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Children can enjoy a day of skating with family and friends at the Caroline Bay skate rink on Sunday. (File photo)
FRIDAY
Live music: 5-7pm at Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery on Talbot St, Geraldine. South Canterbury duo The Neighbours, comprising keyboardist Craig Workman and vocalist Jill Griffin-Roberts, perform music from the 1950s to now in English and French.
Live music: 7.30-11pm at the Factory Nightclub on Stafford St, Timaru. A tour of some of New Zealand’s finest Extreme Metals acts stops in Timaru. Tickets are $15 and available from Cosmic Ticketing.
SATURDAY
Lovelock Classic athletics: 9.30am at Aorangi Park on Morgans Rd, Timaru. A varied track and field programme for children and adults featuring the Lovelock Mile.
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The Fairlie New Year Day Parade returns in 2021 with plenty of floats, stalls, and entertainment. (File photo)
FRIDAY
New Year’s Day Parade: 2-5pm along Fairlie’s Main St to the Village Green. Floats, stalls, and entertainment from one-man-band The Southern Man or Denis Henderson.
SATURDAY
Kimbell Day: All day at the Silverstream Hotel on Fairlie-Tekapo Rd, Kimbell. Festival with games, food, drinks, and entertainment from Christchurch-based musician Eddie Simon and Dunedin band Ollie and the Crooks.
Timaru Artisan Farmers’ Market: 9am-12.30pm near the Speights Ale House/I-Site on George St. Great range of fresh produce and artisan crafts.
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.
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Carol and her Belles performers Esme Tombs, left, Maddy Smith, and Morgan Tonks preparing for the latest South Canterbury Drama League musical at the Playhouse on Church St this weekend.
FRIDAY
Pleasant Point Christmas Parade: 7-8pm from Te Ngawai Rd down Main St to Munro St. A procession of South Canterbury’s most politically-incorrect floats.
Armadillo Comedy Show: 7-11.30pm at the Richard Pearse function room on Le Cren St. Scottish comedian Gary Sansome hosts a night of hilarity, headlined by Kiwi comedian Dan Brader. Entry is $25.
SATURDAY
Waimate Community Market: 9am-noon at Seddon Square on Queen St. Fresh produce, flowers, plants, food, jewellery, clothing, and more.