WHY NOT JOIN US

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?

Full of independent and local food and craft vendors.

Discover a variety of hand-selected fresh produce, yummy food and coffee on offer in Rangiora.

Shop locally for veges, eggs, cakes, plants and more

The Oxford Farmers' Market is a friendly country Farmers' Market where the seller is the producer.

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..

Oxford Craft Market, first Sunday of the month 10am until 2pm in the Oxford Town Hall

Telescope shows and guided sky tours during winter!

Explore the very first MADE NORTH CANTERBURY Pie Trail celebrating pies MADE in NORTH CANTERBURY. A light-hearted, community-driven campaign supporting local makers and bakers.

Stage Musical for the whole family. Presented by the students of Hartley School of Performing Arts.

New Zealand pianist John Chen returns home to present an all- French programme of ches- d’oeuvre by Francis Poulenc, Henri Duparc, César Franck, Gabriel Fauré, and Camille Saint-Saëns.

Removing the distractions of colour

The official opening of the 2025 Corcoran French Kaiapoi Art Expo - Waimakariri's largest art event!

The Kaiapoi Art Expo is an exhibition of art by Waimakariri artists. With over 120 artists entering, a mixture of painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and textile art will be available for purchase over the two days of the event.

Blackwell's Winter Festival returns in 2025, inviting families to revel in the magic of the winter season!

An evening showcasing creative wearable art

A fun event for the whole family - and it is absolutely FREE!

The Joe Cocker Tribute by House of Kahurangi and friends nothing short of spectacular

TELESCOPE VIEWS, LASER GUIDED TOURS, DARK SKY LEARNING, HOT FOOD & DRINKS AND LIVE MUSIC

A Vintage Fair to be held four times a year at the Rangiora Race Course, 312 Lehmans Road, Rangiora. Please no dogs.

Oxford’s annual extravaganza of new, recycled, second hand, vintage, treasures, odds & ends and so much more...

The JD Duathlon Series is a low-key series of events welcoming all ages from 5 years up to elite athletes.

🎶 A Night with Cee Bayley An intimate live debut of MAKE ME FEEL — the first taste of the upcoming album Here Comes the Night..

Country Harness Racing at its best.

A Vintage Fair to be held four times a year at the Rangiora Race Course, 312 Lehmans Road, Rangiora. Please no Dogs.

The OxMan is a festival of multisport events for all ages and abilities held near Oxford. Entries can be made as teams or individuals.