What's on in Christchurch

Free

Ages 6–12

Matariki After School Activity Zone

Friday, 26 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

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Free

Ages 6–12

Matariki After School Activity Zone

Friday 5 June - Friday 26 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

Tūranga

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

Ages 6–12

Mobile Discovery Wall

Saturday 6 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

12

Ages 0–5

Toddler Time

Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing) · 10:00 – 12:00

Access to the entire park - exclusively for Toddlers!! A special time reserved for children under the age of 5 and paren...

Launch Pad Trampoline Park

Ages 3–12

Matariki Dune Planting

Saturday, 27 June 2026 · 10:00 – 12:00

Bring the whole whānau down to support the dunes. Meet in the library for a kōrero with Ranger Jason before heading out...

New Brighton Library

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Saturday 6 June - Saturday 1 August 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...

Tūranga

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

Ages 6–12

Mobile Discovery Wall

Saturday 6 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

12

Ages 0–5

Toddler Time

Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing) · 10:00 – 12:00

Access to the entire park - exclusively for Toddlers!! A special time reserved for children under the age of 5 and paren...

Launch Pad Trampoline Park

Free

Ages 0–12

Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes

Sunday 7 June - Sunday 2 August 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in our community when you and your child join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes to foster th...

Tūranga

Free

Ages 0–12

Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes

Sunday 7 June - Sunday 2 August 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

Meet others in our community when you and your child join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes to foster th...

South Colombo Library

Free

Miniature Train Rides

Sunday 1:00pm–4:00pm (until 21 Dec 2026) · 13:00 – 16:00

Miniature steam and electric trains run at Halswell Domain, offering $2 rides through tunnels, bridges, and a station. W...

Halswell Miniature Trains (C.S.M.E.E.)

Ages 6–12

Chess Coaching at South Colombo

Sunday 7 June - Sunday 2 August 2026 · 13:00 – 15:00

Join us for a friendly chess session with coach Ross Black on hand to offer tips, guidance, and strategy suppo...

South Colombo Library

Ages 6–12

Chinese Immersion Day & Book Donation Ceremony

Sunday, 28 June 2026 · 13:30 – 16:00

Join us for Chinese Immersion Day & Book Donation Ceremony！ Cultural activities start at 2pm, following a special book...

Tūranga