What's on in Christchurch

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

11:00 – 11:30

Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which...

Papanui Library

Free

Ages 6–12

Philippine Independence Day - Afterschool Activity Zone

15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Special Afterschool Activity Zone celebrating the Philippine Independence Day. This year's craf...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

Ages 6–12

Aranui - Minecraft Club - 8-13 years - BOOKINGS CLOSED

15:30 – 16:30

Join us at Aranui Library to explore the creative world of Minecraft. Build a virtual world and navigate the ever-changi...

Aranui Library

Ages 6–12

Reading to dogs

15:30 – 16:30

Do you have a reluctant reader that just needs to build confidence with a non-judgemental audience? Then reading to dogs...

Papanui Library

Free

Ages 6–12

Philippine Independence Day - Afterschool Activity Zone (Gamezone)

15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Special Afterschool Activity Zone celebrating the Philippine Independence Day. This year's craf...

Linwood Library at Eastgate

Ages 6–12

Code Club @ Shirley - 8-12 years - FULLY BOOKED

15:45 – 17:15

Dive into the exciting world of coding and create your own games, music, and art with Scratch. Join the fun at our club,...

Shirley Library

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

Ages 6–12

Mobile Discovery Wall

00:00

The Discovery Wall at Tūranga has a smaller, mobile 'sibling'. Local heritage comes to life with this unique interactive...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

Free

Ages 3–0

Dinosaurs: Surviving Extinction

09:00 – 17:00

Experience a close encounter with dinosaur skeletons, including a 9-metre-long relative of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex,...

Canterbury Museum

12

Ages 0–5

Toddler Time

10:00 – 12:00

Access to the entire park - exclusively for Toddlers!! A special time reserved for children under the age of 5 and paren...

Launch Pad Trampoline Park

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

10:15 – 10:45

Meet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books to delight and dev...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which...

Aranui Library

Ages 3–5

Matariki Wā Kōrero-Matariki Storytimes

10:30 – 11:00

Join us in celebrating the Māori New Year through Matariki themed stories, song and rhymes. Ideal for preschoolers and t...

Spreydon Library

Ages 3–12

Monthly Puppet Show at Shirley Library

10:30 – 11:30

Step into the world of stories brought to life through puppetry! Come face-to-face with the Gruffalo, journey through th...

Shirley Library

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...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre