Events at Ballantynes
R.M. Williams Custom Embossing | Instore Event
Friday 27 June, 11am to 2pm | R.M. Williams are Menswear section, Ballantynes Timaru
Join us in-store at for custom keyring embossing with R.M. Williams.
Spend $250 or more on R.M. Williams and receive a complimentary premium leather keyring, personalised with your choice of initials, symbols, or classic R.M. Williams motifs. Whether you’re treating yourself or giving a thoughtful gift, it’s the perfect way to add a personal finishing touch.
Register here for the event: Christchurch | Timaru
*Offer valid while stocks last.
HOME EVENT : INSTORE EVENTS
Styling Masterclass with Città, Friday 27 June | Ballantynes Christchurch
Refresh your home with Citta! Join one of NZ's best loved homewares brands, Citta as their team share a styling masterclass.
Join their masterclass on bedroom and sofa styling and learn how easily you can elevate the feel of a bedroom by simply layering different throws, quilts, and cushions.
In addition to bedroom styling, they’ll also explore a range of cushion arrangements and styling tips and tricks for your sofa.
Cardrona x Sweet Soul Masterclass, Saturday, 28 June| Ballantynes Christchurch (Sold Out)
Join us for this beginner friendly masterclass perfect for all with a sweet tooth!
Guests will be guided by our Sweet Soul Patisserie experts through the process of making a delicious Black Forest brownie, featuring Cardrona products throughout. You'll learn how to make and pipe the perfect ganache and craft your own ‘caviar’ using Cardrona liqueur.
This event is restricted to guests 18 years and above. Book in your spot today!
Join us in-store for free engraving on every frank green bottle purchased! For 2 days only, you can get your brand-new bottle personalised in-store, and with every second frank green item purchased, fill up at our exclusive candy bar.
*T&Cs apply. Purchase must be made on the day, includes frank green branded items only.
Salmon Curing Demonstration with Cardrona, Saturday, 28 June | Ballantynes Christchurch
Join us on Saturday 28 June, for a fun morning where guests can enjoy a demonstration by Ciaran Cook from Miele. Discover the skill of curing salmon fillets in The Reid Single Malt Vodka, savour a vibrant flavour-packed salad, and indulge in a simple yet irresistible dessert, infused with Cardrona products throughout. Allowing both food and drink to shine has never been more effortless — or more delicious
This event is restricted to guests 18 years and above. Book in your spot today!
Cocktail Masterclass with Little Biddy, Sunday 29 June| Ballantynes Christchurch
Join us for a cocktail masterclass where you will be learning from the best. Hansa from Austin Club will be showing you how to make 3 cocktails, 2 shaken and 1 stirred, all while enjoying delicious Little Biddy cocktails.
Included: Drink on arrival, complementary nibbles, samples of all 3 cocktails, Classic Vodka cocktail to finish and your chance to get tips and tricks from a professional mixologist. Participants will get $10 off any purchase of Reefton Distillery 700ml spirit on the day.
This event is restricted to guests 18 years and above. Book in your spot today!
UPCOMING CHILDREN'S EVENTS
School Holiday Programme: Roll your own sushi | Monday, 30 June & 7 July, 9:30am & 10:30am | Ballantynes Christchurch
Get ready to roll with Crowntastic Events’ Yumtastic food experience! In this tasty, hands-on session, tamariki will:
- Learn how to roll and shape sushi
- Pick their own ingredients to make it just how they like it
- Create a cute takeaway sushi box to eat or take home
- Enjoy their freshly made sushi at the end of the session
Proudly run by Crowntastic Events, specialists in creating fun, memorable experiences for kids across Aotearoa.
Great for ages 5 and up – creative, delicious, and heaps of fun!
*Parents do not need to purchase tickets for themselves only for participants in the workshop.
School Holiday Programme: Create your own fairy house| Tuesday, 1 July & 8 July, 9:30am & 10:30am | Ballantynes Christchurch
Join Crowntastic Events for a bit of fairy magic these school holidays! In this fun, hands-on session, tamariki will:
- Build their own fairy house
- Decorate it with cute little extras like mushrooms, butterflies, and other magical touches
- Learn how to add twinkling fairy lights to make it truly come alive
- Take their finished fairy house home to keep
- Meet Tinkerbell in person
- Get a special fairy gem from Pixie Hollow to hide inside
- Get pixie dusted and a wish making ceremony
Ideal for children aged 5 and up – a magical, hands-on experience for every little dreamer!