Zombies, superheroes feature in weekend line-up

An eclectic line-up of events this weekend could see you mixing with superheroes and zombies.

FoUND: Festival of the (Un)Dead

Mark Halloween's approach by taking part in the FoUND:Festival of the (Un)Deadthis weekend.  Events include a sing-a-long Rocky Horror Picture Show screening, a Thrill the World zombie dance in Cathedral Square and a zombie run.

The festival is all about making the most of the city's innovative new spaces and delivering hair-raising entertainment so make sure you get involved.

The Super Heart Hoop-off

People hula-hooping in Cathedral Square in 2008.

Head to Hagley Park on Sunday between 1 and 4pm and help Christchurch break the New Zealand record for the most people hula hooping together in one place for at least two minutes.

In 2008 Christchurch set a New Zealand record when it got 60 people hula hooping in unison for two minutes, but a group in Invercargill  broke that record in 2009.  In2Hula, the organisers of The Super Heart Hoop-off, are determined to claim the record back.

They have organised Sunday's event to raise funds for the Heart Foundation and to help raise awareness of heart health.

If you want to take part in the Hoop-off you need to register. Registration costs $12, with the bulk of that money going to the Health Foundation. Family registration (two adults and up to three children) is available for $22.

The theme for the event is super heroes and dressing up is highly encouraged. Flat Man will be among those taking part in the event so come down and enjoy the fun. 

Vegan Expo Christchurch

Enjoy great vegan food, get cooking tips from great veggie chefs, and learn about vegan living at the Vegan Expo this Sunday. Whether you are a vegan or not, you will love the variety of foods and entertainment on offer at the expo, which is being held at the Horncastle Arena. Christchurch is New Zealanad's vegan capital and there's more on offer for vegans and vegetarians here than elsewhere in the country. 

The Vegan Expo runs from 10am to 4.30pm and online tickets are $5 for adults, with children under 12 admitted for free. Door sale tickets will cost $6.

Spooked

Hanging vampires, contorted dolls, knife throwing, maruading monsters, flying ghouls and acrobatic zombies will take centre stage at Spooked - A Circus Spectacular on Saturday. Brought to you by the Christchurch Circus Trust, Spooked is recommended for children aged seven years and over and is being staged in the Roy Stokes Community Hall in New Brighton at 4.30pm on Saturday and again at 7.30pm.  Ticket prices range from $15 to $20.

A golfing star in the making.

Team Golf for kids

Canterbury Golf and New Zealand Gold are running a team golf event at the Kaiapoi Golf Club to get more young people active and out on the course enjoying golf.

The event is open to children under 14 years of age and parents are welcome to come along and caddy. 

Kids can play six holes (tee off at 1.30pm) or nine holes (tee off at pm) on a shortened course. The cost is $10 per child and you need to register online.

Mould - A Cheese Festival

A treat's in store for cheese lovers on Saturday with The Foundry hosting Mould - A Cheese Festival. This one day event brings together the best artisan producers from across the country for a day or cheese, wine, masterclasses and more.

Come along and taste cheese from around the country. To wash the cheese down, there will be wines, whisky, sake, beer and cider available to buy. Tickets are $42.68 and include cheese tastings, talks, a glass of win and Plumm wine glass.

Nurses Memorial Chapel open day

Want a glimpse inside the newly restored Nurses Memorial Chapel outside Christchurch Hospital? Then head along there between 12.30pm and 4.30pm on Sunday and see how the chapel has been brought back to its former glory.

The chapel  was  badly damaged in the earthquakes and has been closed to the public for the past seven years but work on restoring the historic building is now complete. To celebrate the Friends of the Chapel are holding an open day on Sunday afternoon.