The Christchurch Heritage Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of Council collaboration with heritage organisations and community event providers to share events with our district. Discover and explore with over two weeks of walks, talks, open days, exhibitions and more.

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.

Learn more.

Halswell Community Hub, 381 Halswell Road

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October, 10am to 4pm

Step back in time with a captivating exhibition showcasing Halswell Quarry from 1860 to the early 2000s.

Explore thousands of historic photographs capturing the lives, homes, and work of early settlers in Halswell.

Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road

A free 45 minute crash course in singing, rhythm and ukulele. Bring your own ukulele or shaker or borrow one of ours. Fin-tastic fun for the whole family. Free, no bookings required. Learn more.

Ilam School, 66 Ilam Road

Price: $30 to $50

Whether you were at Ilam School five years ago or fifty, a past pupil, parent or staff member, you're an important part of our school’s story, and we’d love for you to join us as we reflect, reconnect, and celebrate 75 years of learning, laughter, and lifelong friendships. Learn more.

Rārākau Riccarton Centre, 199 Clarence Street

Cost: $35 – Not-for-profit groups, $55 – Government departments or businesses.

Are you keen to bring people together and create great recreation opportunities in your community? Come along to a Kia Rite Hoea Workshop – a practical session designed to give you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to plan, organise, and promote your own community programme or event. Email communityrecreation@ccc.govt.nz or check out the follow video. We also offer tailored workshops for your team at a time that suits you – get in touch to discuss options

19 Cunningham Place

The Halswell Toy Library open day is a celebration of play, learning, and community connection.

Bring your whānau for a fun and FREE morning including:

* Short kōrero and Q+A sessions from fascinating speakers on important family-related topics (details to come)

* Face painting

* Bake sale

* Messy Mates play station

* Library toys to play with

* Coffee cart (TBC)

Bring cash for the face painting (gold coin donation), the bake sale, and the coffee cart.

Members and non-members welcome - and the latter can check us out and sign up on the day!

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