What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
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 - Friday 2 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 28 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
South Colombo Library · Sydenham
Hooray for Hat! Story Walk at MacFarlane Community Garden
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 · 10:00 – 12:00
Free
Ages 3–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Tāne Statue - 5-12 years
Tuesday 29 September - Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 10:00 – 11:30
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
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
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 28 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Redwood Library · Redwood
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 28 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Lyttelton Library and Customer Services · Lyttelton
Shirley Plunket Playgroup
Tuesday 10:00am–12:00pm
Free
North Parade Plunket Clinic · Richmond
Ūkaipō – Connecting with our pēpi – Phillipstown
Tuesday 10:00am–12:00pm
Free
Ages 0–1
Phillipstown Community Hub · Phillipstown
Ilam Multiples Playgroup – Ilam
Tuesday 10:00am–11:45am
Free
Ages 0–5
The Village Presbyterian Church & Community Centre @ Bryndwr · Bryndwr
Dahl-ing Reads
Tuesday 29 September - Tuesday 6 October 2026 · 10:00 – 12:00
Ages 6–12
Fendalton Library · Fendalton
Paper Fan Workshop
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 · 10:00 – 11:30
Ages 3–12
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre · Bishopdale
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
Little Dancing Feet
Tuesday 10:30am–11:00am
NZ$5.30
Ages 0–5
Lincoln Event Centre
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October 2026 · 11:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Spreydon Library · Spreydon