5 things to do this weekend

1 Putting the Ritz on Topside: Hawke’s Bay Airport, Main North Rd, Napier. Today 10am10.45am, 11.15-noon, 12.30-1.15pm. Experience classic 1930s-style glamour and romance flying in a beautifully presented, vintage DC-3 airliner over Napier. Call 0508 484 253 for tickets.

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Power Farming Hawke’s Bay Cup:

Hawke’s Bay Racecourse, 300 Prospect Rd, Hastings. Today 11am-5pm. This outstanding race day has a longstanding tradition of top thoroughbred racing action. Gather your friends and family for this long-standing tradition of top thoroughbred racing action, with free activities for the kids.

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Bee Creative with Arataki Honey: Arataki Honey Visitor Centre, 66 Arataki Road, Havelock North. Today 9.30am-11am. Roll your own spiral-shaped candle and design and colour a holder for it — takes about 10 minutes. No booking required, just sign in at the Service Desk when you come in.

4 Steam and Snail Mail at Keirunga Park Railway:

Keirunga Gardens, Pufflett Rd, Havelock North. Tomorrow 2.30pm- 4pm. Enjoy the park’s friendly autumn atmosphere and revisit the olden days with trains, a tale, and a cup of tea. Bring a thermos and some afternoon tea. Train rides cost $2 or you can get 12-ride ticket for $15.

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Hastings District Libraries StoryWalks: Hastings War Memorial Library, Civic Square, Warren St, Hastings. Today 10am-4pm and tomorrow 1pm-4pm. Go with the flow on an interactive nature and early literacy outing. Combine the physical benefits of walking outdoors with the educational benefits of reading, in a fun and engaging way. Free.