2025-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Claudelands Events Centre, Gate 4 Brooklyn Road, Claudelands, Hamilton, 3214, New Zealand
An integral part of the Southeast Asia Festival NZ 2025 is the ‘Halo Halo Festival,’ a celebration of iconic Filipino foods and desserts!
FREE entry. Parking available at the venue.
HUNDREDS of food and drink options and NON-STOP entertainment!
email: filipinonews@xtra.co.nz
text: 027 495 8477

Mangonui Craft Market
2025-08-30 10:00 - 2025-09-27 13:00 | Mangonui Market, 114 Waterfront Road, , New Zealand, Mangōnui, North Land, 0420, New Zealand
Indoor Market every Saturday with locally made produce.
– Local olive oil – Jewellery – Knitting – Aprons, oven mitts, children’s hats etc. – Handmade cards. – Local produce, homemade jams and chutneys – Photos on canvas, calendars – Crystal spiders and insects – Maori natural oils and balms – Hug Me Tender Pet Wunder Jumpers – Manuka honey and produce – Diamond art – Cakes and Biscuits

Rockshop Bandquest - Wellington Day 1
2025-08-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Sacred Heart College, 65 Laings Road, Woburn, Lower Hutt, 5010, New Zealand
Rockshop Bandquest is Aoteaora’s live music event for Primary and Intermediate aged school students. In its fifteenth year, the programme annually hosts hundreds of young bands in venues throughout the country.
Presented by the Wright Family Foundation, and powered by NZ Rockshop, the programme is run by RQP Group (Rockquest Promotions) – the team behind Smokefreerockquest, Smokefree Tangata Beats, and Showquest performing arts competitions.
We are holding two event days for the Wellington region, please make sure you are buying tickets for the correct day!
The schools scheduled to compete on this day are listed below:
Brandon Intermediate School
Hutt Intermediate School
Korokoro School
Maungaraki School
Muritai School
Postgate School
Rangikura School
St Joseph’s School

Carnivorous Plant Society - The Lizard Release Tour
2025-08-30 19:00 - 22:00 | ONEONESIX, 116a Bank Street, Whangārei, 0110, New Zealand
Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to witness Aotearoa’s greatest psychedelic experience at Whangārei’s premier performance venue ONEONESIX.
You will experience musical textures from throughout the world with particular attention paid to South America and South East Asia.
Carnivorous Plant Society perform with live hand-drawn animations, vibraphone, trumpet, trombone, synthesiser, bass, drums, guitar and high-end cackling.
This is part of a nationwide tour promoting the newly-released Lizard EP

Rockshop Bandquest - Wellington Day 2
2025-08-31 | Sacred Heart College, 65 Laings Road, Woburn, Lower Hutt, 5010, New Zealand
Rockshop Bandquest is Aoteaora’s live music event for Primary and Intermediate aged school students. In its fifteenth year, the programme annually hosts hundreds of young bands in venues throughout the country.
Presented by the Wright Family Foundation, and powered by NZ Rockshop, the programme is run by RQP Group (Rockquest Promotions) – the team behind Smokefreerockquest, Smokefree Tangata Beats, and Showquest performing arts competitions.
We are holding two event days for the Wellington region, please make sure you are buying tickets for the correct day!
The schools scheduled to compete on this day are listed below:
Brooklyn Primary School
Evans Bay Intermediate
Newlands Intermediate
Scots College
South Wellington Intermediate School
Wadestown School
Ticket Information
General Admission – Student: $10.25 each ($10.00 + $0.25 fees)
General Admission – Adult: $23.25 each ($20.00 + $3.25 fees)
Date: Sun 31 Aug 2025, 6:30pm

Friday Fun Night - Monthly Pool Party
2025-09-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Baywave Aquatic Centre, Cnr Girven Rd & Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, 3116, New Zealand
Gather your friends, let the neighbors know, and get ready for a splashing good time at Baywave’s Friday Fun Nights!
First Friday of every month, come down for a night of fun with friends and family from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
We’ll have music pumping, waves waving, hydro-slide sliding, Aquaply playing and the bombing platform for some extra fun!
Keep an eye on our Facebook page as we regular change up themes, including the Inflatable obstacle course when we can.
Plus, don’t forget to grab some tasty snack pack combos from the cafe.
Entry is just $10, or you can upgrade to a meal deal for an additional $10, which includes chips, nuggets, and a drink.
Can’t wait to see you the first Friday of each Month at Baywave!
Dates
Fri 5 Sep 2025, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Fri 3 Oct 2025, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Fri 7 Nov 2025, 6:30pm–8:30pm
Fri 5 Dec 2025, 6:30pm–8:30pm

The First XV Collection - Now on permanent display at the All Blacks Experience
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-12-31 16:00 | All Blacks Experience, Level 4, 88 Federal Street, Sky City Precinct, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Step into the legacy of New Zealand rugby through the First XV Jersey Collection – a powerful tribute to the players, moments, and stories that shaped our national identity.
This extraordinary collection features 15 iconic jerseys from over a century of New Zealand Rugby history – each one representing a defining moment in the black jersey’s journey. From the 1905 Originals to the 2015 World Cup champions, these jerseys tell stories of triumph, resilience, and cultural pride.
Free to view at The All Blacks Experience, SkyCity Precinct, Auckland

Bad Guys Breakout at the Sky Tower
2025-09-20 - 2025-10-05 | Sky Tower, Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Join the Bad Guys crew and break into a school holiday adventure at the Sky Tower!
This September, the Bad Guys are striking the cinemas once again! To celebrate, the gang is teaming up with the Sky Tower to challenge kids with exciting missions that will test if they’ve got what it takes to join Team Bad. All the fun happening with breathtaking views of Auckland below!
Elevate family fun at the Sky Tower, where everyone can enjoy Bad Guys 2 missions and epic challenges!
Daily, from 9.30am
*Sky Tower admission fees apply. Bad Guys 2 will not be screened at the Sky Tower.

Spring Holiday Fun
2025-09-20 - 2025-10-05 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Looking for an unforgettable family day out these school holidays?
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with an adventure at Butterfly Creek! Spring is the perfect time to get out and explore, and our park is full of exciting experiences for the whole family. Say hello to the newest arrivals in Buttermilk Farm — from cheeky baby goats to fluffy lambs and curious calves, they’re eager to make new friends.
Check out our hatching eggs display and enjoy the magic of chicks breaking free from their shells, and the gorgeous fluffy new arrivals.
Wander through the tropical butterfly house and be surrounded by butterflies as they flutter and fly around you.
With so many amazing animals, interactive encounters, and playgrounds for kids to play and explore, Butterfly Creek is the ultimate spring destination. Make the most of the school holidays and plan your family day out today.
Find out more: https://www.butterflycreek.co.nz/schoolholidays

The Imaginarium
2025-09-20 | Aotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū, 50 Mayoral Drive,, Aotea Square, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Step inside a world where ideas aren’t just for thinking – they’re for living, breathing, dancing, and making. The Imaginarium is a one-day creative explosion for tamariki and rangatahi to explore, create, and play in a vibrant celebration of the senses.
Explore our sensory discovery space, a whimsical world filled with textures, sounds, lights, and scents designed to awaken your senses and transport you into the heart of a creative wonderland. Enter our sensory storytelling sessions, where tales unfold not just through words, but through touch, taste, sound, and movement – inviting every participant to become part of the story.
Take part in accessible music making workshops that bring imaginative soundscapes to life, or join an exploratory dance session, where every movement expresses the creativity inside you. Our visual arts workshops invite you to bring your inner world to life through colour, collage, and self-expression.
Whether you’re leaping through clouds, painting possibilities, or dancing with ideas, The Imaginarium is a place where fantasy and reality blur – and anything is possible.
Open to all, this is a playful and welcoming day for Disabled and non-disabled young people alike. Our experienced team of artists and support crew will guide you through a series of hands-on, inclusive workshops that celebrate individuality, imagination, and joy.
Bring your ideas – we’ll help you build them.

About Glass Ceiling Arts Collective
Glass Ceiling Arts Collective is an Arts charity; it’s a community who believe that young people with disabilities should not be defined by their disability but, rather, they should be afforded the opportunity to enjoy the performing arts alongside their nondisabled peers. The benefits for the young person with a disability are untold. Similarly, the benefits for young people without disabilities, and indeed the whole of society, are untold too.

School Holiday Fun | Heritage Festival
2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-10-05 16:00 | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Test your skills, roll the dice and spin the wheel! Inspired by the 2025 Heritage Festival theme ‘Auckland at Play’, experience classic games, fun pastimes and old-fashioned entertainment such as marionette and stick puppet theatre.
Step back in time in hands-on demos and activities with costumed guides. Explore the historic buildings and heritage gardens and make a day of it!
Tuesday 23 and 30 September 10.30am-12.30pm – Cyanotype Printing
Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-2pm – Pastimes & Parlour Games
Wednesdays 11am – Bread making
Thursdays 11am – Butter making
Fridays 11am – Puppet show & Puppet making workshop
Weekends 11am – Butter making
Sunday 28 September & Sunday 5 October 1:30pm – Puppet show & Puppet making workshop

Admission: adult $16, senior/student $14, child $8, child under 5 free.
Additional charges apply for some events. See the full listings for details.
Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Last admission at 3pm.   No booking required.

Magical Mascots - Free September School Activity
2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 | Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 64 King Edward Parade Torpedo Bay,, Devonport, Auckland, 0624, New Zealand
This September School Holiday we’re all about mascots. Come and hunt the museum’s mascot Torpedo Ted who is hiding in the galleries. Find all the bears and go in the draw to win your very own Torpedo Ted!
Then, head along to our learning space Tūhura and invent your own magical mascot to draw and add to our display.
When: Saturday 20th September – Sunday 5th October
10am – 5pm daily
Cost: FREE
Suitable for children aged 3+
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Holiday groups must book please email: info@navymuseum.co.nz

Design Your Own Ceramic Mug
2025-09-20 10:30 - 2025-10-05 14:30 | Artists’ Studios, The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, ,, Central City,, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Join our Design Your Own Mug workshop—a hands-on ceramic painting experience perfect for creative kids and teens this school holiday!
Each 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!
Using 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.
*For ages 9–16 only. Maximum of 2 participants per session.

This event is part of the September School Holiday Fun happening at The Arts Centre September 20 – October 5 2025

International Hobbit™ Day 2025
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-23 | The Shire’s Rest Cafe, 501 Buckland Road,, Matamata, Auckland, 3472, New Zealand
Celebrate International Hobbit Day at the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set with a magical event honouring the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Enjoy a festive evening of themed entertainment, food, and adventure in the heart of Middle-earth.

Boutique OSCAR Holiday Programme in Auckland
2025-09-22 09:00 - 2025-10-03 18:00 | Thrillzone, Level 1, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand
Looking for something special these school holidays? At Thrillzone Auckland, our OSCAR-approved Holiday Programme offers a boutique experience with small groups, ensuring every child (ages 7–13) gets the attention and fun they deserve.
From thrilling activities and escape adventures to creative team challenges, it’s the ultimate mix of learning, laughter, and action! With full-day and half-day options available, spaces fill fast.
Book now to secure your child’s spot in our boutique holiday programme!

September School Holidays | Ocean Odyssey: Cruising the Pacific
2025-09-22 10:00 - 2025-10-03 14:00 | NZ Maritime Museum, Corner of Quay and Hobson Street,, Auckland, 1140, New Zealand
All aboard for a school holiday adventure at the New Zealand Maritime Maritime Museum! Step back in time and explore the Pacific through fun, hands-on activities.
Craft a colourful garland lei, plot your course across Pacific islands, hunt for souvenirs, and discover the world of old-school cruise ship fun, right here on shore.
Perfect for ages 5–10.

Cubbin Theatre: Sportsball
2025-09-24 00:00 | Cloisters Studio, 2 Worchester Boulevard,, Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
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.
We created this show for 4-6 year olds but everyone is welcome!
For 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.
This season is kindly supported by Creative New Zealand.
Cubbin 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.

One Day School - Circo Arts
2025-09-24 09:30 - 2025-10-01 15:30 | Altiora, 2 Worcester Boulevard,, Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
One Day School for ages 6-12 year olds at Altiora Performing Arts.
An alternative education programme based on Circo Arts and focusing on four main modalities:
*STRENGTH *FLEXIBILITY *CREATIVITY *PLAY
These will be explored as a framework for Hauora/Wellbeing.
Class Schedule:
9:30am – Welcome/Wellbeing Check ins
9:45am – Circus Arts physical training (acrobatics, aerials, equilibristics, juggling, clown etc…)
10:30am – break
10:45am – Exercises in creativity/production including Circus/Drama games
12:00pm – Lunch (Shared/BYO)
1:00pm – Explore the Arts Centre (museum, history, observatory, fudge cottage, foods, botanic gardens etc…)
3:00pm – Finish
Drop your kids off. Please bring lunches/drinks and physical education training clothes.
Recommended Ages 6 – 12 yrs
Pricing

Concession $65.00
Unemployed (+ fees)
Waged $85.00
Employed (+ fees)

Night at Auckland Museum Superstars
2025-09-24 18:30 - 2025-10-02 21:00 | Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
WED 24 SEP (PUBLIC DRESS REHEARSAL)
THU 25, FRI 26, SAT 27, MON 29 SEP
WED 1, THU 2 OCT
6.30PM – 9PM, DOORS OPEN 5.30PM
EARLY BIRD TICKETS (UNTIL 23 SEP) $35
GENERAL TICKETS $40, DOOR SALES $45
DRESS REHEARSAL TICKETS $25
MEMBERS RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT
Recommended age is 6-12. Ages 3 years and under are free.
Do your young ones dream of lighting up the stage or screen, leading a team to victory, or making a world-changing discovery? At Night at Auckland Museum: Superstars, they’ll discover what it takes to become a true living legend. This special family event transforms the Museum into an interactive hall of fame after dark, where your tamariki can explore the galleries, meet a dazzling cast of characters, and uncover their secrets.
Please bring a torch as they are not provided.

Paper Planet
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-28 | Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Paper Planet is child-led, deeply involving and highly sensory, and sure to delight the whole family.
Paper Planet is a universally accessible experience that families find inspiring and utterly captivating. Children and families are invited into a forest of tall cardboard trees and after exploring the space, they add to this strange and delicate planet using only paper, tape and their imaginations. Theatre and play merge in this magical place, as creatures, plants, costumes, characters, stories and adventures spring to life.
Paper Planet grows as more families visit, and every session is truly unique as imaginations go wild. Children choose how they interact with the performers and with other children; some children find themselves absorbed in quiet making, and others prefer to play and explore.

Paper Planet
2025-09-25 10:00 - 2025-09-28 15:30 | Aotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū, 50 Mayoral Drive,, Aotea Square, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Paper Planet is child-led, deeply involving and highly sensory, and sure to delight the whole family.
Paper Planet is a universally accessible experience that families find inspiring and utterly captivating. Children and families are invited into a forest of tall cardboard trees and after exploring the space, they add to this strange and delicate planet using only paper, tape and their imaginations. Theatre and play merge in this magical place, as creatures, plants, costumes, characters, stories and adventures spring to life.
Paper Planet grows as more families visit, and every session is truly unique as imaginations go wild. Children choose how they interact with the performers and with other children; some children find themselves absorbed in quiet making, and others prefer to play and explore.
About Polyglot Theatre
Polyglot Theatre is a world-renowned contemporary theatre company based in Melbourne/Naarm making exceptional arts experiences for children and families. Their unique brand of theatre encompasses a wide variety of forms and is shared with audiences everywhere, from the world’s most prestigious stages to the football grounds of regional Australia.
Their artistic and philosophical approach to child-centred practice has earned them a strong reputation at home and abroad as a leader in the theatre for young audiences (TYA) sector, celebrated for creating distinctive, participatory and inclusive works that are playful and conceptually rigorous. Access and inclusion are prioritised in everything they do, and they advocate for the right of all children to experience growth and resilience through creative play.
Their vision is a world where all children are empowered: artistically, socially and culturally.

This tour has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body. Polyglot Theatre is also supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

Paint & Sip Workshops
2025-09-27 - 2025-10-05 | Paint & Sip, 2 Worcester Boulevard,, Central, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
Join us at Paint & Sip these school holidays. We have everything at the studio, so just bring yourself and get ready to paint.
5 yrs+ (5-7yrs caregiver supervision required)
Workshops:
Sweet‘Art
Sunday 21 September | 2pm – 3.30pm
Tickets

Tie-dye Bags + Painting
Thursday 25 September | 2.30pm – 5pm
Tickets

Glow Paint
Saturday 27 September | 11am – 12.30pm
Tickets

Animal Wind-Ups + Painting
Wednesday 1 October | 1pm – 3.30pm
Tickets

Bee Happy
Thursday 2 October | 3.30pm – 5pm
Tickets

Under the Sea
Sunday 5 October | 2pm – 3.30pm
Tickets

This event is part of the September School Holiday Fun happening at The Arts Centre September 20 – October 5 2025

Chocolate and Coffee Festival 2025
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Viaduct Events Centre, 171 Halsey Street,, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
New Zealand’s ultimate celebration of chocolate, coffee, and all things delicious returns to the Viaduct Events Centre!
Enjoy two indulgent days with over 60 top artisan exhibitors, featuring everything from handcrafted chocolate to specialty coffee and gourmet treats.
Whether you’re a foodie, a coffee lover, or just after a fun day out, this festival is packed with samples, show specials, and tasty discoveries.
Come sip, snack, and savour the best of New Zealand’s craft scene in one flavour-filled event!

Looking Up!
2025-09-27 16:30 - 17:20 | Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Kids shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to see the stars above Auckland simply because their bedtime is too early! Ignite a wonder of the night sky in your young ones with this indoor live planetarium tour of the planets, stars and constellations visible above Auckland on the day of your visit.
This is the children’s version of Stardome’s popular Our Sky Tonight show, and is suitable for age 5+.
Bookings essential. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for shows. Late entry into the planetarium is not possible once the show has started.
Price

Child $12.00; Adult $15; Student $13.00, Senior $13.00, Family (2 adult and 3 children) $50.00

The Ultimate Kids Surf Camp #1
2025-09-28 | Moirs Point Camp, 117 Estuary Drive, Mangawhai, 0505, New Zealand
OUR MOST POPULAR, 5 NIGHT, FUN FILLED ADVENTURE!
The Ultimate Kids’ Surf Camp is an all-inclusive adventure designed to ignite your child’s passion for surfing and create unforgettable memories.
Tailored for kids aged 8 to 15, our camp offers a dynamic blend of daily surf lessons and a myriad of thrilling activities. From kayaking and paddleboarding to beach volleyball, yoga, and exhilarating waterslides, each day is packed with excitement and adventure.
Nestled in camp-style accommodations, complete with cosy campfires and mouth watering BBQs, your child will experience the quintessential summer camp atmosphere. All equipment is provided by Aotearoa Surf, ensuring a hassle-free and unforgettable experience for your little surf enthusiasts.
Camps Available:
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Your child’s experience at our Ultimate Kids’ Surf Camp is our top priority, which is why we’ve meticulously planned every detail – from transportation to meals, accommodation, activities, equipment, and even sunscreen – to be included in your camp fee.
Rest assured, we’ve got everything covered to ensure your child enjoys fun-filled days packed with age-appropriate activities under careful supervision. From nutritious meals to comfortable dorm accommodations, we prioritise your child’s safety, comfort, and enjoyment throughout their stay with us.
LOCATION:
Located just 80 minutes north of Auckland, Mangawhai boasts the ideal setting for our Ultimate Kids’ Surf Camp. With its pristine beach and sheltered harbour, it offers the perfect blend of great surf and safe swimming for our young campers.
Nestled at Moirs Point camp, our campsite provides breathtaking views overlooking the picturesque Mangawhai Harbour, setting the stage for an unforgettable outdoor adventure for your child.
AGES:
Our camp welcomes children ages 8 to 15 of all surfing and swimming abilities. Our team of seasoned surf instructors and lifeguards will tailor lessons to accommodate each child’s individual skill level and comfort in the water, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience for all.
SURFING:
Twice-daily surf lessons will be held at either Mangawhai Heads Beach or Te Arai Beach, offering diverse conditions to enhance participants’ progression and confidence in the ocean and surfing. Rest assured, all necessary equipment will be provided by Aotearoa Surf, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable learning experience for every participant.
ACTIVITIES:
During the camp, which is conveniently situated right on the water, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of exciting activities. From paddle boarding and kayaking to tackling the confidence course and enjoying thrilling waterslides, there’s something for everyone. On land, campers can partake in soccer, rugby, volleyball, and more.
As the sun sets, nighttime activities come alive, including campfires, outdoor movies, burma trails, night swims, BBQs, and other fun-filled adventures. It’s an action-packed experience from sunrise to sunset!
ACCOMMODATION:
We provide comfortable dorm-style accommodations, thoughtfully grouped by ages and genders, ensuring a safe and enjoyable stay for all campers. Participants have the option to room with friends.
MEALS:
We prioritise the well-being of our campers by providing nutritious meals, including unlimited fruit, throughout their stay. We cater to various dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. If your child has any allergies or specific dietary needs, please contact us in advance so we can accommodate them accordingly.
TRANSPORT:
Pickup and drop off service from Auckland to Mangawhai – Parents are welcome to drop off / pick up from camp. See our website for further details.
COST:
$1095 per camper (all inclusive)

The Bubble Spectacular
2025-09-29 | Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
The Bubble Spectacular – Starring Dr Hubble’s Bubbles!
Enter the bubbly-brilliant world of Dr Hubble, as he presents The Bubble Spectacular – a fun-filled, out of this world, bubble-riffic show!
Expect to be amazed as the ultimate master of bubbles, Dr Hubble, creates little bubbles, BIG bubbles, volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, square bubbles and with a bit of his bubbly-magic, you might even end up inside a bubble!
This poppin’ bubble party, filled with laughter, audience participation and even a little burst of fiery bubbles, kids and their grown-ups will be left awe-struck as bubbles fly around the auditorium and take forms you’ve never seen before!
All of this and of course, the world’s BIGGEST bubble party! Get ready to pop, bounce, and boogie in a bubbly blast of fun!
The Bubble Spectacular is coming to Australia & New Zealand these school holidays!
Catch it, before it floats away! It’s unbubb-levable!
Book your tickets now and get ready for the ultimate bubble spectacular!

The Bubble Spectacular
2025-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, 1010, New Zealand

Cinderella
2025-09-29 13:15 - 2025-10-06 14:30 | Lumiere Cinemas, 26 Rolleston Avenue,, Central City, Christchurch, 8013, New Zealand
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.
Rated G

This event is part of the September School Holiday Fun happening at The Arts Centre September 20 – October 5 2025
Pricing

General Admission $12.50

Checkmate
2025-10-01 08:00 - 23:00 | Aotea Square, 291-297 Queen Street,, Auckland CBD, Auckland
Be part of a gigantic chessboard in Aotea Square!
Ready to level up your school holidays? Gather your friends, whānau and fellow grandmasters to experience the FREE immersive installation Checkmate – a giant-sized chess set featuring 14 towering pieces, part of this year’s We The Young children’s festival.
Checkmate is an engaging and interactive experience that brings people of all ages together to immerse themselves into this large scale chess board. Located in Aotea Square, this fun installation invites families, friends, and visitors to come together, play, discover and create another memorable moment in the heart of the city.
The installation will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days, but the best time to view it is 8am – 11pm.
Story behind Checkmate
Like an intricate dance of ‘mini sculptures’, each chess piece embodies its own rules and movements, inviting players into a poetic interplay of intellect and concentration. By transforming this iconic symbol into a monumental spectacle, the public is invited to undertake a wondrous and expansive journey of extraordinary proportions.
Each chess piece draws inspiration from the 20th Century Bauhaus movement, a pivotal era where art and design converged, shaping modern aesthetics. This artwork reverently pays homage to Bauhaus’s historical impact, celebrating its fusion of creativity and functionality.

Te Moana Glow Show 2025
2025-10-01 10:00 - 10:45 | Whoa! Studios, 8/14 Henderson Valley Road,, Henderson, Auckland, 0612, New Zealand
Te Moana Glow Show, a stunning glow-in-the-dark theatre experience, is showing exclusively at Kōmanawa Theatre, part of the Te Puna Creative Hub (formerly know as Whoa Studios) in Henderson.
Bring your tamariki, whānau, and friends for this epic storytelling experience, loved by kids all around Aotearoa and reimagined since its last outing in 2020.
Set beneath the waves of takutai moana and the mighty Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, this uplifting story follows Kina, a loveable sea urchin who has lost her memory and her way.
As Kina journeys through the Pacific, she meets a hilarious and curious crew of glowing sea creatures – including dancing crabs, beautiful manta rays, jiving clams, and the grand Pacific Queen – all brought to life by more than 40 extraordinary, handcrafted puppets.
Guided by the wisdom of the ocean Kina embarks on a journey of self-discovery to find her family, her true identity, and her inner strength. With the help of a kindly octopus and a little moana magic, she is reimagined as a radiant pearl.
He waka eke noa /we are all in this together is the guiding whakataukī of the show, with heartfelt themes of resilience, kindness, and the beauty within.
Two shows each day: 10:00 am to 10:45am and 11:30am to 12:45pm.
