Free events in Christchurch

Fun doesn't have to be expensive. Here are the free family-friendly events happening in Christchurch.

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books to delight and dev...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes
Free
Ages 0–12

Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes

10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in our community when you and your child join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes to foster th...

Redwood Library
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

11:00 – 11:30

Meet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books to delight and dev...

Linwood Library at Eastgate
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library for Fantastic Friday Fun Every Friday during term time Join us for a...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone- with a new activity every week! Join us for a variety of activities...

South Colombo Library
NZ Chinese Language Week - After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

NZ Chinese Language Week - After School Activity Zone

15:30 – 16:30

Come for a special activity with Confucius Institute for NZ Chinese Language Week. Join us for a variety of activities i...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu
Free
Ages 0–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu

00:00

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition
Free
Ages 6–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition

00:00

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Saturday Storytimes
Free
Ages 3–12

Saturday Storytimes

10:30 – 11:00

Have you missed our normal Wā Kōrero-Storytimes? Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, crafts, and fun on Saturdays! The w...

Shirley Library
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu
Free
Ages 0–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu

00:00

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition
Free
Ages 6–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition

00:00

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Miniature Train Rides
Free

Miniature Train Rides

13:00 – 16:00

Miniature steam and electric trains run at Halswell Domain, offering $2 rides through tunnels, bridges, and a station. W...

Halswell Miniature Trains (C.S.M.E.E.)
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition
Free
Ages 6–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition

00:00

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu
Free
Ages 0–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu

00:00

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Korean Bilingual Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Free
Ages 0–5

Korean Bilingual Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

10:00 – 11:00

Annyeong-haseyo! Come along and join us for this family friendly School Holiday Korean Storytimes. Please bring you...

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library