What's on in Christchurch

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What's on

Fun events happening near you for the whole family

Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Upper Riccarton
Ages 0–12

Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Upper Riccarton

Wednesday, 29 July 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

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

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 12 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...

Spreydon Library
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 12 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...

Papanui Library
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 12 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...

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 15:15 – 16:15

Come and have fun at Fendalton Library!  Every Wednesday 3.15-4.15pm during term time. Join us for a variety o...

Fendalton Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Wednesday 17 June - Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Afterschool Activity Zone at Aranui Library. Activities in a fun learning environment. Wednesday afternoons during term...

Aranui Library
Code Club @ Spreydon - 8-12 years - FULLY BOOKED
Ages 6–12

Code Club @ Spreydon - 8-12 years - FULLY BOOKED

Wednesday 22 July - Wednesday 12 August 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
Dungeon Delvers @ Shirley - 10-16 years
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
Code Club @ Spreydon - 8-12 years
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
Dungeon Delvers @ Shirley - Term 3 - 10-16 years - FULLY BOOKED
Ages 6–12

Dungeon Delvers @ Shirley - Term 3 - 10-16 years - FULLY BOOKED

Wednesday 22 July - Wednesday 12 August 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
Sensory Hour at Matatiki Hornby Centre
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
Mobile Discovery Wall
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
Exhibition: Tuakiri Investigates: Did they really do that? - Cantabrians' quest for world records
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
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
Everyday Heroes Storytimes
Free
Ages 3–12

Everyday Heroes Storytimes

Thursday, 30 July 2026 · 10:00 – 10:30

Join us at our Everyday Heroes Storytimes and meet this month’s hero. Learn about what they do in their job and enjoy so...

Linwood Library at Eastgate