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SUMMARY:Late night and Family Movies Under the Stars at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
DESCRIPTION:This April the Thermal Pools until 9pm every Friday and Saturday throughout the month of April.\nLooking for a fun family night out these school holidays? Grab the kids\, pack the togs and head to Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa for a magical Movies at the Pools experience this April. \nOn Thursday 9 April at 7:00pm\, families can enjoy the live-action adventure The Jungle Book\, following Mowgli’s thrilling journey through the jungle. \nThen on Thursday 16 April at 7:00pm\, join determined rabbit police officer Judy Hopps and quick-witted fox Nick Wilde in the animated hit Zootopia. Packed with laughs and adventure. \nIt’s a movie night with a twist—watching your favourite family films while soaking in warm thermal water under the stars. Arrive early to enjoy the pools and slides before the movie starts\, then settle in for a memorable holiday evening the whole family will love.
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/late-night-and-family-movies-under-the-stars-at-hanmer-springs-thermal-pools-spa/
LOCATION:Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa\, 42 Amuri Ave\, Hanmer Springs\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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SUMMARY:End of Summer Party at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we enjoy the last of the summer sun! \nSend summer off in style at our End of Summer Party! This one-off celebration on February 28th turns up the energy with poolside fun\, inflatables\, and live music playing into the evening. \nSplash and play with the inflatables in the lap pool between 4pm-6pm and enjoy the LIVE music from Extractor Fan (Marty and Grant) on the Café Deck between 5pm – 8pm! The Café will be open until 8pm (Kitchen closing at 7:30pm). \nSoak under the stars to great tunes\, and make the most of those last warm nights with friends and whānau. It’s the ultimate summer send-off.
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/end-of-summer-party-at-hanmer-springs-thermal-pools-spa/
LOCATION:Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa\, 42 Amuri Ave\, Hanmer Springs\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa":MAILTO:info@hanmersprings.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T160000
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SUMMARY:Fun Fridays at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we enjoy the last of the summer sun! \nKick off your weekend the best way possible with Fun Fridays at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa! \nEvery Friday afternoon in February come along and splash into the fun from 4 pm to 6 pm. Great music and fun inflatable pool toys in the lap pool to have a great family afternoon. It’s the perfect mix of fun and unwind — float\, soak\, laugh with friends\, and enjoy the buzz of summer evenings.
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/fun-fridays-at-hanmer-springs-thermal-pools-spa/
LOCATION:Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa\, 42 Amuri Ave\, Hanmer Springs\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa":MAILTO:info@hanmersprings.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251219T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T233000
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SUMMARY:NotEnoughLights Christmas Light show
DESCRIPTION:500\,000+ colourful lights decorating a residential property and 99.99% of the front yard\nDancing lights flash in time with the music with lots of patterns and colours. \nThe best place to park is around Kathleen Crescent or along Parker Street and take a short 3 minute walk around to the display as we want to limit the amount of traffic in the street for the safety of all the visitors. \nMost fine weather nights we should have a Real Fruit Ice-cream vendor for those who love ice-cream to enjoy while watching the lights. \nEntry is free with the choice of making a donation should you wish\, with 50% of the donation proceeds going to the Christchurch SPCA
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/notenoughlights-christmas-light-show/
LOCATION:Notenoughlights Light Show\, 8 Dunluce Place\, Christchurch\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251004T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T022237Z
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SUMMARY:Young Creators Market Stall - Seekers Mākete
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Young Creatives! \nThis school holidays\, we’re thrilled to welcome tamariki to be part of the Seekers Market – a special opportunity for young makers to showcase their creativity and run their very own stall! \nFor just $10\, kids can join our vibrant market community on Saturday\, 10am–3pm\, and share their handmade crafts\, baking\, artwork\, or any original creations they’ve dreamed up. \nLet’s nurture the next generation of creators – we’d love to support and celebrate their unique talents! \n5 – 14 yrs (caregiver supervision essential) \nInterested? \nEmail us at hello@gardencitymakete.co.nz with a short description of what your child will be making or selling. \n \nThis event is part of the September School Holiday Fun happening at The Arts Centre September 20 – October 5 2025
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/young-creators-market-stall-seekers-makete/
LOCATION:Market Square\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\,\, Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora":MAILTO:info@artscentre.org.nz
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SUMMARY:Cinderella
DESCRIPTION:With a wicked stepmother (Eleanor Audley) and two jealous stepsisters (Rhoda Williams\, Lucille Bliss) who keep her enslaved and in rags\, Cinderella (Ilene Woods) stands no chance of attending the royal ball. When her fairy godmother (Verna Felton) appears and magically transforms her reality into a dream come true\, Cinderella enchants the handsome Prince Charming at the ball\, but must face the wrath of her enraged stepmother and sisters when the spell wears off at midnight. \nRated G \n \nThis event is part of the September School Holiday Fun happening at The Arts Centre September 20 – October 5 2025 \nPricing \n\nGeneral Admission $12.50
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/cinderella/
LOCATION:Lumiere Cinemas\, 26 Rolleston Avenue\,\, Central City\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora":MAILTO:info@artscentre.org.nz
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
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SUMMARY:Paint & Sip Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Paint & Sip these school holidays. We have everything at the studio\, so just bring yourself and get ready to paint. \n5 yrs+ (5-7yrs caregiver supervision required) \nWorkshops: \nSweet‘Art \nSunday 21 September | 2pm – 3.30pm \nTickets \n  \nTie-dye Bags + Painting \nThursday 25 September | 2.30pm – 5pm \nTickets \n  \nGlow Paint \nSaturday 27 September | 11am – 12.30pm \nTickets \n  \nAnimal Wind-Ups + Painting \nWednesday 1 October | 1pm – 3.30pm \nTickets \n  \nBee Happy \nThursday 2 October | 3.30pm – 5pm\nTickets \n  \nUnder the Sea\nSunday 5 October | 2pm – 3.30pm\nTickets \n  \n \nThis event is part of the September School Holiday Fun happening at The Arts Centre September 20 – October 5 2025
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/paint-sip-workshops/
LOCATION:Paint & Sip\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\,\, Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora":MAILTO:info@artscentre.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251001T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T023401Z
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SUMMARY:One Day School - Circo Arts
DESCRIPTION:One Day School for ages 6-12 year olds at Altiora Performing Arts. \nAn alternative education programme based on Circo Arts and focusing on four main modalities:\n*STRENGTH *FLEXIBILITY *CREATIVITY *PLAY \nThese will be explored as a framework for Hauora/Wellbeing. \nClass Schedule:\n9:30am – Welcome/Wellbeing Check ins\n9:45am – Circus Arts physical training (acrobatics\, aerials\, equilibristics\, juggling\, clown etc…)\n10:30am – break\n10:45am – Exercises in creativity/production including Circus/Drama games\n12:00pm – Lunch (Shared/BYO)\n1:00pm – Explore the Arts Centre (museum\, history\, observatory\, fudge cottage\, foods\, botanic gardens etc…)\n3:00pm – Finish \nDrop your kids off. Please bring lunches/drinks and physical education training clothes. \nRecommended Ages 6 – 12 yrs \nPricing \n\nConcession $65.00\nUnemployed (+ fees)\nWaged $85.00\nEmployed (+ fees)
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/one-day-school-circo-arts/
LOCATION:Altiora\, 2 Worcester Boulevard\,\, Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora":MAILTO:info@artscentre.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250924T000000
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SUMMARY:Cubbin Theatre: Sportsball
DESCRIPTION:Sportsball is the story of Tai\, a young child with an active inner world and an active outer world. Tai loves playing and watching sports with his dad and he loves his big red ball. He can do lots of amazing tricks with his ball but when a game at a birthday party doesn’t go his way\, Tai has to work through his feelings and find a way to move through a difficult situation with the help of his dad\, his friends and his imagination. \nWe created this show for 4-6 year olds but everyone is welcome! \nFor what to expect when you come to the show please visit our FAQs on our website. Please contact us at hello@cubbin.co.nz if you have any questions about the performance. \nThis season is kindly supported by Creative New Zealand. \nCubbin Theatre Company is the Company-in-Residence at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre for 2025. Check out their other events coming up in Cloisters Studio this year.
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/cubbin-theatre-sportsball/
LOCATION:Cloisters Studio\, 2 Worchester Boulevard\,\, Central\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora":MAILTO:info@artscentre.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250920T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251005T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T013649
CREATED:20250923T191612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T191612Z
UID:10681-1758364200-1759674600@letsgokids.co.nz
SUMMARY:Design Your Own Ceramic Mug
DESCRIPTION:Join our Design Your Own Mug workshop—a hands-on ceramic painting experience perfect for creative kids and teens this school holiday! \nEach participant (ages 9–16) will receive a bisque-fired ceramic mug\, ready to decorate in their own unique style. To make it even more fun\, they’ll choose from quirky handle designs like a croissant\, donut\, baguette\, chocolate fish\, and more! \nUsing a wide selection of underglaze colours\, kids will learn how to bring their design to life with guidance and all materials provided. After the session\, each mug will be professionally glazed and kiln-fired\, making it food-safe\, glossy\, and ready to use or proudly display. \n*For ages 9–16 only. Maximum of 2 participants per session. \n  \nThis event is part of the September School Holiday Fun happening at The Arts Centre September 20 – October 5 2025
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/design-your-own-ceramic-mug/
LOCATION:Artists’ Studios\, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora\, \,\, Central City\,\, Christchurch\, 8013\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Christchurch
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora":MAILTO:info@artscentre.org.nz
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