What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Sunday 8 November 2026 · All day
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Behind the Curtain: A Court Theatre Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Friday 25 September 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Sunday 22 November 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Space Week Reading Competition at Shirley Library
Wednesday 23 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Mobile Discovery Wall
Wednesday 23 September - Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre · Bishopdale
Templeton Tots
Wednesday 9:00am–11:00am
Free
Ages 0+
Templeton Community Centre · Templeton
Inflatables Little Bouncers - Parakiore
Monday & Wednesday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday & Wednesday 10:15am–11:15am
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre · Christchurch Central City
Behind the Curtain: A Court Theatre Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Friday 25 September 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Behind the Curtain: Court Theatre exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Friday 25 September 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Behind the Curtain: The Making of the Importance of Being Earnest - A Court Theatre Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Friday 25 September 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Bubbletimes - Te Pou Toetoe Linwood
Wednesday 9:05am–9:55am
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool · Linwood
Preschool Gymnastics at Affinity Gymnastics – Rolleston
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:15am–11:45am, Wednesday & Friday 9:15am–10:00am
From $5
Ages 2–5
Affinity Gymnastics Academy · Rolleston
Toddler Tumble – Wigram
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am–11:30am
NZ$7.00
Ages 1–5
Flips & Tumbles NZ (Christchurch) · Wigram
Tumbletimes - Cowles Stadium
Wednesday & Friday 9:30am–10:30am
Ages 1–5
Cowles Stadium · Aranui
Toddler Time
Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing)
NZ$12.00
Ages 0–5
Launch Pad Trampoline Park · Papanui
Fendalton Asian Plunket Playgroup (6 months and over)
Wednesday 10:00am–12:00pm
Free
Ages 0–5
Fendalton Plunket Clinic · Fendalton