School Holiday Fun
27 September - 13 October 2024
Venue: Arts Centre wide
Spring into a world of excitement these school holidays with circus fun, vibrant workshops and artistic adventures.
We've got a range of school holiday activities that promise fun for the whole whānau.
Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, exploration, and fun!
Note: every event in the calendar is linked to the event listing webpage.
Events
Circus Allsorts
Friday 27 September - Saturday 5 October 2024 The Gym
Sweet as Circus; the Skittles troupe will perform extraordinary feats of balance, strength and acrobatics. Will they be persuasive to the benefits of a good-sugar diet? Find out more
Holiday Fun Zone
Saturday 28 September - Sunday 13 October 2024 South Quad
Get competitive with outdoor lawn games, embrace the thrill of the bubble machine, or lounge on the beanbags while soaking up the South Quad's heritage setting. Find out more
Superhero Circus
Saturday 28 September 2024 Cloisters Studio
It's not a bird, it's not a plane, it's Superhero Circus! Join Rollicking Entertainment for thrilling stunts and tricks. Find out more
Super Quest!
Saturday 28 September - Sunday 13 October 2024 Chemistry
The Titan Cronus has come to the Teece seeking revenge on Zeus. We need all the superheroes to come to our rescue and save the day! Find out more
Flow
Saturday 28 September West Lecture
In a world free of humans, a staunchly independent cat narrowly survives a severe flood by teaming up with a sleepy capybara, a lemur obsessed with shiny objects, an overly friendly Labrador, and an e Find out more
Paint & Sip Studio Creative Workshops
Saturday 28 September - Sunday 13 October 2024 School of Art
Join Paint & Sip Studio for fun and engaging sessions of painting, crafts and creativity! Find out more
Gremlins
Monday 30 September & Wednesday 9 October 2024 West Lecture
Billy Peltzer receives an unusual present from his father. In order to look after the strange, furry creature known as Gizmo, Billy has to follow three simple rules... Find out more
Circus Classes
Monday 7 & Wednesday 9 October 2024 The Gym
Come and learn amazing circus arts skills in the city's newest performing arts space Altiora. Find out more
Sense and Sensitivity - Creative Writing Workshop
Tuesday 1 October 2024 Chemistry
Using the power of sense-bound writing, and the amazing objects on display in the Teece Museum, this workshop will unlock new ways of looking at your creative writing.
Find out more
One Day Circus School
Tuesday 8 October 2024 The Gym
Step into the exciting world of Circo Arts. This full day workshop covers acrobatics, aerials, equilibristics, clown and juggling while focusing on strength, flexibility, creativity and innovation. Find out more
Ceramic Planter Workshop
Thursday 3 October 2024 School of Art
With guidance from ceramic artist, Emma Turner, have a go at making a pottery planter. Using moulds and leaf and seed pressing to create individual patterns. Emma will fire the work afterwards. Find out more
Fudge Shape Decorating
Wednesday 2 October - Wednesday 9 October 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
Sleeping Beauty
Wednesday 2 October & Monday 7 October 2024 School of Art
Enjoy a magical screening of Sleeping Beauty at Lumiere Cinemas, Arts Centre, Christchurch. Perfect for the school holidays! Book your tickets now for a family-friendly adventure. Find out more
African Drum Workshop
Monday 7 October 2024 Cloisters Studio
Learn basic techniques to play the African drum, enjoy some fun rhythm games, sing a song, and learn how to play together in a drum circle. Find out more
Stilt Walking Workshop
Thursday 3 October - Sunday 6 October 2024 Cloisters Studio
Is your child keen to try stilt walking? This workshop is a chance to try on a pair of stilts, gain a new movement skill and see how it goes! Find out more
The Big Butterfly
Thursday 3 October - Sunday 6 October 2024 Cloisters Studio
In this colourful storybook adventure you will get to feed our baby caterpillar to help her grow bigger and bigger! Guess what she becomes... Find out more
SOLD OUT: Carrot and Pickle Clown Show
Thursday 10 October 2024 Cloisters Studio
Christchurch’s legendary clowns: Carrot and Pickle perform a dynamic, funtastic family circus show. Find out more
Carrot and Pickle Clown Workshop
Thursday 10 October 2024 Cloisters Studio
A fun introduction to clowning - dive in, play, laugh and stretch yourself. We will explore games that make you laugh, inspire your imagination and maybe even reveal your clown persona. Find out more
Voices Co. Harmony & Beatboxing Workshops
Tuesday 8 October 2024 School of Art
What do you get if you combine harmony, pop music, and beat boxing? Find out in this unique singing workshop that will have kids crafting layered harmonies, and epic beats. Find out more
Brick Building
Tuesday 8 October - Friday 11 October 2024 Cloisters Studio
Check out a LEGO model of The Arts Centre. Then, channel that inspiration and have a go at building more of Ōtautahi to help Mike build a LEGO city. There's a prize to be won too. Find out more
Ōtautahi's Next Top Rocket
Friday 11 - Saturday 12 October 2024 School of Art
Think you can build Ōtautahi’s next top rocket? We're teaming up with Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies to celebrate World Space Week. Find out more
Manutukutuku Workshop
Wednesday 9 October 2024 School of Art
This workshop is presented at Te Matatiki Toi Ora by Te Rautini Sheridan, one of the Creative Residents on site. You will learn how to make one of the many traditional kites that Māori enjoyed making Find out more
Other Events You Might Like
Circus Classes
Monday 7 & Wednesday 9 October 2024 The Gym
Come and learn amazing circus arts skills in the city's newest performing arts space Altiora.
Free
Holiday Fun Zone
Saturday 28 September - Sunday 13 October 2024 South Quad
Get competitive with outdoor lawn games, embrace the thrill of the bubble machine, or lounge on the beanbags while soaking up the South Quad's heritage setting.
Free
Ōtautahi's Next Top Rocket
Friday 11 - Saturday 12 October 2024 School of Art
Think you can build Ōtautahi’s next top rocket? We're teaming up with Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies to celebrate World Space Week.
Free
Circus Classes
Monday 7 & Wednesday 9 October 2024 The Gym
Come and learn amazing circus arts skills in the city's newest performing arts space Altiora.
Free
Holiday Fun Zone
Saturday 28 September - Sunday 13 October 2024 South Quad
Get competitive with outdoor lawn games, embrace the thrill of the bubble machine, or lounge on the beanbags while soaking up the South Quad's heritage setting.
Free
Ōtautahi's Next Top Rocket
Friday 11 - Saturday 12 October 2024 School of Art
Think you can build Ōtautahi’s next top rocket? We're teaming up with Te Whai Ao – Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies to celebrate World Space Week.