European Mid-Winter Christmas

Join us for the European Mid-Winter Christmas Festival at Riverside Market! 🎉 Celebrate the magic of Christmas with unforgettable moments, festive joy, and an enchanting winter atmosphere!

📍 Location: 78 Cashel St, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
💸 Entry: Free Event

🎶 Live Entertainment
Enjoy a variety of performances throughout the weekend:

• The Muse of Christmas
• Children's Violin Group
• Brass Band
• Sideling Swing
• Irish School of Dance
• Meet St. Nicholas

✨ Family Activities
Bring the little ones for exciting festive activities, including:

• Christmas card making
• Face painting
• And more family-friendly fun!

🛍️ Craft & Farmers Market Stalls
Explore local vendors on:

• Saturday: Craft Market
• Sunday: Food Market

❄️ Real Snow Returns!
Thanks to our friends at Mt. Hutt, kids can play in genuine snow while enjoying a European-style Christmas experience!

🍽️ Christmas Food & Drinks
Warm up with seasonal delights from our market vendors, featuring:

• Hot chocolate
• Winter soups
• French pastries
• Mulled wine
• And other festive treats

🌟 Festival Highlights

• Real snow play area
• Giant Christmas sleigh
• Snowfall on the laneway
• Live music and dance performances
• Roaming St. Nicholas and elves
• Mullet Man's incredible performances
• Festive photo locations throughout the market

Whether making family memories, enjoying live entertainment, or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, this is a winter tradition not to be missed! ❄️💖

Join the event on Facebook — Bring your family and friends and embrace the Christmas spirit with us! 🎊