What's on in Christchurch

Ages 0–12

Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes

Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 22 September 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

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 22 September 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

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 22 September 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

Free

Ages 0–5

Toddler Tuesdays

Tuesday 10:30am–12:30pm

A fun-filled morning of games, music, crafts and face painting for toddlers, with a free coffee for caregivers. 📍 Child...

South City Shopping Centre

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

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

The splash and play activities are suitable for preschool children from 6 months to under 5 years to help build water co...

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 22 September 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

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

South Colombo Library

Free

Ages 0–5

Playtimes at The Palms

Tuesday 11:00am–12:00pm

A free weekly playtime session featuring a rotating lineup of local kids’ entertainers, including character visits and m...

The Palms Shopping Centre

Ages 6–12

Fala Time at Shirley Library

Tuesday, 4 August 2026 · 13:00 – 16:00

Noa'ia, Tālofa lava, Mauri, Kia orāna, Mālō e lelei, Talofa, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālo ni, Halo olgeta...

Shirley Library

Free

Ages 0–2

Fendalton Asian Plunket Playgroup (under 6 months)

Tuesday 1:30pm–3:00pm

Garyn has been running these playgroups for over 11 years, and she has knowledge of both Chinese and New Zealand culture...

Fendalton Plunket Clinic

Ages 6–12

Reading to Dogs

Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 22 September 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Do you have a reluctant reader that just needs to build confidence with a non-judgemental audience? Then reading to dogs...

Shirley Library

Free

Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Friday 24 July - Tuesday 22 September 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone- with a new activity every week! Join us for a variety of activities...

South Colombo Library

Free

Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 22 September 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone. Join us for a variety of activities including technology, crafts and...

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre

Free

Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 22 September 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at Redwood Library! Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm during term time.Join us for a variety of activities including...

Redwood Library

Ages 6–12

Code Club @ Tūranga - 8-12 years

Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 16:00 – 17:00

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

Tūranga

Ages 6–12

Code Club @ Tūranga - 8-12 years - FULLY BOOKED

Tuesday 28 July - Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 16:00 – 17:00

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

Tūranga