Free events in Christchurch

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

MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone

15:30 – 16:30

As part of our Matariki mā Puaka celebrations, join us for some paper star crafts! Free, no bookings required

Tūranga
Matariki After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Matariki After School Activity Zone

15:30 – 16:30

As part of our Matariki mā Puaka celebrations, join us for some paper star crafts! Free, no bookings required

South Colombo Library
MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone

15:30 – 16:30

As part of our Matariki mā Puaka celebrations, join us for some paper star crafts! Free, no bookings required

South Colombo Library
Winter Solstice Storytimes
Free
Ages 0–12

Winter Solstice Storytimes

16:30 – 17:30

Come celebrate the winter solstice, and discover what nocturnal animals get up to after dark during the longest nights o...

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell 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
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.)
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
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