Christmas has arrived in Christchurch!
With the first weekend of December upon us, it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit! Here’s a list of low-cost, festive activities to enjoy this weekend.
SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER - WAINONI PARK - 9:30am to 4pm 14 AFFIRM - Aranui Family Festival, a day of fun for the whole family. Everything free except for the food so
Avebury Xmas Night Market
The Avebury Xmas Night Market is back and bigger than before with more than 40 stalls and food vendors. The market is kicking off at 3:30pm until 7pm this evening at Avebury House, 9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave Richmond.
Stalls will be packed with goods including skincare, garden goodies, artork, knit and crochet crafts, woodwork, jewellery, puzzles, mosaics, preserves, cookies and candles.
The Garden City Christmas Mākete
The Garden City Mākete is coming back to Christchurch to get the festive season started with a bang! Discover a diverse array of offerings, from food to fashion, unique jewellery, captivating art, handcrafted pottery, lush plants and more. Meet your favourite princesses and superheroes wandering around the event - plus, bring your little ones to get involved in glitter tattoos, hair tinsel and face painting.
The Mākete will be open from 5pm - 9pm Friday and 10am - 2pm Saturday, and will be held at The Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street.
Carols on the Avon
Join Punting on the Avon in conjunction with the Salvation Army for special punt rides featuring live Christmas music. There will be festive, 30-minute rides departing at 11am, midday, 1pm and 2pm on Sunday, with local performing groups playing carols and other music on board.
Share some festive cheer with the community this holiday season. Please note bookings are essential for these Christmas punt tours, and prices begin at $20.
