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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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Teddy Bears Picnic

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Picnic in the Park

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Colouring Competition

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Teddy Bears Picnic

The Teddy Bears Picnic returns to Queenstown on Sunday 25 January.

Date: 25 January
Time: 11.00am to 2.00pm
Where: Queenstown Events Centre

If you're a parent, then you'll already know it's a favourite of toddlers and young kids across the district.

There will be entertainment, games, inflatables, face painting, food, community group stalls, spot prizes and so much more. 

Looking for Wānaka's Teddy Bears Picnic? This year it may look a little different, so look out for a future announcement!

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 2026 with exact timing to be confirmed for some of the below dates: 

  • Wednesday 25 February - Albert Town from 3.00pm to 5.00pm

  • Sunday 1 March - 9.00am to 1.00pm at the Farmers Market!

  • Wednesday 4 March - Makarora community

  • Sunday 8 March - Hāwea Community 

  • 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.

Teddy Bears Picnic Colouring Competition

It's the 2026 version of the Teddy Bears Picnic Colouring competition.

Download a competition entry form using a button below or pick one up from your local library!

Colour in your entry form and fill out your details. Drop your entry off at your nearest library before 16 January 2026. The winners will be announced at the Teddy Bears Picnic with exciting prizes to be won.