Things to do  |  26 Mar 2021

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Mud, glorious mud, a drive-in movie, an early Easter market, a country fete or beachside races – so much to do on a warm weekend.

Muddy Good Run

Slip and slide along to the Muddy Good Run at the Christchurch A & P Grounds on Sunday.

Navigate mud pits, slippery slides, mud and water slides and camo nets over 10 or five kilometres. Families can also tackle an easier course. Enter online.

Easter Mākete

Hop into The Arts Centre’s early Easter Mākete on Sunday from 10am.

You can wander among the market stalls of designers and artists and enjoy tasty food, live music and entertainment.

The market will also host a special Easter scavenger hunt for tamariki.

West Melton Country Fete & Avebury Gala

Head out to West Melton for a Country Fete on Sunday. 

There will be plenty of food and baking, along with stalls, games and challenges for all ages and local entertainment. The fun gets under way at 10am.

In Richmond, it’s Gala day at Avebury House on Sunday, with plenty of food, games, music and crafts. 

Pier to Pier races

Gather at the New Brighton Clocktower for the Pier to Pier races on Sunday morning.

Designed for a range of ages and abilities, you can run or walk the courses, inculding a beach cross-country and obstacle event for the younger runners and a 10-kilometre pre-Christchurch Marathon warm-up.

Plenty of food will be available, along with live music to entertain the crowd. Enter on the day. 

Amazing Animals!

Fly into Canterbury Museum this weekend to see highlights – including stunning images of tūī – from the Amazing Animals! youth photography competition now on show in the foyer.

It's also your last chance to see the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.

Drive-in Movie – Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Book your free spot for the Drive-in Movie – Pokémon Detective Pikachu – in Rolleston on Friday night.

The movie starts at 7pm, with coffee and popcorn available. Bring a seat or blanket and relax in front of the huge screen. You can also park up and tune into the movie on your car radio. Bookings are essential. 

Wild Ōtautahi

Explore Wild Ōtautahi in the Te Pito Huawera/Southbase Gallery at Tūranga this weekend.

Inspired by Gavin Bishop’s book, Wildlife of Aotearoa, the interactive free exhibition explores the wildlife habitats of our city. 

Para Sport Pop Up

Check out the Para Sport Pop Up by the Bridge of Remembrance on Friday and Saturday to find out more about our Paralympic athletes. Try out the para sports activities and meet some Paralympians.

Van Gogh Live

Make the most of your final chance to marvel at Van Gogh’s masterpieces.

A multi-sensory experience, Van Gogh Alive offers a unique means to interact with art in a special space within the Air Force Museum in Wigram. Soak up a symphony of light, colour, sound and fragrance. Book online for the final shows this weekend. 

CSO Presents: Tūmahana

Weaving together dance, aerial and visual arts, Toi Māori, Taonga Pūoro, and orchestral music, Tūmahana is based on the Ngāi Tahu story of creation. Book tickets online for Saturday night’s perfomance in the Christchurch Town Hall. 

Find out more

You can find out about other events happening in and around Christchurch via the What’s On webpages.