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Monthly Spoon Club
Sun, Feb 8 – Thu, Dec 10 · Canterbury CWEA · 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central
Wednesday at One Recital Series
Mar 4 – Wed, Dec 9 · 2 dates · 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central
English Sunday Dharma Service
Sun, Apr 5 – Sun, Dec 13 · Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple Christchurch · 2 Harakeke Street, Riccarton
Read all around the World with the Dewey Book Clubs
Wed, Jun 24 – Wed, Nov 25 · Christchurch
Sensory Swimming
Sat, Aug 1 – Sun, Feb 28 · Christchurch
City Night Market
Fri, Aug 7 – Fri, Dec 25 · Arts centre,Christchurch · Christchurch
Riverlution Farmers Market
Sat, Aug 29 – Sat, Dec 19 · Riverlution · 20 Vogel Street, Richmond
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Mon, Aug 31 – Sun, Nov 29 · Christchurch
Garden Life
Wed, Oct 7 – Wed, Jan 27 · Christchurch
Volunteer Gardening Session
Mon, Oct 12 – Wed, Dec 23 · Riverlution · 46A Vogel Street, Richmond
Friends of Crosbie Park Streamside Working Bees
Tue, Oct 13 – Tue, Dec 8 · Crosbie Park Playground · Avonhead
Tuesday evening Art Class
Tue, Oct 13 – Tue, Nov 3 · 176 High Street, Rangiora
Art Accessible course - Term 4
Wed, Oct 14 – Wed, Dec 2 · Risingholme Learning · 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa
Bike Bridge Christchurch | Cycling lessons for women
Wed, Oct 14 – Wed, Dec 16 · Addington School / Te Kura Taumatua · 22 Brougham Street, Addington
Show Me Shorts Film Festival
Wed, Oct 14 – Wed, Dec 30 · Alice Cinema · 209 Tuam Street, Christchurch Central
Wednesday morning art skills classes
Wed, Oct 14 – Wed, Nov 4 · 176 High Street, Rangiora
Woodwork Accessible course - Term 4 (10am)
Wed, Oct 14 – Wed, Dec 2 · Risingholme Learning · 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa
Woodwork Accessible course - Term 4 (1pm)
Wed, Oct 14 – Wed, Dec 2 · Risingholme Learning · 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa
Summer Backyard Building with The Green Lab
Thu, Oct 15 – Thu, Dec 17 · Climate Action Campus · 180 Avonside Drive, Avonside
Scared Scriptless
Fri, Oct 16 – Fri, Jan 29 · Christchurch
Art Therapy with living Art Connections
Sat, Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 21 · Christchurch
Hagley Hole-in-One
Sat, Oct 17 – Sat, Dec 12 · Christchurch
New Brighton Seaside Market
Sat, Oct 17 – Sat, Nov 28 · New Brighton Club Carpark · 202 Marine Parade, New Brighton
Rainbow Restoration
Sat, Oct 17 – Sat, Dec 19 · 46A Vogel Street, Richmond
Showgrounds Twilight Vintage Market
Sat, Oct 17 – Sat, Dec 5 · Christchurch
Brazilian Rhythms with Tupinikeen Samba Club
Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Dec 20 · Casa Publica · 180 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central
Community Champions Network
Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 15 · Phillipstown Community Hub · 39 Nursery Road, Phillipstown
Darkroom 101: C41 Colour Film Dev and Scan
Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Nov 15 · Photosynthesis · 6 Battersea Street, Sydenham
Food Truck Alley
Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Mar 21 · Mt Pleasant Community Centre · 3 Mccormacks Bay Road, Mount Pleasant
Monthly Weaving Club
Mon, Oct 19 – Mon, Dec 14 · Avebury House · 9 Evelyn Couzins Avenue, Richmond
Nothing about us without us- IHC's 75 Year Anniversary
Mon, Oct 19 – Wed, Nov 11 · Chamber Gallery Rangiora · 141 Percival Street, Rangiora
Finding Family: International Edition
Tue, Oct 20 – Tue, Nov 10 · Christchurch
Repair Revolution
Oct 20 – Tue, Dec 15 · 3 dates · Riverlution Eco Hub · 46A Vogel Street, Richmond
The Saunders and Co Season of Wicked
Tue, Oct 20 – Sat, May 1 · Christchurch
How to begin (and keep going): A course in creative recovery
Wed, Oct 21 – Wed, Nov 25 · Christchurch
Yin and Sound
Wed, Oct 21 – Wed, Nov 18 · Mary Potter Community Centre · 442 Durham Street North, St Albans
Mainland Pouākai vs Tokomanawa Queens
Oct 23 – Sat, Nov 28 · 2 dates · Christchurch
Bulgarian Folk Dance Classes
Sun, Oct 25 – Sun, Dec 13 · Somerfield Community Centre · 47 Studholme Street, Somerfield
Riverlution Yoga
Sun, Oct 25 – Sun, Dec 13 · 46A Vogel Street, Richmond
Cashmere St Aug's Repair Café
Thu, Oct 29 – Thu, Nov 26 · St Augustines Church · 5 Cracroft Terrace, Cashmere
Open Studio Session
Thu, Oct 29 – Thu, Nov 26 · Photosynthesis · 6 Battersea Street, Sydenham
Friday Games Night 2026
Fri, Oct 30 – Fri, Nov 27 · Aldersgate · 309 Durham Street North, Christchurch Central
Public Backstage Tours - The Court Theatre
Sat, Oct 31 – Sat, Jan 16 · Christchurch
Acoustic English folk tunes session
Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Dec 6 · A Rolling Stone · 579 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central
Friends of Nepal Reserve Working Bee (Burnside)
Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Dec 6 · Nepal Reserve off Westpark Drive · Burnside
Prospire Family Network
Sun, Nov 1 – Sun, Nov 29 · Phillipstown Community Hub · 39 Nursery Road, Phillipstown
Artist Workshop - Watercolours Confidence with Cris Pliego
Mon, Nov 2 – Mon, Dec 7 · Christchurch
Great Hall Lunchtime Concert Series: Karlsruhe Konzert Duo
Mon, Nov 2 · 1:10 pm–1:50 pm · Christchurch
How to Thrive - Ted Feldbrugge
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 am–12:00 pm · BrainTree Wellness Centre · 70 Langdons Road, Papanui
The Director’s Circle: The Pirates of Penzance
Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00 pm–7:00 pm · Christchurch
Healthy Periods for Teens
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:30 pm–8:00 pm · Christchurch
Photography Book Club
Tue, Nov 3 – Tue, Dec 1 · Photosynthesis · 6 Battersea Street, Sydenham
Te Hā Puoro – The Lions Christchurch Schools’ Music Festival
Tue, Nov 3 – Fri, Nov 6 · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central
The Lions Christchurch Schools' Music Festival
Nov 3 – Fri, Nov 6 · 4 dates · Christchurch Town Hall · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Film: The Birds
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 pm–8:00 pm · Christchurch
Sacred Pause: A Restorative Sound Journey
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 pm–7:00 pm · Mary Potter Community Centre · 442 Durham Street North, St Albans
Up and Away
Wed, Nov 4 – Sun, Nov 8 · Christchurch
Analog Club
Thu, Nov 5 – Thu, Dec 3 · Photosynthesis Darkroom · 6 Battersea Street, Sydenham
Christchurch Hip Hop Summit 2026
Thu, Nov 5 – Sun, Nov 8 · Christchurch
Humming and Drumming
Thu, Nov 5 – Thu, Dec 3 · All Soul's Church · 30 Church Lane, Merivale
Music and Meditation
Thu, Nov 5 – Thu, Dec 3 · All Soul's Church · 30 Church Lane, Merivale
NZTrio | Christopher's Classics
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 pm–9:30 pm · Christchurch
Pre-schoolers Art Safari
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 am–12:00 pm · Christchurch
Time Management Workshop
Thu, Nov 5 · 8:30 am–4:30 pm · Quality Hotel Elms · 456 Papanui Road, Papanui
Louie and The Hotsticks - Two Final Shows!
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 pm–9:30 pm · Christchurch
Canterbury Pride v Waterside Karori
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 pm–3:45 pm · English Park · 127 Cranford Street, St Albans
Ferrymead Heritage Park Night Market
Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 pm–8:00 pm · 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead
Ilam 2026: Open Studios | Ilam School of Fine Arts
Sat, Nov 7 – Thu, Nov 12 · Ilam School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury · 20 Kirkwood Avenue, Upper Riccarton
Jaguar Car Display | Classic and Modern
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am–1:30 pm · Risingholme Park · 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa
Linwood Village Market
Sat, Nov 7 – Sat, May 1 · Linwood Community Arts Centre car park · 388 Worcester Street, Linwood
Louie and The Hotsticks - Two Final Shows!
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 pm–9:30 pm · The Loons · 16 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton
Pattern Making: Garment Copy Workshop
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm · Risingholme Learning · 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa
Road to Flare X Christchurch Hip Hop Summit 2026
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am–3:00 pm · Christchurch
Better Sleep & Relaxation Workshop
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm · Risingholme Learning · 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa
Car Boot Sale Netherlands Society CHCH
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm · Netherlands Society Christchurch · 637A Marshland Road, Ouruhia
Christchurch Shed Tour
Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 am–4:30 pm · Christchurch
Darkroom 101: B&W Film Dev and Scan
Sun, Nov 8 · 9:30 am–12:00 pm · Photosynthesis Darkroom · 6 Battersea Street, Sydenham
Darkroom 101: Silver Gelatin Printmaking
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 pm–4:00 pm · Photosynthesis Darkroom · 6 Battersea Street, Sydenham
Finding Balance Live Album Launch | Alex Boot
Sun, Nov 8 · 5:00 pm–6:30 pm · Christchurch
Greg Johnson - 60th Birthday Tour
Sun, Nov 8 · 7:00 am · James Hay Theatre, Town Hall · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Monthly Dutch Market
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 am–12:30 pm · Netherlands Society Cultural Centre · 637A Marshland Road, Ouruhia
Remembrance Day Concert
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:30 pm–2:30 pm · Bandsmen's Memorial Rotunda · 12 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central
Speed Freaks Run for a Reason
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 am–11:30 am · Hansen Park · 16A Butler Street, Opawa
TVC Goes to the Grammys
Sun, Nov 8 · 4:00 pm–5:30 pm · Christchurch
Young Leaders Club - Leadership Pathways Programme
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 pm–3:00 pm · Christchurch
Hosts Hui
Mon, Nov 9 · 9:00 am–12:30 pm · North New Brighton Community Centre · 93 Marine Parade, North New Brighton
Cup Day at Rambler
Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 am–10:00 pm · Rambler Bar · 96 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central
Mona Vale Cup Day Breakfast High Tea
Tue, Nov 10 · 9:30 am–11:00 am · Mona Vale Kitchen & Events · 40 Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton
Rising Stars 2026: Tristan Dunlop Violin and Piano Recital
Tue, Nov 10 · 1:10 pm–1:50 pm · Christchurch
Heritage Highlights: Stories behind the stories
Wed, Nov 11 · 2:00 pm–3:00 pm · 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch
The Sleeping Beauty
Wed, Nov 11 – Sat, Nov 14 · Christchurch
Canterbury Potters’ Association 53rd Annual Exhibition
Thu, Nov 12 – Sun, Nov 22 · CoCA - Canterbury Museum at Toi Moroki Centre of Contemporary Art · 66 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central
Flight of the Conchords New Zealand Tour 2026
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 am · Wolfbrook Arena · 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Christchurch
Level Up Comedy
Thu, Nov 12 – Thu, Jan 14 · 224 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Central
Sambolero
Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 pm–9:30 pm · Christchurch
Studio101: Basics Workshop
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 pm–9:00 pm · Photosynthesis · 6 Battersea Street, Sydenham
The Southern Hemisphere Pinball Championship 2026
Thu, Nov 12 – Mon, Nov 16 · The Pukeko Centre · 30 Chadbury Street, Parklands
Echoes of Pink Floyd
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 am · James Hay Theatre, Town Hall · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Home Brew: Last Week AUS/NZ Tour
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 am · Christchurch Town Hall · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Muka Print Youth Exhibition
Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15 · Christchurch
The Extravaganza fair
Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15 · Redzone · 1/309A New Brighton Road, Burwood
Carve a wooden bowl: two day workshop
Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15 · The Brandenburg Coppice · 7 Farm Road, Lincoln
Mainland Pouākai vs Northern Kāhu
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 pm–9:30 pm · Christchurch
Latin Street Festival
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 pm–6:00 pm · The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch
Masque and Mask
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:30 am–4:30 pm · Christchurch
Dara O'Brian Re: Creation
Mon, Nov 16 · Christchurch
Christchurch Conversations: Peri-urban potential
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 pm–7:30 pm · TSB Space, Tūranga · 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central
Leadership and Management Part 1 Workshop
Tue, Nov 17 · 8:30 am–5:00 pm · Scenic Hotel Cotswold · 88 Papanui Road, Merivale
Rising Stars 2026: Caleb and Ethan Waines Piano Recital
Tue, Nov 17 · 1:10 pm–1:50 pm · Christchurch
Goodnight Nurse - The Always and Never (Again!) Tour
Nov 18 – Thu, Nov 19 · 2 dates · The Loons · 16 Canterbury Street, Lyttelton
Jason Greig inspired Charcoal Drawing
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 pm–8:00 pm · Christchurch
Performance | A Reading of The Raven
Wed, Nov 18 · 7:00 pm–8:00 pm · Christchurch
Dealing with Difficult People and Situations Workshop
Thu, Nov 19 · 8:30 am–5:00 pm · Quality Hotel Elms · 456 Papanui Road, Papanui
Hoodoo Gurus The Rewind Tour
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 am · James Hay Theatre, Town Hall · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Word Nerds Vol. II - Money and Food
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 pm–8:30 pm · Crafted Coffee Co. · 121 Blenheim Road, Riccarton
vegetable . machine . animal and DSLB (experimental)
Thu, Nov 19 · 8:00 pm–9:30 pm · Christchurch
MHITR: HEDEX & EKSMAN, MOZEY, SIMULA, AMPLIFY + MORE | CHRISTCHURCH
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 am · Wolfbrook Arena · 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Christchurch
The Pirates of Penzance
Fri, Nov 20 – Sat, Jan 30 · Christchurch
Artist Talk Josh Bashford: From There to Here
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 am–12:00 pm · Christchurch
Bishopdale Skate Jam
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 am–2:00 pm · Bishopdale Park · Bishopdale
Celebrate Bishopdale
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 am–2:00 pm · Bishopdale Park · Bishopdale
Distilled
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 pm–8:30 pm · Hagley Park · Christchurch
Encraftment Christmas Market 2026
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 22 · Christchurch
Hand brush workshop
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 am–2:00 pm · Christchurch
Kip Moore - Reason To Believe World Tour
Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 am · Christchurch Town Hall · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Natural body products workshop
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 am–12:00 pm · Christchurch
Pencil brush workshop
Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 pm–5:00 pm · Christchurch
Rise Against with Dropkick Murphys
Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 am · Wolfbrook Arena · 55 Jack Hinton Drive, Christchurch
Willow bark pouch workshop
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm · Christchurch
Work Readiness Programme
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 am–3:00 pm · Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre - Hao Lounge · 341 Halswell Road, Halswell
Workshop: Woodcut printing with Artist Josh Bashford
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 pm–3:00 pm · Christchurch
Wreath making workshop
Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 22 · 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue, Richmond
Beginner spoon carving workshop
Sun, Nov 22 · 9:00 am–1:00 pm · Christchurch
Canterbury Pride v West Coast Rangers
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 pm–3:45 pm · English Park · 127 Cranford Street, St Albans
Learn the essential skill of sharpening
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 pm–4:30 pm · Christchurch
Messy Magic Adventure
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 pm–2:50 pm · Christchurch
Swiss darning workshop
Sun, Nov 22 · 9:00 am–11:00 am · 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central
Whisk brush workshop
Sun, Nov 22 · 9:00 am–2:00 pm · 59 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central
Leadership and Management Part 2 Workshop
Tue, Nov 24 · 8:30 am–5:00 pm · Scenic Hotel Cotswold · 88 Papanui Road, Merivale
Rising Stars 2026: Christine Jeon and Matthew Seinafo
Tue, Nov 24 · 1:10 pm–1:50 pm · Christchurch
Customer Service Excellence Workshop
Wed, Nov 25 · 8:30 am–4:30 pm · Quality Hotel Elms · 456 Papanui Road, Papanui
Dermot Kennedy - The Weight Of The Woods Tour
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:00 am · Christchurch Town Hall · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Spring Night Market
Wed, Nov 25 · 5:30 pm–8:30 pm · Christchurch
Stereopurrs Live
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 pm–9:30 pm · Christchurch
Aldous Harding - Train on the Island
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 am · Christchurch Town Hall · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Ash Grunwald
Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 am · James Hay Theatre, Town Hall · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
CSO and Rova Present: Proms
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 pm–9:30 pm · Christchurch
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 pm–10:05 pm · 14 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch Central
Film and Talk: Resene Film Festival: Parallel Universe
Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 am–1:00 pm · Christchurch
Sunset Laughs
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 pm–8:30 pm · Village Green Te Hiato Kuaka · 27 Brighton Mall, New Brighton
Tūhono Kapa Haka Festival 3 2026
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 am–6:00 pm · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central
Wielkopolska Day - Polish Celebration Day
Sat, Nov 28 – Sun, Nov 29 · Christchurch
Kristin Hersh Sugar on Blackstone Album Release Tour
Sun, Nov 29 · 5:00 pm–9:00 pm · A Rolling Stone · 579 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central
Paskuhan Christchurch 2026
Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 am–5:00 pm · The Commons · 70 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central
The Goode Christmas Market
Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 am–3:00 pm · Christchurch
The Goode Market 2026
Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 am–3:00 pm · Christchurch
The OxMan - Triathlon, multisport, duathlon and run events
Sun, Nov 29 · 7:00 am–4:00 pm · South Eyre Road · 2749 South Eyre Road, Eyrewell
Tūhono Kapa Haka Festival 4 2026
Sun, Nov 29 · 9:00 am–7:00 pm · 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch Central
Great Hall Lunchtime Concerts: Jennine Bailey and Tom Rainey
Mon, Nov 30 · 1:10 pm–1:50 pm · Christchurch