The sun is set to shine across Tauranga today but it's still going to be a cold day in the Bay.

If you're looking for something fun, and warm, to do, then why not check out Beanie Mania 2015.

Beanies of all colours on display at The Incubator at the Historic Village on 17th Ave. Photo: Ninja Knits Facebook.

From 10am to 2pm, The Incubator at Historic Village are hosting a wearable head art exhibition.

At 3pm, the Beanie Fest 2015 prize giving begins with around 70 beanie designs looking to win.

Organisers are encouraging people to come dressed in their favourite 70s cable knitwear, and beanie.

'We have chilli beans, jelly beans and other exciting beanie themed nibbles. Soak up the live music and be entertained by a contemporary jazz dance both brought to you two local artists.

'We are supplying bean bags for comfort and free coffee, hot chocolate and tea to keep you warm. Come and invite friends and family to see some glorious prizes presented to the creative geniuses who made the winning beanies. Don't forget we have a special prize for the People's Choice Award.”

See what else is happening in and around Tauranga below:

Saturday 11 July

Alcoholics Anonymous Public Meeting

An opportunity to hear speakers share their experiences on alcoholism. Are you worried about a friend of family member? Are you wondering if you have a problem? City Church Tauranga, 252 Otumoetai Rd 6.30-8pm. 027 340 9544

American Group

New group forming for Americans living in the BOP and Kiwis with American connections, who would like to meet & socialize. Kerry 07 281 2100

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

For lovers of music of Andre Rieu, monthly weekend gatherings in each other's homes, annual garden party & celebrations at local cafes all to the music of Andre. Pete/Jennifer 574 4238

Baroque-Ah

Presented by Tauranga Civic Choir July 18. Organ music from Handel's Water Music & Royal Fireworks Suites at Wesley Church, 13th Ave 7.30pm. Tickets $25 from Eventfinda & at the door. School students $10.

Bayfair Night Market

Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 6-11pm. Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: [email protected]

Garage Sale

At St Andrew's Church Hall, Dee St, Mt Maunganui 8am. Big selection of bargains.

Garage Sale

Pacific Island Community Tauranga Trust (PICTT) 562 Cameron Rd (opp McDonalds, down the driveway on your right) 8-11am. Something for everyone!

Genealogy Informal Group

Friendly discussion about family research. 92 Haukore St, Maungatapu 1.30pm. Visitors welcome. Sue 544 1751

Ha Derech/The Way Messianic Kehilat

Now at Hillier Centre, Bayfair Shabbat/Saturday 10am. A one new man community & welcome all seekers of the truth. 544 7424 or 021 0226 3515

Katikati Tramping Group

Rainbow Mountain & Waikite thermal pools, easy, hike or cycle. Keith 552 0215

Let's Dance Ballroom & Latin Dance Club

Second Sat of month at Bethlehem Hall 7-10.30pm. Live dance tempo music. Bruce 576 5598

Mount Scottish Soc

Country & Western Sequence Dance at Mount Sports Centre, cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds 7.30pm. Good company, live band, great supper. Entrance $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633

Papamoa Group Dogwalking

Fortnightly group dog walk around waterways & beaches. Meet at Papamoa Plaza 9am. Tennille 021 030 6835

Red Cross Bookfair

July 25-26 at Red Cross Centre, 245 Chadwick Rd, Greerton 9am - 5pm. Books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, board games, jigsaws. Bargains. Eftpos available. Heather 578 6987

Sailing (IOM) International

One Meter Radio Controlled Yachts - The fastest growing sailing class of today. Come for a sail & get hooked. Every Sat & Weds at Landing Drive, The Lakes 1-4pm. Pat 0274 731 765

Social Dance

Aug 8, Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drinks & nibbles. All welcome. Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786. Just come on the night.

Taichi Qigong

Every Sat at Memorial Park between mini golf & playground 10am. Free to join. All welcome.

Taoist Tai Chi Society

Join in a new 6 week introduction class. Learn the first 17 moves at a half price special for $15. Exercise your body, challenge your mind. 15 Koromiko St, Judea 9-10.30am. Neale 576 7216

Tarot Workshop

Learn to read & understand the tarot. 1 day workshop covering the meanings of the cards, layouts & readings. Held at Constables Gallery, Te Puke 9.30am – 4pm. To book ph Kerry 552 6768

Tauranga Farmers Market

Fresh & artisian produced food. Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Tauranga Floral Art Group

Meet at Baptist Hall cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30-11.30am. Visitors & new members welcome. Ruth 543 2157

Tauranga Indoor Radio Control Car Club

Race day at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 1.30pm. Track set up from 10am. Practice starts approx 12.30pm.

Tauranga Rock n Roll

Theme night, prizes for best dressed. Rock & Roll Music by DJ Hemi 7.30pm till late in the Artie Stewart Lounge. $25pp, Texas Grill 2 course buffet. Maria 576 7326

Te Puke Scottish Society

July 18 - monthly dance 7.30pm onwards. Theme: mid year Christmas. Old time & sequence dancing, great supper provided. Te Puke Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St. Entrance $7. Subs due. Valerie 573 7093

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920's - 80's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710