# Things To Do In Ashburton This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Ashburton is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Ashburton this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement. - **Category**: Weekend - **Display Name**: Events this weekend - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 20.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409 ## About Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY]. ## Weekend Events in Ashburton - **Event Name**: A pink ribbon high tea - for our breast friend Kelly 🫶🏼 - **Description**: Sara, Symone and Zoe are hosting a High Tea on behalf of everyone’s breast friend, Kelly 💗 Kelly is the most beautiful wife, mother, friend, daughter, aunty, sister - the list is endless. Last year, at just 38, she was dealt a cruel blow with a breast ca - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 47 - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/a-pink-ribbon-high-tea-for-our-breast-friend-kelly/200029904761013 - **Venue**: Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hOTJmMDFkZWIxNTE5NWFjZmRiYzMxMjY2NDk2YjIwNDcyMGE3OGUyM2I5NDU5NmYxZGVmZTYyM2FkM2Q5YTRhLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjNjcyMDBjLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1OTQwMDI4.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: NZCB Apprentice Challenge-South/Mid Canterbury Regional Heat - **Description**: Watch our local apprentices battle it out in the regional heat. What: 2026 NZCB Apprentice Challenge Regional Heat. Where: Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton Inwards Goods Department, 14 McNally Street, Ashburton. Free BBQ provided by Mitre 10 TRADE Ashburton. When - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/nzcb-apprentice-challenge-south-mid-canterbury-regional-heat/200029929883623 - **Venue**: 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82ZDExNzE3MWJlMzI2ZTQ2YmFhZjNiZGY3OGE0NjUwNzQ1Yzk4NTQ3MjY4ZGFiMTA3OThiZGRiMzgwYjk0Yjk1LXJpbWctdzYwMi1oMzI2LWRjYmNiZWJmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1OTQwMDIy.avif - **Categories**: Contests - **Event Name**: Canterbury Championships - **Description**: Kia Ora Entries are now open for anyone wishing to compete at the Canterbury Championships. Powerlifting (S, B, D) Single Bench Press Entries close: Tuesday 31 March, earlier if session/s are full https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/492020 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/canterbury-championships/200029519016238 - **Venue**: Snap Fitness 24/7 Ashburton - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84YTU3Y2M3NTFlY2QwYTJiMWE3ZjY3NmNhYmE0ZTVhNzMzZTJlNThiYzhhNTBkYmZjM2E2MzYyYmU0NTU5OTJjLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDEzMzMtZGM0NjQ0NDgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4NDk2MzA.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton Giant Pumpkin Contest - **Description**: We gave away fifty Giant Pumpkin Seedlings at the end of last year and now it's time to bring them back to see how well they grew. Prizes for Biggest, Heaviest, Best Dressed and Weirdest! Weigh in starts at 8am - 11am, Prizegiving at 2pm! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/mitre-10-mega-ashburton-giant-pumpkin-contest/200029853913655 - **Venue**: 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lYTdkZGFjM2Y4YjE0MDQyODk5MjE3YzAxOTQwNzcxYjMxOTM4YjQ1ZjdjOGYxZTZiZjYwYjRlMDQ5Yzc4MmNjLXJpbWctdzk2MS1oNjcxLWRjNWI0ZDMwLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NzIwOTUx.avif - **Categories**: contests - **Event Name**: Karaoke - **Description**: Karaoke is a form of interactive entertainment that involves singing along to recorded music, typically featuring lyrics displayed on a screen. It originated in Japan in the 1970s and quickly gained popularity worldwide. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 12 - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/karaoke/200029929883723 - **Venue**: 266 Havelock St, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy85YWMzYTk0NjRjOTQyMzVlMDc1ZGM3MWE0MDVhMmE2M2I5MjJiNjkyMTQyYWUyOTU1M2JiZWE0ZjUyZjlkOWQ5LXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNTQwLWRjMDMwMjQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1OTQwMDIz.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: MD Convention Ashburton - **Description**: 'Down on the Farm' MD Convention - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/md-convention-ashburton/200029761097031 - **Venue**: Hotel Ashburton - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85NjM2MGZlZDVhM2FiYTkzZjAzNzdiMjE0YTlkNTMwZjkzMzE2ODQ4ZTgzZDI5NTU0ZTYyN2JlODdkMTAxMGE3LXJpbWctdzY0MC1oNDM2LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MzM4OTcw.avif ## Trending Events in Ashburton - **Event Name**: Glow in the Park 2026 - **Description**: Save the date! Our popular family event returns this King’s Birthday weekend - 29-31 May. 🌟 Immerse yourself in an explosion of colour and artistry as you explore the beautifully lit Ashburton Domain. 😍 Bring your family and join us for three magical ni - **Venue**: Ashburton Domain - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4222db560c1cf17e7f71941b80c7b2cba81524e09ca4dd8fe94e25e8d88a7fa9-rimg-w1200-h628-dc010121-gmir?v=1775940019 - **Event Name**: Light Up the Night - **Description**: Save the date! Welcome in the festive season with our free Christmas celebration. Bring your friends, bring your family and join us in Baring Square East for an evening of live entertainment, music and a special guest appearance from Santa himself. 🎤 Li - **Venue**: Baring Sq E, Ashburton 7700, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b8022e864d3e697a78d62793c3a2208d2ec172903c4e409032b469d7e83372bb-rimg-w1200-h630-dcf5a6b2-gmir?v=1774920137 - **Event Name**: FLOWIDUS @ The Print Room | ANZAC DAY - **Description**: Off the back of the biggest festivals this year...Rhythm and Vines, Homegrown, SOLD OUT Electric Avenue, and SOLD OUT Ultra Music Festival DnB legends FLOWIDUS are heading south to bring a taste of the big stage to Ashburton! So salute to Anzac day with - **Venue**: 199 Burnett Street, Ashburton, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0a7a6a942728bdc21740aa3bed1d2ce1220b848be5ec66ab252fa5934a37174c-rimg-w1200-h675-dce9e9e9-gmir?v=1775997806 - **Event Name**: Ashburton Street Sprint 2026 - fuelled by KFC - **Description**: Join us for the Ashburton Car Club Street Sprint - fuelled by KFC, the biggest car racing event of the year in Ashburton! Watch as high-performance cars race through the industrial streets of Ashburton in a thrilling competition Enjoy delicious food an - **Venue**: Smallbone Dr, Ashburton 7700, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fdce8901e6c085be11f00c0d401ff14afb0f09949af9f29cd4ff7f3e32966fba-rimg-w720-h494-dc2a2e33-gmir?v=1776209420 - **Event Name**: A pink ribbon high tea - for our breast friend Kelly 🫶🏼 - **Description**: Sara, Symone and Zoe are hosting a High Tea on behalf of everyone’s breast friend, Kelly 💗 Kelly is the most beautiful wife, mother, friend, daughter, aunty, sister - the list is endless. Last year, at just 38, she was dealt a cruel blow with a breast ca - **Venue**: Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a92f01deb15195acfdbc31266496b204720a78e23b94596f1defe623ad3d9a4a-rimg-w940-h788-dc67200c-gmir?v=1775940028 - **Event Name**: Springston Trophy 2026 - **Description**: Welcome to the Facebook page for Springston Trophy 2026, we are glad to have you on board. Please find our first Newsletter below. Newsletter 1 Welcome to our first newsletter for the 54th Springston Trophy proudly hosted by Ashburton Pony Clubs: Mill C - **Venue**: A & P Showgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/44b1323f04f7dca0c813555d70c25668f7907a5fc62f20cccf813fc1139a5241-rimg-w1200-h453-dcd6eae9-gmir?v=1775647049 - **Event Name**: Michael - Movie Night - **Description**: 🎬✨ Movie Night Fundraiser – Haere mai whānau! ✨🎬 Join us for a special community screening of Michael, hosted by Te Whānau o Tāwhaki ❤️ We are raising funds to support Te Wairua o Maata Waka on their journey to Flava 2026 – so come along, bring your whā - **Venue**: Regent Cinema - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/33b218883dc15a203721d2e6f1881d904782607d2cfdbd06ee3fea925dc7e2d8-rimg-w1200-h388-dcfefefe-gmir?v=1775344858 - **Event Name**: After Harvest Ball 2026 - **Description**: 🚜🌾The After Harvest Ball is back for another year!🌾🚜 🍻Dust off your boots, grab your friends and dance the night away with Music being provided by The Mavericks band!🍻 Tickets: https://www.youngfarmers.co.nz/pendarvesyf-after-harvest R18 Event🔞 Court - **Venue**: Collegiate Rugby Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a8028c1d35ad4ce990dfe818a6dcf9c963a352821255a473914c7d306e527474-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc294878-gmir?v=1775940018 - **Event Name**: ROCK TENORS - ANTHEMS RELOADED TOUR - **Description**: GET READY ASHBURTON!... UNLEASHING THE GREATEST ROCK ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME! Rock Tenors are about to detonate their brand new show of pure rock energy at the Ashburton Event Centre! The Anthems Reloaded Tour is a full-throttle celebration of the greatest - **Venue**: Ashburton Event Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/d042e85ff459c2cfdc17087451d6c1c8b3178a7f9045d931467dcb7780628158-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030406-gmir?v=1775992081 ## Browse Weekend Events by Date - [Weekend Events Today in Ashburton](https://allevents.in/ashburton/this-weekend--today) - [Weekend Events This Weekend in Ashburton](https://allevents.in/ashburton/this-weekend--this-weekend) - [Weekend Events in April in Ashburton](https://allevents.in/ashburton/this-weekend--april) - [Weekend Events in May in Ashburton](https://allevents.in/ashburton/this-weekend--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Ashburton? - **A:** A pink ribbon high tea - for our breast friend Kelly 🫶🏼 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am at Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub), NZCB Apprentice Challenge-South/Mid Canterbury Regional Heat (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), Canterbury Championships (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Snap Fitness 24/7 Ashburton), Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton Giant Pumpkin Contest (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), Karaoke (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 am at 266 Havelock St, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ashburton today April 17, 2026? - **A:** NZCB Apprentice Challenge-South/Mid Canterbury Regional Heat (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), Canterbury Championships (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Snap Fitness 24/7 Ashburton), MD Convention Ashburton (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 am at Hotel Ashburton). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ashburton this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** A pink ribbon high tea - for our breast friend Kelly 🫶🏼 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am at Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub), NZCB Apprentice Challenge-South/Mid Canterbury Regional Heat (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), Canterbury Championships (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Snap Fitness 24/7 Ashburton), Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton Giant Pumpkin Contest (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), Karaoke (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 am at 266 Havelock St, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ashburton in April 2026? - **A:** A pink ribbon high tea - for our breast friend Kelly 🫶🏼 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 04:00 am at Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub), NZCB Apprentice Challenge-South/Mid Canterbury Regional Heat (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), Canterbury Championships (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 10:00 pm at Snap Fitness 24/7 Ashburton), Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton Giant Pumpkin Contest (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), Karaoke (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:30 am at 266 Havelock St, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700). - **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Ashburton? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Ashburton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Ashburton? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Ashburton? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Ashburton include Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub, 81 West Street, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700, Snap Fitness 24/7 Ashburton. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Ashburton? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Ashburton include Mitre 10 MEGA Ashburton, World Powerlifting NZ, Ashburton Club & MSA. - **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available? - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Ashburton? - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Ashburton. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/01/bac113436441a783feaca7074943a8/this-weekend.webp ## Events this weekend from nearby cities - [Events this weekend in Methven](https://allevents.in/methven/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Darfield](https://allevents.in/darfield/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Rolleston](https://allevents.in/rolleston/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Lincoln](https://allevents.in/lincoln-ca/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Timaru](https://allevents.in/timaru/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Christchurch](https://allevents.in/christchurch/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Lyttelton](https://allevents.in/lyttelton/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Kaiapoi](https://allevents.in/kaiapoi/this-weekend)