July School Holidays
6 - 21 July 2024
Time
12.00AM – 12.00PM
Venue: Arts Centre wide
School Holidays Fun for Your Whānau
This July, we've got a range of school holiday activities that promise fun for the whole whānau! Dive into the excitement with our KidsFest events and other school holiday activities.
Join us for an unforgettable school holiday experience filled with creativity, exploration, and fun!
Events
Ceramic Workshop
Thursday 18 July Chemistry
With guidance from ceramic artist, Emma Turner, have a go at making your own face plate Find out more
KidsFest: Heritage Stargazing in the Observatory Tower
Thursday 11 July and 18 July Observatory, Biology and Physics
Join us for a short 30-minute session to view the Southern Sky through the Victorian-era Townsend Teece Telescope under the guidance from the University of Canterbury, and learn about the stars! Find out more
Circus Workshops
Mon 15 & Tue 16 July The Gym
Come and learn amazing circus arts skills at Christchurch's newest performing arts place-to-be, Altiora. Find out more
From Olympia to New Zealand: Highlighting New Zealand’s Olympic History
Everyday during School Holidays Chemistry
While at the Museum take the time to explore the rest of our exhibition Myths and Mortals to learn more about the culture that brought us the Olympic Festival. Find out more
Circo Arts School
Wednesday 17 July 2024 The Gym
An alternative education programme based on Circo Arts and focusing on four main modalities! Find out more
Fun with Fudge - School Holiday Classes
6 - 19 July 2024 Ground floor, Boys’ High
The Fudge Cottage has a variety of fun classes during the July school holidays! Find out more
Create Art with Colourful Pastels
Specific days during School Holidays First floor, Boys’ High
Artist Maxine Burney offers a fun and creative learning space for you to explore your own original art. Find out more
Other Events You Might Like
Sportsball
29 August - 01 September 2024 Cloisters Studio
An exuberant and sensitive solo performance about a child who has a big ball and even bigger dreams.
Asian Arts Festival
Saturday 27 July 2024 Great Hall
A celebration of Asian arts and cultures at The Arts Centre.
Free
Create Art with Colourful Pastels
Specific days during School Holidays First floor, Boys’ High
Artist Maxine Burney offers a fun and creative learning space for you to explore your own original art.
Free
Sportsball
29 August - 01 September 2024 Cloisters Studio
An exuberant and sensitive solo performance about a child who has a big ball and even bigger dreams.
Asian Arts Festival
Saturday 27 July 2024 Great Hall
A celebration of Asian arts and cultures at The Arts Centre.
Free
Create Art with Colourful Pastels
Specific days during School Holidays First floor, Boys’ High
Artist Maxine Burney offers a fun and creative learning space for you to explore your own original art.