1 March 2026

Children's Day

Let’s come together and celebrate our city’s amazing tamariki. Enjoy a day filled with fun interactive activities and entertainment.

Free children’s activities and entertainment include face painting, mini jeeps, pony rides, bouncy castles, barbers by YCD, crafts, stage performances and much more. There’s something for everyone, making it an unforgettable day for all ages.

Pack a picnic, bring some blankets and chair, and enjoy a relaxed day out with loved ones. Food, drinks and ice creams will be available to purchase from various food stalls and trucks. Free sausage sizzle, first in first served. 

Share the aroha and create lasting memories with your favourite small people. 

This is a smoke-free, vape-free and alcohol-free event. Please leave your dogs at home.

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Free children’s activities and entertainment include face painting, mini jeeps, pony rides, bouncy castles, barbers by YCD, crafts, stage performances and much more. There’s something for everyone, making it an unforgettable day for all ages.

Pack a picnic, bring some blankets and chair, and enjoy a relaxed day out with loved ones. Food, drinks and ice creams will be available to purchase from various food stalls and trucks. Free sausage sizzle, first in first served. 

Share the aroha and create lasting memories with your favourite small people. 

This is a smoke-free, vape-free and alcohol-free event. Please leave your dogs at home.

Location
Cuthberts Green, 56 Kearneys Road, Linwood

Event contact

Christchurch City Council
03 941 8999
childrensday@ccc.govt.nz www.facebook.com/share/1Cx6G5pFRA/

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