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Summerdaze
Kāhau Raumati
Summerdaze is a collection of events happening district-wide over the summer months. It’s all about encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors, celebrate their neighbourhood and spend time with each other.
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Picnic in the Park BBQs
Community fun accross the Upper Clutha and Queenstown!
2026 Picnic in the Park events will look a little different. We are doing some typical Picnic In The Park events, however we are focusing on partnering with other community events happening in the months ahead and trying to add value by bringing games, pop-up libraries and some great fun!
It's all about connecting with community and supporting local events.
Event Schedule for our 2026 Picnic in the Park events are below:
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Wednesday 25 February - Albert Town from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at McMurdo Park Playground. Wet weather date will be Friday 6 March.
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Sunday 1 March - 9.00am to 1.00pm at the Farmers Market!
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Wednesday 4 March - Makarora Primary School, Makarora from 2.30pm to 4.00pm
- Sunday 8 March - Hāwea Community Association collaboration
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March TBC - Glenorchy event
Bring the kids after school for an afternoon of games, face painting, and good food, all while connecting with the community.