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Kick off the winter school holidays in Christchurch this weekend with these low-cost activities.

KidsFest

These winter school holidays, kids can get stuck into sport, performing arts, history, crafts, art making and technology as part of KidsFest. From Pickleball in Hagley Park and shooting hoops with the Canterbury Rams, to Music Workshops and Robot football, there’s a range of events for your tamariki.

To see the full programme, head to ccc.govt.nz/kidsfest for more than 250 events and activities. KidsFest starts this weekend, Saturday 28 June and runs throughout the school holidays.

Mount Pleasant Pottery Group 2025 Exhibition

Check out works by Mt Pleasant Pottery Club members and guest exhibitor Jane McCulla at the Mount Pleasant Pottery Group 2025 Exhibition. Presenting a wide range of ceramics, including tableware and sculpture. Take inspiration for your own ceramic journey or purchase a unique hand-crafted gift.

Access to the pottery gallery is through the gates at the Sumner end of Te Papa Kura Park, at 140 Main Road. Come along to the exhibition from 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday.

KidsFest starts this weekend and will run throughout the school holidays

JYC presents Super Scene

Ōtautahi Christchurch’s most skilful young improvisers are entering into a daring competition. Who can direct the story that best keeps the audience’s attention? Across several rounds, you, the audience, will decide which stories continue and which will be kicked to the curb.

JYC, the Jester Youth Company, are stepping out of the shadows and owning the stage. This year, they have taken their skills and independence to new heights. Come along to the performance at The Court Theatre on Friday and Saturday evening. Please note tickets cost $10.

Riverlution Pantry

The Riverlution Pantry is coming, while the Riverlution Market takes a break for winter. This cosy, click-and-collect-style mini market will run every Saturday.

Head down to Riverlution Café at 46A Vogel Street from 9 – 11am Saturday to check it out.

ReCycled Creations | RAD Bikes & Envirokids

Join us for a hands-on, gear-spinning session where creativity meets sustainability. Create unique keychains and cool treasures using recycled bike parts at The Kiosk at the Botanic Gardens.

Get crafty with tools, textures, and a dash of imagination. Learn how reusing can help our planet — one pedal at a time. Come along from 10am – 1pm Saturday.