Upcoming Family Events

Botanic Gardens Guided Walks: March

Join the Friends of the Botanic Gardens for a FREE guided walk of the Botanic Gardens or Mona Vale Gardens. Walks are led by knowledgeable and friendly guides and run for 45-90 minutes on average. Botanic Gardens walks are daily…
  • Education
  • Family

Ice Skate Tour @ Russley School

Be prepared for a cool but not cold Ice Skating experience. The Ice Skate Tour travels around New Zealand with state-of-the-art, artificial ice rinks. They look like ice and have 97% same gliding capacity as natural ice. Surrounded by an…
  • Children
  • Education
  • Sport

Keepsake Singers

We are launching a new singing group, for older adults seeking a relaxing, low stress singing experience. Great for those with memory loss, or anyone who wants to just sing for the joy of it. Thursdays, 1.00pm – 2.30pm at…
  • Family
  • Music

Join the Generation Homes team at the Canterbury Home Show – Stand 172

We’re excited to be back at the Canterbury Home Show for three inspiring days of ideas, conversations, and all things home building! Whether you’re dreaming, planning, or ready to start your new build journey, our team would love to meet…
  • Education
  • Family

Canterbury Home Show

Thinking of renovating or building? Then visit the Canterbury Home Show (20-22 March 2026. 10am -5pm Daily) to see, try and buy all the latest home improvement products. Whether you’re upgrading your kitchen, bathroom, living areas; getting your outdoor space…
  • Education
  • Family

Parent Support Group – Christchurch

Grab a free coffee and chat with other parents and carers who know what it’s like to care for a disabled child, a neurodivergent child, or a child with health impairments. Parent to Parent hosts regular Parent Support Groups in…
  • Education
  • Family
  • Health

Christchurch INVADES // The Races Day Party 2026

Click “GOING” on the event for your chance to win 5 VIP Tickets and $200 bar tab. —Dust off your flat caps, don your dresses, for Ladies and Gentlemen of Christchurch, we’re off to the Races. Bringing Disc Jockeys, punting…
  • Family
  • Sport
  • Tickets Required

Craic & Racing

Keep the St Patrick’s Day celebrations rolling at our Craic & Racing meeting. It’s a Friday night packed with fast-paced harness racing, Irish-inspired hospitality, and plenty of great craic under the lights. Whether you’re gathering your mates, hosting colleagues, or…
  • Family
  • Food
  • Sport
  • Tickets Required

Drawing Class with Rebecca Gibbs

Drawing class taught by Ōtautahi illustrator and teacher Rebecca Gibbs. She specialises in animal portraiture and will be covering a range of drawing techniques and principles for all levels of drawing (and confidence). The session will result in, cat models…
  • Art
  • Craft
  • Family
  • Tickets Required

Tamariki Volunteer Takeover

Calling all junior parkrunners!! We are needing you to step up and volunteer in all of the roles for our Tamariki Takeover. If you’re 11 years or older you can volunteer without an adult, but if you’re under 11 then…
  • Children
  • Sport

Sol Gathering | South Brighton – Christchurch

Sol Gatherings | Christchurch Sol Gatherings is a curated wellness gathering focused on health and wellbeing for mind, body, and soul, bringing together local holistic practitioners, conscious brands, and community members in a relaxed, supportive environment. This is not a…
  • Family
  • Health

Qtopia Crafternoon 2: Rainbow Community

Join us for crafts and chill vibes. Feel free to bring your own project, or just bring yourself! We’ll have supplies for you to make your own badges and zines, plus coloring books and other basic art supplies for you…
  • Craft
  • Family

Cultural Food Festival

SAVE THE DATE Our Cultural Food Festival will be held on Saturday March 21st from 11am-2pm on the parish grounds. This wonderful experience has become a regular event for our parish. There will be cultural performances and food to taste…
  • Family
  • Festival
  • Food

Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day | 12noon – 4pm Come along and enjoy an afternoon packed with fun — there’s plenty of space for everyone! FREE entertainment includes: Bouncy Castles Pony Cycles Face Painting Junior & Young Fashion Competition (with sashes and…
  • Children
  • Family
  • Games

Culture Galore 2026

Culture Galore is back, and it’s bigger, brighter and more vibrant than ever! Get ready for a celebration of flavour, colour and connection in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch. This free, family-friendly festival brings together the many cultures that make…
  • Family
  • Festival
  • Food
  • Music

Dead End Derby Big Gay Bout

Get ready for glitter, grit, and full-throttle queer chaos! Dead End Derby is teaming up with Christchurch Pride to bring you the fiercest showdown of the season. Watch the Queer Carnage take on the Rainbow Rebels in a high-impact roller…
  • Family
  • Sport
  • Tickets Required