What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
Mini Gym (1–2 years) – Lincoln
Thursday 9:30am–10:15am
NZ$5.30
Ages 1–2
Lincoln Event Centre
Peg Puppet Pals
Thursday 1 October - Monday 5 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services · Hornby
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 28 September - Friday 2 October 2026 · 10:00 – 12:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Peg Puppet Pals
Monday 28 September - Thursday 1 October 2026 · 10:00 – 14:00
Ages 6–12
Papanui Library · Papanui
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
School Holiday Fun - Lumiere Movie: Arco
Monday 28 September - Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 10:00 – 11:30
NZ$12.50
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
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Diamond Harbour Library · Diamond Harbour
Birth of a Butterfly
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Diamond Harbour Library · Diamond Harbour
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 28 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Lyttelton Library and Customer Services · Lyttelton
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Diamond Harbour Library · Diamond Harbour
Papanui Plunket Playgroup
Thursday 10:00am–11:30am
Free
Ages 0–5
Papanui Plunket Clinic · Papanui
Mini Gym (3 months–2 years) – West Melton
Thursday 10:00am–10:45am
NZ$5.30
Ages 1–2
West Melton Community and Recreation Centre
Mini Gym (3–5 years) – Lincoln
Thursday 10:15am–11:00am
NZ$5.30
Ages 3–5
Lincoln Event Centre
Peg Puppet Pals
Monday 28 September - Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 10:30 – 12:00
Ages 6–12
Fendalton Library · Fendalton