What's on in Christchurch

Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch

What's on

Fun events happening near you for the whole family

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
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
Storytimes at Barrington Mall
Free
Ages 0–5

Storytimes at Barrington Mall

Monday 13 July - Monday 10 August 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in the community when you and your preschooler come along for Storytimes with Spreydon Library at Barrington...

Barrington
Pukapuka Group Aranui
Free
Ages 0–5

Pukapuka Group Aranui

Monday 11:00am–11:30am · 11:00 – 11:30

Pukapuka group is an opportunity for tamariki to explore farm yards, or be blasted into space, or find out what happened...

Aranui Plunket Clinic
International Parenting Group - Playgroup
Free
Ages 0–2

International Parenting Group - Playgroup

Monday 2:00pm–3:30pm · 14:00 – 15:30

A welcoming space for caregivers and babies with a dedicated play area. Connect with other families in an inclusive, sup...

Christchurch Plunket Family Centre
Minecraft Mondays
Ages 6–12

Minecraft Mondays

Monday 15 June - Monday 10 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Join us to explore the creative world of Minecraft. Build your own virtual world, and navigate the ever-changing Minecra...

New Brighton Library
Sensory Hour at Redwood Library
Ages 6–12

Sensory Hour at Redwood Library

Monday 15 June - Monday 10 August 2026 · 17:00 – 18:00

Sensory Hour is aimed specifically at children and adults with sensory sensitivities, who may experience difficulties us...

Redwood Library
Sensory Hour at Tūranga (Hapori, Level 1)
Ages 6–12

Sensory Hour at Tūranga (Hapori, Level 1)

Monday 15 June - Monday 10 August 2026 · 18:00 – 19:00

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

Tūranga
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
Mobile Discovery Wall
Ages 6–12

Mobile Discovery Wall

Monday 3 August - Friday 14 August 2026 · All day

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

Fendalton Library
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 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
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