Hospice Mid Canterbury's The Christmas Experience 2026

The Christmas Experience returns on Sunday, November 22nd from 10am to 4pm.

A wonderful excuse to get in the Christmas spirit while raising funds for a fabulous cause, Hospice Mid Canterbury.

10am - 2pm

View an eclectic array of seven homes decorated for Christmas.

11am - 2pm

Selected "CBD Christmas Baubles Stores" open for browsing.

2pm - 4pm

Take a stroll through the Terrace Croft Event Centre and enjoy the atmosphere and live entertainment.

Discover a wonderful range of specially curated stalls featuring unique and thoughtful Christmas gift ideas.

Tickets:

 Early Bird Special: $65 (1-30 Sept)

Standard: $75 (from 1 Oct)

• You will collect your map with directions and details of the decorated houses by presenting your ticket at Kowhai House, 70 Havelock Street, Ashburton on Sunday 22nd November between 9.30am and 10.30am.

• The Christmas Experience will proceed in any weather conditions. Houses are open from 10.00am with last entry at 1.45pm.

• Children attending the event must be 16 years or over and will require a ticket for entry.

• You may be required to remove your shoes before entering, we encourage slip on shoes.

• Some areas of the homes will be cordoned off, please always respect the privacy and property of the homeowners.

• There are no bathroom facilities for ticket holders on the properties. Please use public facilities along the route.

• Some properties have steps, level changes and other limitations that make access unsuitable for visitors using wheelchairs.

• Please respect the privacy and property of the homeowners.  This includes not taking photos or videos and not entering any cordoned-off or restricted areas.

• No pets please

• Hospice MC and all homeowners take no responsibility for any hazards on the properties, please take care.

• There are no refunds available, however you may gift you ticket if you are unable to make it on the day.