nook NZ’s Weekly Planner:
Ongoing activities and groups for kids around Christchurch
Discover ongoing playgroups, preschool classes, and family-friendly activities happening across Christchurch. From free community sessions to term-time classes, this weekly planner helps you find the right fit for your child and your schedule.
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The below shows all ongoing activities around Christchurch.
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A fun music and dance session for young children, with 30 minutes of movement followed by a cuppa for grown-ups and free play. A safe, welcoming space where children can express themselves and explore different styles of dance. Coat: $3 per child or $4 per family
📍 Saint Mary’s Anglican Church, 329 Halswell Road
An interactive music and movement programme for preschoolers and their families, with a different theme each week. From animals to transport, the changing themes keep sessions fresh, fun, and engaging. Cost: $3 for one child, $5 for multiple children
A free, relaxed music and play group for toddlers and preschoolers, held in a welcoming community space. Sessions include music and play, followed by morning tea for children and treats for grown-ups too.
A fun, welcoming session for children aged 0–5 years and their big people, including parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Expect dancing to rockin’ music, playtime, and a relaxed morning tea together. Cost: $2 per family.
A fun music and movement session for preschoolers and their caregivers, featuring music, parachutes, lycra, bubbles, and instruments. A lovely way to spend time with your child and connect with other local families. Cost: $3 per family.
A welcoming playgroup for babies and preschoolers (0–5 years) and their whānau. Sessions include creative play, playground time, story time, and more in a relaxed, friendly environment. Cost: $2 per family.
A friendly preschool music group for parents and caregivers, with music and movement followed by morning tea and free play. A relaxed, welcoming space with great leaders and a lovely community feel. Cost: $3 per family per week or $15 per term (if paid in the first 3 weeks)
A lovely music and movement session with a relaxed, small-town feel. Friendly, welcoming, and accessible for families, with a gold coin donation and morning tea provided.
A fun and relaxed music and movement session for infants and toddlers, encouraging movement, rhythm and connection through song and play. Cost: $3 per family, no enrolment required.
Mega Air’s “Just Toddlers” session runs for two hours, providing a safe space for preschoolers to bounce freely. Cost: $12. Your toddler is free with a paying adult, additional toddlers are $5