Things to do with kids in Christchurch
Every family-friendly event, playground and activity in Christchurch. Updated daily. Free.
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Quail Island Pirate Hunt
Daily 9:00am–4:30pm (26 Sep - 11 Oct 2026) · Black Cat Cruises
This week in Christchurch
Behind the Curtain: A Court Theatre Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Friday 25 September 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Templeton Tots
Wednesday 9:00am–11:00am
Free
Ages 0+
Templeton Community Centre · Templeton
Space Week Reading Competition at Shirley Library
Wednesday 23 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Inflatables Little Bouncers - Parakiore
Monday & Wednesday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday & Wednesday 10:15am–11:15am
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre · Christchurch Central City
Behind the Curtain: Court Theatre exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Friday 25 September 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Mobile Discovery Wall
Wednesday 23 September - Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre · Bishopdale
Behind the Curtain: The Making of the Importance of Being Earnest - A Court Theatre Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Friday 25 September 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Sunday 22 November 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Bubbletimes - Te Pou Toetoe Linwood
Wednesday 9:05am–9:55am
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool · Linwood
Preschool Gymnastics at Affinity Gymnastics – Rolleston
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:15am–11:45am, Wednesday & Friday 9:15am–10:00am
From $5
Ages 2–5
Affinity Gymnastics Academy · Rolleston
Music & Movement – Spreydon
Wednesday 9:30am–10:15am, Wednesday 10:15am–11:00am
NZ$3.00
Ages 0–5
South West Baptist Church · Spreydon
Toddlerock – St Martins
Wednesday 9:30am–11:00am
Ages 0–5
St Martins C3 Church · St Martins
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Free things to do
Templeton Tots
Wednesday 9:00am–11:00am
Free
Ages 0+
Templeton Community Centre · Templeton
Halswell Plunket Playgroup
Wednesday 9:30am–11:30am
Free
Ages 0–5
Halswell Plunket Clinic · Halswell
Movin' to Music Prestons
Wednesday 10:00am–11:00am
Free
Ages 0–5
Movin' to Music Prestons · Marshland
Fendalton Asian Plunket Playgroup (6 months and over)
Wednesday 10:00am–12:00pm
Free
Ages 0–5
Fendalton Plunket Clinic · Fendalton
Toddlertimes - Kaiapoi
Wednesday 10:30am–11:30am
Free
Ages 2–4
Kaiapoi Library and Service Centre · Kaiapoi
Everyday Heroes Storytimes
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00
Free
Ages 3–12
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre · Bishopdale
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Wednesday 23 September - Wednesday 18 November 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00
Free
Ages 0–2
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Wednesday 23 September - Wednesday 18 November 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00
Free
Ages 0–2
Spreydon Library · Spreydon
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Wednesday 23 September - Wednesday 18 November 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30
Free
Ages 0–2
Papanui Library · Papanui
Aranui Library
Libraries · Aranui
Free
4.6
Avon Park
Playgrounds · Avonside
Free
4.4
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū
Museum · Christchurch Central
Free
4.5
Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services
Swimming Pools · Hornby
Free
4.4
Abberley Park
Parks · St Albans
Free
4.6
Kaiapoi Food Forest
Experiences · Kaiapoi
Free
4.7
Daresbury Park
Playgrounds · Fendalton
Free
4.3
Jeffreys Reserve
Playgrounds · Fendalton
Free
4.6
F W Delamain Park
Playgrounds · Yaldhurst
Free
4.1
New this week
Dungeon Delvers @ Tūranga - 9-12 years - Term 4 - Fully Booked
Tuesday 20 October - Tuesday 10 November 2026 · 16:00 – 17:30
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Quail Island Pirate Hunt
Daily 9:00am–4:30pm (26 Sep - 11 Oct 2026)
$35 adult, $20 child (5-15), free under 5
Ages 5+
Black Cat Cruises · Lyttelton
Extra Lives: Interactive Video Game Concert
Friday, 25 September 2026 · 18:00 – 19:30
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
School Holiday Fun: Sculpture Festival
Saturday 10 October - Monday 26 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Free
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
School Holiday Fun: Stitching for Beginners: SOLD OUT
Thursday, 8 October 2026 · 10:15 – 11:15
NZ$23.50
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
School Holiday Fun: Embroider a Wall Hanging
Thursday, 8 October 2026 · 13:30 – 15:45
NZ$55.00
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
School Holiday Fun: Embroider Spider Webs
Monday, 28 September 2026 · 14:30 – 16:15
NZ$45.00
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
School Holiday Fun: Games Day
Sunday 27 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 14:00
Free
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
Family fun in Christchurch
Christchurch is one of the easiest cities in New Zealand to keep the kids entertained. Families are spoilt for choice with the sprawling Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park, the Margaret Mahy playground in the central city, and the beaches at New Brighton and Sumner just a short drive away. When the Canterbury weather turns, there are indoor play centres, the Canterbury Museum, trampoline parks and swimming pools to fall back on. Funday brings together the events, playgrounds and activities happening across Ōtautahi so you can plan a great day out with the kids — whatever the forecast.
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