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
The Space-Themed Scavenger Hunt at Parklands Library
Monday 5 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
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
Toddler Time
Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing)
NZ$12.00
Ages 0–5
Launch Pad Trampoline Park · Papanui
Birth of a Butterfly
Tuesday 6 October - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 17:00
Ages 6–12
Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services · Hornby
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 28 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
South Colombo Library · Sydenham
World Space Week Celebrations: STEAM Galaxy Activities
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 · 10:00 – 11:00
Ages 6–12
Shirley Library · Shirley
Tāne Statue - 5-12 years
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 · 10:00 – 11:30
Ages 6–12
Papanui Library · Papanui
Waimak Wanderers
First Tuesday of the month, 10:00am–11:00am, Third Tuesday of the month, 10:00am–11:00am
Free
Ages 0–5
Northbrook Wetlands
Minecraft Yourself!
Monday 5 October - Friday 9 October 2026 · 10:00 – 12:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Ūkaipō – Connecting with our pēpi – Phillipstown
Tuesday 10:00am–12:00pm
Free
Ages 0–1
Phillipstown Community Hub · Phillipstown
Ilam Multiples Playgroup – Ilam
Tuesday 10:00am–11:45am
Free
Ages 0–5
The Village Presbyterian Church & Community Centre @ Bryndwr · Bryndwr
Minecraft Yourself!
Monday 5 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Redwood Library · Redwood
Minecraft Yourself!
Monday 5 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Lyttelton Library and Customer Services · Lyttelton
Shirley Plunket Playgroup
Tuesday 10:00am–12:00pm
Free
North Parade Plunket Clinic · Richmond