What's on in Christchurch

Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch

What's on

Fun events happening near you for the whole family

Pukapuka Group Aranui
Free
Ages 0–5

Pukapuka Group Aranui

Monday 11:00am–11:30am · 11:00 – 11:30

Pukapuka group is an opportunity for tamariki to explore farm yards, or be blasted into space, or find out what happened...

Aranui Plunket Clinic
International Parenting Group - Playgroup
Free
Ages 0–2

International Parenting Group - Playgroup

Monday 2:00pm–3:30pm · 14:00 – 15:30

A welcoming space for caregivers and babies with a dedicated play area. Connect with other families in an inclusive, sup...

Christchurch Plunket Family Centre
Minecraft Mondays
Ages 6–12

Minecraft Mondays

Monday 8 June - Monday 3 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Join us to explore the creative world of Minecraft. Build your own virtual world, and navigate the ever-changing Minecra...

New Brighton Library
Sensory Hour at Redwood Library
Ages 6–12

Sensory Hour at Redwood Library

Monday 8 June - Monday 3 August 2026 · 17:00 – 18:00

Sensory Hour is aimed specifically at children and adults with sensory sensitivities, who may experience difficulties us...

Redwood Library
Ōtautahi National Flash Fiction Day
Ages 6–12

Ōtautahi National Flash Fiction Day

Monday, 22 June 2026 · 18:00 – 19:30

Ōtautahi National Flash Fiction Day is the local celebration of NZ National Flash Fiction Day - short fiction on the sho...

Tūranga
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
Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Ōrauwhata
Ages 0–12

Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Ōrauwhata

Tuesday, 23 June 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Wan Solwara means “one ocean” Join us for stories, rhymes and action songs celebrating the amazing languages and culture...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
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