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Questions about KidsFest

This year Kidsfest will run from the 6th to the 21st of July.

KidsFest is based in Christchurch, New Zealand and now reaches out to the Waimakariri and Selwyn Districts. Events are hosted in many different venues, both indoors and outdoors throughout Canterbury.

KidsFest is proudly produced by Christchurch City Council. However, most events and activities within the KidsFest program are run independently by a variety of event organizations, businesses and groups within the Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts.

FAQs

Many of the favourite KidsFest activities held in previous years have once again returned. Plus, there’s also some completely new experiences for children to explore and a range of online events.

Tickets will be available to the public from 5pm on the 24th of June.
Tickets to KidsFest events can be found here, at kidsfest.co.nz Event providers often use different ticketing methods, so please see event listings for the specific booking details.
Most tickets will have a booking fee added, which can increase depending on your method of payment. Online bookings using e-tickets are usually the cheapest. Phone bookings, outlet purchases and couriered tickets can incur extra fees. It is the event provider who decides how their event is ticketed.

Event questions

Watch our KidsFest Facebook page for the latest information on cancelled events, or check the event listings here, at kidsfest.co.nz
No, KidsFest will not be producing an events booklet any longer. Instead we have online options to build your own schedule to help be more sustainable.
No, KidsFest no longer produdes a major opening or closing event instead we leave it to the events providers to organise amazing events for the school holidays.
KidsFest events require children under eight years to be accompanied by a caregiver. Please contact the event provider directly to discuss caregiver options or if your attendance is not required at an event, please ensure your child is happy and comfortable before you leave. Make sure the event provider has your contact details should they need to get hold of you, and vice versa.
Keep checking back here, at kidsfest.co.nz, and follow KidsFest on Facebook for the latest news and updates.
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Event providers’ FAQs

KidsFest is proudly produced by Christchurch City Council. However, most events and activities within the KidsFest programme are run independently by a variety of event organisations, businesses and groups within the Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts.

This year Kidsfest will run from the 6th to the 21st of July.

Event listings must be submitted for approval no later than 10th of May.

Tickets will be available to the public from 5pm on the 24th of June.

No, KidsFest is theme free now so let your imagination go wild with ideas.
No, KidsFest will not be producing an events brochure any longer. Instead we have online options so people can build their own schedule to help be more sustainable.
All KidsFest events require a health and safety plan which helps us know you understand and can mitigate any risks to the public whilst hosting events. You can find how-to guides with templates in the resource section.
Police vetting is only required if you are working one on one with children that have additional needs and caregivers are not present at the event.
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