Happy 10th Birthday Imagination Station!

Imagination Station Celebrates Ten Years with Ten Days of LEGO Fun in Christchurch

January marks a significant milestone for Imagination Station as we proudly celebrate ten years of creativity, learning, and community engagement. What began as a Life in Vacant Spaces project has grown into a beloved educational charity, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to mark this achievement with an exciting lineup of events.

Join Us for Ten Days of LEGO Adventures

We’re celebrating our tenth anniversary with ten incredible days of LEGO activities across Christchurch, culminating in an epic takeover of Tūranga. From January 17 to January 26, we invite the community to join us for interactive, fun-filled experiences that showcase the power of imagination and play.

World Record LEGO Run to Kick Off Celebrations

Our festivities will begin with an exciting attempt to set a world record for the fastest 100m run on LEGO, supported by one of our dedicated fans. Join us to cheer on this daring endeavor!

LEGO Soft Pop-Up Events

Our giant foam bricks (LEGO Soft) will be making appearances at various locations around Christchurch. Come build, play, and create under our gazebo:

Friday, January 17: Botanic Gardens, 10am-2pm
Saturday, January 18: Te Hāpua Pool Party, 12pm-5pm
Sunday, January 19: Riccarton Market, 10am-2pm
Monday, January 20: Cashel Mall, 10am-2pm
Tuesday, January 21: Margaret Mahy Playground, 10am-2pm
Wednesday, January 22: New Brighton Library, 10am-3pm
Thursday, January 23: Riverside Market, 10am-2pm
Friday, January 24: Cathedral Square, 10am-2pm

Tūranga Takeover: A LEGO Extravaganza

The celebrations culminate with a spectacular takeover of Tūranga on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, from 10am to 5pm. Highlights include:

Expanded Play Area: Enjoy the Christchurch Brick Show’s ramp run, LEGO walk of fire, and extra play pits.
Interactive Exhibits: Contribute to the Murmurations exhibit and explore LEGO mosaics and architecture.
Creative Workshops:

LEGO Movie Making (Level 4, Computer Labs): 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Remote-Controlled Car Building (Ground Level, Spark Place): 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Team Battlebots for ages 12+ (Level 1, Activity Room): 11am-1pm ($30 registration required online)

Schedule of Events by Level:

He Hononga (Ground Level): LEGO Technic, 10am-5pm
He Hononga (Ground Level): Remote Controlled Cars, 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
Hapori (Level 1): Expanded play area with LEGO walk of fire and ramp run, 10am-5pm
Hapori (Level 1): Murmurations interactive exhibit, 10am-5pm
Hapori (Level 1): Team Battlebots, 11am-1pm (registration required)
Tuakiri (Level 2): LEGO Architecture with white bricks, 10am-5pm
Tūhurutanga (Level 3): LEGO Mosaics, 10am-5pm
Auahatanga (Level 4): Movie Making with LEGO, 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm

Thank You to Our Community

This celebration is a tribute to the Christchurch community and all who have supported Imagination Station over the past decade. We can’t wait to share this special occasion with you and look forward to inspiring creativity for many years to come.