School Holiday Fun
Thursday 2 - Sunday 19 April
Venue: Arts Centre wide
Busy days exploring, creating & learning.
Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is made for memories.
Events & Activities
More events coming soon.
Book (Fight) Club Tween & Teen Editions
Saturday 18 April, 2026 Cloisters Studio
Former WWF wrestler El Jaguar is hosting the craziest, most unusual book club for tween and teens - four books fight it out to the death! Find out more
Colouring-in Competition
Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April, 2026 First floor, Boys’ High
A colouring-in competition with a great prize draw: a single sheepskin from Wilson & Dorset, and a watercolour set from Tiny Toy Shop. Find out more
Craft Art with Collage
Wednesday 8 & Tuesday 14 April, 2026 First floor, Boys’ High
Have fun with coloured card, unusual scissors, and 'odds n ends' to create a framed collage picture and/or gift cards. Find out more
Creative Afternoon Out
Wednesday 8 & Tuesday 14 April, 2026 School of Art
Give your creative child an afternoon out in a fun, inclusive environment with Paint & Sip Studio and Lumiere Cinemas. Find out more
African Drum Workshop
Monday 13 April, 2026 Cloisters Studio
Learn to play African drums in a drum circle. You will learn a range of basic techniques, fun rhythm games, and how to play together as a group.
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Easter iSpy
Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April, 2026 Ground floor, Boys’ High
Who's hiding in Mrs Bumbleberry's Lolly Shop? Hop in and find the hidden Easter items for your chance to win a chocolate bunny. Find out more
Fudge Shape Decorating
Wednesday 8, Friday 10, Tuesday 14 & Thursday 16 April, 2026 Ground floor, Boys’ High
Pop into The Fudge Cottage and decorate your own special fudge shape using chocolate, lollies, and other fun confectionery items. Find out more
James and the Giant Peach
Wednesday 8 & Monday 13 April, 2026 Second floor, West Lecture
The movie inspired by Roald Dahl's beloved story of a boy named James, magic crocodile tongues, cruel aunts, friendly bugs, and a giant peach. Find out more
The Great Mouse Detective
Monday 6 & Wednesday 15 April, 2026 Second floor, West Lecture
Chase a criminal mastermind through the cobblestone streets of 1897 London, where some suspicious "mousechief" starts this thrilling musical adventure.
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Paint & Sip Easter Craft & Bunny Painting
Saturday 4 April, 2026 School of Art
Kids paint a jaunty portrait of an Easter Bunny to take home, plus craft activity.
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Paint & Sip Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday 4 April, 2026 School of Art
An hour of creative Easter fun: paint a flowerpot suitable for easter eggs, bunny fridge magnets, and hunt for clues that lead to a treat. Find out more
Paint an Easter Egg
Thursday 2 and Sunday 5 April, 2026 School of Art
Paint a paper mâché egg with watercolours. This is a drop-in session, and adults need to supervise their children. Find out more
Initiation to Puppetry Workshop
Friday 10 April, 2026 Cloisters Studio
Step into the magical world of puppet theatre. Make your very own Bunraku-style paper puppet and try shadow puppetry, learning from expert puppeteers Ana Lorite & Sergio Aguilar. Find out more
Ōtautahi’s Next Top Rocket
Tuesday 7 & Tuesday 14 April 2026 School of Art
Who will make Ōtautahi’s Next Top Rocket? All it takes is a clean plastic bottle (1.5-2L), persistence, and some help from Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre. Get ready to launch your own rocket!
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Staging the Great Hall: Coloured Slip Workshop
Tuesday 7 - Saturday 18 April, 2026 Engineering
Learn professional techniques to make a coloured slip and use it to decorate the interior of a miniature ceramic Great Hall. Find out more
The Cyclops Code-Breakers
Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April 2026 Chemistry
Odysseus has been trapped by the Cyclops. Help him escape by breaking the code and go in the draw to win a cool prize pack.
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The Orange Box
Thursday 9 & Friday 10 April, 2026 Cloisters Studio
A captivating story featuring handmade puppets, mesmerizing juggling, and enchanting circus artistry. Performed by Naranjarte, an internationally renowned puppet theatre and circus company. Find out more
Young Creators Market Stall at Seekers Mākete
Saturday 4, 11 & 18 April 2026 Market Square
Run your own stall at the Seekers Mākete. Apply now for a space ($10 fee per stall). You could sell handmade crafts, baking, art, or something else. Find out more
Sketch a Landscape
Saturday 11 April 2026 Library
Look around The Central Art Gallery's exhibition by Christchurch artist Simon Edwards, then do a landscape drawing of your own. Paper and pencils provided. Find out more
Paper Craft Workshop: Collage Storytelling
Wednesday 8 April 2026 Chemistry
Take inspiration from ancient myths and stories in the UC Teece Museum and make your own layered paper artwork that tells a tale. Find out more
Circo Arts One Day School
Monday 13 & Friday 17 April 2026 The Gym
Learn amazing circus arts skills at Altiora! Flip & tumble, fly & catch in this super fun intro-session designed for youth.
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Circus Families
Wednesday 15 April, 2026 The Gym
6 to 69 years old - you can all join the circus. Flip & tumble, fly & catch in this super fun session for kids, parents, and even grandparents! Find out more
Circus Kids
Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 April, 2026 The Gym
Step inside the wonderful world of circus at Altiora, in this introduction to aerials, acrobatics, juggling, clown, and games, for ages 6 to 9 years Find out more
New Zealand Secondary Students Choir
Thursday 9 April 2026 North Quad
The New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir are so excited to be performing a special free lunch time concert in the North Quad of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre this April! Find out more
Other Events You Might Like
New Zealand Secondary Students Choir
Thursday 9 April 2026 North Quad
The New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir are so excited to be performing a special free lunch time concert in the North Quad of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre this April!
Free
Circus Kids
Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 April, 2026 The Gym
Step inside the wonderful world of circus at Altiora, in this introduction to aerials, acrobatics, juggling, clown, and games, for ages 6 to 9 years
Circus Families
Wednesday 15 April, 2026 The Gym
6 to 69 years old - you can all join the circus. Flip & tumble, fly & catch in this super fun session for kids, parents, and even grandparents!
New Zealand Secondary Students Choir
Thursday 9 April 2026 North Quad
The New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir are so excited to be performing a special free lunch time concert in the North Quad of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre this April!
Free
Circus Kids
Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 April, 2026 The Gym
Step inside the wonderful world of circus at Altiora, in this introduction to aerials, acrobatics, juggling, clown, and games, for ages 6 to 9 years
Circus Families
Wednesday 15 April, 2026 The Gym
6 to 69 years old - you can all join the circus. Flip & tumble, fly & catch in this super fun session for kids, parents, and even grandparents!