What's on in Christchurch
Discover family-friendly events in Christchurch
What's on
Fun events happening near you for the whole family
International Multicultural Family Music Event
Friday, 25 September 2026 · 18:30 – 22:30
From NZ$29.00
Templeton Community Centre · Templeton
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Thursday 24 September - Sunday 8 November 2026 · All day
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
World Space Week Colouring Competition at Parklands Library
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · All day
Ages 6–12
Parklands Library · Parklands
Bubbletimes Parakiore
Tuesday 9:00am–9:50am, Saturday 7:45am–8:35am
NZ$5.00
Ages 0–5
Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre · Christchurch Central City
Quail Island Pirate Hunt
Daily 9:00am–4:30pm (26 Sep - 11 Oct 2026)
$35 adult, $20 child (5-15), free under 5
Ages 5+
Black Cat Cruises · Lyttelton
Toddler Time
Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing)
NZ$12.00
Ages 0–5
Launch Pad Trampoline Park · Papanui
Toddler Tumble – Wigram
Saturday & Sunday 9:00am–10:00am, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9:30am–11:30am
NZ$7.00
Ages 1–5
Flips & Tumbles NZ (Christchurch) · Wigram
Playtimes – Rolleston
Saturday 9:00am–11:00am
NZ$3.00
Ages 0–5
Selwyn Sports Centre · Rolleston
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday 26 September - Friday 2 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
New Brighton Library · New Brighton
WHAIAO: Exhibition
Wednesday 23 September - Sunday 22 November 2026 · 09:00 – 20:00
Ages 0–12
Tūranga · Christchurch Central
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Diamond Harbour Library · Diamond Harbour
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 11 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Minecraft Yourself!
Saturday 26 September - Sunday 4 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre · Halswell
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday 26 September - Friday 2 October 2026 · 10:00 – 16:00
Ages 6–12
Aranui Library · Aranui
Birth of a Butterfly
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Diamond Harbour Library · Diamond Harbour
Peg Puppet Pals
Saturday 26 September - Saturday 10 October 2026 · 10:00 – 13:00
Ages 6–12
Diamond Harbour Library · Diamond Harbour