# Things To Do In Timaru This Weekend | May 8-10, 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 - **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 Timaru - **Event Name**: Old Boys Club Day 2026 - **Description**: 🦁💙💛 Old Boys Club Day 2026 💛💙🦁 One of our biggest social days of the year is locked in and we cannot wait to celebrate everything Old Boys with you all 💙 Join us on Saturday 9th May for a full day of rugby, good people, and great vibes at the clubrooms. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 62 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/old-boys-club-day-2026/200029965963933 - **Venue**: Quarry Road, Timaru, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82ODQ4OWQ4NWQ5OTFjMGI4N2ZkYmU5NWJkNmY5OGNkZTdiODcxNDkzZmQxNjg4NjI3ZjBlMjQyYzMwNTQxZWJmLXJpbWctdzEwNzYtaDEwODAtZGNlOGU4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc2MzA4NjM.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: Sourdough beginners workshop - **Description**: In this 5 hour workshop you will learn how to maintain your sourdough starter and make your own country loaf dough. You then learn how to shape the dough and take two shaped loaves home for baking alongside some pizza dough. This course will provide you - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/sourdough-beginners-workshop/200029967087948 - **Venue**: Timaru, NZ - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80OWY1YzE5MzU1MzhiYjBmZWU3ZjE5YTU2MjYyZjYyMGNlNTM1OTEyYjhjOWY4MzJkMGE4MzM1ZjRiMDE2MzliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2VmZGRkNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzQ2ODc2MA.avif - **Categories**: workshops - **Event Name**: Mothers Day HighTea 🥂🥂🥂 - **Description**: Let us look after your mum for mothers day ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Hightea at Woodbury store cafe Sunday 10th May 3pm One sitting only !!!!! Bookings only Be in quick 🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂 Live music 🎶 $65 per head Ring Donna now 🦋🦋🦋🦋 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 35 - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/mothers-day-hightea/200029919690329 - **Venue**: 568 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, Geraldine, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82MmUzMGYxYzIyOWQ0M2JlODVkNjM3ZDAzMTEyOTEzMmRhZDIxNjlmYTg1MzdhODViZDlmNWVmN2NjYzcyMzIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY2OS1kY2VlY2ZkNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM4NzE4MA.avif - **Categories**: music, mothers-day, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Mother’s Day Market - **Description**: Do some last minute shopping for the mother figure in your life and celebrate early with us from our great range of locally made artisan crafts and plants! 🎉🛍 Enjoy live music and delicious food! There is also lots of fresh and local produce and baking - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 02:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/mother’s-day-market/200030018118259 - **Venue**: 2 George Street, Timaru, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy82MzY4MDM5MWU5MWRiZDJjNWQyMGE1MmRmMWZlYzRjYjRlOWY0NTA4NGU2ZGQ5ZDYzNjM4OTUxZjU5ODQ5NjE5LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNlNmNhZGQtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzc4MDEwNzg.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: New Zealand String Quartet presents: Anthology | Geraldine - **Description**: The New Zealand String Quartet presents their 2026 Season: Storytellers. For our Anthology concerts we're bringing together the best pieces of music from the year into one programme. Mika Cornelius – Universal Veil Franz Schubert - Movements from String - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/new-zealand-string-quartet-presents-anthology-|-geraldine/200029946672741 - **Venue**: Lodge Theatre Gerladine, Cnr Talbot & Hislop Sts, Geraldine - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81MmVjODgzMWU1MTA3MTBlMjE3MjI5M2VlNzcyMDJjZmI3NDg1ODNiM2ExYTQ2ZDY2NGIxMWZmMWRhYTU2NzFhLXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDUwNC1kY2YzZThkNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzM4NzE4MA.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, workshops, art, trips-adventures, live-music, storytelling - **Event Name**: Caroline Bay parkrun turns 1!!! - **Description**: Come & join us as we celebrate one year of Caroline Bay parkrun 🥳 🎉 🎈 With current event scheduling, parkrun on Saturday 9th May will also be our (milestone) 50th event! In keeping with the 50 milestone colour , let’s paint parkrun RED on the day - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 72 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/caroline-bay-parkrun-turns-1/200029967088049 - **Venue**: Caroline Bay Soundshell, Timaru, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTM5YzUyNDRjMzdlNTc5N2Q5MGFmZDllZDIxOGRjMzMxMDc4MjI5ZDI0N2NmOGI5MjBhMTIwYzQ4NjEzMjJjNC1yaW1nLXcxMTI1LWgxODc3LWRjYzBkNWViLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3NDAxNTI5.avif - **Event Name**: Repair Café - **Description**: Our Repair Cafés run on the second Sunday of every month, proudly hosted by our incredible community volunteers. These sessions are a hive of activity, with skilled sewing machinists, hand sewers, bike mechanics, electrical repairs etc helping to breathe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/repair-café/200029644907500 - **Venue**: 55C Redruth Street, Timaru, New Zealand 7910 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMWI4ODJkMjllN2U0MWI4OWZmZGY0NDk4YjNiNWFlYzU0OGQzNGE2YWFhMzg0OGQ3N2I2ZjhhY2U2MTY2ZTM3NS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU1NTg1MTI.avif - **Event Name**: Afrikaanse Kerkdiens - **Description**: Jacques Steyn kom om God se woord te bedien. Die kinderbediening is ook weer aan die gang tydens die diens vir die wat wil in skakel. Bring asb 'n bordjie soet of sout om te deel maar die belangrikste is jouself. Hande met die opruim na die tyd sal oo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/afrikaanse-kerkdiens/200029684544007 - **Venue**: Timaru Presbyterian Parish - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mY2FjMTZmZjk5NTBhNDQ4NzE1N2MwNjQ3MGNlNDQ4YWExNjgxZjkyMjMyNDdiNjc3NWMyYmI4ODEzOGRkZDhhLXJpbWctdzkwMC1oNjAwLWRjNDc0NTRhLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0MDU4MzE3.avif ## 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cbcbf5b2c1b8ae0df405293df7207ca63babb6a12533856ecd709284023c061a-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc343333-gmir?v=1777259401 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/062d07ea92b496fbc6b1dbb83b8f3533c4d2e530a99dd37e0c5022677cd19121-rimg-w1200-h665-dcbac178-gmir?v=1777250613 - **Event Name**: Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championship - **Description**: Join us for the first-ever Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championship 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 and - **Venue**: 22 Timaru Creek Road, Gladstone, Lake Hawea, Wanaka, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8f5b33bf7cc238e4d5217b50f64a298f5f714285412a54cccabb505a3104170b-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc1c2bd-gmir?v=1777226987 - **Event Name**: South Canterbury Home and Garden Show 2026 - **Description**: It’s all about fresh ideas and inspiration at the South Canterbury Home & Garden Show!About this EventIt’s all about fresh ideas and inspiration at the South Canterbury Home & Garden Show! Visitors can make the mo - **Venue**: Aorangi Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2f7dfb55173375bb47a28943c623b1cbacb0706f6b07100cf7df35f5a48e5005-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf4d427-gmir.jpg?v=1774692199 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4164379192b037719c592c0b943c0d1a591d20007e139d41d35405a848ebf444-rimg-w1200-h960-dceaddd8-gmir?v=1777526773 - **Event Name**: Old Boys Club Day 2026 - **Description**: 🦁💙💛 Old Boys Club Day 2026 💛💙🦁 One of our biggest social days of the year is locked in and we cannot wait to celebrate everything Old Boys with you all 💙 Join us on Saturday 9th May for a full day of rugby, good people, and great vibes at the clubrooms. - **Venue**: Quarry Road, Timaru, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/68489d85d991c0b87fdbe95bd6f98cde7b871493fd1688627f0e242c30541ebf-rimg-w1076-h1080-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1777630863 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e75a548c95f64a9be50e98cdbf67b17562a30607b43267aadfa17cb8a405e879-rimg-w1200-h1255-dcffffff-gmir?v=1777234852 - **Event Name**: South Canterbury Home and Garden Show 2027 - **Description**: The South Canterbury Home and Garden Show is back in 2027. Join the fun with as again at Southern Trust Events Centre from the 26th to 28th of February 2027. Entry fee: Adults $5 Gold Card Friday $2.50 (Friday only) Under 16 FREE - **Venue**: The Southern Trust Events Centre Timaru - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/39b89a7a548de6f95ecc17d9bdb27e10d108e0ee45df23e33bf32056e277f737-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf5d527-gmir?v=1777771149 - **Event Name**: Temuka Colour Canter - **Description**: It's BACK! The Temuka Colour Canter is returning on Saturday 17 October 2026 — and we couldn't be more excited to bring it back to our community after all these years! Lace up, wear white, and get ready to be absolutely covered in colour. This 5km fun ru - **Venue**: Temuka, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6617b94120bb4327d8085e47461635563faa59e87db0022a5e1a48037e52bb63-rimg-w1200-h677-dcee5962-gmir?v=1777536987 ## Browse Weekend Events by Date - [Weekend Events Today in Timaru](https://allevents.in/timaru/this-weekend--today) - [Weekend Events This Weekend in Timaru](https://allevents.in/timaru/this-weekend--this-weekend) - [Weekend Events in May in Timaru](https://allevents.in/timaru/this-weekend--may) - [Weekend Events in June in Timaru](https://allevents.in/timaru/this-weekend--june) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Timaru? - **A:** Old Boys Club Day 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:30 pm at Quarry Road, Timaru, New Zealand), Sourdough beginners workshop (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm at Timaru, NZ), Mothers Day HighTea 🥂🥂🥂 (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at 568 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, Geraldine, New Zealand), Mother’s Day Market (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm at 2 George Street, Timaru, New Zealand), New Zealand String Quartet presents: Anthology | Geraldine (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 am at Lodge Theatre Gerladine, Cnr Talbot & Hislop Sts, Geraldine). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Timaru this weekend May 8–10, 2026? - **A:** Old Boys Club Day 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:30 pm at Quarry Road, Timaru, New Zealand), Sourdough beginners workshop (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm at Timaru, NZ), Mothers Day HighTea 🥂🥂🥂 (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at 568 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, Geraldine, New Zealand), Mother’s Day Market (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm at 2 George Street, Timaru, New Zealand), Caroline Bay parkrun turns 1!!! (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm at Caroline Bay Soundshell, Timaru, New Zealand). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Timaru in May 2026? - **A:** Old Boys Club Day 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:30 pm at Quarry Road, Timaru, New Zealand), Sourdough beginners workshop (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm at Timaru, NZ), Mothers Day HighTea 🥂🥂🥂 (Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at 568 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, Geraldine, New Zealand), Mother’s Day Market (Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 pm at 2 George Street, Timaru, New Zealand), New Zealand String Quartet presents: Anthology | Geraldine (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 am at Lodge Theatre Gerladine, Cnr Talbot & Hislop Sts, Geraldine). - **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 Quarry Road, Timaru, New Zealand, Timaru, NZ, 568 Woodbury Road, Woodbury, Geraldine, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Timaru? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Timaru include Timaru Old Boy's Sports Club, ECHT.Genuine Sourdough Bread, Woodbury Store Cafe. - **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. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/01/bac113436441a783feaca7074943a8/this-weekend.webp ## Explore Events in Nearby Cities - [Events this weekend in Ashburton](https://allevents.in/ashburton/this-weekend) - [Events in Waimate](https://allevents.in/waimate) - [Events in Ashburton](https://allevents.in/ashburton) - [Events in Methven](https://allevents.in/methven)