Your guide to the weekend's events

This weekend why not put your core strength to the test at a free Pilates class or spend some time with the kids at the Christchurch Toy and Hobby Fair.

Party at the Gallery

Kick off your weekend with a party on Friday night to mark Christchurch Art Gallery's 15th birthday.  From 7.30pm there will be live music, pop-up bars and food trucks  where you can buy drinks and food.  The party also marks the opening of the US V THEM exhibition which showcases the acclaimed works of local artist Tony de Lautour.

Join a free pilates class at Te Hapua Halswell Centre this Saturday.

Free pilates classes

Saturday is International Pilates Day and to mark the occasion free Pilates classes are being offered at the Te Hapua Halswell Centre. The classes are on from 8.15am to 10.30am and admission is free.  

Ferrymead Night Market

It’s the first Saturday of the month which means it is time for another Ferrymead Night Market. Take a night off cooking and head along to the Ferrymead Heritage Park and get something tasty to eat from one of the market’s food vendors.

Browse the craft stalls and let the kids burn off some energy on the bouncy castle or take a twilight ride on the Vulcan railcar ($2 a ride). The market is on from 5 to 9pm and entry is by gold coin donation, with all the money going towards infrastructure repairs at the park. 

Christchurch Toy and Hobby Fair

Kids, collectors and toy enthusiasts will want to make a bee-line for Wigram on Sunday for the Christchurch Toy and Hobby Fair. The fair is being held in the Caledonian Society Hall, 5 Michelle Road, between 10.30am and 2.30pm and will showcase a vast array of classic and vintage toys and collectibles. Admission is $5 (children under 12 free) with all proceeds going to the Christchurch City Mission.

Join in Sunday's community planting day at Styx Mill Conservation Reserve.

Styx Mill community planting day

Help make a difference to the environment by planting a tree at the Styx Mill Conservation Reserve this Sunday. A community planting day is being held at the reserve between 10.30am and 12.30pm, with a BBQ afterward. You will need to bring gardening gloves, a spade for planting, sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for all weather conditions. The meeting point is the Hussey Road carpark. 

The Original Gypsy Fair

Richmond Village Green in Stanmore Road is hosting The Original Gypsy Fair this weekend. Come along and see world renowned glass blower Geoff Brunker as he turns molten glass into beautiful works of art and browse the stalls for other handcrafted products.

There will be heaps of fun activities and entertainment for kids, as well as a tempting selection of fairground good. The fair starts at 9am and is on both Saturday and Sunday. 

Shabby Chic Market Day

Check out the Shabby Chic Market Day at Woolston’s Rochester Villa on Sunday between 11am and 3pm. The sales tables will be heaving with vintage items, linens, clothes, costumes, jewellery, collectable, antiques, furniture, and revamped and recycled items.

Enjoy a Devonshire tea or sample some old-school baking, artisan breads and pastries while you hunt for a bargain. You will also have the chance to explore five rooms inside the historic Rochester Villa, which is at 21 Connal Street. 

Other events 

To find out about other events happening in and around Christchurch, check out the events pages on the Council's website or download the ChChh Events app.