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...

Fendalton 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...

South Colombo Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

15:30 – 16:30

Join us for a variety of activities including technology, crafts and games in a fun learning environment.All whānau welc...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services
Afterschool Activity Zone (Gamezone)
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone (Gamezone)

15:30 – 16:30

Drop in after school Join us for a variety of activities including crafts and games in a fun learning environment!...

Linwood Library at Eastgate
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

10:15 – 10:45

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

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services
CSO Music Trails
Free
Ages 3–5

CSO Music Trails

10:30 – 11:15

Join the musicians of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra as they travel around Christchurch's libraries in this series...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
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 our Afterschool Activity Zone- with a new activity every week! Join us for a variety of activities...

South Colombo Library
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
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
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.)