What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
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
Creative tech @ Fendalton Library
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Fendalton Library · Fendalton
Tāne Statue - 5-12 years
Tuesday 29 September - Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 10:00 – 11:30
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Minecraft Yourself!
Monday 5 October - Friday 9 October 2026 · 10:00 – 12:00
Ages 6–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
School Holiday Fun - Lumiere Movie: Arco
Monday 28 September - Wednesday 7 October 2026 · 10:00 – 11:30
NZ$12.50
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora · Christchurch Central
Minecraft Yourself!
Monday 5 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Redwood Library · Redwood
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Diamond Harbour Library · Diamond Harbour
Minecraft Yourself!
Monday 5 October - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 18:00
Ages 6–12
Lyttelton Library and Customer Services · Lyttelton
Birth of a Butterfly
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Diamond Harbour Library · Diamond Harbour
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Diamond Harbour Library · Diamond Harbour
Fendalton Asian Plunket Playgroup (6 months and over)
Wednesday 10:00am–12:00pm
Free
Ages 0–5
Fendalton Plunket Clinic · Fendalton
Sensory Tumbletimes
Wednesday 10:00am–11:00am
Ages 1–5
Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool · Linwood
Inflatables Little Bouncers - Parakiore
Monday & Wednesday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday & Wednesday 10:15am–11:15am
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre · Christchurch Central City
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Wednesday 23 September - Wednesday 18 November 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00
Free
Ages 0–2
Spreydon Library · Spreydon
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Wednesday 23 September - Wednesday 18 November 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00
Ages 3–5
Shirley Library · Shirley