# Things To Do In Whakatane This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Whakatane is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Whakatane this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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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 Whakatane

- **Event Name**: Apprendre Pizza + Croissant
  - **Description**: A hands-on workshop learning the art of making croissants and hand-stretched pizza.

Discover the joy of dough in this fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn to make buttery French croissants and perfectly hand-stretched pizza. Led by pastry expert Robert
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:15 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/apprendre-pizza-croissant/200029807240720
  - **Venue**: Whakatane
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- **Event Name**: Long Lunch Italian Style
  - **Description**: Slow down, savour and enjoy a delicious afternoon of Italian-inspired dishes shared around the table.

You don’t need to go to Italy to enjoy a long, indulgent lunch! Join Virginia Jeeves, Editor of La Vita Magazine, passionate foodie, and part of the Epi
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/long-lunch-italian-style/200029807246142
  - **Venue**: Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Workshops, food-drinks, Art, Cooking
- **Event Name**: Nose to Tail BBQ Feast
  - **Description**: Low & Slow BBQ Experience + Live Music

Join us at The Smokin’ Goose for a great night out.

This isn’t your standard dinner — it’s a full low & slow BBQ experience focused on bold flavours, great cooking, and making the most of the whole animal t
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/nose-to-tail-bbq-feast/200029747299458
  - **Venue**: The Smokin' Goose
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, live-music, entertainment, workshops, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: EBOP Monthly Duathlon (New Season)
  - **Description**: MAY- Monthly Duathlon Details

First Duathlon of the season, celebrating Mothers Day (a tad early).

Mom, nanna, grandma, caregivers, aunts! Race with your child and be into win a $50 Robert Harris Voucher!

🔗 For in-depth details, visit:
https://www.spor
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/ebop-monthly-duathlon-new-season/200029971950212
  - **Venue**: Port Ohope
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  - **Categories**: kids, sports, mothers-day
- **Event Name**: Monthly Garage Sale at Port Ohope Wharf
  - **Description**: 🦁 Ohope Lions Monthly Garage Sale 🛍️

We’re back again!
📍 Port Ōhope Wharf
🗓 Sunday November 2nd 
🕗 8:00am – 11:00am

Come on down early to snag a bargain and support a great cause. Photos of featured items will be posted soon — keep an eye on this space!
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakatane/monthly-garage-sale-at-port-ohope-wharf/200029946722004
  - **Venue**: Harbour road, Ohope Beach, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: EBOP Tri Club 2025/2026 Prize Giving
  - **Description**: 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Eastern Bay of Plenty Triathlon Club's Prize Giving 🏆🥇🎉

Join us for the annual Prize Giving at Port Ohope Reserve at 12.00pm, as we celebrate the achievements of our club members over the Triathlon season. Medals will be awarded to Eastern B
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: Port Ohope
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  - **Categories**: sports, cycling, marathons

## Trending Events in Whakatane

- **Event Name**: Local Wild Food Festival 2027
  - **Description**: Local Wild Food Festival 2027
📅 Saturday, 13 March 2027
📍 Mahy Reserve, Ōhope Beach

We’re still buzzing from the incredible 2026 festival — the flavours, the creativity, the wild ideas, and the amazing community that made it all happen! 🍴🔥🌿

And guess wh
  - **Venue**: Mahy Reserve, Ohope Beach, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Muriwai Tournament 2026
  - **Description**: Nau mai tauti mai e te whānau, 
Our annual iwi pā wars event is back for 2026!

Hākinakina to look forward to: 

Taiohi 
- Ki o Rahi 
- Basketball 

Pakeke / seniors 
- Basketball
- Rugby 
- Netball 
- Womans 7s 

Register before September 4th 2026 👇🏽👇🏽
h
  - **Venue**: War Memorial Park Opotiki
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- **Event Name**: Underwood & Wilkins Charity Trail Ride @ Sisams Farm
  - **Description**: 2026 UNDERWOOD AND WILKINS MOTORCYLES
CHARITY TRAIL RIDE
Postponed to Sunday 10th May 2025, Taneatua Due to bad weather and severe wind.

Charity, Taneatua Squash Club, Sisam’s Farm, 449 Fosters Road, Taneatua.

Charity Fundraising Trail rides, organised
  - **Venue**: 449 Fosters Road, Taneatua
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- **Event Name**: Women in Business | Devil Wears Prada 2 Cinema Experience
  - **Description**: We have an amazing event coming up and we are so excited to share it with you. We have never done a movie night before, but on the 11th of May we’ll be heading to Whakamax for a special screening of the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, the perfect excuse
  - **Venue**: Whakamax
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- **Event Name**: Apprendre Pizza + Croissant
  - **Description**: A hands-on workshop learning the art of making croissants and hand-stretched pizza.

Discover the joy of dough in this fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn to make buttery French croissants and perfectly hand-stretched pizza. Led by pastry expert Robert
  - **Venue**: Whakatane
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- **Event Name**: Long Lunch Italian Style
  - **Description**: Slow down, savour and enjoy a delicious afternoon of Italian-inspired dishes shared around the table.

You don’t need to go to Italy to enjoy a long, indulgent lunch! Join Virginia Jeeves, Editor of La Vita Magazine, passionate foodie, and part of the Epi
  - **Venue**: Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane
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- **Event Name**: All You Can Eat Taco Night
  - **Description**: A bold taco feast for hungry festival-goers.

For two nights only, Cadera will be serving an all-you-can-eat taco feast designed for those who love flavour and aren’t afraid to push their limits. Enjoy endless tacos featuring your favourite fillings, chic
  - **Venue**: Cadera - Mexican Bar and Restaurant
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- **Event Name**: Nose to Tail BBQ Feast
  - **Description**: Low & Slow BBQ Experience + Live Music

Join us at The Smokin’ Goose for a great night out.

This isn’t your standard dinner — it’s a full low & slow BBQ experience focused on bold flavours, great cooking, and making the most of the whole animal t
  - **Venue**: The Smokin' Goose
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- **Event Name**: EBOP Monthly Duathlon (New Season)
  - **Description**: MAY- Monthly Duathlon Details

First Duathlon of the season, celebrating Mothers Day (a tad early).

Mom, nanna, grandma, caregivers, aunts! Race with your child and be into win a $50 Robert Harris Voucher!

🔗 For in-depth details, visit:
https://www.spor
  - **Venue**: Port Ohope
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Apprendre Pizza + Croissant (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:15 am at Whakatane), Long Lunch Italian Style (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 am at Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane), Nose to Tail BBQ Feast (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 am at The Smokin' Goose), EBOP Monthly Duathlon (New Season) (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm at Port Ohope), Monthly Garage Sale at Port Ohope Wharf (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 pm at Harbour road, Ohope Beach, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Whakatane this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Apprendre Pizza + Croissant (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:15 am at Whakatane), Long Lunch Italian Style (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 am at Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane), EBOP Monthly Duathlon (New Season) (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm at Port Ohope), Monthly Garage Sale at Port Ohope Wharf (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 pm at Harbour road, Ohope Beach, New Zealand), EBOP Tri Club 2025/2026 Prize Giving (Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 am at Port Ohope).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Whakatane 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 Whakatane?
  - **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 Whakatane?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Whakatane include Whakatane, Top Shelf Function Room Whakatane, The Smokin' Goose.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Whakatane?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Whakatane include Flavours of Plenty Festival, Eastern Bay of Plenty - Triathlon and Multisport Club, Ohope Beach Lions Club.
- **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 Whakatane?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Whakatane.

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