OUR EVENTS

Running from 12 to 27 December, Santa’s Grotto promises to be one of the season’s must-visit attractions, bringing together local organisations, community groups, businesses, and volunteers to create a truly memorable Christmas experience for residents and visitors alike.

DATE: Opening Day on Saturday 12 December   LOCATION: The Arts Junction, 36 Main Road, Katikati   
TIME:  10am-2pm  COST:  FREE!

ENTERTAINMENT: for the OPENING DAY
Enjoy live entertainment, market stalls, food trucks, face painting, Christmas crafts, balloon fun, outdoor games, and roving entertainers and the man in the red suit will be there, as the Christmas spirit comes alive in the heart of town.

Throughout the event, visitors can see The Christmas Cracker in the Foyer, walk through The Katikati Open Air Art display in the Carlton Art Gallery and then wander through an enchanting collection of festive displays created by local groups including Katikati Floral Art, Combined Churches, Western Bay Library, Katch Katikati, Katikati Open Air Art, Katikati Primary School and Katikati Menzshed. The displays showcase the creativity and community spirit that make Katikati such a special place during the holiday season. 

DATE: Saturday 12-27th December   LOCATION: The Arts Junction, 36 Main Road, Katikati   
TIME:  10am-2pm  COST:  FREE!

FESTIVE DISPLAYS:  Katikati Floral Art, Combined Churches, Western Bay Library, Katch Katikati, Katikati Open Air Art, Katikati Primary School, Katikati Menzshed & The Christmas Cracker.

CHRISTMAS MOVIES: The boutique Junction Theatre will host a series of affordable Christmas movies, with tickets just $10 per person (limited to 16 seats), giving families another reason to make Santa’s Grotto part of their festive plans.

Monday 14th December - 3:30pm - Adults Movie
Tuesday 15th December – 3:30pm – Kids Movie
Monday 21st December - 3:30pm - Adults Movie
Tuesday 22nd December – 3:30pm – Kids Movie

SANTA VISITS: (10am - 2pm on these dates)
Saturday 12th, Sunday 13th, Wednesday 16th, Sunday 20th, Wednesday 23rd, Thursday 24th

"Santa’s Grotto is about bringing people together and celebrating everything that makes the Christmas season special. We’re incredibly grateful to all the groups, sponsors, businesses, and volunteers who have contributed to creating this magical experience for our community."

With festive decorations, family activities, Christmas movies, and the chance to meet the man in red, Santa’s Grotto is set to deliver plenty of Christmas magic this December.

We extend our sincere thanks to our amazing sponsors and supporters: Western Orchards Limited, Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Katikati Floral Art, Combined Churches, Katikati Open Air Art, Katikati Primary School, The Katikati Menzshed and The Christmas Cracker. Your contribution is helping bring this exciting community event to life.