Garden working bees, a boardgame festival, fabric printing workshops and a display of amazing Greek and Roman artefacts, there's plenty to check out in Christchurch this weekend.

Boardgame Festival

Want to get the kids off their screens? Head along to Turanga this weekend for its fourth annual board gaming festival.

Join friends old and new for a great day of tabletop gaming. All welcome, from seasoned gamers to those who are brand new to the hobby.

Turanga
Friday 2pm-7.45pm
Saturday 10am-4.30pm
Sunday 7th 10am-4:30pm

Planting day at Linda Woods Reserve

Are you looking for a fun, rewarding way to give back to nature and connect with your community? Join us for a hands-on Community planting day at the beautiful Linda Woods Reserve. Whether you have a seasoned green thumb or have never planted a seedling in your life, we would love to have you there!

Together, we’ll be planting native trees and shrubs to restore local biodiversity, create habitats for wildlife, and keep our reserve thriving for generations to come.

If you are keen to head along please register on the Summit Road Societys website.

Linda Woods Reserve
Saturday
9am- 1pm

Elei Fabric printing Workshop

Workshops led by artists from Tagata Moana Trust, explore the traditional Sāmoan printmaking techniques, Elei.

Wonderful opportunity to spend time creating and enjoying the knowledge of our Pacific Artists and Communities

Christchurch Art Gallery
Saturday 6
12pm-2pm

Myths and Mortals

What was life like in ancient times? Meet the ancient Greeks and Romans and explore their myths and legends.

Meet the monstrous, mighty and mythical characters of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds at the UC Teece Museum.

‘Myths and Mortals’ features an array of amazing objects – marble sculptures, elaborate vases, jewellery, armour and more. These artefacts capture the epic myths and stories, the rise and fall of empires, the glorious competitions in sport and war, and the everyday lives of people in ancient times.

UC Teece Museum
3 Hereford Street
Saturday and Sunday
11am-4pm

Friends of Nepal Reserve Working Bee

Head along to The Friends of Nepal Reserve Working Bee in Burnside to pull weeds, help native plants thrive, support birds & insects, and connect with fellow nature lovers.

No experience needed. Bring a drink bottle, sunscreen, hat, sturdy shoes, and weather-ready clothes.

Gloves or a trowel? No worries - we've got spares.

Most importantly, bring your love of nature - everyone's welcome!

Nepal Reserve off Westpark Drive
Burnside
The first Sunday of the month 10.30 - midday

Richmond Community Garden Olive Oil Co‑operative

Running from June 6–14, the annual Olive Co‑op brings together volunteers from across Christchurch (and potentially Waipara) to harvest surplus olives from backyards and community spaces, before pressing them into shared, locally produced olive oil.

Each year, volunteers harvest olives that might otherwise drop unused, transforming them into high-quality oil through a cooperative pressing process. Those who contribute share in the yield, creating both food and community resilience.

Olive drop-offs:

Riverlution Eco Hub
Monday–Saturday, 9am–4pm