Hop, skip, jump into school holidays

Starting on 12 April, the school holidays are filled with opportunities to head into the city, soak up the last of any good weather, and spend time with the little loves in your life.

From trampoline arenas, parks and playgrounds for burning energy to spaces dedicated to set imagination alight, Canterbury offers plenty of activities to fill your school holiday schedule. Board the Christchurch Tram or Gondola, visit wildlife sanctuaries or the dino-themed park, or immerse your family in the arts festivals and galleries – and do it all even after the holidays end.

The Palms Shopping Centre
Daily from 1pm to 3pm, the Palms Chore Challenge has the perfect fun and interactive activities to keep your children engaged.
Do a bit of shopping while they are entertained and challenged. Mon to Thu from 14-24 April. This event is free and no bookings are required.

The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
Find an extensive range of activities and workshops to enjoy at The Arts Centre. An exciting mix of arts and crafts, movies and music, and dance classes offers creative stimulation. Bring Easter to life with a themed Paint & Sip studio.

Open Christchurch
The annual festival of architectural excellence returns on 2-4 May with 51 open buildings for the public to explore and over 40 activities for learning more about them. From newly opened The Court Theatre to Rāpaki Church, there is something for everyone. The majority of buildings do not require bookings, just turn up on the day. Explore the city through architecture, and let your children discover their favourite building.