What's on in Christchurch

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 5 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...

Spreydon Library

Ages 6–12

'Tales of Curiosity' Story and Craft

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 · 11:00 – 12:00

Join author Sonya McArthur to listen to a story from her book Tales of Curiosity and enjoy making a collage on card...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Ages 6–12

Swoop into a Story

Monday 6 July - Thursday 9 July 2026 · 14:00 – 16:00

Let your next chapter take flight with a 3D bookmark! Free, no booking required.

Tūranga

Ages 3–12

Whānau Board Games

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 · 14:00 – 16:30

Bring the whānau to play social board games in this drop-in session. You're welcome to use our in‐library games, or brin...

New Brighton Library

Ages 6–12

Snow Globe Spinner

Monday 6 July - Thursday 9 July 2026 · 14:00 – 17:00

Spin up some winter magic!This is an unsupervised activity.Free, no booking required.

Linwood Library at Eastgate

Ages 6–12

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party - 5-12 years

Wednesday, 8 July 2026 · 14:30 – 16:00

Alice in wonderland tea party If you enjoy the book "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" written by Lewis Carroll, then jo...

Linwood Library at Eastgate

Ages 6–12

Tech Time Play

Monday 6 July - Friday 17 July 2026 · 14:30 – 16:30

Come along these school holidays for a Tech Time Play session on Auahatanga | Creativity floor. Each holiday w...

Tūranga

Ages 6–12

Sensory Hour at Matatiki Hornby Centre

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 16:00 – 17:00

Sensory Hour is an opportunity for people with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy the library.  During our se...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

Ages 6–12

Kiwi Noughts and Crosses

Monday 6 July - Saturday 18 July 2026 · All day

Ready to play? Challenge a mate to a custom-made game of Kiwi Noughts and Crosses!This is an unsupervised activity....

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Ages 6–12

Swoop into a Story

Monday 6 July - Saturday 11 July 2026 · All day

Let your next chapter take flight with a 3D bookmark! This is an unsupervised activity.Free, no booking required.

Spreydon Library

Ages 6–12

Swoop into a Story

Monday 6 July - Saturday 11 July 2026 · All day

Let your next chapter take flight with a 3D bookmark! This is an unsupervised activity.Free, no booking required.

Papanui Library

Ages 6–12

Swoop into a Story

Saturday 4 July - Thursday 9 July 2026 · All day

Let your next chapter take flight with a 3D bookmark! This is an unsupervised activity.Free, no booking required.

Aranui Library

Ages 6–12

Mobile Discovery Wall

Monday 6 July - Friday 31 July 2026 · All day

The Discovery Wall at Tūranga has a smaller, mobile 'sibling'. Local heritage comes to life with this unique interactive...

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library

Ages 6–12

Kiwi Noughts and Crosses

Monday 6 July - Thursday 9 July 2026 · All day

Ready to play? Challenge a mate to a custom-made game of Kiwi Noughts and Crosses!This is an unsupervised activity....

Fendalton Library

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