What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 28 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Fendalton Library · Fendalton
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
Birth of a Butterfly
Saturday 3 October - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Birth of a Butterfly
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 3 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Shirley Library
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Space Week Reading Competition at Shirley Library
Wednesday 23 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Mobile Discovery Wall
Thursday 1 October - Friday 30 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Papanui Library · Papanui
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Parklands Library
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · All day
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
Saturday Storytimes
Saturday 3 October - Saturday 7 November 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00
Free
Ages 3–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Saturday Storytimes
Saturday 3 October - Saturday 7 November 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00
Free
Ages 3–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday, 3 October 2026 · 11:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Spreydon Library · Spreydon
Paddle Boats for Kids – Rolleston
Saturday 2:00pm–4:00pm
Ages 3–8
Selwyn Aquatic Centre · Rolleston
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Thursday 24 September - Sunday 8 November 2026 · All day
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Parklands Library
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · All day
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
Quail Island Pirate Hunt
Daily 9:00am–4:30pm (26 Sep - 11 Oct 2026)
$35 adult, $20 child (5-15), free under 5
Ages 5+
Black Cat Cruises · Lyttelton