Kete Whānau: online activities for families
Check out these FREE, fun and creative boredom busting activities and events for families, accessible online from the comfort of your own home.
Te Mātāpuna Mātātahi | Children's University
Enjoy online activities from University of Canterbury's Teece Museum and School of Music. Find out more
Inspiring Makers: Magpie Castle
Abbie and her whānau have been inspired again! Check out how they made their simple night-time kaleidoscopes inspired by the creative mahi of Jinx Reithofer from Magpie Castle. Find out more
Inspiring Makers: The Busy Finch
Create salt dough sweet treat sculptures inspired by the work of Tatyanna Meharry (The Busy Finch) Find out more
Follow along Swan Lake dance
Join Natalie Simôn from Canterbury Academy of Dance for this Swan Lake dance tutorial designed for 5 - 85 year-olds. Find out more
Arts Centre inspired: stained glass windows
There are some amazing old stained glass windows at The Arts Centre. Can you create some stained glass windows designs of your own at home? Find out more
Inspiring makers: Adelphi Fine Chocolate
Create your own delicious chocolate bark inspired by Adelphi Fine Chocolate Find out more
Bring Rutherford's Den to life
Use your creative skills and bring Rutherford's Den Lecture Theatre and a flock of quirky native birds from Aotearoa New Zealand to life! Find out more
Inspiring makers: Liberation Jewellery
A paper bead craft activity inspired by Liberation Jewellery. Find out more
Secret science wordsearch
Complete our Rutherford's Den wordsearch and find the secret word Find out more
Inspiring makers: Vertigo Artography
A creative collage art activity inspired by Vertigo Artography Find out more
Cloud Bubble Fun
Looking for a simple and fun activity for your whānau? Why not give our cloud bubbles a go. Fun for all ages. Find out more
Other Events You Might Like
Christmas Carols from The Balkans and Beyond
Sunday 12 December Arts Centre wide
Your local Christchurch choir Musica Balkanica will be carolling beneath the cloisters and around the Art Centre with a selection of beautiful Christmas Carols from around The Balkan region and beyond
Free
Carols in the Great Hall
Friday 17 December Great Hall
Set in the stunning surrounds of the Great Hall, this concert features a beautiful selection of Christmas music and traditional carols, presented by vocalists from Voices Co. Academy.
Cubbin Concert at the Great Hall
Wednesday 8 Dec 2021 Great Hall
Join Cubbin Theatre Company and a live band of musicians for a 50 minute concert of your favourite nursery rhymes, original Cubbin tunes and a few surprises for children under 5.
Christmas Carols from The Balkans and Beyond
Sunday 12 December Arts Centre wide
Your local Christchurch choir Musica Balkanica will be carolling beneath the cloisters and around the Art Centre with a selection of beautiful Christmas Carols from around The Balkan region and beyond
Free
Carols in the Great Hall
Friday 17 December Great Hall
Set in the stunning surrounds of the Great Hall, this concert features a beautiful selection of Christmas music and traditional carols, presented by vocalists from Voices Co. Academy.
Cubbin Concert at the Great Hall
Wednesday 8 Dec 2021 Great Hall
Join Cubbin Theatre Company and a live band of musicians for a 50 minute concert of your favourite nursery rhymes, original Cubbin tunes and a few surprises for children under 5.