Come along and enjoy a relaxed evening of good food, great company, and community spirit at our Hello Winter Community Potluck Dinner.

Whether you're a long-time local or new to the area, everyone from Riversdale Beach and our surrounding rural communities is warmly invited.

Date: Wednesday 29 July
Time: 6:00pm (Bar open from 5:30pm)
Venue: Riversdale Beach Golf Club Rooms

What to Bring

Please bring a ready-to-eat dish to share with others. There are no set courses or themes—just bring something your family enjoys making or eating.

This is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with neighbours, meet new people, and enjoy a cosy winter evening together.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Celebrate Matariki with a fun, family-friendly morning on the beach. Join us for kite flying, storytelling, and community connection as we mark this special time of year together.

This is a free community event—no entry fee or booking required.

Date: Friday 10 July 2026
Time: 10:00am (starts sharp)
Location: Riversdale Beach (enter via Karaka Avenue Reserve)

Event Details

Please enter the beach from Karaka Avenue Reserve.

The first 40 families or groups will receive a free kite to fly, or feel free to bring your own (homemade kites are encouraged!).

A free sausage sizzle will be available for all attendees.

About the Day

The ‘Seven Kites of Matariki’ is a story that explores why the Matariki star cluster appears in the early morning winter sky. Traditionally, kite flying at Matariki has been used as a way to send messages—both to loved ones far away and to those who have passed on.

This event is a chance to:

• Celebrate the natural world

• Honour whānau and togetherness

• Reflect on new beginnings

Bring your whānau, your kite, and enjoy a meaningful morning by the sea.

See you there!

🏖️ Summer of Fun: Sandcastle Competition
Sunday 18 January 2026 | Time TBC (dependent on tide)
Riversdale Beach

Get ready to dig, build, and create at our Riversdale Beach Sandcastle Competition! Families, kids, and friends are invited to show off their creativity and sculpt the ultimate sandcastle.

🌊 What’s On
A fun, relaxed event for all ages — build individually or in teams, and let your imagination run wild. Amazing prizes will be up for grabs for creativity, teamwork, and overall design!

🧺 Bring Along
Buckets, spades, and your beach gear! A sun hat and sunscreen are highly recommended.

✨ Family-friendly fun
Celebrate summer at the beach with the community — a perfect way to make memories and enjoy the sand and surf together!

💦 Splash into Fun at Basil Bodle Playground! 💦

Get ready to get wet, laugh loud, and cool off at our Water Play Day at Basil Bodle Playground! This is a FREE, family-friendly event packed with splashing, spraying, and good old-fashioned fun.

Bring your togs, towels, sun hats, and your sense of adventure — because things are about to get soggy in the best possible way! Perfect for kids of all ages, this is a chance to enjoy the playground in a whole new way, make memories, and beat the heat together.

🌮 Summer of Fun: Street Food Festival Night
Thursday 8 January 2026 | 5pm – 9pm
Riversdale Beach Reserve

Bring your appetite and join us for a delicious evening of street food, music, and summer vibes at Riversdale Beach! The festival features a variety of local food stalls, tasty treats, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere — the perfect chance to catch up with friends and neighbours.

🎶 What’s On
Live music, a kids’ dance-off, mouth-watering food, and a fun summer evening with the community.

🍴 Family-friendly fun
Something for everyone — from kids’ favourites to gourmet bites for adults.

🥂 BYO drinks welcome!
🧺 Bring a picnic blanket, rug, or chairs to settle in and enjoy the night with your neighbours.

Free entry — come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to enjoy the summer night!

🎨 Summer of Fun: Chalk Drawing Morning
Wednesday 7 January 2026 | 10am – 12pm
Basil Bodle Playground Area, Riversdale Beach

Let your creativity shine at our Summer of Fun Chalk Drawing Event! Bring the kids, grab some colourful chalk, and help transform the playground area into a bright, beachy masterpiece.

🌈 What’s On
A fun, relaxed morning for all ages — draw, doodle, or decorate the paths with your best summer-inspired art. Chalk will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own too.

🏆 Prizes to be Won!
There’ll be spot prizes for creativity, colour, and imagination — it’s all about having fun!

☀️ Free family event
Come along, get creative, and add a splash of colour to our Riversdale Beach summer!

🎉 Riversdale Beach New Year Fete
Sunday 4 January 2026 | 10am – 2pm
Riversdale Beach Reserve

Kick off the new year with the Riversdale Beach New Year Fete, proudly hosted by the RBCA! Stroll through a lively mix of stalls featuring local produce, homemade treats, beachside crafts, and unique finds — perfect for summer holiday vibes.

✨ It’s a great way to soak up the village atmosphere, catch up with friends, and support our local makers while enjoying a relaxed Sunday by the sea.

Free entry
Family-friendly atmosphere
Food, crafts, produce + more

🛍️ Stallholders Wanted
Want to sell your art, produce, plants, or crafts? Join us at the New Year Fete!

Limited to 40 stalls
$20 per stall (3m x 3m space)
All stall fees donated to the Riversdale Beach Lifesaving Club

👉 To book your spot, email RiversdaleBCA@gmail.com for a booking form.

🧸 Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Friday 2 January 2026 | 10am – 12pm
Basil Bodle Playground Area, Riversdale Beach

Bring your favourite teddy and join us for a fun-filled morning at the Riversdale Beach Teddy Bears’ Picnic!

🌼 What’s On
Enjoy games, music, and plenty of picnic-time fun — plus a free sausage sizzle for all to enjoy. There are usually some extra treats for the kids too, like face painting or a special activity (details to be confirmed).

🏆 Prizes
There’ll be fun prizes up for grabs, with the final selection to be announced soon.

🍓 Bring Along
Your picnic blanket, morning tea, and of course your cuddly friend!

A relaxed, family-friendly morning — the perfect way to celebrate summer together at Riversdale Beach.

🏇 Melbourne Cup at Riversdale Beach
Tuesday 4 November 2025 | From 2pm
Riversdale Beach Golf Course

Join us for an afternoon of fun, fashion, and racing excitement as we celebrate the Melbourne Cup at the Riversdale Beach Golf Course!

🥂 What’s On
Lead-up races will kick off from 2pm, with the main race around 5pm.
Bring along a plate of food to share and enjoy a relaxed community afternoon in good company.

🎩 Dress to Impress
Prizes for Best Dressed Woman, Man, and Child – so don your finest race-day style!

💰 Sweeps
$10 and $20 sweeps available – contact Michelle J on 027 257 5889 to get in the running!

Come along for a great afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit.

🎃 Halloween at Riversdale Beach
Friday 31 October 2025 | From 5pm
Meet at the Shop for a Walking Bus Around the Village

Get ready for some spooky fun! Halloween might be a newer tradition in New Zealand, but it’s a great excuse for kids (and grown-ups too!) to dress up and enjoy a night of trick-or-treating around the village.

👻 How to Join In
If you’d like to take part, meet at the shop at 5pm to join the walking bus as it makes its way around Riversdale.
Want to welcome trick-or-treaters? Simply tie a balloon or ribbon on your gate to show you’re part of the fun.

🌙 A Friendly Reminder
Not everyone celebrates Halloween — and that’s okay! Participation is completely optional.

Come along, dress up, and enjoy a little community magic as the sun goes down at Riversdale Beach!

Prizegiving + spot prizes to follow (including Best Dressed).

Join us for the annual Riversdale Beach Tennis Competition you won’t want to miss! This year’s theme is Tropicana — so grab your brightest kit, bring your game face, and get ready for a fun-filled day at Wimbledale.

• $25 per person – includes a sausage sizzle + non-alcoholic refreshment

• Age 14+ event

• Entries are limited to 16 teams – so get in quick!

👉 To enter, email tennis@riversdalebeachgolfclub.co.nz with:

• Your team name

• Player names

• Game level (advanced / intermediate / beginner)

ℹ️ For more info, contact 027 246 2680.
Please note: refreshments must be purchased at the Clubhouse – no BYO.