What's on in Christchurch

Ages 6–12

Code Club @ Spreydon - 8-12 years

Wednesday 22 July - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 15:45 – 16:45

Dive into the exciting world of coding and create your own games, music, and art with Scratch. Join the fun at our club,...

Spreydon Library

Ages 6–12

Dungeon Delvers @ Shirley - 10-16 years

Wednesday 22 July - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 15:45 – 17:15

Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice! Create a character and j...

Shirley Library

Ages 6–12

Sensory Hour at Matatiki Hornby Centre

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 16:00 – 17:00

Sensory Hour is an opportunity for people with sensory sensitivities to relax and enjoy the library.  During our se...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

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

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

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

Ages 6–12

Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Did they really do that? - Cantabrians' quest for world records

Saturday 4 July - Friday 14 August 2026 · All day

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

Tūranga

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

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Thursday 18 June - Thursday 13 August 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

Free

Ages 0–5

Papanui Playgroup

Thursday 10:00am–11:30am · 10:00 – 11:30

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

Papanui Plunket Clinic

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 18 June - Thursday 13 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...

Fendalton Library

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 18 June - Thursday 13 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...

Shirley Library

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Thursday 18 June - Thursday 13 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...

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Thursday 25 June - Thursday 13 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...

Papanui Library

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 18 June - Thursday 13 August 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