Enjoy sunny market days with fresh produce, local crafts and whānau-friendly fun. Grab a coffee at the new Woollen Mill Cafe, meet the animals, shop local, and soak up the farm atmosphere. Upcoming Market Dates: • 21 December 2025 – Early pre-Christmas market • 25 January 2026 • 22 February 2026 • 29 March 2026 …
Adventure Alley is serving up non-stop summer fun 🎉 School Holiday Programme runs from 12–30 Jan at $55 per day, plus a Back to School Party on 24 & 25 Jan featuring free face painting, Spiderman appearances, candyfloss and more 🎉Open on Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan) and Waitangi Day (6 Feb).Chinese New Year deals drop …
Join showman extraordinaire 'The Great Schiaparelli' as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our solar system, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just …
These school holidays, dive into adventure at Butterfly Creek! Step back in time as you explore our incredible Dinosaur Kingdom, home to life-size animatronic giants — from the towering Diplodocus to the ferocious T-Rex. Enjoy dino-themed fun with roaming dinosaur entertainers, face-painting, and arts and crafts on selected days. Plus, we’re celebrating the release of …
Your new favourite summer hangout starts here! This summer, the base of the Sky Tower transforms into the ultimate Kiwi backyard party. SkyCity Summer Garden is a three-month pop-up packed with sunshine, good food, cold drinks, family-friendly fun and those long, easy summer vibes Aucklanders live for. Whether you’re grabbing a bite with the whānau, …
You won’t be bored in the summer holidays with these free family-friendly trails that are perfect for little explorers. By completing all the trails, you could be in to win a prize! Head to the Kōpara Loop Track at Jubilee Park, home of the ‘Birds of the Town Belt’ trail, to spot 28 hidden birds …
Elon is a hamster scientist who lives in a dump yard. He tries to fit in with the local rats but nobody takes him seriously. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden he finds a crater and a damaged robot inside. And that’s how his great adventure starts. 3-2-1 Liftoff! Is an adventurous …
Collect a scavenger hunt from Huia Lodge or print one at home. Use it to explore the park and discover summer curiosities This self-led activity is suitable for the young and young at heart. Take your time and find a new curiosity each time you visit the park or race your friends and whānau to …
Escape Rooms Wellington has become one of Wellington's favourite family fun activities. We have 3 exciting escape games for you to play, Operation Beehive and The Diamond Heist and our newest game, Quest for the Magic Wand. Our games are designed for teenagers and adults. Younger kids can play along with the rest of the …
Stick Your Beak into Pūkaha This Summer – Family Fun for All Spend the summer exploring nature at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, with heaps of fun for the whole whānau. What’s on: Kids’ treasure hunts with free ice blocks Meet the wildlife, including Prince Tūī Teka, the talking tūī who went viral, and our new …
Come and explore our mobile Kiwi Caravan and join us for some fun, interactive, nature-based activities in Ōhope. Find us at Mahy Reserve on the 6th, 13th and 20th and 27th of January 2025, 10-11am. For more information contact Helen 027 363 8581 / Education@whakatanekiwi.org.nz This is a free event
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 …
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.
— 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 …
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 …
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 …