Good morning, and happy Saturday - for most of us the best day of the week.

MetService has predicted a gorgeous weekend on the cards for the entire Bay of Plenty this weekend. Temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-teens across both days, with fine weather carrying us to the week's end.

I don't know if I'm alone in this but weather like this always makes me feel as if we're having summer in winter time!

And on that note, another thing that gives me those vibes is a weekend that's packed full of things to do - and this one is one of them.

From 9am-4pm today and tomorrow you can head over to the Greerton Hall and catch the Arms and Militaria show.

My "girlie" interests might throw you a bit from believing it but this kind of stuff excites me! I remember being young and my Dad showing me Grandad's old bayonet and I swear at the time I thought I'd never seen anything cooler than that before in my life.

You can get that exact kind of thrill at this show - so make sure you head along.

If you're a sale-lover, and love that vibe of shopping locally or at market's then today is your day!

Just down the road from the Arms and Militaria show, is the Greerton Car boot sale. It's been up and running since 7am this morning so head down quick to make the most of it.

Or a little closer to the city is the Tauranga Farmers' Market which is being held at Tauranga Primary School.

Plus there's loads of other outdoor, and indoor activities being held today - find something you like below.

Arms & Militaria Show
18-19 August Greerton Hall, Tauranga. All kinds of firearms, edged weapons, accessories, military collectibles, etc. A popular event for collectors where everyone is welcome.

Bay Network Social Club
50 Plus. Great people & awesome outings. Must have a sense of humor. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 or Maureen 021 112 3307

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Family Life with believers who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. Shalom.10am Otumoetai Primary. www.BethEl.org.nz. Joel 021 768 043

Car Boot Sale Greerton
Tauranga South Community Patrol Car boot Sale. Greerton Village School 151 Greerton Road. Setup time: 7am onwards. Single site $5, double $10. Ph Shirley 07 577 1116

Death Cafe
Coffee, cake & group directed conversation on dying, death and life. All welome. Grindz Cafe 1-3pm taurangadeathcafe@gmail.com

Family Variety Show
Bible Society Family Variety Show Aug 26th 2-3:30pm Seventh Day Adventist Church 25 Moffatt Road Bethlehem. A collection will be taken up for bibles.

LOL Laughter Wellness
Release your D.O.S.E. (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Seratonin, Endorphins) of joy from your inner pharmacy. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui, 11-11:45am. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Menz Shed Te Puke
86B No.3 Rd Te Puke. Come & join us at our shed Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971

Narcotics Anonymous
Open meeting every Saturday 7:30-8:30pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For more info, call 0800 NA TODAY

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to swimming pool complex.) New players & visitors welcome. Coaching available. Ph Fred 544 5088

Petanque
At Club Mt Maunganui, Blake Park, Kawaka St. Tuesdays and Saturdays 1pm. All very welcome to try us out. Learn a new sport. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Come & enjoy tea/dance. Sat Sept 29. Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. 5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Jan 544 4379

Taoist Tai Chi -Tauranga
Beginners Class 8:30-10am at 15 Koromiko St, Judea. All welcome to join in at any time. Memberships from $19 monthly. Great for stress, balance, flexibility. Ph 578 6193

Tauranga Farmers' Market
Join us in celebrating our FMNZ award winners! Taste sampling 7:45am-noon. Tauranga Primary School, cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd. www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Meets last Saturday of month 1:30pm Tauranga Art Craft Centre Elizabeth St West. Fuchsia Growing Workshops Social time. Ph Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind PaknSave) 12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Te Puke Scottish Society
Monthly dance, tonight 7:30-11pm, Te Puke War Memorial Hall, live band, great supper, good company, special name draw. Entry $7. All welcome.

The Sociables
30s-50s age group of males & females that meet up to dine out or participate in different events & activities. Ph 022 012 0376