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What's on

Fun events happening near you for the whole family

Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 15:15 – 16:15

Come and have fun at Fendalton Library!  Every Wednesday 3.15-4.15pm during term time. Join us for a variety o...

Fendalton Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Afterschool Activity Zone at Aranui Library. Activities in a fun learning environment. Wednesday afternoons during term...

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

MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone

Wednesday, 17 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

Papanui Library
Matariki After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Matariki After School Activity Zone

Wednesday, 17 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

Papanui Library
Code Club @ Spreydon - 8-12 years FULLY BOOKED
Ages 6–12

Code Club @ Spreydon - 8-12 years FULLY BOOKED

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 1 July 2026 · 15:45 – 16:45

Dive into the exciting world of coding and create your own animations, games, music, and art with Scratch. Join the fun...

Spreydon Library
Dungeon Delvers @ Shirley - 10-16 years - BOOKINGS CLOSED
Ages 6–12

Dungeon Delvers @ Shirley - 10-16 years - BOOKINGS CLOSED

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 1 July 2026 · 15:45 – 17:15

Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice! Create a character and j...

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

MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 · 15:45 – 16:45

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

Shirley Library
Matariki After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Matariki After School Activity Zone

Wednesday, 17 June 2026 · 15:45 – 16:45

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

Shirley Library
Sensory Hour at Matatiki Hornby Centre
Ages 6–12

Sensory Hour at Matatiki Hornby Centre

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 16:00 – 17:00

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

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services
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
Papanui Playgroup
Free
Ages 0–5

Papanui Playgroup

Thursday 10:00am–11:30am · 10:00 – 11:30

An informal gathering where families engage in play within a relaxed setting.Bring a healthy snack and drink for your ch...

Papanui Plunket Clinic
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Thursday 11 June - Thursday 23 July 2026 · 10:00 – 10:30

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

Linwood Library at Eastgate
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 11 June - Thursday 30 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...

Fendalton Library
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 11 June - Thursday 30 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...

Shirley Library