What's on in Christchurch

NZ$2.00

Ages 0–5

Christchurch East Community Playgroup – New Brighton

Monday 9:00am–12:00pm

Community-run playgroup offering art stations, music corner, construction toys, books, dress-ups and outdoor play equipm...

All Saints Church Hall

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

Inflatables Little Bouncers - Parakiore

Monday & Wednesday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday & Wednesday 10:15am–11:15am

A safe, active inflatable play session designed for toddlers and preschoolers to bounce, explore and build confidence in...

Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

Bubbletimes Pioneer

Sunday 9:00am–9:50am, Monday & Thursday 9:15am–10:15am, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am–11:30am, Friday 9:45am–10:45am, Friday 11:00am–12:00pm

The splash and play activities are suitable for preschool children from 6 months to under 5 years to help build water co...

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre

NZ$3.00

Ages 0–5

Shirley Sparkling Stars

Monday 9:30am–11:30am

Perfect for kids who love to sing, dance, and get creative, with plenty of music, movement, and hands-on activities.

Shirley Community Trust Community Centre

NZ$7.00

Ages 1–5

Toddler Tumble – Wigram

Saturday & Sunday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am–11:30am

A relaxed, instructor-led class for crawlers and walkers under 5, with a sprung floor, trampolines, air tracks and climb...

Flips & Tumbles NZ (Christchurch)

NZ$3.00

Ages 0–5

Music Moments

Monday 9:30am–10:45am

A fun, energetic and interactive music and play session for preschoolers, with morning tea provided. No booking required...

The Village Presbyterian Church & Community Centre @ Papanui

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Monday 27 July - Monday 21 September 2026 · 10:00 – 10:30

Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which...

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library

Free

Ages 0–5

Tea and Tots with Tunes – Burnside

Second Monday of the month, 10:00am–12:00pm, Fourth Monday of the month, 10:00am–12:00pm

Music, singing and dancing sessions with toys suited to babies and young children. Designed for families with very young...

St Timothy's Anglican Church

NZ$2.00

Ages 0+

Bots Tots – Botanic Gardens

Monday 10:00am–11:30am

Nature-themed playgroup combining outdoor exploration with crafts and messy play. Designed for children who love getting...

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

NZ$12.00

Ages 0–5

Toddler Time

Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing)

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

NZ$5.00

Ages 1–5

Tumbletimes - Te Pou Toetoe Linwood

Monday 10:00am–11:00am

Tumbletimes is a casual parent-child/pre-school gymnastics session. Activities are based on fundamental movement skills...

Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

Inflatables Little Bouncers - Parakiore

Monday & Wednesday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday & Wednesday 10:15am–11:15am

A safe, active inflatable play session designed for toddlers and preschoolers to bounce, explore and build confidence in...

Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Monday 27 July - Monday 21 September 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...

Tūranga

Free

Ages 0–5

Storytimes at Barrington Mall

Monday 10 August - Monday 14 September 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in the community when you and your preschooler come along for Storytimes with Spreydon Library at Barrington...

Barrington Mall

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

Bubbletimes Pioneer

Sunday 9:00am–9:50am, Monday & Thursday 9:15am–10:15am, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am–11:30am, Friday 9:45am–10:45am, Friday 11:00am–12:00pm

The splash and play activities are suitable for preschool children from 6 months to under 5 years to help build water co...

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre