Grand Day Out at Tūranga

Wed Oct 01 2025 at 12:30 am to 07:00 am UTC+13:00

Tūranga | Christchurch

Christchurch City Libraries
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Wednesday 1 October is the United Nations International Day of Older Persons, a global celebration of the contributions of older people, to raise awareness of the challenges they face, and encourage communities to take action to support ageing well. Join us for special Grand Days Out at Matatiki Hornby Centre and Tūranga.
Events at Tūranga:
All day events: 10.30am to 5pm
Knit 'n' Yarn
He Hononga | Connection, Ground Floor
Come along with your knitting, crochet or other craft project.
You've been framed
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4
Do you have a photo with a grandparent, grandchild, or someone special you'd love to frame? Bring your photo along or make a frame ready for a favourite memory. Add names, fun words, or designs to make it your own. You just need a photo or a picture, everything else is provided.
Tuna and eels
Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2
This is a different take on the traditional Snakes and Ladders board game, using historical images of Christchurch people, places, and events from Canterbury Stories.
10.30am to 11am: Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
10.30am to 11.15am: Breathing Matters
10.30am to 11.30am: Meet the Locals
11am to 11.30am: Just Dance
11am to 12noon: Badge Buddies
1pm to 4pm: Grand Day Out Expo
1pm to 2pm: Shared Reading
1pm to 3pm: VR Virtual Reality
1pm to 3pm: Mah Jong for Beginners
2pm to 5pm: Fala Time
2pm to 3.30pm Staying safe online
2pm to 3pm: Meet the Locals
2pm to 3pm: Badge Buddies
2.30pm to 4.30pm: Tech Time Play
4pm to 5pm: Introduction to the Media Conversion Station
Find out more:
https://my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/blogs/post/grand-day-out/
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Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Sq, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand, Christchurch

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