What's on in Christchurch

NZ$2.00

Ages 0–5

Christchurch East Community Playgroup – New Brighton

Monday 9:00am–12:00pm

Community-run playgroup offering art stations, music corner, construction toys, books, dress-ups and outdoor play equipm...

All Saints Church Hall

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

Inflatables Little Bouncers - Parakiore

Monday & Wednesday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday & Wednesday 10:15am–11:15am

A safe, active inflatable play session designed for toddlers and preschoolers to bounce, explore and build confidence in...

Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

Bubbletimes Pioneer

Sunday 9:00am–9:50am, Monday & Thursday 9:15am–10:15am, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am–11:30am, Friday 9:45am–10:45am, Friday 11:00am–12:00pm

The splash and play activities are suitable for preschool children from 6 months to under 5 years to help build water co...

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre

NZ$3.00

Ages 0–5

Shirley Sparkling Stars

Monday 9:30am–11:30am

Perfect for kids who love to sing, dance, and get creative, with plenty of music, movement, and hands-on activities.

Shirley Community Trust Community Centre

NZ$7.00

Ages 1–5

Toddler Tumble – Wigram

Saturday & Sunday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am–11:30am

A relaxed, instructor-led class for crawlers and walkers under 5, with a sprung floor, trampolines, air tracks and climb...

Flips & Tumbles NZ (Christchurch)

NZ$3.00

Ages 0–5

Music Moments

Monday 9:30am–10:45am

A fun, energetic and interactive music and play session for preschoolers, with morning tea provided. No booking required...

The Village Presbyterian Church & Community Centre @ Papanui

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Monday 27 July - Monday 21 September 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

Free

Ages 0–5

Tea and Tots with Tunes – Burnside

Second Monday of the month, 10:00am–12:00pm, Fourth Monday of the month, 10:00am–12:00pm

Music, singing and dancing sessions with toys suited to babies and young children. Designed for families with very young...

St Timothy's Anglican Church

NZ$2.00

Ages 0+

Bots Tots – Botanic Gardens

Monday 10:00am–11:30am

Nature-themed playgroup combining outdoor exploration with crafts and messy play. Designed for children who love getting...

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

NZ$12.00

Ages 0–5

Toddler Time

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

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

NZ$5.00

Ages 1–5

Tumbletimes - Te Pou Toetoe Linwood

Monday 10:00am–11:00am

Tumbletimes is a casual parent-child/pre-school gymnastics session. Activities are based on fundamental movement skills...

Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

Inflatables Little Bouncers - Parakiore

Monday & Wednesday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday & Wednesday 10:15am–11:15am

A safe, active inflatable play session designed for toddlers and preschoolers to bounce, explore and build confidence in...

Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Monday 27 July - Monday 21 September 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

Ages 0–12

Wan Solwara: Pasifika Storytimes at Matatiki

Monday 27 July - Monday 7 September 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

NZ$5.00

Ages 0–5

Bubbletimes Pioneer

Sunday 9:00am–9:50am, Monday & Thursday 9:15am–10:15am, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am–11:30am, Friday 9:45am–10:45am, Friday 11:00am–12:00pm

The splash and play activities are suitable for preschool children from 6 months to under 5 years to help build water co...

Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre