What's on in Christchurch

Free

Ages 6–12

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

New Brighton Library

Ages 6–12

Dungeon Delvers @ Tūranga - 9-12 years - FULLY BOOKED

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 30 June 2026 · 16:00 – 17:30

Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice! Join in on a shared stor...

Tūranga

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

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

Free

Ages 0–5

Halswell Plunket Playgroup

Wednesday 9:30am–11:30am · 09:30 – 11:30

Weekly drop-in with toys and activities supporting neural development and social interaction. Features an enclosed playg...

Halswell Plunket Clinic

12

Ages 0–5

Toddler Time

Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing) · 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

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 10:15 – 10:45

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

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

Ages 3–5

Matariki Wā Kōrero-Matariki Storytimes

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

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

Tūranga

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 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...

Spreydon Library

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 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...

New Brighton Library

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 29 July 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...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 29 July 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...

Shirley Library

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

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

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

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

Papanui Library

Ages 0–12

Te Manu Tītī - Bilingual Storytimes

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 1 July 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

Piki ake ki ngā parirau a Whaea Justice! Come find Whaea Justice and her manuhiri as she flies around our libraries with...

South Colombo Library