It's Easter weekend and the School Holidays are kicking off in Christchurch! We've found a heap of creative workshops, Easter-themed fun, and competitions happening this Saturday, April 4th, and Sunday, April 5th, mostly happening at The Arts Centre.
See our top picks
Craft a Critter
Diamond Harbour Library, Aranui Library
A free library craft session on Saturday.
School Holiday Fun: Easter iSpy
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
An indoor Easter hunt running all weekend at The Arts Centre.
School Holiday Fun: Paint an Easter Egg
The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (School of Art)
A simple watercolour drop-in painting activity on Sunday.
· April 4
8SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: PAINT & SIP EASTER CRAFT & BUNNY PAINTING : Get creative this Easter by painting a jaunty portrait of an Easter Bunny to take home. This session also includes another craft activity. Head to the School of Art at The Arts Centre.It’s a perfect craft activity specifically themed for Easter Saturday.
: An hour packed with Easter fun! Kids can paint a flowerpot suitable for Easter eggs, make bunny fridge magnets, and follow clues to find a treat.This activity mixes painting crafts with a fun clue hunt, great for keeping little ones engaged.
: The annual Easter Show is back with rides, food stalls, and markets running over the long weekend. A classic family outing if you are looking for traditional fun.It’s a major holiday event running across Saturday, offering general carnival entertainment.
: Hop into Mrs Bumbleberry's Lolly Shop to find hidden Easter items. Complete the hunt to get a chance to win a chocolate bunny!This is a specific Easter-themed hunt running both days, perfect for keeping kids busy indoors.
: Help Odysseus escape the Cyclops by breaking a secret code! This fun activity gives you an entry into a draw for a cool prize pack.This mixes storytelling with problem-solving and is available both Saturday and Sunday.
: Enter a colouring competition for a chance to win prizes including a sheepskin and a watercolour set. A great, low-key option available all weekend.It's a flexible, low-commitment creative activity happening all weekend at The Arts Centre.
FREE : Check out the library's offerings for kids during the holidays! This is one of the activities listed for Saturday.This is one of the few events specifically sourced from the Libraries programme for Saturday.
DIY STICKER STUDIOFREE : Create your own stickers at Tūranga library as part of their holiday kids programme running all day Saturday.A very specific craft activity happening downtown at the main library on Saturday.
· April 5
1SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: PAINT AN EASTER EGG : A drop-in session where kids can paint their own paper mâché egg using watercolours. It's a simple, fun way to spend some time on Easter Sunday.This is one of the few listed activities confirmed for Sunday, April 5th, making it great for filling Sunday afternoon plans.
Also On· anytime this weekend
2FREE : A library holiday activity happening all day on Saturday. Great for a quick, free craft stop.Another library activity confirmed for Saturday, offering a free, easy craft.
: If your older kids have crafts or baking to sell, they can apply for a stall at the Seekers Mākete this Saturday for a small fee. Great entrepreneurial fun!This is a rare opportunity for kids/teens to run their own stall, and it's confirmed for Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Christchurch this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are a few free activities confirmed via the Libraries' holiday program, including 'Craft a Critter' and 'Build a Bookmark' at the Diamond Harbour/Aranui Libraries on Saturday, and 'DIY Sticker Studio' at Tūranga on Saturday.
What is happening for Easter Sunday (April 5th)?
Your best bets for Sunday are the 'School Holiday Fun: Paint an Easter Egg' drop-in session at The Arts Centre, the ongoing 'Easter iSpy' hunt, and continued access to 'The Christchurch Easter Show' at the Agricultural Park.
Are there many science or puzzle activities for older kids?
Yes! The Arts Centre is hosting 'School Holiday Fun: The Cyclops Code-Breakers' on both Saturday and Sunday, which involves breaking codes to help Odysseus escape.
