What's on in Christchurch

Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch

What's on

Fun events happening near you for the whole family

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
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
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 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...

South Colombo Library
Reading to Dogs
Ages 6–12

Reading to Dogs

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 August 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
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Friday 5 June - Tuesday 4 August 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
NZ Chinese Language Week - After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

NZ Chinese Language Week - After School Activity Zone

Tuesday, 30 June 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come for a special activity with Confucius Institute for NZ Chinese Language Week. Join us for a variety of activities i...

South Colombo Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

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

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 4 August 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
Dungeon Delvers @ Tūranga - 9-12 years - FULLY BOOKED
Ages 6–12

Dungeon Delvers @ Tūranga - 9-12 years - FULLY BOOKED

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 30 June 2026 · 16:00 – 17:30

Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice! Join in on a shared stor...

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
Halswell Plunket Playgroup
Free
Ages 0–5

Halswell Plunket Playgroup

Wednesday 9:30am–11:30am · 09:30 – 11:30

Weekly drop-in with toys and activities supporting neural development and social interaction. Features an enclosed playg...

Halswell Plunket Clinic