What’s On For Kids: Christchurch Shopping Malls With Free Entertainment for Under-Fives

Time the supermarket run with free entertainment for preschoolers! Here’s what’s on for kids…

Wondering what’s on for kids? From storytimes to guest character appearances, these Christchurch shopping malls host regular, free activities for under-fives.

Read more: Christchurch Malls With Indoor Playgrounds for Kids

What’s on for kids at Christchurch shopping malls:

What’s on for Kids: The Palms

Woman dressed up as a princess entertains kids at The Palms in Christchurch

Playtime at the Palms

Every week, a new entertainer will take the stage and keep the kids busy for an hour. Free to attend every Tuesday during term time, look out for Christchurch faves such as guest characters from Crowntastic Events, Music with Michal, and Melanie Poppins.

When: Tuesdays, 11-12pm
Where: Outside Chemist Warehouse

www.thepalms.co.nz/playtime

Story Time at The Palms

Christchurch City Library joins The Palms every second Wednesday (even during school holidays) for an hour of colouring, story reading, singing, dancing, bubbles, and much more.

When: Second Wednesday of each month, 11-12pm
Where: Outside Chemist Warehouse

www.thepalms.co.nz/storytime

What’s on for Kids: South City Mall

Toddler Tuesdays

Games, music, crafts and face painting take place each week on Toddler Tuesdays. Enjoy a complimentary coffee while the kiddos are kept entertained.

When: Tuesdays, 10.30am
Where: Children’s play area, next to Tank

www.southcity.co.nz/articles/toddler-tuesdays

What’s on for Kids: Barrington Mall

Melanie Poppins entertains children at Barrington Mall

Story Time

Join Christchurch City Library for a free storytelling session every second Monday of the month. Storytime is then followed by plenty of craft activities.

When: Second Monday of each month, 10.30-11.30am
Where: Common way outside Paper Plus Barrington

www.barrington.nz/events/free-storytime-at-barrington

Mums & Bubs with Melanie Poppins

Expect a morning of entertainment and laughter in Melanie Poppins’ Mums & Bubs session held the first Wednesday of each month. Tots can enjoy balloons, face painting, bubbles and magic while parents sit back and take a well-earned breather.

When: First Wednesday of each month, 10-11.30am
Where: Common way outside Paper Plus Barrington

www.barrington.nz/events/mums-bubs

Featured image courtesy of Unsplash, image #1 courtesy of The Palms Shopping Centre via Facebook, image #2 courtesy of Melanie Poppins via Facebook.
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Lexi Davey

New to Christchurch with two kids and a dog, founder of nook, Lexi, has been hunting for family-friendly activities and unique things to do in the city since moving from Hong Kong in 2022. Finding herself endlessly Googling the same old articles, only to come up empty-handed, Lexi wanted to create a platform where parents across New Zealand could scroll with their morning coffee and be inspired to get out and explore (toddlers in tow).

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