KidsFest 2026
Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 July, 2026
Time
9.00AM – 5.00PM
Venue: Arts Centre Wide
Back from 4 to 19 July 2026 to entertain and educate our tamariki.
KidsFest is an annual festival programme for Canterbury children held during the winter school holidays. KidsFest offers many exciting events and activities and is co-ordinated by the Christchurch City Council.
Arts Centre KidsFest events
KidsFest: Heritage Stargazing at the Observatory Tower 2026
Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 15 July, 2026 Observatory, Biology and Physics
Experience stargazing from the Observatory Tower (1896) at The Arts Centre. Join us for a short 30-minute experience to view the Southern Sky through the Victorian-era Townsend Teece Telescope. Find out more
Fudge for Kidsfest
Monday 6 - Tuesday 7 July, 2026 Ground floor, Boys’ High
Create it, take it home, eat it! Find out more