What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
School Holiday Fun: Games Day
Sunday 27 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 14:00
Free
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Sunday 22 November 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre · Halswell
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday 26 September - Friday 2 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Birth of a Butterfly
Sunday 27 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
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
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 10:30 – 15:00
Ages 6–12
Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services · Hornby
Inflatable obstacle course
Sunday 12:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 5+
Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre · Papanui
Miniature Train Rides
Sunday 1:00pm–4:00pm (until 21 Dec 2026)
Free
Halswell Miniature Trains (C.S.M.E.E.) · Halswell
Chess Coaching at South Colombo
Sunday 27 September - Sunday 22 November 2026 · 13:00 – 15:00
Ages 6–12
South Colombo Library · Sydenham
Vivaldi's Four Seasons Children's Interactive Concert - Winter
Sunday, 27 September 2026 · 13:45 – 14:30
From NZ$15.00
Mt Pleasant Community Centre · Mount Pleasant
School Holiday Fun: Junk Band Jam
Sunday, 27 September 2026 · 14:00 – 16:00
Free
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
Vivaldi's Four Seasons Children's Interactive Concert - Winter
Sunday, 27 September 2026 · 13:45 – 14:30
From NZ$15.00
Mt Pleasant Community Centre · Mount Pleasant
Vivaldi's Four Seasons Children's Interactive Concert - Winter
Sunday, 27 September 2026 · 13:45 – 14:30
From NZ$15.00
Mt Pleasant Community Centre · Mount Pleasant