What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Sunday 22 November 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre · Halswell
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday 26 September - Friday 2 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Birth of a Butterfly
Sunday 27 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 28 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Fendalton Library · Fendalton
Birth of a Butterfly
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Shirley Library
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Space Week Reading Competition at Shirley Library
Wednesday 23 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Mobile Discovery Wall
Wednesday 23 September - Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre · Bishopdale
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Parklands Library
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · All day
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
Toddler Time
Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing)
NZ$12.00
Ages 0–5
Launch Pad Trampoline Park · Papanui
Inflatables Little Bouncers - Parakiore
Monday & Wednesday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday & Wednesday 10:15am–11:15am
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre · Christchurch Central City
Templeton Tots
Wednesday 9:00am–11:00am
Free
Ages 0+
Templeton Community Centre · Templeton
Bubbletimes - Te Pou Toetoe Linwood
Wednesday 9:05am–9:55am
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool · Linwood
Tumbletimes - Cowles Stadium
Wednesday & Friday 9:30am–10:30am
Ages 1–5
Cowles Stadium · Aranui