Summer is almost coming to an end, and there are lots of events coming up in Timaru before we head into autumn! So here are some fun things to do to enjoy the rest of your summer.
Diamond Drop
The Diamond Drop is a valentine day special event taking place at the Ashbury Park in Timaru. There’s a $3000 diamond by Ringmakers that will be stuck inside a rainbow confectionery marshmallow. Helicopters South Canterbury will release 2021 marshmallows over Ashbury Park and your mission will be to find the one with the diamond inside! A fun valentine day event to enjoy with your partner!
When: Sun 14 Feb 2021, 1:00pm
Where: Ashbury Park, Hilton Highway, Timaru, South Canterbury
Website: http://www.facebook.com/182834482342765/photos/a.187812155178331/744521519507389/
YMCA Community Pop-Up
The YMCA is organising a community pop-up sport and recreation event each week during term 1 for some free fun! You and your kids can enjoy some bubble football, cornhole, badminton, giant Jenga and lots more!
When: Every FRIDAY from 12 Feb 2021 to 16 Apr 2021, 3:00pm–5:00pm
Where: Anzac Square, Craigie Avenue, Timaru, South Canterbury
Website: http://www.ymcasc.org.nz/
Matt Joe Gow
From large festivals to boutique Americana gatherings, musician and song-writer Matt Joe Gow has built a simmering credibility to go alongside the authentic Alt Country tones. With his second consecutive Music Victoria Nomination winning the award for Best Country Album, critically acclaimed troubadour Matt Joe Gow brings a soulful Americana sound to any performance.
Catch him for the first time in many years in Timaru, playing songs from his three albums!
When: Sun 21 Feb 2021, 8:00pm–10:00pm
Where: Hector Black’s, 129A Stafford St, Timaru, South Canterbury
Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/440063560692016
End of Season Race Day
The South Canterbury Race Club is organising an end of season race day at the Timaru International Motor Raceway!
Timaru International Motor Raceway is a motor racing circuit situated outside of Timaru.
When: Sat 6 Mar 2021, 9:00am–5:00pm
Where: Timaru International Motor Raceway, Falvey Rd, Timaru, South Canterbury
Website: http://www.southcanterburycarclub.org.nz/
The Temuka Market
If you want to spend your day outside of Timaru, the Temuka Market is a nice one to explore!
The market has stalls offering plants, flowers gifts, locally made crafts , food items and much more! You can your day at the market with a coffee from the onsite coffee vendor before exploring the Temuka area and can be a nice way to spend your Saturday with family or friends.
When: Saturdays, 10:00am–1:00pm
Where: Temuka Town Square, 118 King Street, Temuka, South Canterbury (17.3km from Timaru)
Timaru Artisan Farmers Market
The Timaru Artisan Farmers Market is are a Saturday morning market with a mixture of farmers market products and local crafts.
They have a mixture of craft, food and information stalls and some live entertainment too. A great place to coming and buy and socialise with the locals!
The food stalls include, honey, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, warm toasties, pies, pasties, crepes & waffles, Indian curries and porridge, fresh baking, cookies and artisan bread. Locally grown seasonal flowers and plants are available too!
When: Saturdays, 9:00am–12:30pm
Where: Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre, Landing Services Building, 2 George Street, Timaru, South Canterbury
Website: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/timaru-artisan-farmers-market/timaru
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