School holidays in Christchurch
The spring school holidays run from Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October. Here's what's on for kids in Christchurch over the break, from holiday programmes to shows and workshops.
Birth of a Butterfly
Sat 26 Sep · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Shirley Library
Sat 26 Sep · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Space Week Reading Competition at Shirley Library
Sat 26 Sep · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Mobile Discovery Wall
Sat 26 Sep · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre · Bishopdale
Minecraft Yourself!
Sat 26 Sep · 10:30 – 15:00
Ages 6–12
Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services · Hornby
Peg Puppet Pals
Sat 26 Sep · 10:30 – 11:30
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Paddle Boats for Kids – Rolleston
Sat 26 Sep · 14:00 – 16:00
Ages 3–8
Selwyn Aquatic Centre · Rolleston
Christchurch Mooncake Festival 2026
Sat 26 Sep · 17:30 – 19:30
Free
Fendalton Community Centre · Burnside
Mobile Discovery Wall
Sun 27 Sep · All day
Ages 6–12
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre · Bishopdale
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Sun 27 Sep · All day
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Parklands Library
Sun 27 Sep · All day
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
Quail Island Pirate Hunt
Sun 27 Sep · 09:00 – 16:30
$35 adult, $20 child (5-15), free under 5
Ages 5+
Black Cat Cruises · Lyttelton
Toddler Time
Sun 27 Sep · 09:00 – 10:00
NZ$12.00
Ages 0–5
Launch Pad Trampoline Park · Papanui
Toddler Tumble – Wigram
Sun 27 Sep · 09:00 – 10:00
NZ$7.00
Ages 1–5
Flips & Tumbles NZ (Christchurch) · Wigram
Bubbletimes Pioneer
Sun 27 Sep · 09:00 – 09:50
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre · Somerfield