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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372 Riccarton Road

A new memorial park at the site of the Upper Riccarton War Memorial Library offers the local community a place of reflection and refuge. The War Memorial Library at 372 Riccarton Road was built in 1919 to commemorate residents who served in World War I. The new space has two park benches and a picnic table, a path and other paved areas, trees, shrubs and a frame for climbing plants.

An official public opening for the Upper Riccarton Memorial Park will be held at 11am on Saturday 16 August. Learn more.

Saturday 16 August, 9am to 4pm, Sunday 17 August 9am to 3pm, Halswell Scout Den, Halswell Domain

Come along for Halswell Scouts inaugural Book Fair and Sausage Sizzle! On offer is a diverse selection of books for both adults and children, fiction and non-fiction, along with a selection of games, and puzzles. Books priced from $2 per book or 6 for $10. Keep updated on Facebook.

A closet clearout for a cause!

Daffies Preloved Clothing is holding its first Clothing Drive. Register for a clothing pick up by emailing admin@daffies.org.nz, Package your quality items into a bag or box (15kg max), clearly label the bag or box with "Daffies" and leave it at your front door for collection! Daffies is owned and operated by Cancer Society - Southern and 100 percent of the proceeds raised go directly to them. Learn more.

Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road

Come along to explore creative mending, upcycling, repurposing and more!

Breathe new life into your old, worn-out, or forgotten materials. Whether it’s transforming a bedsheet into a stylish tote bag or using visible mending techniques to repair a beloved but holey top.

Free, drop-in session. No bookings required.

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Come down to Halswell Domain and try your hand at softball! All ages are welcome!

You can also register now for the 2025/26 season! Learn more and register online.

For any queries, please contact the friendly Halswell Softball committee at halswellsoftball@gmail.com

Come down to Halswell Domain and try your hand at softball! All ages are welcome!

You can also register now for the 2025/26 season! Learn more and register online.

For any queries, please contact the friendly Halswell Softball committee at halswellsoftball@gmail.com

Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road

The Halswell Menzshed is proud to announce an exciting and important event for the local community: a Men’s Health Expo! This free event is specially designed with older men in mind, but everyone is welcome—partners, whānau, neighbours, and friends.

With over 15 health providers and local companies already confirmed, the Expo promises to be a friendly, informative, and engaging morning. Attendees can expect a wide range of information tables and experts offering everything from free health checks and wellbeing advice, to exercise tips, mental health support, and even legal guidance.

Men are famously slow to visit the doctor, and the aim of this event is to break down some of those barriers. “We wanted to create a morning where guys could drop in, grab a cuppa, and have a yarn about health without feeling awkward,” says Tim Joyce from the Halswell Menzshed. “There’s no long speeches, no sales pitches—just straight-up, useful information.”

Whether you're looking to stay on top of your health, support a loved one, or just learn something new, this event is not to be missed. Pop in for 15 minutes or stay for the full morning—your health is worth it.

Book your ticket here.

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