What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
Birth of a Butterfly
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Shirley Library
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
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
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 10:30 – 15:00
Ages 6–12
Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services · Hornby
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday, 26 September 2026 · 10:30 – 11:30
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Paddle Boats for Kids – Rolleston
Saturday 2:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 3–8
Selwyn Aquatic Centre · Rolleston
Christchurch Mooncake Festival 2026
Saturday, 26 September 2026 · 17:30 – 19:30
Free
Fendalton Community Centre · Burnside
Mobile Discovery Wall
Wednesday 23 September - Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre · Bishopdale
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Thursday 24 September - Sunday 8 November 2026 · All day
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Parklands Library
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · All day
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
Quail Island Pirate Hunt
Daily 9:00am–4:30pm (26 Sep - 11 Oct 2026)
$35 adult, $20 child (5-15), free under 5
Ages 5+
Black Cat Cruises · Lyttelton
Toddler Time
Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing)
NZ$12.00
Ages 0–5
Launch Pad Trampoline Park · Papanui
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
Bubbletimes Pioneer
Sunday 9:00am–9:50am, Monday & Thursday 9:15am–10:15am, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am–11:30am, Friday 9:45am–10:45am, Friday 11:00am–12:00pm
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre · Somerfield
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday 26 September - Friday 2 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton