What's on in Christchurch this week
See all the family-friendly events happening in Christchurch this week, from storytimes to shows and markets.
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
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
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
Bubbletimes Pioneer
Sun 27 Sep · 09:00 – 09:50
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre · Somerfield
Peg Puppet Pals
Sun 27 Sep · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
Minecraft Yourself!
Sun 27 Sep · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Minecraft Yourself!
Sun 27 Sep · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre · Halswell
Peg Puppet Pals
Sun 27 Sep · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Birth of a Butterfly
Sun 27 Sep · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Shirley Library
Sun 27 Sep · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley