Christchurch School Holiday Events
Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out our calendar for the week!
Monday, 15th July:
Robotic Spinning top launcher workshop - Turanga
Circus Workshops - The Arts Centre
Christchurch Gondola Kids go free - Christchurch Gondola
Make a butterfly box - Imprint Studio, Avonhead
Tuesday, 16 July:
Disney's The Little Mermaid musical - The Court Theatre (Playing till Sunday)
Make a tower lamp - Creative Junk - Addington
Storytime @ Telling Tales - Scorpio Children's Books
Braids with beads, feather & ribbons - The Creative Workroom, Rolleston
Cake Decorating class - The Tannery, Woolston
Create a Fairy Wand & Crown - Imprint Studio, Avonhead
Wednesday, 17 July:
Greek & Roman Storytime - Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, Arts Centre
Astroblast! Evening under the stars- Canterbury Astronomical Society
Treasure Hunt - Telling Tales, Scorpio Children's Books
A Fairy's Tale - Ballet - Southern Ballet Theatre, Sydenham
Bouncy Castle Fun Day - Selwyn Sports Centre
Gymnastics taster - Christchurch School of Gymnastics, North New Brighton
Create cute felt creatures - Spreydon Library
Ferrymead Mid-winter Christmas - Ferrymead Heritage Park
Thursday, 18 July:
Kids ceramic workshop - The Arts Centre
Kids Stargazing in the Observatory - The Arts Centre
Make a tower lamp - Creative Junk - Addington
Introduction to Judo - Christchurch Martial Arts Dojo
Musical Movie Magic concert - Multicultural Recreation and Community Centre, Hagley
Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre Pool Party - Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre
Roller Disco - Woodend Playcentre
Friday, 19 July:
Night Lantern walk - Riccarton Bush
Rangiora Borough School Market - Rangiora Borough School
5000 tree that count whanau day - Waikākāriki-Horseshoe Lake
Elements: Farm & Fire nature play - Hoon Hay Valley Lodge Farm
Insect Scavenger Hunt - The Hope Community Garden, Rangiora
Saturday, 20th July:
EnviroKids create a T'shirt bag workshop - Kiosk @ Botanic Gardens
Make a tower lamp - Creative Junk - Addington
Craft beautiful bugs - Imprint Studio, Avonhead
Sunday, 21 July:
Beginner Ice Skating session - Alpine Ice Sports & Recreation Centre, Opawa
Puss in Boots - Malthouse Canterbury Children's Theatre
Other ideas:
Air Force Museum
Arion Farm Park
Canterbury Astronomical Society Open nights
Canterbury Museum
The Great Museum Santa Search
Chipmunks
Christchurch Art Gallery
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Christchurch Gondola
Christchurch Tram
CoCA Centre of Contemporary Art
Ferrymead Heritage Park
Flip Out Trampoline Arena
Imagination Station
Inflatable World
International Antarctic Centre
Mega Air Trampoline Arena
Orana Park
Rutherford's Den at The Arts Centre Interactive, science-themed family fun.
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
YMCA Clip 'n Climb
Xtreme Entertainment - bowling and arcade
Playgrounds: The Margaret Mahy Family Playground - Tākaro ā poi and the New Brighton Beachside Playground are popular destinations.
Pools
More events can be seen on the KidsFest Website. Feel free to share any other events or ideas below :)
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We are thrilled to announce that The Champion Centre is now fundraising with Emergency Cards!
When you buy an Emergency Card or Tag, 20% of the proceeds can be donated to this incredible organisation that supports infants and young children with development delays, and their families, in the Christchurch area.
The Champion Centre provides services such as:
Early Intervention Services: to infants and young children whose developmental progress is impacted, ensuring they get the support they need from the start.
Multidisciplinary Approach: Their team includes therapists, educators, and medical professionals who work together to deliver tailored services for each child.
Family-Centered Care: They focus on empowering families, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to support their child's development at home and in the community.
Inclusive Education: The Champion Centre helps children to transition into school, in a way that is supported, and honors the unique capacities of each child.
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