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Celebrate Bishopdale 2023

13 November 2023

Celebrate Bishopdale poster

When: Saturday 25th November 2023 - 11am to 2pm

Where: Bishopdale Park, Harewood Road

Celebrate Bishopdale is a free annual family event with everyone coming together as a community to celebrate living in Bishopdale. A great family fun day where you can enjoy a wide range of performances, stalls, activities and food.

This year we are joined by Angel Fish Kids and the Backyard Skiffle Band who will entertain the whole family! As well as the Making Moves Hip Hop Crew from Swarm Studios.

The event is held at Bishopdale Park and includes entertaining stage performances from local school groups, artists and organisations. There will be numerous information stalls, have a go activities, arts and crafts. There is food for sale on the day and local groups will be selling their wares for fundraising.

Activities for kids include:

  • Bouncy castles
  • YMCA gymnastics – have a go
  • Canterbury Cricket dive mat and Kia Kori Waitaha Activations
  • Face painting
  • Soft archery
  • Canterbury Primary School Sports – Top Team Trailer
  • Police radar gun to test your speed

The Bishopdale Skate Jam will also be taking place over at the skate bowl!

Postponed if it rains to Sunday 26 November 2023.

Supported by the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board.