Name: Sonic Boom
Start: 2026-02-27T16:00:00+13:00
End: 2026-02-27T17:30:00+13:00
Location: Butlers Reef

January 2026
20 January -11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Summer Play Tour | Whitby Walkways Playground

Whitby Walkways Playground Solander Place, Whitby, Porirua - Mana, Wellington, New Zealand

Get ready Porirua, play is coming your way! Our brand-new play trailer, Wā Tākaro, is packed with exciting play equipment, sports gear, and loose parts for epic whānau fun. These events are great for all ages and it’s free to attend! Many locations and dates this summer, for more info head to poriruacity.govt.nz/play If the …

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22 January -2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fun in the Sun

Nelson Public Libraries Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson, New Zealand

Soak up the sunshine and join us for Fun in the Sun ☀️🎈 An exciting afternoon filled with outdoor games, colourful parachutes, engaging stories, and plenty more fun for everyone to enjoy. With activities both indoors and outdoors, there’s something for all ages, rain or shine. It’s the perfect chance to play, laugh, and make …

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22 January -6:00 pm

Summer Carnival at Brewtown 2026

Mahons Amusements 27 Blenheim St, Brewtown, Upper Hutt, New Zealand

The Mega Fun Carnival is back in Upper Hutt now at Brewtown- don't miss out on all the Fun of the Fair! It's free entry- just pay per ride/attraction Thrill & fun rides for everyone, featuring Hurricane, Cup & Saucer,Dodgem Cars, Ali Baba & more. Plus all your favourite Carnival games and Fairground Food. Weekend …

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23 January -10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The 7th Kids Japanese Festival – Hello Japan

Ellen Melville Centre Cnr High St & Freyberg Plce, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Come to the FREE Kids Japanese Festival – Hello Japan on Friday, 23 January 2026, during the school holidays at the Ellen Melville Centre. This fun-filled festival invites children and families to dive into the colourful world of Japanese culture. What’s On: - Screenings of My Neighbour Totoro and Spy X Family CODE: White - …

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24 January -10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Great Waihi Beach Scavenger Hunt | Operation Beach Patrol

Waihi Beach Info Centre 26 Wilson Road, Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Something mysterious is unfolding at Waihī Beach… 🕵️‍♂️🌊 Join The Great Waihī Beach Scavenger Hunt | Operation Beach Patrol and put your detective skills to the test. Over $1,500 in cold, hard cash has vanished, and clues are scattered across the beach waiting to be uncovered. Team up with friends or family, solve puzzles, follow …

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30 January -5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Summer Pool Party

Te Rauparaha Arena 17 Parumoana St, Porirua - Mana, Wellington, New Zealand

Beat the heat and make a splash at the pool! Enjoy cool sounds from DU Gooda while diving into summer fun with floaties and the manu platform. Refuel with a free sausage sizzle, keep an eye out for spot prizes, and soak up the good vibes all day. All the fun is included with …

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31 January -10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Ōhope Beach Festival

Mahy Reserve 5 Pohutukawa Avenue, Ohope, Whakatane, New Zealand

A vibrant, family-friendly, free event, celebrating culture and place at NZ’s most-loved beach. This event brings the community together with kite flying, sandcastle competitions, sand art, and a lively festival hub filled with food trucks and entertainment.
February 2026
1 February -10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival 2026

Takapuna Beach Reserve 33 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand

— Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival – Postponed to the following weekend, Sunday 1st Feb — Takapuna is your ultimate summer destination with the Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival on Saturday 24th of January at Takapuna Beach Reserve! This event is FREE and open to the whole community, so bring your friends, family, and loved …

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6 February -10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wrights Hill Fortress – Waitangi Day

Wrights Hill Fortress 50 Wrights Hill Rd, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand

Visit the Wrights Hill Fortress with family and friends for our first Open Day for the year. Self-guided tours last about one hour. Free history pamphlet and map. See history from World War two and inspect weapons from that era. Limited car parking at the top of the hill. Walk up the roadway or take …

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21 February -4:00 pm - 1 March -7:00 pm

SkyCity Summer Garden – Lunar New Year

Skycity Auckland 87 Federal Street, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Enjoy a line up of live musical acts from Thursdays to Sundays throughout February, from 4pm to 7pm. The Summer Garden Bar will be serving Lunar New Year bites and themed cocktails throughout the month for you to enjoy as you soak in the sunny atmosphere.
27 February -10:00 am - 27 March -12:00 pm

Māngere Bridge Neurodiverse Playgroup

Māngere Bridge Plunket Building 5 Taylor Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland, Australia

A supportive and inclusive space for 0-5 year olds and their parents/caregivers to meet other neurodiverse* families. Educational toys and sensory-friendly activities. *Including but not limited to autism, ADHD or other high sensory needs, regardless of formal diagnosis When: Fridays 10 am-12 pm Where: Māngere Bridge Plunket Building, 5 Taylor Rd, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, New …

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27 February -4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Sonic Boom

Butlers Reef 1133 South Road, Ōakura, New Zealand

New Zealand’s favourite party band, The Monroes present SONIC BOOM. A concert experience just for Kids in the Summer School holidays! Get ready for a high-energy concert made especially for tots to tweens, packed with epic singalongs, wild dance moments, and nonstop fun. With full professional live band, expect flashy guitar solos, glamorous costumes, and …

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January 2026

Summer Play Tour | Whitby Walkways Playground

Fun in the Sun

Summer Carnival at Brewtown 2026

The 7th Kids Japanese Festival – Hello Japan

The Great Waihi Beach Scavenger Hunt | Operation Beach Patrol

Summer Pool Party

Ōhope Beach Festival

February 2026

Takapuna Beach Summer Days Festival 2026

Wrights Hill Fortress – Waitangi Day

SkyCity Summer Garden – Lunar New Year

Māngere Bridge Neurodiverse Playgroup

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