What's on in Christchurch

Ages 6–12

Makey Makey Music with Scratch - 8-10 years

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 · 10:00 – 12:30

Makey Makey Music with Scratch Learn how to create and code your very own electronic instrument using Makey Makey and Sc...

New Brighton Library

Ages 6–12

Kiwi Noughts and Crosses

Monday 13 July - Saturday 18 July 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00

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

New Brighton Library

Ages 6–12

Snow Globe Spinner

Saturday 11 July - Sunday 19 July 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00

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

Aranui Library

Ages 6–12

Te Hōtēra Kārara - Bug Hotels, Journals & Food in a Jar - 5-15 years

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 · 10:00 – 12:00

Te Hōtēra Kārara - Bug Hotels, Journals & Food in a Jar Join Māori Library Services to learn about how to grow food at h...

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre

Ages 6–12

Snow Globe Spinner

Monday 13 July - Saturday 18 July 2026 · 10:00 – 17:00

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

Redwood Library

Ages 6–12

Kiwi Noughts and Crosses

Monday 13 July - Friday 17 July 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00

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

Papanui Library

Free

Shirley Plunket Playgroup

Tuesday 10:00am–12:00pm · 10:00 – 12:00

Enjoy both indoor and outdoor play in a safe and relaxed environment whilst making new connections!Sessions are free to...

North Parade Plunket Clinic

Ages 6–12

Kiwi Noughts and Crosses

Saturday 11 July - Saturday 18 July 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00

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

Shirley Library

Ages 6–12

Snow Globe Spinner

Monday 13 July - Friday 17 July 2026 · 14:00 – 16:00

Spin up some winter magic! Free, no booking required.

Tūranga

Ages 6–12

Kiwi Noughts and Crosses

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 · 14:00 – 15:00

Ready to play? Challenge a mate to a custom-made game of Kiwi Noughts and Crosses! Free, no booking required.

Redwood Library

Ages 6–12

Kiwi Noughts and Crosses

Monday 13 July - Friday 17 July 2026 · 14:00 – 17:00

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

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

Swoop into a Story

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 · 15:00 – 16:00

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

Shirley Library

Free

Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone. Join us for a variety of activities including technology,...

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre

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