The White Rabbit was late for a very important date, but organisers of the Mad Hatters' What's Under Your Hat event are making sure Tauranga women aren't late for an evening exploring emotions next Friday.

When the clock strikes 6.30pm on June 10, the Mad Hatters' What's Under Your Hat event, presented by Time Out, will commence at Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Time Out event manager Rachel Wood says the event is an evening for women to take a look at what's under their hats and explore some of the many emotions women feel.

'We're unpacking all of the great emotions and feelings of joy, love, happiness and feeling peaceful; but we're also going to touch on some of the harder issues we know women in our community struggle with, including the very real emotions of anxiety, depression and fear.”

Rachel says the event is an opportunity for women to dress up in their favourite or craziest hat and join the party.

Time Out is an annual event for women hosted by Bethlehem Baptist Church. Rachel says the church has run the events for 15 years.

'Our venue has a capacity of 600 and we get a capacity crowd every year. It's now become something people mark in their calendars and bring their friends and neighbours to.”

Rachel says the community has helped support this event, with the School of Makeup Art Technology College students helping out with make-up and A Splendid Afternoon helping with stage props and decorations.

Sarah Guinness is thrilled to join the organising team for the event and says Time Out events are legendary. 'We are bringing something very special to the women of Tauranga through song, dance, comedy and personal stories.”

There will be shopping available at the Time Out Market and scrumptious treats to tickle the taste buds throughout the evening, as well as entertainment including Tauranga singer Georgia Lines.

There's also the chance to win one of many giveaways including a trip to Nelson sponsored by Kiwi Regional Airlines.

Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased here.