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Board games, book sales and Matariki celebrations - check out what's on in Christchurch this weekend.

Tabletop Tūranga

Head down to Tūranga this weekend for the third annual Tabletop Tūranga boardgame festival. Join friends old and new for a great day of tabletop gaming. All welcome, from seasoned gamers to those who are brand new to the hobby.

Entrance is free, this event is on all day Saturday and Sunday at Christchurch’s central library.

Book and Clothing Sale Fundraiser

Come along to the Book and Clothing Sale Fundraiser at Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto from 8am – 4pm Saturday. Whether you’re hunting for your next favourite read, a tricky puzzle to crack or some fresh threads for the whole family, we’ve got you covered.

All proceeds will go towards extra sports uniforms for the school students.

Booklover’s Sale

It’s that time! The Annual Booklover’s Sale is into its second weekend at Scorpio Books. Almost half of the shop will be taken over by trestle tables stacked with heavily discounted stock from all departments.

Fresh stocks will be added to the sale tables daily. Pop down to Scorpio Books until Sunday to check out the sale.

Matariki for Tamariki Concert for Kids

Kick of the Matariki season with waiata at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre. Featuring waiata from Loopy Tunes’ latest album, Mā: Matariki for Tamariki, this 40-minute concert is designed specifically for younger tamariki.

Tickets cost $8 - $12 and the concert will be on from 11am Saturday. This event is part of The Arts Centre’s Matatiki 2025 programme happening between 7 and 22 June. View the full line-up of events.

Matariki Glow Show!

The Matariki Glow Show is a giant-scale glow-in-the-dark show for children, families and educators celebrating Matariki in a unique and magical way.

Larger-than-life characters, including a five-metre taniwha, are touring nationwide in 2025. Grab your $11 ticket for the Matariki Glow Show on at the Isaac Theatre Royal on Sunday.