Want to come and experience what it is like to swim as part of Rainbow Waves Swim Club? We are having an open night for newbies.
Get ready to shine for Christchurch Pride. Our Creative Space at Matatiki will be kitted out with everything you need to bedazzle yourself outfits/signs ready to celebrate Pride in March.
No bookings required.
Additional Dates & Times:
Wednesday, Feb 25th – 10:00am to 1:00pm
Thursday, Feb 26th – 12:00pm to 6:pm
Christchurch Pride Whakahī Ōtautahi is on in March!
So get ready for Pride Week and create your very own Pride merch.
Pop in and design your own or choose from our pre-made flag and pronoun templates to:
There are two sessions in Tūranga:
Thursday 26th Feb 3.30-5.30pm
Saturday 28th Feb 1.30-3.30pm
No bookings required.
Material cost will apply.
It’s all yours! Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space is your space for VR (virtual reality), boardgames, tech, crafts and much more. Plus, it’s Christchurch Pride – expect a special craft/activity in a Pride theme!
We’ve got the PlayStations reserved just for you – challenge your friends on the court with NBA2k26, or fight kitchen fires in Overcooked! Tūranga has over 40 PS5 games to choose from, plus PS5 VR for some epic Beat Saber battles.
Our Youth Librarians are here to chat too! Whether you need an extra player for Catan, book recommendations, or want to explore Tūranga’s technology offerings, the Youth Librarians are available to make the Youth Space your space.
Cold food and covered drinks are welcome.
Location: Wāhi Rangatahi/Youth Space, Hapori | Community, Level 1
Age: 12-24
Drop-in, no bookings required
Cost: free
There are four sessions in Tūranga:
Wednesday, 4th March 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, 11th March 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, 18th March 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, 25th March 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Join us to design and print your own vinyl sticker to celebrate Christchurch Pride.
Unleash your creativity—use our design software to create your very own sticker! Watch as your unique design comes to life, and take home an original, personalised sticker made by you.
Ages: 18 years +
Cost: $FREE
Bookings Required: Book online
Join us for a special Bedtime Stories session to celebrate Pride 2026!
Come and join Margot for some Friday night fun. Themed stories, songs and simple crafts will entertain your 4-7 year olds (but the whole family is welcome).
Don’t forget to wear your PJs!!
Celebrate Pride with some crafting fun!
Bring your latest craft project and connect with other enthusiasts or just come along to try out some craft in a safe and welcoming environment. We will have some ideas and activities to do on the day.
Welcome to Butch life skills 101!
This workshop series is a non-judgmental safe space for the rainbow community to learn useful life skills.
WORKSHOP ONE:
How the f*ck do cars work?!
Join us at Climate Action Campus for a friendly workshop covering how cars work, how to maintain them with a Q&A and hands on demonstrations!
We will have tutors from the rainbow community who are skilled in the car world to teach you all the basics about how cars work, how best to maintain them and answer any questions you have.
What to expect:
A classroom workshop covering the basics of how a car works, what those buttons mean and when (and when not) to use your handbrake!
A hands-on demonstration in which you will learn how to check oil, water and other bits
An opportunity to ask our friendly tutors anything you like! (No such thing as a silly question!)
What to bring:
a notepad and a pen/pencil
a car (if you have one!)
water bottle
snacks
Koha entry, registrations essential.
Attendees will be emailed before the workshop with more details.
Proudly part of Christchurch Pride 2026
Smell the wafts of summer blooms in the air, sip a glass of floral-infused Prosecco, and step into the charming country gardens of Hemsworth Estate to celebrate our rainbow community at our annual Pride Garden Party.
Cheers! Late summer blooms are rampant, and and you’re invited to celebrate Pride with a Garden Party in the Orchard at Hemsworth Estate
Enjoy a pride-themed High Tea, unlimited iced tea, coffee and lemonade, a complimentary floral infused cocktail or mocktail, and a delightful afternoon of delicious food, lawn games, and wandering the gardens 
The Details:
Hemsworth Estate, 10 minutes from Ashburton, 1 hour from Christchurch
Saturday 21st March
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tickets – $59
Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to a glass of floral-infused cocktail (or a mocktail), you’ll then be seated at your table for a Pride-themed High Tea featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in countryside luxury.
Once you’ve had your delightful fill of High Tea, you might try your hand at some lawn games, or wander the gardens.
Wear some of your Floral-Themed best to capture you and your companions in front of our Portrait Frame for a photo op, and the chance to win a spot prize on the day.
Our Pride Garden Party includes:
– Begin your festivities with a floral Infused glass of bubbles on arrival (or mocktail!)
– Admire the beauty of the gardens and enjoy a delectable array of pride-themed high tea treats. Lavender Tea Cake anyone?
– Challenge your friends to a spirited game of pétanque, show off your skills in croquet, or aim for a ringer in quoits.
Book your tickets now, there’s no other Pride event in Canterbury like a Garden Party at Hemsworth Estate.
Accessibility The Core Bar and Grill is wheelchair accessible. The entrance is at street level, and there is an accessible bathroom via a ramp. There are bathrooms in the courtyard (via ramp) and indoors near the bar. This event will involve loud music and some specialty lighting (fairy lights, LED hula hoops, coloured bulbs).There will be a seated area indoors away from the dancefloor Important Info Coat Check is not available for this event Doors open 8.30pm DJs from 8.30pm Location: The Core Bar & Grill, Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Door Sales available ($30 each) unless sold out prior!