Tickets now available for all KidsFest events!

KidsFest

Booking is now open, discover the KidsFest 2023 events programme!

Please feel free to share your photos and memories of last years’ event with us at info@kidsfest.co.nz.

KidsFest is proudly produced by Christchurch City Council.

Featured events

Christchurch Brick Show 2023
8 July - 9 July, 2023
All ages
Shows & Performances

Christchurch Brick Show 2023

Orana Wildlife Park - Kids Visit for Free
1 July - 16 July, 2024
Ages 0-15
Free

Sports & Games events

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All ages
Sports & Games

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Free
30min  Blokart experience Velocity Karts
1 July - 16 July, 2024
Ages 8-17
After Dark Glow Party
1 July - 16 July, 2024
All ages
Sports & Games

After Dark Glow Party

Free events

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All ages
Sports & Games

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Free
2 Kids Cruise Free in Akaroa with Black Cat Cruises
1 July - 16 July, 2024
Ages 15 & under
Free
5000 Trees that Count: Whānau day
14 July, 2023
All ages
Free

KidsFest events

'Where the Wild Things Are'
13 July, 2023
Ages 2-7
Outdoor & Adventure

'Where the Wild Things Are'

7 July, 2023
All ages
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All ages
Sports & Games

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Free
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KidsFest

KidsFest is proudly produced by Christchurch City Council, with most events and activities run independently by a variety of organisations, businesses and groups in the Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts.

For general queries about KidsFest contact Christchurch City Council on 03 941 8999 or email info@kidsfest.co.nz.

Fun and educational activities for kids of all ages at KidsFest!

KidsFest is an annual two-week Council events programme, produced for Canterbury children aged 0-17 years. The festival offers a number of exciting events and activities through the winter school holidays.

Children and their families can have fun with crafts, science, performing arts, sports and technology.

KidsFest has been entertaining tamariki since its creation in 1992, and the festival now reaches out to the Waimakariri and Selwyn Districts.

KidsFest is proudly produced and supported by Christchurch City Council.