What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
The Space-Themed Scavenger Hunt at New Brighton Library
Sunday 4 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
Mobile Discovery Wall
Thursday 1 October - Friday 30 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Papanui Library · Papanui
Miniature Train Rides
Third Sunday of the month, 10:30am–2:30pm, First Sunday of the month, 10:30am–2:30pm (until 21 Dec 2026)
Free
McLeans Island Miniature Trains (CLS) · McLeans Island
The Great Stash Swap
Sunday, 4 October 2026 · 11:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Inflatable obstacle course
Sunday 12:30pm–2:30pm
Ages 5+
Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre · Papanui
Miniature Train Rides
Sunday 1:00pm–4:00pm (until 21 Dec 2026)
Free
Halswell Miniature Trains (C.S.M.E.E.) · Halswell
Chess Coaching at South Colombo
Sunday 27 September - Sunday 22 November 2026 · 13:00 – 15:00
Ages 6–12
South Colombo Library · Sydenham
Pink Ribbon Walk 2026
Sunday, 4 October 2026 · 13:30 – 17:00
From NZ$0.00
Hagley Park North
School Holiday Fun: Backyard Skiffle Concert
Sunday, 4 October 2026 · 14:00 – 15:00
From NZ$5.00
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Thursday 24 September - Sunday 8 November 2026 · All day
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
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
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Monday 23 November 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
World Space Week Celebrations at Shirley Library
Sunday 4 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
World Space Week Celebrations at New Brighton Library
Sunday 4 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
World Space Week Celebrations at Parklands Library
Monday 5 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
World Space Week Celebrations at Aranui Library
Sunday 4 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui