FRIDAY
Timaru Community Christmas Dinner: Noon at the Caroline Bay Hall. Free Christmas meal and a gift children 10 and under. Call 0204 007 3351 or 03 684 4410 to book.
Waimate Community Christmas Dinner: Noon at St Patrick’s Church Hall on Timaru Rd, Waimate.
Fairlie Community Christmas Dinner: Noon at the Mackenzie Rugby Clubrooms on School Rd.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Caroline Bay Carnival: 2pm Saturday carnival opens at Caroline Bay, Timaru. Live music, carnival rides, games, and more operating every day until January 10, 2021. Full programme available at carolinebay.org.nz.
Cycling: The annual Boxing Day Criterium races will be held in Timaru’s CBD with the start/finish line in Sophia St outside The Sail. Racing is due to start from 5.30pm in A, B, C and D grades and under-17 grades.