Eliot Sinclair, 20 Troup Drive

Price: $30 + booking fee. Celebrate strong, inspiring women with talks, fun, and connections at Eliot Sinclair’s Women’s Day 2026! Come along for canapés, drinks, and an inspiring discussion on supporting women in business and leadership. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Dress for Success Christchurch. Please wear comfortable shoes, as this will be a standing event. Learn more.

Upper Riccarton Memorial Park, 372 Riccarton Road

Come along and experience a cultural showcase from Canterbury Fiji Social Services Trust, brought to life through art, music, and dance!

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!

In August 2025, the park opened on the former site of the Upper Riccarton War Memorial Library. Built in 1919, the original library honoured local residents who served in World War I and later became a place of remembrance for those who served in World War II and subsequent conflicts.

Today, the site has been transformed into a vibrant and welcoming community space. The park features a striking mural by local artist Dcypher, incorporating bookshelves, war memorabilia, and nostalgic New Zealand imagery that honours the site’s history. The space also includes seating, a picnic table, walkways, and plantings.

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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Upper Riccarton Memorial Park, 372 Riccarton Road

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

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!

In August 2025, the park opened on the former site of the Upper Riccarton War Memorial Library. Built in 1919, the original library honoured local residents who served in World War I and later became a place of remembrance for those who served in World War II and subsequent conflicts.

Today, the site has been transformed into a vibrant and welcoming community space. The park features a striking mural by local artist Dcypher, incorporating bookshelves, war memorabilia, and nostalgic New Zealand imagery that honours the site’s history. The space also includes seating, a picnic table, walkways, and plantings.

Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Avenue

Free entry. The Avid Classic, is a car show for all British and European cars, young and old. Display your car or come and enjoy the variety on display.

There will be food trucks and coffee carts. Also, More Mobility will be on-site to help make the event accessible to all. So bring the whole family and make a day of it!!

Wycola Park, Wycola Avenue

Mark it in your calendar and spread the word for this fun filled family day for the greater Hornby community!

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Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Avenue

Proudly Christchurch’s largest indoor market. There is a wonderful selection of stalls from Canterbury’s best vintage stores, dealers, traders and one - off sellers with a huge collection of the unusual, the eclectic and the interesting to sell.

There is something for everyone, a huge vibrant vintage market , historic planes and the national collection of the Royal New Zealand Air Force from war efforts.

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Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub, Augustine Drive

Come along and walk in memory or support of a loved one with dementia & help raise funds to support Dementia Canterbury’s work in the community.

• Discounted entry fee if you pre-register as an individual or as a team - available until midday on Saturday 7 March. (General admission on the day $35)

• Prize for the best dressed team and spot prizes will be given out during the morning.

• Walk as little or as much as you want during the time.

• Wheelchair, walking frames and stroller friendly (no scooters, bikes or dogs sorry)

• Ngā Puna Wai Athletics Track is located on Augustine Drive, off Halswell Road, with free parking.

• Please be prepared for all weather, wet or fine, the walk will go ahead.

• Get your tickets here or for more information please call Dementia Canterbury on 03 379 2590 or email info@dementiacanterbury.org.nz

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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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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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.