What's On Event Calendar

Kia ora, we are excited to let you know that we have a location confirmed for Artarama 2025 which will be at 278 Stafford Street Timaru at the former Unichem building.

We are looking forward to the wonderful opportunity of bringing Artarama into the heart of the city. With this new location Artarama will reach a wider audience, have increased visibility, and become more accessible to the public, not to mention more people to see the artworks from your wonderful tamariki!

The exhibition will be running from September 20th – October 12th with the prize giving at this same location, October 12th at 1pm!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Timaru Navratri Night – DJ Music, Garba, Food & More 

Date: 26 & 27 September (Friday & Saturday)

Time: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Venue: 14 Dee Street, Timaru 7910

Free entry | Family event | Smoke & alcohol free

Indian food available on-site (Bombay Street Feast)

Indian traditional wear recommended

Tennis Holiday Programme – Looking for a fun and active way to spend the school holidays?

Our Tennis Holiday Programme is designed for kids of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the game, learn new techniques, and make friends in a supportive environment. With a mix of coaching, games, and activities, it’s the perfect balance of learning and fun on the court!

Book now at the Tennis South Canterbury website (tennissouthcanterbury.co.nz)

Want to improve your riding skills OR unleash your bike’s potential on the track?
We have got you covered with TWO incredible experiences running simultaneously:

PERFORMANCE CORNERING COURSE
Structured Training for Skill Development

✅ Learn the System of Motorcycle Control used by Police & emergency responders
✅ Constant instructor supervision & detailed presentations
✅ Perfect for beginners to track riding
✅ Skills that directly improve your road riding
✅ BBQ lunch included

TRACK DAY EXPERIENCE
Pure Track Riding with Racing Legend

✅ Led by legendary NZ racing champion Graeme Bastow
✅ Maximum track time, minimal instruction
✅ Ideal for intermediate riders & above
✅ Focus on pure track performance
✅ Lunch included

Choose your adventure: Structured learning or pure track time!

Meridian Twizel Hard Labour is a 2 day multisport event that comprises Canal Kayak, Mountain Bike Ride and Off Road. Enter as a Hard Labourer to compete in all three events or you can enter individual events. Events have age groups and is family focused. Surplus from the event goes back into funding kids sport in Twizel.

About Hard Labour Weekend

It all began in 1985 when a half marathon was started as a fundraiser for community groups helping on the day. In the early 2000’s, emphasis shifted towards funding kids sports clubs. Since then, it has evolved into a multi-sport event but still has its focus on fundraising for local youth sports. Twizel is home to a thriving sports scene, from snowboarding to netball to rowing to rugby. Athletes, sports teams, and clubs have travel costs and equipment to cover and Hard Labour Weekend supports these endeavours with some funds from the event distributed back into the sports community. They also support community groups such as Twizel St John, Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes, Twizel Kindergarten, and the Twizel Early Learning Centre who support the events with safety backup and preparing food for competitors.

Register Today!

The Kids Big Christmas Market is back for 2025! Come along and support our town’s amazing young entrepreneurs — a market run entirely by kids aged 5–15! 

📅 Sunday 23rd November, 10am – 1pm
📍 Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru
🎄 FREE ENTRY
💵 CASH ONLY

After last year’s fantastic success, this year is set to be even bigger — with over 50 stalls and more than 60 young stallholders ready to impress!

What to expect:

🎁 One-of-a-kind handmade goodies & festive treats
🌈 Cool finds like trading cards, quality pre-loved toys, crafts & more
🧁 Delicious bakes & sweet treats
💻 Young entrepreneurs selling products from their own small business
🤸‍♀️ A festive morning out filled with fun!

It’s the perfect chance to shop local, pick up some bargains, and cheer on the next generation of entrepreneurs as they share their creativity and hard work.

Spread the word, mark your calendars, and we’ll see you there!