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
Free
Ages 0–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu

Saturday 6 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
Mobile Discovery Wall
Ages 6–12

Mobile Discovery Wall

Friday 5 June - Tuesday 30 June 2026 · All day

The Discovery Wall at Tūranga has a smaller, mobile 'sibling'. Local heritage comes to life with this unique interactive...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services
Dinosaurs: Surviving Extinction
Free
Ages 3–0

Dinosaurs: Surviving Extinction

Thursday 4 June - Sunday 14 June 2026 · 09:00 – 17:00

Experience a close encounter with dinosaur skeletons, including a 9-metre-long relative of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex,...

Canterbury Museum
Halswell Plunket Playgroup
Free
Ages 0–5

Halswell Plunket Playgroup

Wednesday 9:30am–11:30am · 09:30 – 11:30

Weekly drop-in with toys and activities supporting neural development and social interaction. Features an enclosed playg...

Halswell Plunket Clinic
Toddler Time
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
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 10:15 – 10:45

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

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services
Matariki Wā Kōrero-Matariki Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Matariki Wā Kōrero-Matariki Storytimes

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Join us in celebrating the Māori New Year through Matariki themed stories, song and rhymes. Ideal for preschoolers and t...

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Matariki Wā Kōrero-Matariki Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Matariki Wā Kōrero-Matariki Storytimes

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Join us in celebrating the Māori New Year through Matariki themed stories, song and rhymes. Ideal for preschoolers and t...

Shirley Library
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 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 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 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...

New Brighton Library
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Saturday 6 June - Saturday 1 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...

Tūranga
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 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
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 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
Philippine Independence Day - Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Philippine Independence Day - Afterschool Activity Zone

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 · 15:15 – 16:15

Come and have fun at our Special Afterschool Activity Zone celebrating the Philippine Independence Day. This year's craf...

Fendalton Library
Philippine Independence Day - Bilingual Storytelling by Jay Menes
Ages 3–12

Philippine Independence Day - Bilingual Storytelling by Jay Menes

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 · 15:30 – 16:00

Come and join our special Filipino bilingual Storytelling with Filipino stories and songs. Jay Menes, a Filipino artist...

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library