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
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
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
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...

Tūranga
Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes
Free
Ages 0–12

Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes

11:00 – 11:30

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

South Colombo Library
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.)
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...

Tūranga
Pukapuka Group Aranui
Free
Ages 0–5

Pukapuka Group Aranui

11:00 – 11:30

Pukapuka group is an opportunity for tamariki to explore farm yards, or be blasted into space, or find out what happened...

Aranui Plunket Clinic
International Parenting Group - Playgroup
Free
Ages 0–2

International Parenting Group - Playgroup

14:00 – 15:30

A welcoming space for caregivers and babies with a dedicated play area. Connect with other families in an inclusive, sup...

Christchurch Plunket Family Centre