What's on in Christchurch

Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch

What's on

Fun events happening near you for the whole family

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition
Free
Ages 6–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition

Monday 15 June - Sunday 26 July 2026 · All day

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Did they really do that? - Cantabrians' quest for world records
Ages 6–12

Did they really do that? - Cantabrians' quest for world records

Saturday 4 July - Friday 14 August 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00

A Tuakiri Investigates pop up exhibition.!  Cantabrians have always embraced a challenge. The 1970s and 1980s...

Tūranga
Shirley Plunket Playgroup
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
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 10:00 – 10:30

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

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 11 August 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...

New Brighton Library
Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes
Ages 0–12

Ngā Pakiwaitara - Bilingual Storytimes

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

E te tī, e te tā, kua tae mai nei te wā. Kuhu mai ki roto i te whare o Tūranga mō te kaupapa ko Ngā Pakiwaitara. Nau mai...

Tūranga
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 11 August 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...

Aranui Library
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 11 August 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...

Fendalton Library
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 23 June - Tuesday 11 August 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...

South Colombo Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 11 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
Reading to Dogs
Ages 6–12

Reading to Dogs

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 11 August 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...

Shirley Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Friday 14 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone- with a new activity every week! Join us for a variety of activities...

South Colombo Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at Redwood Library! Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm during term time.Join us for a variety of activities including...

Redwood Library
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition
Free
Ages 6–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu: Exhibition

Monday 15 June - Sunday 26 July 2026 · All day

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu
Free
Ages 0–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu

Monday 15 June - Sunday 26 July 2026 · All day

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga