What's on in Christchurch

Free

Ages 3–5

CSO Music Trails

Friday, 12 June 2026 · 10:30 – 11:15

Join the musicians of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra as they travel around Christchurch's libraries in this series...

Tūranga

Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 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...

Aranui Library

Free

Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 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...

Linwood Library at Eastgate

Ages 6–12

Creative Bites

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 2026 · 14:00 – 16:30

Join us for Creative Bites on Fridays from 2.00pm–4.30pm.No bookings required – just turn up on the day, and sign up for...

New Brighton Library

Ages 6–12

Matatiki Board Game Club

Friday 5 June - Friday 31 July 2026 · 15:00 – 16:30

New to board games? A seasoned strategist? Somewhere in between? Come along, meet new people, and enjoy the selection of...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services

Ages 6–12

Shirley Minecraft Club - 8-13 years - FULLY BOOKED

Friday 5 June - Friday 3 July 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Join us at Shirley Library to explore the creative world of Minecraft. Build a virtual world and navigate the ever-chang...

Shirley Library

Free

Ages 6–12

Philippine Independence Day - Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 9 June - Friday 12 June 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

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

South Colombo Library

Free

Ages 6–12

Philippine Independence Day - Afterschool Activity Zone

Friday, 12 June 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

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

Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre

Free

Ages 6–12

Matariki After School Activity Zone

Friday 5 June - Friday 26 June 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

As part of our Matariki mā Puaka celebrations, join us for some paper star crafts! Free, no bookings required

Tūranga

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

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

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

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

Ages 3–12

Philippine Independence Day - Bilingual Storytelling by Jay Menes

Saturday, 13 June 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

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

Tūranga