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/eb00cd962b47fdcd99ec012e14da27b622764d28ff67085841dc30a6496d9a42-rimg-w1200-h675-dc474733-gmir?v=1775480970 - **Event Name**: ROTORUA Sir Howard Morrison Centre - Saturday 27 JUNE from 7.30pm. - **Description**: Get ready to say "Thank you for the Music". A thrilling 2-hour journey through the legendary band’s iconic songs, their remarkable story, and the moments that made ABBA one of the most successful and beloved bands in history. You’ll hear all your favourit - **Venue**: Sir Howard Morrison Centre Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5555153318b92bc107258135591ddc881fb72cf3014918b7914c5a46c9896618-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc040306-gmir?v=1775213176 - **Event Name**: Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2026 - **Description**: �� Harcourts Dancing for Hospice is BACK! �� We’re thrilled to announce that Harcourts Dancing for Hospice returns on Saturday, 19 September 2026! This much‑loved event is all about everyday people stepping out of their comfort zones, learning something - **Venue**: Energy Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a8c36bd839e27801417eeb9bfa4f6842acbab09b9fb4cad3c72e4e507304d85-rimg-w1200-h800-dc000002-gmir?v=1775635204 - **Event Name**: Highlander MTB Challenge 2026 - **Description**: The Highlander MTB Challenge returns on 31 May 2026 - an iconic mid-year ride through Rotorua’s world-class trails, where adventure meets the finish line. Starting under the rising steam of Te Puia and flowing straight into the legendary singletrack of W - **Venue**: Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ce5f55483f33cb9c591179204febbc14dcca0bd9e4bf968a697e7d675f3a79eb-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5e4847-gmir?v=1776007118 - **Event Name**: Swing FOR A CAUSE - **Description**: You asked — and we listened! 🙌 After the huge success of last year’s event, we’re back… and this year it’s bigger and better 🔥 📍 Where: Springfield Golf Course, Rotorua 📅 When: Saturday, 16th May 2026 💰 Cost: $500 per team of 4 (Includes 2 drinks per pe - **Venue**: Springfield Golf Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f31820bd009b1f05176a17da46a26ea4ce8d62c312d32a93c40ae1556ade4539-rimg-w1121-h668-dc020202-gmir?v=1775348741 - **Event Name**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua NZ - **Description**: Giant Legends Enduro Series Rotorua Season 2: RACE 1: 11 OCTOBER 2026 RACE 2: 6 DECEMBER 2026 RACE 3: 14 FEBRUARY 2027 The Giant Legends Enduro Series races are events for everyone young to old, who love riding their Mountain bikes, cruising up the hill - **Venue**: 33 Waipa State Mill Rd, 3040 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cf211646a66256b590a914f0c4b78e98b0aee3bb5b1f9b48caf9cceb012aa6e5-rimg-w1200-h628-dc802988-gmir?v=1774515619 ## Browse Weekend Events by Date - [Weekend Events Today in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/this-weekend--today) - [Weekend Events This Weekend in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/this-weekend--this-weekend) - [Weekend Events in April in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/this-weekend--april) - [Weekend Events in May in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/this-weekend--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Rotorua? - **A:** Kaitiakitanga Nature Walk: Mokopuna Track, Whakarewarewa Forest (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at Titokorangi/Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest), Rotorua Repair Café (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at The Arts Village), 🌼 Memory Meadow Rotorua (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at Kuirau Park), TMMI Gravel Sprint (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at TECT Park), Journey of Colorful Dreams open day (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at Shambles Theatre). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Rotorua this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** Kaitiakitanga Nature Walk: Mokopuna Track, Whakarewarewa Forest (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at Titokorangi/Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest), Rotorua Repair Café (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at The Arts Village), 🌼 Memory Meadow Rotorua (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at Kuirau Park), TMMI Gravel Sprint (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at TECT Park), Epizo Bangora Drum and Dance Kaharoa (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:30 am at 310 Kaharoa rd, Rotorua). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Rotorua in April 2026? - **A:** Kaitiakitanga Nature Walk: Mokopuna Track, Whakarewarewa Forest (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at Titokorangi/Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest), Rotorua Repair Café (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at The Arts Village), 🌼 Memory Meadow Rotorua (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am at Kuirau Park), TMMI Gravel Sprint (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at TECT Park), Journey of Colorful Dreams open day (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 pm at Shambles Theatre). - **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Rotorua? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Rotorua on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Rotorua? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Rotorua? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Rotorua include Titokorangi/Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, The Arts Village, Kuirau Park. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Rotorua? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Rotorua include Athletes for Nature, Rotorua Repair Café, Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty. - **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available? - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Rotorua? - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Rotorua. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/01/bac113436441a783feaca7074943a8/this-weekend.webp ## Events this weekend from nearby cities - [Events this weekend in Tokoroa](https://allevents.in/tokoroa/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Te Puke](https://allevents.in/te-puke/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Taupo](https://allevents.in/taupo/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Whakatane](https://allevents.in/whakatane/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Cambridge](https://allevents.in/cambridge-nz/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton-nz/this-weekend)