Kids Big Christmas Market

05/08/2026

Kids Big Christmas Market is back for 2026.
All stalls run by kids aged 5 - 15.
Sunday 22nd of November (tbc) at Caroline Bay Hall. Save the date & get thinking! 😁
Bookings open early next month and stalls spaces fill up quickly.

24/11/2025

Congratulations to our giveaway winner Rosie Holden, please get in touch! Thanks to everyone who entered & helped spread the word, and big thanks to sponsors of this prize Heartland Potato Chips , Movie Max Digital Cinemas & Dream Team Events for all the goodies in the hamper! 🎄✨️

Keep an eye out on this page early September next year when we hope to do it all again... 🥳🎁

23/11/2025

Thanks so much to everyone who came down and supported the Kids Big Christmas Market 🎄😍✨️

It was such a great day down at Caroline Bay & all of the kids involved should be so proud of their efforts. Here's a few more snaps from some of the amazing stalls, job well done!! 🥰

22/11/2025

TODAY'S THE DAY!! Market is open & kids are ready for you! Check out some of the amazing finds on offer 😍🍭👀👀

Here at Caroline Bay Hall till 1pm
Free Entry, Cash only! ✨️

22/11/2025

Kids are all set up & ready to go!!! 😊😍🎉
Nice & noisy in the hall but Jack's showing us his (and brother Archie's stall!) selling cupcakes, grow a Garden Kits & running a fun human slot machine.

Come on down to the hall! Here till 1pm. 😍🎄🍫🍬

22/11/2025

Market Day is here! 🥳🍫🍬🎉
See you from 10am at Caroline Bay Hall. 🤸‍♀️

Kids Big Christmas Market
Caroline Bay Hall
10am - 1pm
Free Entry
♡Please remember this is a CASH ONLY event!!♡

21/11/2025

ONE SLEEP TO GO!! 🥳🌈🎄✨️
Once a year the kids run the show, don’t miss it!

Head to Caroline Bay Hall tomorrow and support our town's amazing young entrepreneurs with finds perfect for stocking fillers and weekend treats.

What to expect:

● Heaps of stalls with quality pre-loved kids clothing & toys
● Soo many yummy treats to enjoy or save for school lunches & morning tea
● Beautiful handmade creations, from wooden chopping boards to handmade soap
● Facepainting, plants, games and more!

Bring your friends and whānau, hunt out some bargains, and support the next generation giving it a go. See you there! 🎄🎁

Kids Big Christmas Market
Caroline Bay Hall
10am–1pm
Free entry
Cash only

20/11/2025

Layla’s bringing her face painting skills to market day! Sister Lilly is spreading fun with nail stickers, and their brother Luke will be stocked up with sweets! Hop down to Caroline Bay Hall on Sunday and check out all the fun on offer. It’s going to be an amazing day out. 🥳🌈✨️☀️

Kids Big Christmas Market
Caroline Bay Hall
10am - 1pm
Free Entry
Cash Only

20/11/2025

A few of the happy faces you'll be seeing on Sunday!! In the Herald today showing off their wares. 😁🥳🎄🍭

A Timaru market run by children aged 5 to 15 is back for a second year and it is proving popular with a waiting list for stallholders keen to get involved.