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.
World Space Week Celebrations at New Brighton Library
Sun 4 Oct · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
The Space-Themed Scavenger Hunt at New Brighton Library
Sun 4 Oct · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
The Space-Themed Scavenger Hunt at Aranui Library
Sun 4 Oct · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Peg Puppet Pals
Sun 4 Oct · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services · Hornby
Minecraft Yourself!
Sun 4 Oct · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Minecraft Yourself!
Sun 4 Oct · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre · Halswell
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Sun 4 Oct · 10:00 – 17:00
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Miniature Train Rides
Sun 4 Oct · 10:30 – 14:30
Free
McLeans Island Miniature Trains (CLS) · McLeans Island
The Great Stash Swap
Sun 4 Oct · 11:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Inflatable obstacle course
Sun 4 Oct · 12:30 – 14:30
Ages 5+
Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre · Papanui
Miniature Train Rides
Sun 4 Oct · 13:00 – 16:00
Free
Halswell Miniature Trains (C.S.M.E.E.) · Halswell
Chess Coaching at South Colombo
Sun 4 Oct · 13:00 – 15:00
Ages 6–12
South Colombo Library · Sydenham
Pink Ribbon Walk 2026
Sun 4 Oct · 13:30 – 17:00
From NZ$0.00
Hagley Park North
School Holiday Fun: Backyard Skiffle Concert
Sun 4 Oct · 14:00 – 15:00
From NZ$5.00
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Mon 5 Oct · All day
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central