What's on in Christchurch

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

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

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

12

Ages 0–5

Toddler Time

Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing) · 10:00 – 12:00

Access to the entire park - exclusively for Toddlers!! A special time reserved for children under the age of 5 and paren...

Launch Pad Trampoline Park

Free

Ages 0–12

Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes

Sunday 21 June - Sunday 9 August 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in our community when you and your child join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes to foster th...

Tūranga

Free

Ages 0–12

Wā Kōrero-Whānau Storytimes

Sunday 21 June - Sunday 9 August 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

Meet others in our community when you and your child join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes to foster th...

South Colombo Library

Ages 6–12

Chess Coaching at South Colombo

Sunday 21 June - Sunday 9 August 2026 · 13:00 – 15:00

Join us for a friendly chess session with coach Ross Black on hand to offer tips, guidance, and strategy suppo...

South Colombo Library

Free

Miniature Train Rides

Sunday 1:00pm–4:00pm (until 21 Dec 2026) · 13:00 – 16:00

Miniature steam and electric trains run at Halswell Domain, offering $2 rides through tunnels, bridges, and a station. W...

Halswell Miniature Trains (C.S.M.E.E.)

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

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

Monday 15 June - Monday 10 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...

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library

12

Ages 0–5

Toddler Time

Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing) · 10:00 – 12:00

Access to the entire park - exclusively for Toddlers!! A special time reserved for children under the age of 5 and paren...

Launch Pad Trampoline Park

Ages 0–12

Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Matatiki

Monday, 27 July 2026 · 10:30 – 11:30

Wan Solwara means “one ocean” Join us for stories, rhymes and action songs celebrating the amazing languages and culture...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Monday 15 June - Monday 10 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...

Tūranga