Getting out and about with multiples can feel like a challenge.
However, we know the feeling of success and increased well-being that comes with achieving a good day.
Right from the start, Multiples Canterbury has a range of regular and one-off events to assist you with getting out of the house again in a supportive environment.
Christmas Party
All paid members are invited to our free Christmas Party each year. This is usually held at the Steam Scene miniature trains on a Sunday during late November or early December.
Enjoy unlimited rides on the miniature trains, a free sausage sizzle, facepainting, and meeting Santa!
Exact details for this year's party will be made available closer to the time.
Christmas Party
All paid members are invited to our free Christmas Party each year. This is usually held at the Steam Scene miniature trains on a Sunday during late November or early December.
Enjoy unlimited rides on the miniature trains, a free sausage sizzle, facepainting, and meeting Santa!
Exact details for this year's party will be made available closer to the time.
School Holiday Events
Multiples Canterbury arranges a free or discounted event for paid members each school holidays during the school year. Past events have included movies at Readings Cinema, trampolining at Launchpad, and burning off energy at Inflatable World.
Details for each event will be made available closer to the time.
Ilam Multiples Playgroup
Our Ilam playgroup is well-equipped, safe, and engaging for under-fives and their parents. It is a place you can come for a chat and support. Funded by the Ministry of Education, it is free to attend - all you need to bring is morning tea for your children.
Playgroup gives you a break from the house, and gives the children a chance to run around, play with others, and enjoy different toys. Siblings are more than welcome to attend playgroup too.
Unlike many playgroups, we keep running through the holidays (except for a couple of weeks over Christmas and New Year) - because a break wouldn't actually be a break!
Tuesdays
10:00am - 11:45am
Village Ilam Community Centre
365a Ilam Road
Bryndwr, Christchurch
(map)
Rolleston Gymnastics
Affinity Gymnastics in Rolleston is partnering with Multiples Canterbury to bring Tumbletimes/gymnastics sessions to Selwyn! These fun, active sessions are a great way for your little ones to burn off energy, learn new skills, and have a blast.
Whether your child is an aspiring gymnast or just wants to get moving, there’s something for everyone. Weekday sessions are for under fives, while on Sundays all ages are welcome.
Free for paid members of Multiples Canterbury. Come join the fun and experience the energy of gymnastics in Rolleston!
Exact details for this year's twice-monthly sessions are currently awaiting confirmation from the venue. We expect to be able to publish these in the near future.
Under Ones Meet Ups
Village Ilam Community Centre
365a Ilam Road
Bryndwr, Christchurch
(map)
Come and join us! Take a seat, grab a hot coffee and a biscuit or two and share your twin (or triplet!) parent journey. There will be plenty of floor space, indoor pram parking areas, and free Weleda samples.
This is primarily aimed at parents who have babies newborn to 12 months as a way to connect parents with similar age babies, but all ages and siblings are invited.
The meet up is hosted alongside our Ilam Multiples Playgroup, so your preschoolers are more than welcome and will have plenty to keep them entertained.
10am to 11:45am
on the following Tuesdays
13th January 2026
3rd March 2026
5th May 2026
7th July 2026
1st September 2026
27th October 2026
29th December 2026
Tumbletimes
Tumbletimes helps to develop your children's fundamental movement skills through rolling, balancing, sliding, leaping, jumping, climbing and much more.
It’s another great opportunity to connect with other multiples families. Best suited for whānau with multiples aged 0-5 years. Siblings welcome.
This event is free for paid members of Multiples Canterbury.
Exact details for this year's monthly sessions are currently awaiting confirmation from the venues. We expect to be able to publish these in the near future.
