Riccarton High School, 31 Vicki Street

You are invited to Culture Fest — Riccarton’s vibrant multicultural celebration of the community’s amazing diversity.

Enjoy a fun-filled day with local food trucks, cultural performances, community group displays and more!

Bring your whānau and friends and experience the flavours, music, and energy of this wonderfully diverse community.

Please bring cash for food trucks and a gold coin donation/koha.

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Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Road

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Halswell Quarry parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8am.

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EcoSort recycling facility, 21 Parkhouse Road, Wigram

See behind the scenes and get the inside scoop at this free open day. EcoSort opens its facility to the public once a year to inform people about our recycling processes.

The event is a fun and educational opportunity for families and people of all ages interested in waste management in Ōtautahi.

• Chat with the team about all things recycling.
• Get up close to a recycling collection truck.
• Play fun games and activities and win prizes.

Parking is available on Michelle Road with limited mobility parking onsite.

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Upper Riccarton Memorial Park, 372 Riccarton Road

Located in the heart of the diverse Church Corner area, the Upper Riccarton Memorial Park, is designed to bring people together, and provides a welcoming spot for cultural performances, art exhibitions, language showcases and more!

Come along for a vibrant showcase from the Samoan Methodist Church of Addington through live performance and enjoy a Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser afterwards.

Ray Bank Park, Maidstone Road

The Eid al‑Fitr Festival 2026 is a vibrant, family‑friendly celebration marking the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. All welcome! Expect a vibrant festival with food trucks and stalls from local Muslim businesses, Kids activities including inflatables, soft play, face painting, balloon art, and more! Hosted by Asturlab.

Canterbury Agricultural Park, Curletts Road, Wigram

Relay For Life is a community fundraising event that brings friends, whanau, schools and workplaces together. What happens at a Relay For Life? Teams take to the track, cheered on by supporters, and keep their batons moving to symbolise our community's unstoppable fight against cancer. Visit Christchurch.relayforlife.org.nz to sign up.