Cell! Cell! Cell!

Stardome Observatory and Planetarium 670 Manakau Road, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

You are made of 70 trillion living cells. They work. They talk. They think. They are what make you alive. This is the story of the trillions of cells that form our bodies, from our beginnings as a single cell to the complexity of a whole body: it’s the story of who we are. Join …

Gigantic Family Fun at Butterfly Creek

Butterfly Creek 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand

Come and visit Dinosaur Kingdom at Butterfly Creek these school holidays! With more dino’s than you will find anywhere in Auckland, come along and see these prehistoric giants roar and move, and on selected days, keep an eye out for our walking dinosaur as it roams the park. This Easter weekend, join our Golden Egg Hunt …

Minecraft Journey at the Sky Tower

Sky Tower Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Are you ready to take your Minecraft skills to new heights? This school holiday, experience an epic pixelated adventure like never before as the Sky Tower transforms into a real-world Minecraft wonderland! Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting your blocky journey, there's something for every explorer to enjoy. Don't Miss Out! This school …

Gigantic Family Fun

Butterfly Creek 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, New Zealand

Come and visit Dinosaur Kingdom at Butterfly Creek these school holidays! With more dino’s than you will find anywhere in Auckland, come along and see these prehistoric giants roar and move, and on selected days, keep an eye out for our walking dinosaur as it roams the park. This Easter weekend, join our Golden Egg …

Rainbow Machine at Corban Estate Arts Centre

Corban Estate Arts Centre 2 Mount Lebanon Ln, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand

Step into a world of colour and creativity at Corban Estate Arts Centre! As part of our April programme offering and the Kids Arts Festival 2025: Celebrating Colour, we’re thrilled to feature Rainbow Machine — a spectacular fusion of science, art, design, and engineering that sparks joy for kids of all ages. Turn the wheels …

April Holiday Experience – Search and Rescue

MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology 805 Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs,, New Zealand

This April, join us for an action-packed time, learning the science of survival, navigation, and outdoor safety through fun experiments and interactive activities. Create Morse code secret words, go on a geocaching hunt or play ultraviolet hide and seek! Spend some time in Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre with illumination themed design challenges, arts, …

Rotorua District Choir: Songs for Children of All Ages

St John's Presbyterian Church 44 Victoria Street, Victoria, Rotorua, New Zealand

Join Rotorua District Choir for "Songs for Children of All Ages", an engaging concert experience that celebrates the joy and wonder of music for everyone! We'll be combining timeless classics and contemporary favourites, designed to captivate the hearts of young listeners while delighting the inner child in adults. Bring the whole family and share the …

The Chuckle Monsters

Covert Theatre 51 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

Get ready for a whirlwind of laughs and mischief with Chuckle Monsters! This family-friendly comedy adventure brings Big Red and the hilarious Chuckle Monster gang to life in an action-packed show filled with side-splitting improv, catchy tunes, and delightful dance moves. Join them as they embark on wacky adventures, play games, and spread heaps of …

King’s Birthday Free Fun on the Waterfront

Tauranga Waterfront Waterfront, Tauranga City Centre

King size your weekend in Tauranga City Centre! Get ready for a royal weekend full of fun. We’re celebrating the King’s Birthday with free activities for all ages from Friday, 30 May – Monday, 2 June at Tauranga waterfront. Mini Golf, 9am-4pm daily Curling, 9am-4pm daily Face Painting, 10am-3pm daily Challenge your mates or gather …

Haututū: The Arts Village Open Day

The Arts Village Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, New Zealand

Swing by The Arts Village on May 31st to meet and mingle with local arts and community groups & organisations. Totally free to attend and we have lots to see and do with free kids art activities and loads of awesome organisations on board. The event is open from 11am until 2pm with plenty to …

TANIWHA

Herald Theatre 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland, New Zealand

Taniwha follows young Mereana and friends as they protect a taniwha from the urban development destroying its home.   With a score by award-winning composer Leon Radojkovic, invoking the spirit of 80s and 90s adventure flicks and Miyazaki anime, Taniwha is an audacious Aotearoa adventure for the whole whānau – a tale of courage, community, environmental guardianship, and …

Wairarapa Festival of Christmas

Greytown Village Main Street, Greytown, New Zealand

A month of festive cheer rolls into Wairarapa.   Greytown is getting ready for one of the country’s happiest mid-winter celebrations. The Wairarapa Festival of Christmas is an extravaganza blending northern hemisphere charm with Kiwi flair. The month of festivities includes lights, laughter, and fun for all ages. This year’s theme, ‘Christmas Carnival’, applies to …