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
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 19:00
Ages 6–12
The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre · Halswell
Minecraft Yourself!
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
The Space-Themed Scavenger Hunt at New Brighton Library
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
Birth of a Butterfly
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
Mobile Discovery Wall
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Papanui Library · Papanui
Birth of a Butterfly
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
The Space-Themed Scavenger Hunt at Shirley Library
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Quail Island Pirate Hunt
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 16:30
$35 adult, $20 child (5-15), free under 5
Ages 5+
Black Cat Cruises · Lyttelton
World Space Week Celebrations at Shirley Library
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
World Space Week Celebrations at Parklands Library
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
Space Week Reading Competition at Shirley Library
Thu 8 Oct · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Bubbletimes Pioneer
Thu 8 Oct · 09:15 – 10:15
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre · Somerfield
Mini Gym (1–2 years) – Lincoln
Thu 8 Oct · 09:30 – 10:15
NZ$5.30
Ages 1–2
Lincoln Event Centre
The Wonder of Worms - 5-12 years
Thu 8 Oct · 09:30 – 10:30
Ages 6–12
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre · Bishopdale
Lyttel Tumblers
Thu 8 Oct · 09:30 – 11:00
Free
Ages 0–5
Lyttel Tumblers · Lyttelton