What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
Teddy Bear Sleepover - 3-10 years
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 · 15:00 – 15:30
Ages 3–12
Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services · Hornby
Afterschool Activity Zone
Tuesday 29 September - Tuesday 17 November 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30
Free
Ages 6–12
The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre · Halswell
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Thursday 24 September - Sunday 8 November 2026 · All day
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Librarian for a Morning - Junior - 6-9 years
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 · 09:00 – 12:00
Ages 6–12
Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services · Hornby
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
Minecraft Yourself!
Monday 5 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 6–12
Fendalton Library · Fendalton
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Minecraft Yourself!
Monday 5 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
Birth of a Butterfly
Saturday 3 October - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 5 October - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 09:00 – 19:00
Ages 6–12
The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre · Halswell
Birth of a Butterfly
Monday 5 October - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 09:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton