LetsGoKids

Bricks 4 Kids LEGO® Games
2022-10-12 09:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Windsor Park Baptist Church, 550 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
On your mark, get set, go!
We will be inspired by games and sports from around the globe in this challenging day that is all about teamwork, problem solving and having fun! Will your team be the victors of our LEGO® Games?

Escape Festival
2022-10-12 08:00 - 2022-10-16 17:00 | Tauranga, New Zealand
Escape is Tauranga’s little festival with big ideas. The beloved biennial gathering and celebration of writers, readers, thinkers, and storytellers delivers thought-provoking talks, panel discussions, workshops, and live performances with events for book lovers of all ages.

Holiday Programmes-Oct 2022
2022-10-11 09:00 - 2022-10-13 15:00 | Garin College, 35 Champion Road, Richmond, Tasman, 7020, New Zealand
STEAMS Holiday programmes (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths, Society are designed to spark creativity for tamariki aged 7-13.

All workshops run by Ministry of Inspiration are based on the STEAMS concept of learning where all subjects are combined into one immensely creative programme! This holidays we have three different choices! Please make sure you secure your space and check when each workshop is offered.
The three different holiday programmes are: Art and Engineering, Cooking, Engineering with Soft Materials. The different tickets will show up when you click to register. The courses run Tuesday to Thursday at Garin College. There is a Nelson option available the first week of the holidays for 5-7 year olds.
All programmes are designed for ages 7 – 13 yet MOI believes parents are the best judge on whether or not their child can fully engage in an all day programme that is filled with hands-on activities.
ALL students must bring morning tea, lunch, and a water bottle. Students must wear closed shoes and have long hair tied back. Please have your child wear clothes that are not precious. Cooking students need to only bring a small snack and also containers to take food home.

Bricks 4 Kids Magical Myths
2022-10-11 09:00 - 16:00 | Albany Creativity Centre, 325 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand
Have you ever wondered where the legendary tales of mythical creatures came from? Or how similar creatures exsisit in tales across the globe? Are these tales fact or fantasy? Do you have a favourite Mythical creature that you know an interesting detail about? Come share and explore the mythical with us.

Armadillos Halswell Kids Club Party
2022-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Armadillos Halswell, 29 ensign street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8002, New Zealand
We are hosting our Kids Club Party once again and we would love for you and your kids to join us! Monday 10th of October 2pm-4pm.

Plenty of fun activities as well as food and drink all provided by our friendly staff.
Activities include:
– Kids entertainer
– Dance Party
– Cookie Decorating
– Colouring in

Armadillos Beckenham Kids Club Party
2022-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Armadillos Beckenham, 55 Colombo Street, Sydenham Christchurch, Canterbury, 8002, New Zealand

Armadillos Ashburton Kids Club Party
2022-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Armadillos Ashburton, 256 Burnett Street, Ashburton, Ashburton, 7700, New Zealand

Armadillos Greymouth Kids Club Party
2022-10-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Armadillos Greymouth, 201 High Street, Greymouth, Greymouth, 7805, New Zealand

Cookie Creations Workshop
2022-10-10 11:00 - 2022-10-14 14:30 | South City Shopping Centre, 555 Colombo Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8011, New Zealand
FREE KIDS COOKIE WORKSHOP WITH SOUTH CITY AND MUFFIN BREAK!

Looking for some FREE fun these School Holidays?
We are now taking bookings for our super popular Cookie Creation Workshops!
Sessions will run from Monday 10th October to Friday 14th October, 11am and 2pm each day.
Children will receive their very own cookie to take home as well as a kid’s chef hat and apron.

Bricks 4 Kidz Holiday Programmes (Mon 10th to Fri 14th 22)
2022-10-10 09:00 - 2022-10-14 16:00 | Windsor Park Baptist Church, 550 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
Full Week Special – $350/per week, save $25
Join us this holiday as we dive into the wonderful world of STEAM!
This October Bricks 4 Kidz will take us on an epic global exploration to experience some of the world’s greatest wonders and most magnificent creations.
We will navigate the globe to explore the ancient wonders through to our present, challenging technology and engineering within our built environment, appreciating conservation efforts for our natural world, and critiquing the creative music and literature that link across cultures and the ages.
Mon: Past n Present
Tues: LEGO® Games
Wed: Magical Myths
Thur: Ocean Explorers
Fri: Mining Mania
Student Age: 5-13 Yrs Old
Windsor Park Baptist Church – Kauri Room
Address: 550 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay
Extra $8/hour for late pick up (till 5pm), please contact us at nz@bricks4kidz.com

Bricks 4 Kidz Holiday Programmes (Mon 10th to Fri 14th 22)
2022-10-10 09:00 - 2022-10-14 16:00 | Albany Creativity Centre, 325 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand
Full Week Special – $400/per week, save $20
Join us this holiday as we dive into the wonderful world of STEAM!
This October Bricks 4 Kidz will take us on an epic global exploration to experience some of the world’s greatest wonders and most magnificent creations.
We will navigate the globe to explore the ancient wonders through to our present, challenging technology and engineering within our built environment, appreciating conservation efforts for our natural world, and critiquing the creative music and literature that link across cultures and the ages.
Mon: Past n Present
Tues: Magical Myths
Wed: LEGO® Games
Thur: Ocean Explorers
Fri: Mining Mania
Student Age: 5-13 Yrs Old
Albany Creativity Centre
Address: 325 Albany Highway, Albany

Bricks 4 Kids Past n Present
2022-10-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Albany Creativity Centre, 325 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand
Are you ready to travel through space and time to look at transport through the ages? In this technology adventure we will discover past contraptions, explore present technologies, and conceptualise the future of travel.

Kiwi Month Night Walk
2022-10-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Ōhope Scenic Reserve, End of Burma Road (Ōhope Road side), Ōhope, Whakatane, New Zealand
As part of kiwi month, the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust is running a special night walk in October. Wrap up warm, grab a torch and explore the REAL Whakatāne Night Life scene with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust!
Come along and learn about our local kiwi population and the work being done by our amazing volunteers to protect our national icon and other native taonga. If you listen carefully you might even hear the call of kiwi or weka! Birds aren’t the only stars of the show though, you’ll also discover various plant life, nocturnal creepy-crawlies like spiders and wētā, and incredible glow-in-the-dark fungi!
Please be aware that it is very unlikely that you will see a wild kiwi on this walk – they tend to run a mile when they hear a dozen humans coming down the track!
Directions to the meeting point on Burma Road:
From Whakatāne: Drive over the hill from Whakatāne towards Ōhope. Approximately 400 metres after the turn-off to the cemetery, turn right onto Burma Road. Follow this road past the old landfill site and park in the turning circle at the end of the gravel road.
From Ōhope: Drive over the hill towards Whakatāne. Approximately 800 metres after the turnoff to Kohi Point lookout, turn left onto Burma Road. Follow the road past the old landfill site and park in the turning circle at the end of the gravel road.
Please note that a reasonable level of physical fitness is required as we will be going off the public tracks and this may not be suitable for children under the age of 8. Whilst the Trust team will have first aid kits, please bring any personal medication you may require (e.g. asthma inhalers). Finally, don’t forget to wear warm clothing and footwear (e.g. NOT sandals or jandals) and bring a torch, some snacks, a drink and a camera!
Cancellation Policy:
Due to limited ticket numbers, we request all cancellations are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled walk. This gives us the opportunity to fill your space with another member of the public.
Cancellations made within 48 hours or more will be processed with a full refund. Failure to notify via email, text or phone within the 48 hour time period will mean a forfeit of the full amount of the ticket(s) purchased.
If you have any questions regarding the above please contact the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust:
volunteer@whakatanekiwi.org.nz
Thanks, we look forward to meeting you all
The Night Walks Team
Adult: $23.25 ea ($20.00 + $3.25 fees)
Child (<16 years of age): $10.25 ea ($10.00 + $0.25 fees)
Family Pass: $12.81 ea ($12.50 + $0.31 fees)

The Unbelieve-a-Bubble Science Show
2022-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Parksyde Community Centre, 9 Tarewa Place #7, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand
Bubbles put a smile on the faces of young and old but what is it that makes them so magical? Science of course!

Come and join us on a journey of questioning and discovery and be amazed by the science that goes into making bubbles well, so incredi-bubble! Explore rubber bubbles, bubbles in a bubble or even see a bubble on fire! The show is suitable for all ages!
MERCHANDISE
Want to make your own unbelieve-a-bubble bubbles at home? We’ve got you covered! Buy our amazing bubble concentrate and a wand kit or check out our other items. EFTPOS is available.
SAFETY
The show is tailored to a PRIMARY AGE GROUP level and contains experiments that involve fire and loud noises. Safety is always paramount so please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult. All demonstrations are performed by a trained professional.
Children under 1 years FREE

The Sky Sport Breakers are back!
2022-10-07 15:00 - 2023-01-28 18:30 | Spark Arena, 42 Mahuhu Crescent, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
The Sky Sport Breakers are back in town on Friday 7 October, after almost 500 days! Get ready for the best sporting event in town and support the team.

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DREAM TIME TEA TIME WITH DJ CATERPILLAR & DOREMOUSE!
2022-10-07 10:00 - 2022-10-30 10:45 | Whoa Studios, 8 Henderson Valley Rd, Henderson, Auckland, 0612, New Zealand
It’s a Very Un-Birthday Trick or Treat Party in Wonderland!
The Cheshire cat and their friends DJ Caterpillar, Doremouse (puppet) and the March Hare are preparing their Tricks (talents) for the Red Queen’s very Un-Birthday Party and YOU are invited!
This activity is a mix of performances and activities to keep little ones (and Adults too!) enchanted! Come dance along, play in this ‘picnic style’ party! Featuring Puppetry, vfx and a host of talents and treats will surprise and delight toddlers and parents alike.
Please note: Child Guests will receive a ‘Tea Party’ treat to compliment the experience. Please let us know on the day if your child has any intolerances or allergies and we will substitute the Treat, with one of our fabulous Mad Hatter DIY Mini Hats for you to make on the day or to take away.

Bricks 4 Kids Pocket Monsters
2022-10-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Albany Creativity Centre, 325 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand
Ash is on a world wide hunt to discover unique creatures to join his team. We will be building our favourite characters and create Come to this Friday Funday dressed up as your favourite pocket-monster for the chance to win a prize, and trade cards for the ultimate pack!

THE CHESHIRE CAT’S SMILE
2022-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Auckland
A 45-minute colourful modern musical using puppetry, 3D projection and a host of international and original music, The Cheshire Cat’s Smile gives new meaning to why the Cheshire Cat is always smiling.
The Cheshire Cat is excited to be put in charge of organising the Red Queen’s first Very Un-birthday Party. It will be quite the affair with everyone performing their best talents in the rose garden for his beloved Queen. Convinced this this will be the purrrrfect opportunity to finally win the Queen’s approval and affection, while avoiding her terrible temper. The Cheshire Cat enlists the help of his friends who soon realise his smile isn’t quite what it’s cracked up to be.
This story is a revealing tale of how the usually confident and cheerful March Hare finds himself the target of the Cheshire Cat’s bullying and just what’s behind it. The Cheshire Cat’s Smile, shares insights into the unhealthy cycle of bullying – focusing on not only on the one who’s been bullied, but how when left unaddressed it can be perpetuated until the cycle is broken.

Bricks 4 Kids Animal Adventures
2022-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Windsor Park Baptist Church, 550 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
How have the conditions around the world impacted on animals? In this fascinating Animal Adventure we will explore topics from extinction to evolution through our unique LEGO® builds.

Bricks 4 Kids Animal Adventures
2022-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Albany Creativity Centre, 325 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand

Bricks 4 Kids Brick City Engineer
2022-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Windsor Park Baptist Church, 550 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
We need engineers to help us build up our cities of the world! Will your skyscraper withstand an earthquake? Will your bridge buckle under pressure? Let’s build our design skills to the challenge!

Windsor Park Baptist Church – Kauri Room
Address: 550 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland

Bricks 4 Kids Music World Tour
2022-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Albany Creativity Centre, 325 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand
Show us your dance moves – built in motorized LEGO®! We will explore music from around the world and the dance styles that match, and have a go at coding our LEGO® dancers to dance to music while exploring the science of sound.

Bricks 4 Kids Week 1 Holiday Programme: The Wonders of World
2022-10-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Albany Creativity Centre, 325 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland, New Zealand
Greek Odyssey

Monday, 3rd October
By Zeus! Did you know 5 of the 7 ancient wonders of the world were apart of the Greek Empire? Let us journey back to the birth place of the Olympic Games and build a LEGO® Empire!
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Greek Odyssey with Trip

Monday, 3rd October
Immerse yourself in the Greek Empire by letting us take you on a journey to the Auckland Museum, lets build by taking inspiration from their astounding Greek Exhibition!

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October School Holiday Programme - Epsom Normal School
2022-10-03 07:30 - 2022-10-14 18:00 | Epsom Normal School, 41 The Drive,, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
October School Holiday Programme at Epsom Normal Primary School
Run by The Village Square Trust
Your kids will have a blast with us! We place a huge emphasis on fun, adventure and ensuring the children in our care are never bored. We have two weeks of awesome activities coming up for 5-13 year olds in Balmoral, Epsom & Parnell.
Choose from two activities every day!
• Club House: Awesome on-site activities
• Adventure Seekers: Exciting trips within the Auckland area
Why should you choose us?
• Long opening hours: 7.30am-6pm
• Affordable short day option: 9am-3pm
• Flexible days: sign up for as many days as you need
• OSCAR / WINZ accredited
October School Holiday Programme Activities:
CLUB HOUSE:
• MON 3 OCT
– Club House: Abstract Artists $67.50
Try out loads of different artistic experiments, from coffee filter butterflies to striking self-portraits. Take your masterpieces home to decorate your room!
– Adventure Seekers: Flippin’ Fun $85.00
• TUE 4 OCT
– Club House: In It to Win It $67.50
Win awesome prizes at our games day! Start with icebreaker games and get to know your competition. Compete in a variety of games, from running races to chess tournaments. Make friends, have fun and be in it to win it!
– Adventure Seekers: Stardome $79.00
• WED 5 OCT
– Club House: Ready, Set, Grow $69.00
Plant your own seedlings to take home. Fill your pot with soil, pick a seedling to plant and water it to help it grow. Then we’re off for a walk to collect leaves, twigs and more to make a nature collage.
– Adventure Seekers: Event Cinemas $79.00
• THU 6 OCT
– Club House: Super Scavenger Hunt $67.50
We’ve hidden clues all around the school for today’s super scavenger hunt! Compete in teams and individually to complete challenges and be the first to cross the finish line. Paint your own rock to hide on your next rock hunt!
– Adventure Seekers: Parakai Springs $79.00
• FRI 7 OCT
– Club House: Freaky Friday $67.50
Come dressed up or dip into our accessories box and strut your stuff in our freaky fashion show. Make spooky cotton bud skeletons and pipe cleaner creepy crawlies, before participating in our Trick or Treat lucky dip!
– Adventure Seekers: Holey Moley Mini Golf $80.00
• MON 10 OCT
– Club House: Chef it up! $69.00
Put your cooking skills to the test! Make tasty pancakes for morning tea and try your hand at pancake art. Then see if you can correctly guess the foods in our blind taste test competition.
– Adventure Seekers: Butterfly Creek $79.00
• TUE 11 OCT
– Club House: Puppet Party $67.50
Get creative at our Puppet Party! Make a whole plethora of puppets, from popsicle stick puppets to felt hand puppets. Then use your cast of characters to put on a puppet show for your friends.
– Adventure Seekers: Archie Brothers Tenpin Bowling $79.00
• WED 12 OCT
– Club House: Silly Science $69.00
We need your help to conduct some exciting experiments! From water walking rainbows, to flying teabags, to homemade lava lamps – we’ll be testing loads of reactions and learning the science behind them.
– Adventure Seekers: Spookers Scares $85.00
• THU 13 OCT
– Club House: Magical Music $67.50
Make a new song with your friends or perform a cover to your favourite tune and compete in our Sing Off Competition. Make your own DIY tambourine, play musical statues, musical chairs and more!
– Adventure Seekers: Auckland Zoo $79.00
• FRI 14 OCT
– Club House: Final Day Fiesta! $70.00
Finish the holidays with a party to remember! Get a balloon animal, or hat made by our balloon twister. We’ll make tasty nachos for lunch, and party the day away with music and games.

The Unbelieve-a-Bubble Science Show
2022-10-02 10:30 - 15:30 | Havelock North Function Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, 4130, New Zealand
Bubbles put a smile on the faces of young and old but what is it that makes them so magical? Science of course!

Come and join us on a journey of questioning and discovery and be amazed by the science that goes into making bubbles well, so incredi-bubble! Explore rubber bubbles, bubbles in a bubble or even see a bubble on fire! The show is suitable for all ages!
MERCHANDISE
Want to make your own unbelieve-a-bubble bubbles at home? We’ve got you covered! Buy our amazing bubble concentrate and a wand kit or check out our other items. EFTPOS is available.
SAFETY
The show is tailored to a PRIMARY AGE GROUP level and contains experiments that involve fire and loud noises. Safety is always paramount so please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult. All demonstrations are performed by a trained professional.
Under 1 years FREE

The Unbelieve-a-Bubble Science Show
2022-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Lake Taupo Rotary House, 12 Story Place, Taupō, 3330, New Zealand
Come and join us on a journey of questioning and discovery and be amazed by the science that goes into making bubbles well, so incredi-bubble! Explore rubber bubbles, bubbles in a bubble or even see a bubble on fire! The show is suitable for all ages!
MERCHANDISE
Want to make your own unbelieve-a-bubble bubbles at home? We’ve got you covered! Buy our amazing bubble concentrate and a wand kit or check out our other items. EFTPOS is available.
SAFETY
The show is tailored to a PRIMARY AGE GROUP level and contains experiments that involve fire and loud noises. Safety is always paramount so please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult. All demonstrations are performed by a trained professional.
Under 1 years FREE
Sessions:
Sat 1 Oct, 10:00am – 11:00am
Sat 1 Oct, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Sat 1 Oct, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Ticket information:
General Admission: $8.50
Location:
Lake Taupo Rotary House
Restrictions:
All Ages

A Summer in Spain
2022-10-01 03:30 - 16:45 | Auckland Academy of Dance, 44 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
AAD is delighted to be presenting the Junior Concert “A Summer in Spain” this year. Devised, choreographed and directed by Mrs Justine Butcher, our Head of Pre-School, the concert will feature the dancers of Pre School, Pre-Primary Ballet, Primary Ballet, Junior Jazz, and special guests.
We welcome all friends and whanau to join us at the Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls Grammar School, for a delightful afternoon of dance in Sunny Spain.
Show starts at 3.30 sharp. Olé!

All communications to do with the show:

Auckland Academy of Dance, 44 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland 0600
www.aucklandacademyofdance.co.nz

School holidays activities at Butterfly Creek
2022-09-29 09:30 - 2022-10-16 17:00 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Come along to Butterfly Creek these school holidays – there is so much happening to keep the kids entertained!
Butterfly Creek has teamed up with Sony Pictures on the release of their latest film, Lyle Lyle Crocodile – a family, live-action musical starring Shawn Mendes as Lyle. From Tuesdays to Fridays entertain the kids with their arts & crafts and Lyle Lyle Crocodile activity book plus take part in their colouring-in competition to be in to win 1 of 10 Lyle merchandise packs. They will also be giving away a double pass to see Lyle Lyle Crocodile at the cinema each day at their 1.00 pm Crocodile Encounter.
Plus, head over to Buttermilk Farm to meet their newly hatched chickens and pat their cuddly bunnies and Guinea pigs. Purchase feedbags to hand-feed the friendly goats and alpacas and enjoy a play or photo opportunity on one of their retired tractors or the spring-themed barn.

Bricks 4 Kids Pocket Monsters
2022-09-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Windsor Park Baptist Church, 550 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, New Zealand
