What's on in Christchurch

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What's on

Fun events happening near you for the whole family

Sensory Hour at Tūranga (Hapori, Level 1)
Ages 6–12

Sensory Hour at Tūranga (Hapori, Level 1)

Monday 8 June - Monday 3 August 2026 · 18:00 – 19:00

Sensory Hour is an opportunity for people with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy the library.  During our se...

Tūranga
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu
Free
Ages 0–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu

Saturday 6 June - Sunday 26 July 2026 · All day

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Mobile Discovery Wall
Ages 6–12

Mobile Discovery Wall

Friday 5 June - Tuesday 30 June 2026 · All day

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
Shirley Plunket Playgroup
Free

Shirley Plunket Playgroup

Tuesday 10:00am–12:00pm · 10:00 – 12:00

Enjoy both indoor and outdoor play in a safe and relaxed environment whilst making new connections!Sessions are free to...

North Parade Plunket Clinic
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 10:00 – 10:30

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

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 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...

Aranui Library
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes
Ages 0–12

Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

E te tī, e te tā, kua tae mai nei te wā. Kuhu mai ki roto i te whare o Tūranga mō te kaupapa ko Ngā Pakiwaitara. Nau mai...

Tūranga
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 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...

Fendalton Library
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 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...

New Brighton Library
Matariki Wā Kōrero-Matariki Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Matariki Wā Kōrero-Matariki Storytimes

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

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

South Colombo Library
Reading to Dogs
Ages 6–12

Reading to Dogs

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 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...

Shirley Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Friday 5 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone- with a new activity every week! Join us for a variety of activities...

South Colombo Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone. Join us for a variety of activities including technology,...

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at Redwood Library! Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm during term time.Join us for a variety of activities including...

Redwood Library
MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone

Tuesday, 16 June 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

As part of our Matariki mā Puaka celebrations, join us for some paper star crafts! Free, no bookings required

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre