Upcoming events Calendar.
Lights on Parade
On the last Saturday of the festival, just before the light trail and festival ends, we hold our “Lights on Parade”
Light Up Your Bike Workshop
Join the Bike Whakatāne Trust for a Light Up Your Bike Workshop
Glows in the Dark - River Edge Park Miniature Railway
Glows in the Dark - River Edge Park Miniature Railway
Halo's Hidden Treasures
⚡️ We're joining forces with Light Up Whakatāne once again for the annual Light Festival
Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne - Light Trail
Using the darkness of winter, Whakatāne's festival will be held over ten nights from 26th July to 4th August 2024.
EPIC Light Up Whakatāne Storefront Competition
This is your chance to VOTE for your favorite business display and help them win the People's Choice Award!
Taketake at Twilight
For one night only, discover some of the taonga and special objects housed at Taketake in a whole new light!
Kiwi Light Trail
Kiwi Wandering Trail at Night, find the 9 bronze statues lit up for this years Light Festival.
Opening Ceremony
This is the first night of the 10 day festival and we will be opening the event in style!
Bayleys’ Photobooth
FREE photos under sparkling lights, capture the magic and celebrate with Bayleys - we hope to see you there!
Whanau Lantern Making Workshop
Bring your children along to this free workshop to make fun lanterns at the Whakatāne Library!
GLOWS in the DARK River Edge Park Miniature Railway
Our Annual 'Glows in the Dark' event held in conjunction with Trust Horizon's 'Light up Whakatane' event.
Have a Go skate day and Bowl jam
Lets Go Roller Blade Coach hosts two events alongside the Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne
Taketake at Twilight
For one night only, discover some of the taonga and special objects housed at Taketake in a whole new light, with kaimahi and Whakatāne Museum Trustees sharing kōrero in celebration of the after hours living light exhibition.
Ignite with HALO
Activity: "Hidden Treasures" - Come check out HALO at 35 Quay Street and see how many hidden treasures you can find in our light up window display. Prizes to be won!
River Edge Park Miniature Railway
Our Annual 'Glows in the Dark' event held in conjunction with Trust Horizon's 'Light up Whakatane' event.