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Palmy BID cooperates with CBD organisations and communities, working to create a vibrant and connected city centre where businesses, locals, and our visitors not only want to be, but will thrive.

Palmy BID Easter Pop Up 2026

4 April 2026

10am-1.30pm

Te Marae o Hine - The Square

About the event

Join us this Easter for the Palmy BID Easter Pop Up 2026!

Featuring:
👉 Live local music
👉 Games & activities (including an egg & spoon race!)
👉 Plaster of Paris painting & kits
👉 Facepainting
👉 Flamingo E-Scooter rides
👉 Free popcorn
👉 Egg Hunts
👉 Hot Cross Bun Eating Competition
👉 Prizes awarded for the ‘Best Age Category Colouring Competition’ - get colouring and be in to win! Download the colouring sheet here:
https://palmybid.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Easter-Pop-Up-Colouring-In-Comp.pdf

EASTER EGG HUNTS:
Bring the kids and hunt for the egg tokens to redeem your chocolate egg*!
🥚 Junior hunt (6 years & under) commences at 10.30am
🥚 Senior hunt (7 years & over) commences at 11.30am
*Limited to one egg per child due to availability.

HOT CROSS BUN EATING COMPETITION:
Want to claim the title of Hot Cross Bun Eating Champion 2026?! Be in it to win it.
Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/PalmyBID/2026hotcrossbun

Don’t miss out - bring the little ones and spend some time celebrating all the Easter goods with Palmy BID!

FEATURED EVENTS

Festival of Colours

20 March 2026

17:00 - 20:00

Te Marae o Hine - The Square, Te Marae o Hine - The Square, Palmerston North Central, 441

Cringeworthy – Trippin’ in the ‘90s

25 April 2026 - 17 May 2026

7.30-9.30pm

Centrepoint Theatre

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SKATE INTO PALMY this school holidays! ⛸❄ The Palmerston North Square Ice Rink is returning to the heart of Palmy’s City Centre and to celebrate

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The Verdict Cafe will be open late for Summer Movie Night in The Square - Mufasa: The Lion King this Saturday, with easy to-go meals,

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Heading along to Summer Movie Night in The Square - Mufasa: The Lion King this Saturday?! Don’t forget dinner! 🍕 Skip the stress and pre-order

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Buy Tickets - Palmerston North Square ICE RINK 2026

The Palmerston North Square Ice Rink is coming BACK for 2026! ❄️ When? March 26th - April 19th (10am - 10pm) Get ready for real

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Palmy BID is your voice

Palmy BID gives one single and powerful voice to over 1,000 businesses. We’re here to make a difference — we deliver projects and services such as local events, business facilitation, advocacy, and safety and security to support business to grow, thrive and stay, all while creating a positive experience for our visitors.

Palmy BID gives one single and powerful voice to over 1,000 businesses. We’re here to make a difference — we deliver projects and services such as local events, business facilitation, advocacy, and safety and security to support business to grow, thrive and stay, all while creating a positive experience for our visitors.