What's on in Christchurch

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

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 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 2026 · 10:15 – 10:45

Meet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books to delight and dev...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

Free

Ages 0–12

Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes

Friday 12 June - Friday 31 July 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...

Redwood Library

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 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...

Spreydon Library

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 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...

Aranui Library

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 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...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

Meet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books to delight and dev...

Linwood Library at Eastgate

Ages 6–12

Creative Bites

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 2026 · 14:00 – 16:30

Join us for Creative Bites on Fridays from 2.00pm–4.30pm.No bookings required – just turn up on the day, and sign up for...

New Brighton Library

Ages 6–12

Matatiki Board Game Club

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 2026 · 15:00 – 16:30

New to board games? A seasoned strategist? Somewhere in between? Come along, meet new people, and enjoy the selection of...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

Free

Ages 6–12

NZ Chinese Language Week - After School Activity Zone

Friday, 3 July 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...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

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

Free

Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library for Fantastic Friday Fun Every Friday during term time Join us for a...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Ages 6–12

Shirley Minecraft Club - 8-13 years - FULLY BOOKED

Friday 5 June - Friday 3 July 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Join us at Shirley Library to explore the creative world of Minecraft. Build a virtual world and navigate the ever-chang...

Shirley Library

Ages 3–12

Bedtime Stories at Fendalton

Friday 5 June - Friday 3 July 2026 · 18:30 – 19:30

Come and join Margot for some Friday night fun. Themed stories, songs and simple crafts will entertain your 4-7 year old...

Fendalton Library