What's on in Christchurch

Ages 0–5

Playful Generations

Thursday 9:30am–11:00am

A relaxed, drop-in playgroup focused on connecting generations. Families can come and go as it suits, enjoy unstructured...

The Village Presbyterian Church & Community Centre @ Papanui

Ages 0–5

Creative Capers

Thursday 9:45am–11:00am

A messy play playgroup offering weekly craft and sensory activities alongside free play. Morning tea is provided for adu...

Elim Church Christchurch Burnside

Free

Ages 0–5

Papanui Plunket Playgroup

Thursday 10:00am–11:30am

An informal gathering where families engage in play within a relaxed setting.Bring a healthy snack and drink for your ch...

Papanui Plunket Clinic

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Thursday 23 July - Thursday 17 September 2026 · 10:00 – 10:30

Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which...

Linwood Library at Eastgate

NZ$22.00

Ages 5+

Cathedral Square Ice Rink

Wednesday 22 July - Sunday 26 July 2026 · 10:00 – 22:00

Cathedral Square Ice Rink Paradice EVENTS skates into Christchurch with a spectacular real ice rink, running from 27 Jun...

Cathedral Square

NZ$10.00

Ages 2–5

Little Monkeys

Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am–12:00pm

An interactive climbing session for under fives with toys and games.

Clip 'n Climb Christchurch

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 23 July - Thursday 17 September 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...

Fendalton Library

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 23 July - Thursday 17 September 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...

Shirley Library

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Thursday 23 July - Thursday 17 September 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which...

Parklands Library

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

Bubbletimes Pioneer

Sunday 9:00am–9:50am, Monday & Thursday 9:15am–10:15am, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am–11:30am, Friday 9:45am–10:45am, Friday 11:00am–12:00pm

The splash and play activities are suitable for preschool children from 6 months to under 5 years to help build water co...

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 23 July - Thursday 17 September 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

Meet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books to delight and dev...

South Colombo Library

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Thursday 23 July - Thursday 17 September 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which...

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Thursday 23 July - Thursday 17 September 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which...

Papanui Library

Ages 6–12

Reading to dogs

Thursday 23 July - Thursday 30 July 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Do you have a reluctant reader that just needs to build confidence with a non-judgemental audience? Then reading to dogs...

Papanui Library

Free

Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone (Gamezone)

Thursday 23 July - Thursday 17 September 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Drop in after school Join us for a variety of activities including crafts and games in a fun learning environment! All w...

Linwood Library at Eastgate