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.

Discover a variety of artisans at our indoor creative market

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

The place to be this summer!

Biosphere - Paintings by Genavieve Amyes

Marvel at over 30 Christmas trees decorated by schools, community organizations and businesses in the Waimakariri District Council foyer.

With a $25,000 Pro prize pool, amazing amateur prizes, guest speakers, celebrity players, two great charities, hospitality all day, charity auction - the list goes on!

Headline act Jordan Luck Band will be here in Kaiapoi, get ready for an epic evening of music, dancing and singing your heart out with songs.

Join us to celebrate the festive season at the Lions Foundation Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival and Santa Parade

Spend the afternoon with family and friends celebrating the festive season with live entertainment, music, food, craft stalls and plenty of fun activities for kids.

Attend one of the biggest parades in the South Island outside of Christchurch and enjoy the variety of floats that capture the essence of Christmas.

There is a race for every ability with this fast, flat course in the beautiful setting of Pegasus town

These sculptures are to celebrate the men who have built, and continue to build the infrastructure of our society.

The Oxford Community Trust Wonderland is open weekdays 2-8pm and weekends 10-8pm.

Late Night Christmas Shopping

Join us in a run/walk around the Kaiapoi Island Forest and river tracks. Dress up in your best seasonal outfit and show off your festive spirit.

Bring a picnic blanket, listen to a groovy local band, Christmas stalls, fresh yummy strawberries, cakes, desserts, food,...everything craft and strawberries to pick. Raffles to win, scavenger hunt to participate in, demos to watch and so much more.

Join us for a stand out Christmas Community Event in Rangiora's stunning Victoria Park whilst enjoying live music, a licensed area, kids circus party, a kids inflatable zone, a photo opportunity with Mr Claus himself, Christmas Carols and the array of markets for all your retail, food and beverage needs.

Rangiora Harness Racing Christmas at the Races, Sunday 15th December.

In partnership with our Libraries team and Eco Educate, come and join us for a celebration of Summer at Rangiora Library!

A Fairy Tale Christmas - Oxford Christmas Parade 2024

Carols in the Park 2024 - a good old fashioned family Christmas Sing-A-Long

Join us on alongside the Ashley Rakahuri River for an afternoon drive-in movie event.

Join us to watch this epic movie on a big outdoor screen!

Four days of classes combining Acting Singing and Dance for students ages 5-13yrs. Students may opt to attend one day or several.

A Vintage Fair to be held four times a year at the Rangiora Race Course, 312 Lehmans Road, Rangiora, 11am-3pm.

A great community event where teams of 8 compete in the ancient sport of Tug of War!

With over 60 professional local artists exhibiting their works, our show is the one to visit for a broad range of quality art.