What's on in Christchurch

Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

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

Aranui Library

Ages 6–12

Code Club @ Spreydon - 8-12 years FULLY BOOKED

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 1 July 2026 · 15:45 – 16:45

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

Spreydon Library

Ages 6–12

Dungeon Delvers @ Shirley - 10-16 years - BOOKINGS CLOSED

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 1 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 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 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 6–12

Philippine Independence Day - AfterSchool Activity Zone

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 · 16:00 – 17:00

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

Upper Riccarton Community and School Library

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

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

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

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

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Thursday 11 June - Thursday 23 July 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 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 11 June - Thursday 30 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...

Fendalton Library

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 11 June - Thursday 30 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...

Shirley Library

Ages 0–12

Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Aranui

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

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

Aranui Library

Ages 3–5

Matariki Wā Kōrero-Matariki Storytimes

Thursday, 11 June 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

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

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Thursday 11 June - Thursday 30 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...

South Colombo Library