# Things To Do In Timaru This Weekend | April 17-19, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Timaru is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Timaru this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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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 Timaru

- **Event Name**: No Tears On The Field Movie Night
  - **Description**: Come join the girls for a special movie arvo. Geraldine cinema has happily put on the new NZ woman’s rugby doco “No More Tears on the Field”. Come and support the girls fundraising and watch something close to the girls and their own journey. 

To book yo
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/no-tears-on-the-field-movie-night/200029919690229
  - **Venue**: Geraldine Cinema
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, sports, charities
- **Event Name**: Pleasant Point 10's Tournament 2026
  - **Description**: Our Pleasant Point 10's tournament is back in 2026 and celebrating its 10th year! Grades from Year 4-Year 8. 
There will be plenty of food and drinks available to purchase throughout the day. Teams are limited. 
Entries or further info to Lisa Geary- rich
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/pleasant-point-10s-tournament-2026/200029760419845
  - **Venue**: Pleasant Point Rugby Football Club
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: The W**d Eaters - Big Forking Tour Q&A screening (Geraldine)
  - **Description**: Be among the first to see THE W**d EATERS, the darkly comic, award-winning film already hailed as "the most fun I’ve had at the movies in a long time” (The Spinoff).

In this highlight of last year's NZ International Film Festival, four millennial slacker
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/the-wd-eaters-big-forking-tour-qanda-screening-geraldine/200029919689927
  - **Venue**: Geraldine Cinema
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, holiday
- **Event Name**: International Dark Sky Week – FREE Public Talk
  - **Description**: FREE Public Talk – International Dark Sky Week - Making the World a Darker Place!

📅 Saturday 18th April
🕡 5pm
📍 Astro Theatre, Rehua Building – Dark Sky Project

As part of International Dark Sky Week 2026, we invite you to join us at the Dark Sky Projec
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/international-dark-sky-week-free-public-talk/200029919691136
  - **Venue**: 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 7999
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Vocalise with Freedom- Timaru
  - **Description**: Nook Road Productions & Leigh Marsden Holistic Health Present


VOCALISE WITH FREEDOM

Did anyone ever tell you that you can't sing?

Have you ever considered that the voice is an instrument like any other. Singing isn't just a gift.

Great singing ca
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 02:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/vocalise-with-freedom-timaru/200029723279931
  - **Venue**: 144 Stafford St, Timaru 7910, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, health-wellness, workshops
- **Event Name**: Magic: the Gathering - Secrets of Strixhaven Pre Release!
  - **Description**: Magic: the Gathering - Secrets of Strixhaven Pre Release!

Entry is $60

Format is Sealed - build a deck from 6 Booster Packs!

Prizing - Booster Packs!

*Tickets purchased but not redeemed on the day of the event will be refunded
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/magic-the-gathering-secrets-of-strixhaven-pre-release/200029869087625
  - **Venue**: 278 Stafford Street, Timaru, New Zealand 7910
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- **Event Name**: Mitre 10 MEGA Timaru 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!
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/mitre-10-mega-timaru-giant-pumpkin-contest/200029906995813
  - **Venue**: 23 Bank Street, Timaru, Timaru, New Zealand 7910
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- **Event Name**: Homeschool group
  - **Description**: Anyone interested in homeschooling is welcome. Come meet like-minded families, build friendships, and find encouragement together.
Anne Schwartfeger is coming to share with us this afternoon
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 04:00 am – Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/homeschool-group/200029919690430
  - **Venue**: 10 Cox Street, Geraldine, Geraldine, New Zealand
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## Trending Events in Timaru

- **Event Name**: Flying Fillies Hunt 2026
  - **Description**: 🚁🐴 TICKETS ON SALE NOW🐴 🚁

Our annual Flying Fillies Hunt 2026 will be hosted by Crawford Farm on Saturday 23rd of May.

🌸 All Females WELCOME 🌸
-     Men also welcome to follow    -

Proudly supporting the South Canterbury Hunt and the Westpac Rescue Hel
  - **Venue**: 271 Cliffs Road, Maungati, Southburn 7984, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championships
  - **Description**: Join us for the first-ever Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championships at the stunning and rarely accessible Lake Hāwea Station in the South Island, inspired by the World Stone Skimming Championships in Scotland.

Competitors will take part in the Open Men’s an
  - **Venue**: 22 Timaru Creek Road, Gladstone, Lake Hawea, Wanaka, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: SI Masters Football
  - **Description**: ⚽️ Football at the South Island Masters Games — rally the team, this is your moment.

From 9–11 October, Sir Basil Arthur Park becomes the home of Masters football for three action-packed days of competition, connection and classic post-match stories. Wit
  - **Venue**: Sir Basil Arthur Park
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- **Event Name**: Winchester Rodeo
  - **Description**: Action packed day for the whole family! All the top competitors in NZ head and head to defend their placings in the national standings! Accompany our local team of WRC and attend our local rodeo for the best day in town!
  - **Venue**: Winchester, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Geraldine Summer Fete
  - **Description**: New Zealand’s biggest unique FETE the Geraldine Summer Fete a perfect day to reconnect with friends and an opportunity to indulge In some blissful shopping.
With winter behind us and a hint of summer approaching, there’s no better way to enjoy a day with
  - **Venue**: 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: SI Masters Netball
  - **Description**: 🏐 Netball is back at the South Island Masters Games!

Held from the 9th – 11th October at Aorangi Park, expect colour, energy and plenty of sideline fun as teams from across the South Island (and beyond) hit the courts. 

With a range of grades on offer,
  - **Venue**: Netball South Canterbury
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- **Event Name**: South Canterbury Home and Garden Show 2026
  - **Description**: The South Canterbury Home and Garden Show is back for 2026.

Join the fun with as again at Southern Trust Events Centre from the 25th to 27th September.

Entry fee:
Adults $5
Gold Card Friday $2.50 (Friday only)
Under 16 FREE
  - **Venue**: The Southern Trust Events Centre Timaru
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- **Event Name**: SIP & SING AUSTRALIA -  TIRAMU - PRESENTED BY THE EDGE
  - **Description**: TIRAMU Girls Get Ready! We're heading to Evie's Bar & Grills! #SipAndSingAustraliaAbout this Event🎤💃 Sip the Drinks, Sing the Hits, Own the Night! SIP AND SING AUSTRALIA is coming to
  - **Venue**: Evie's Bar & Grill
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- **Event Name**: Link Ecu Roll Race R4
  - **Description**: 🏁 LINK ECU Roll Racing, in association with FENIX Radiators and Spec Performance, is all about fast-paced fun and friendly competition - racing your mates in a safe, controlled environment.

💰 Over $10,000 in Link ECU vouchers, trophies and prizes are up
  - **Venue**: Levels Raceway Timaru
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Timaru?
  - **A:** No Tears On The Field Movie Night (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 05:00 am at Geraldine Cinema), Pleasant Point 10's Tournament 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at Pleasant Point Rugby Football Club), The W**d Eaters - Big Forking Tour Q&A screening (Geraldine) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:30 am at Geraldine Cinema), International Dark Sky Week – FREE Public Talk (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 am at 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 7999), Vocalise with Freedom- Timaru (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 am at 144 Stafford St, Timaru 7910, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Timaru this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** No Tears On The Field Movie Night (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 05:00 am at Geraldine Cinema), Pleasant Point 10's Tournament 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at Pleasant Point Rugby Football Club), The W**d Eaters - Big Forking Tour Q&A screening (Geraldine) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:30 am at Geraldine Cinema), International Dark Sky Week – FREE Public Talk (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 am at 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 7999), Vocalise with Freedom- Timaru (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 am at 144 Stafford St, Timaru 7910, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Timaru in April 2026?
  - **A:** No Tears On The Field Movie Night (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 05:00 am at Geraldine Cinema), Pleasant Point 10's Tournament 2026 (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at Pleasant Point Rugby Football Club), The W**d Eaters - Big Forking Tour Q&A screening (Geraldine) (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 08:30 am at Geraldine Cinema), International Dark Sky Week – FREE Public Talk (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:00 am at 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 7999), Vocalise with Freedom- Timaru (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 am at 144 Stafford St, Timaru 7910, New Zealand).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Timaru?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Timaru 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 Timaru?
  - **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 Timaru?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Timaru include Geraldine Cinema, 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 7999, 144 Stafford St, Timaru 7910, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Timaru?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Timaru include Geraldine Wāhine Rugby, Pleasant Point JAB Rugby, Maslow Entertainment.
- **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 Timaru?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Timaru.

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