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Workshops
There are a range of workshops on offer in Waimakariri. From painting to pottery, cheese making and tea making. Why not make a day of it and explore the district?
Every Friday
Free Event
Ohoka Farmers’ Market
Full of independent and local food and craft vendors.
Mon - Fri
Free Event
The Delicious Market
Discover a variety of hand-selected fresh produce, yummy food and coffee on offer in Rangiora.
Every Saturday
Free Event
Kaiapoi Saturday Market
Shop locally for veges, eggs, cakes, plants and more
Every Sunday
Free Event
Oxford Farmers Market
The Oxford Farmers' Market is a friendly country Farmers' Market where the seller is the producer.
First Saturday of each month
Free Event
Rangiora Church Street Market
Our market is on the first Saturday of each month. Come buy a barista coffee and home baking or a sizzled sausage. Browse our market for new and old delights. Stalls in the grounds as well in the hall beyond our cafe..
First Sunday of each month
Free Event
Oxford Craft Market
Oxford Craft Market, first Sunday of the month 10am until 2pm in the Oxford Town Hall
13 April - 14 September 2025
Oxford Observatory
Telescope shows and guided sky tours during winter!
10 August- 17 September
Free Event
Taenga, Paintings from The Arrival Series by Mike Depree
An ongoing meditation about Life, Identity and Mortality.
15 August 2025
Piano Men Tribute
Enjoy a night of hits and so many memories. Piano Man , Uptown Girl, Rocket Man , Your Song... The hits go on and on. A show where each song will be recognised instantly! Topped off with great costumes and a few laughs along the way
21 August - 28 September 2025
Free Event
ARTEFACT
ARTEFACT celebrates community and collaboration with artworks inspired by objects from the Oxford Museum collection.
22 August 2025
Free Event
The Raine & Horne Big Splash for Rachel’s House Trust!
The Big Splash is back — and it’s about to get chilly for a great cause! This year, we’re splashing for Rachel’s House Trust, supporting families with young kids when they need it most.
24 August 2025
Free Event
Rangiora Harness Racing Season Opener
Country Harness Racing at its best.
29 August 2025
Paul Douglas ‘Could Be Keen’ NZ Tour
Join award winning Comedian Paul Douglas for his latest show. As seen on 7 Days, Guy Montgomerys Spelling Bee and The Best Foods Comedy Gala.
8 September 2025
Charity Concert
Come along for a fantastic night of live country music in support of a great cause! Proudly organised by the Kaiapoi, Rangiora, and Woodend Country Music Clubs.
12 September 2025
Free Event
Book Fair
Two day book fair with a large selection of books, jig-sawa and DVD's
13 & 14 September
The Door: A unique art/music experience
The grooviest music/art show in town over two days. A concert on Saturday with our resident band the Meaniez and friends bringing art to life. Sunday afternoon an interactive art/ music experience.
13 September 2025
Free Event
Community River planting
Join us for a morning of native planting along the banks of the Waimakariri River
13 September 2025
Free Event
Woodend School Fair 2025
Come along and support our major public School Fundraiser for the year. Something for everyone and an awesome family day out! With over 60 amazing Stalls, Food, Live Music, Bake Sale, Chocolate Wheel, Car Boot, Kids Zone and so much more.
10 October - 18 October 2025
Little Women: The Broadway Musical
Little Women: The Broadway Musical hits Rangiora Town Hall 10–18 Oct 2025. A timeless tale of sisterhood, love & ambition. 🎟 Book now at iTICKET!
17 - 19 October 2025
Waimakariri Jazz & Blues – Oxford to the Sea
Experience a weekend of live music from talented musicians across the region and beyond. Enjoy performances from smooth jazz to gritty blues, big bands to toe-tapping country.
19 October 2025
Free Event
The Vintage Fair North Canterbury
A Vintage Fair to be held four times a year at the Rangiora Race Course, 312 Lehmans Road, Rangiora. Please no Dogs.
30 November 2025
Free Event
The OxMan
The OxMan is a festival of multisport events for all ages and abilities held near Oxford. Entries can be made as teams or individuals.
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