Riverside Market Turns 7!
It’s time to celebrate! Riverside Market is turning 7, and we’re throwing a huge birthday weekend filled with delicious food, live entertainment, family fun, and plenty of surprises!
Join us on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September 2026 as we celebrate seven wonderful years of Riverside Market — and we’d love for you to be part of it. Best of all, all of the birthday activities are completely FREE!
🎂 What’s happening?
🚂 Our Annual Peace Train Ride
Hop aboard our much-loved Peace Train and enjoy a fun ride around Riverside Market. It’s a birthday tradition the whole family can enjoy!
🧁 Cupcake Decorating
Let the little ones get creative and decorate their very own cupcakes. Perfect for budding bakers and sweet-tooth enthusiasts!
🎨 Face Painting
Transform into your favourite character, animal, superhero or anything you can imagine with our talented face painters.
🎈 Balloon Twisting
Watch colourful balloons come to life! Our balloon twister will be creating fun and quirky balloon creations for our little guests.
🤡 Roaming Clown
Keep your eyes peeled for our cheeky roaming clown! Expect plenty of laughs, silly antics and fun surprises throughout the weekend.
🎶 Live Music
Celebrate with the sounds of live music throughout the weekend as talented local performers help us bring the birthday atmosphere to life.
🧁 Our Giant Cupcake Masterpiece
What’s a birthday without cake? Prepare to be amazed by our towering cupcake masterpiece — a sweet centrepiece worthy of a 7th birthday celebration!
🌱 Riverside Farmers Market Turns 1!
There’s even more reason to celebrate this year as we mark the 1st anniversary of our Riverside Farmers Market! Come along on Sunday to browse fresh local produce, handmade goodies, delicious treats and more from our wonderful farmers and producers.
Whether you’re a Riverside regular or visiting us for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come grab your favourite food, explore the market, enjoy some live entertainment and join us as we celebrate 7 years of Riverside Market and 1 year of the Riverside Farmers Market!
🎉 Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September 2026
📍 Riverside Market, Christchurch
🎟️ All activities are FREE!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate with us! Seven years of Riverside Market wouldn’t be possible without our wonderful community — so this birthday party is for YOU!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!