KidsFest

KidsFest is an annual two-week festival designed especially for children up to 13 years in Christchurch City, and Waimakariri and Selwyn Districts. The festival offers a range of sports, games and adventures during the school holidays to help keep kids active.

The festival runs from Saturday 28th June to Sunday 13th July 2025.

Here are a selection of some of the activities at KidsFest:

  • Pool parties;
  • Nature play and outdoor skills sessions;
  • Dance workshops;
  • Haiku hikes; and
  • Learn to ice skate sessions.

Kids can also have a go at a new activity such as:

  • archery;
  • blokarting;
  • circus skills and juggling;
  • gymnastics;
  • martial arts like karate or kick boxing; and
  • pickleball.

Find out more about KidsFest. Most activities at KidsFest are either free or low-cost. Bookings are now open!

Get updates on events on the KidsFest Facebook page.

KidsFest: Celebrating 30 years!