Things to do  |  29 Aug 2025

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A vintage market, a games night and the WORD Festival - check out what's on in Christchurch this weekend.

WORD Festival

The WORD Christchurch Festival 2025 is underway, jam-packed with events and more than 100 writers, thinkers and performers. Ōtautahi Christchurch will host a feast of fresh ideas, fun nights out, captivating stories and powerful performances.

From Book Binding and Self Publishing Workshops to Te Tiriti for beginners and a love letter to music, check out the full WORD programme online.

Friday Games Night

Make new friends, have fun and learn new board games at Friday Games Night. You can bring a favourite board game if you like, but the team at Aldersgate has a massive collection.

Snacks are provided, come along to Aldersgate at 1/309 Durham Street North from 7.30 – 9.30pm Friday.

Vintage Clothes Market

Come along to Alliance Française Christchurch from 10am – 1pm Saturday for the Vintage Clothes Market. Search through a treasure trove of pre-loved fashion finds, many from France/Europe, and some French books and other items.

Alliance Française Christchurch is located at 275 Cashel Street.

Akaroa French Festival Fundraising Night Market

The Akaroa French Festival Fundraising Night Market will be on this Saturday evening, showcasing what Akaroa has to offer! Come along for food stalls, live music, raffles and games.

The market will be on from 4 – 9pm Saturday at 6 Rue Lavaud. This is a fundraiser for the main Festival, so there is a $5 entrance fee for adults.

North Canterbury Creative Market

Explore over 50 stalls of the products and services of creatives and entrepreneurs at the North Canterbury Creative Market.

Head along to the Kaiapoi Club at 113 Raven Quay from 11am – 3pm Sunday.