A whanau-friendly Waitangi Day event to celebrate the Brighton community. A huge range of local clubs, market stalls, food, stage acts and many free activities.
We love Brighton, the people, the place and the awesome community spirit. Join us to celebrate this great community.
Free activities in the Active Zone for the whole whanau to enjoy including Archery tag, Pedalmania, obstacle course, human Whack-a-mole, Wipe Out, Bull Rush Bouncy Castle, Football, Eastern Eagles Rugby League, Canterbury Rams 3x3 and shooting comp, Canterbury Cricket inflatables, have a go at kī-o-Rahi, test your speed on the NZ Police laser gun run, Fire and Emergency.
Pick up some donated pre-loved sports gear from the Give Gear Get Great stall in the Active Zone.
The event will be opened by the talented tamariki from Rāwhiti School Kaka haka group, followed by youth bands from Amplify School of Music, and other local favourites including An Octave Below.
Over 20 market stalls from the Seaside Market with a range of arts and crafts to purchase as well as some flax weaving have a go or try a relaxing mirimiri treatment.
Loads of yummy food vendors to sample from including a Hāngī prepared by Eastern Eagles Rugby League Club.
The Preschool Zone is located north of the playground offering free face painting, a preschooler's bouncy castle, pony rides or the petting zoo area, plus Creative Junk to make some fantastic creations. A special Pirate Puppet Show in the preschool zone at midday.
Dogs are welcome to come along - please keep them on a leash.