Market Central is a vibrant and exciting market that operates every Sunday morning on Taupō's beautiful lakefront. With many talented creators, makers, growers & entertainers, Market Central is the best way to spend your Sunday morning in Taupō! Join us for brekkie, brunch or lunch, browse the many arts & crafts stalls, meet the talented …
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Market Central presents The Greenflea carboot sale on the first Sunday of every month! This is an amazing wee carboot sale with a green twist! You will find quality reusable, recycled & repurposed items here including furniture, toys, tools, clothing, vintage & collectibles and second-hand books. All of this alongside our amazing main market. For …
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Join Science Jam with Professor Inventus for wild wonderment and baffling brainstorms in PlayHQ and learn about the wonders of the world. This is a 30 minute session suitable for ages 3+. Sheltered pram parking and family-friendly bathrooms. Donations appreciated. Science Jam is part of our weekly E Tipu E Rea programme. See the other …
Come on an egg-citing egg hunt this Easter! Some beautifully decorated eggs have been hidden in our galleries. Follow our rhyming clues to hunt them down; each one contains a special letter you'll need to complete our trail. Pop your completed entry into our special box and go into the draw to win an egg-stravagant …
Head along to Butterfly Creek this Easter weekend for lots of family fun! They are open all Easter and have got a fantastic lineup of activities to keep everyone entertained. They’re kicking things off with the popular golden egg hunt, where you could be in to win some EGGcellent prizes. Plus, there are Easter hatching …
Let your imagination take flight for an adventure in creativity. Dive deep into the colorful world of New Zealand's marine life as you craft your own flying tāmure, rāwaru, or haku – iconic fish that call our waters home. Guided by our enthusiastic team, children will explore a range of materials and techniques to bring …
Step into a world of enchantment with our captivating storytelling sessions featuring Ella the Explorer. Free with museum entry, these sessions offer families an exciting opportunity to engage in the magic of storytelling together. Drop-ins are encouraged, ensuring that every child has the chance to participate and let their imaginations run wild. Join us for …
Prepare for an oceanic adventure with our free face painting event happening at the museum! Dive into the fun and transform into your favorite sea creature as our talented artists work their magic. From majestic mermaids to fearsome sharks, let your imagination swim wild with endless possibilities. Drop-ins are welcome all weekend long, so gather …
Matakana Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm (rail, hail or shine)! From award-winning coffee, to mouth-watering brunch dishes, there’s plenty to sample and savour. Relax by the riverside to live local music, while the kids explore the rustic treehouse and natural playground. Matakana Market is zero waste – so bring your …
Welcome, thrill-seekers and fun-lovers, to the Auckland Easter Show! Get ready for an egg-stravaganza of excitement and entertainment that’s bigger and better than ever before! Hold onto your hats because this year, the Auckland Easter Show is introducing some sensational new features that will blow your mind! First up, brace yourselves for Megaland – an …
Join us on Monday 1 April for our Easter Eggtravaganza! Doors open at 9:30am and the Easter Bunny will be celebrating with us, giving out some TREATS for the big and small kids alike. We'll be holding an Easter egg hunt at 11am and again at 1pm and will have a 'decorate your own Easter …
Enjoy a family night market in Avondale with eats, beats and treats with FREE entry. There is FREE face-painting and FREE bouncy castle for the kids too! A great place to spend some time and rub shoulders with other locals in Avondale Cancellations and updates on Avondale Mainstreet’s Facebook Page. For queries about having a …
Don't hibernate this winter! 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 …
Join us at The Last of Summer Carnival on Friday April 5th at Claudelands Events Centre! Free entry for all! The Carnival kicks off at 4pm till late. The whole family can soak up the last of summer with carnival rides, outdoor markets, delicious food trucks and finish the evening with an outdoor movie starting …
A tasty selection of Auckland’s best street food, music and entertainment. Lot’s of free activities to keep the kids busy that change each month, free ReCreators craft workshop and other activities. Plenty of seating inside and outside or picnic in the park. 60 carparks on site plus additional parking can be found on the grass …
Find out how sustainable living works in practice at Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood in Ranui. Interested in community living, sustainable housing, and permaculture? Come and visit Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood in Ranui for a day of workshops, activities, stalls, and live music. Learn about: How to compost and grow your own food using permaculture principles How a diverse group …
Come check out Devonport’s new educational makerspace where we play and create with items otherwise destined for landfill! Construct and de-construct using a variety of tools, or think big with large junk treasures in our outdoor creation space. Suitable for all ages, but children under 3 will require close supervision due to choking hazards present. …
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Mt Eden’s community centre and Methodist church in the heart of Mt Eden village welcomes you to their annual Little Day Out – a day packed full of fun for pre and primary school aged children. This is a FREE family event including; a weird and wonderful animal zoo; FREE pony rides; crafts and origami; bake …
Venture into the bush at dusk and discover a new world of sights and sounds! - Listen for kiwi, ruru and weka. - Check out the spiders and huge cave wētā - Look in the stream for native fish like the giant kōkopu - Hunt for kiwi footprints - Learn about the work of the …
$10 tickets for children under 13. Friday 12th April till 28th April
We are so excited to announce that the the Green Island Memorial Park Stage and BBQ will be completed very soon. Our family friendly grand opening will be Friday 12th April at 3:30pm. This will be a family friendly event with Free sausage sizzle, kids activities and performances from Green Island School and St Peter …
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Create your own characters! 13 April to 28 April Unleash your imagination at our free activity stations these school holidays! Take a tour then head to our creative space where young hands will be inspired to create their own out of this world, wacky characters. Craft, colour, then give them a name and personality – …
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DRAGON WARRIOR TRAINEES ASSEMBLE! This April, we’ll be seeing some kung-fu-tas-tic action at the Sky Tower. Look out for the dynamic Kung Fu Panda 4 activities in the 360° view of Tāmaki Makaurau where all the fun and games awaits. Let your little ones take the journey from top-to-bottom at the Sky Tower to enjoy all the …
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The Methven Scarecrow Trail is a hugely popular and fun family event run that has run for over 10 years. Members of the Methven community build scarecrows to a particular theme and these scarecrows, usually around 30+ in number, are scattered around the town for families to find and try to identify the name of …
Come and join Whizz Bang Science on a journey of 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 …
Embark on a butterfly-filled adventure at Butterfly Creek these school holidays! Discover the magic of our tropical Butterfly House, get creative with butterfly-themed arts & crafts, and enjoy enchanting face-painting sessions. Keep an eye out for our Dino Keepers as they take our dinosaurs for a stroll and enjoy close encounters with animals, mythical creatures, …
It’s time to channel your inner explorer and join the Staglands Treasure Hunt these school holidays. Every correct entry wins a prize and there are heaps up for grabs! To enter download the Treasure Hunt Sheet from their website or ask for one at the Ticket Office when you visit. So many prizes for so …
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Hoist the Flag of Fun & Mayhem Shiver me timbers! The pirates are restless, yearning for a grand piratical adventure. “Oh, for a pirate party!” they proclaim. But, as any good pirate knows, a proper pirate party must be a stolen one. So now, get ready to set sail into the high seas of imagination …
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Herakles has been given a heroic new task. He has to set up a magical zoo of mythical animals – but first he has to find them! Can you help herakles spot the mythical minifigure animals in the museum and put together his zany zoo? Complete the activity sheet and fill in your details to …
Transform the ordinary into the extra-roar-dinary these school holidays with the magic of movie prosthetics. Calling all budding creators! Use the magic of movie prosthetics and transform you or a friend into a prehistoric creature—just like we do on the big screen. Our expert crew will lead you through this hands-on workshop where you’ll apply …
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Embark on a magical musical journey with the Toi Time team and the Auckland Philharmonia in this specially crafted one-hour concert for children under six. With interactive elements woven throughout, young attendees will discover the wonders of orchestral music while getting a chance to explore the instruments up close as the musicians play. Sessions are …
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Come and join us on the first day of the school holidays for some vintage kid family fun! Activities requiring an online booking and Koha/Donation All day giant educational wooden games with Wood Botherer Q&A with maker Phil on hand from 10.30 am Kowhai and the Giants book reading, 11.30 am–12 pm. Spot Prizes for …
Wētā, Tuna and Kārearea are mates of Gary the Glowworm, and are travelling to attend his rave in the cave birthday party. The friends face a number of trials on the road, and learn that despite their differences, they can achieve their goals by working together! A tale for Kiwi kids, featuring iconic NZ creatures, …
Bring your tamariki to Zealandia these school holidays and learn how to make your very own takahē puppet in time for Takahē Awareness Week! Local artist and educator Margaret Tolland supplies the materials for these free events and guides tamariki in creating their very own takahē friend to take home. All ages welcome! To be …
Join The ReCreators create to your very own sustainable Bug Hotel made from discarded wood and recycled materials. This is a wonderful woodworking activity for kids and their grown up. There will be drilling and sanding pre-cut wood, assembling the parts, and painting for the finishing touch. The hotels will be filled with a variety …
Join us for an unforgettable EcoFest Whaanau Fun Day at the stunning Auckland Botanic Gardens, the perfect start to the school holidays! This event is a celebration of our precious environment and living more sustainably, ideal for families to enjoy the final day of EcoFest 2024. The day will be packed with hands-on activities and …
Join the New Zealand String Quartet and popular musical children’s entertainer Chris Lam Sam on a journey of emotions inspired by the award-winning book ‘How Do I Feel?’ by Rebekah Lipp & Craig Phillips. Combining the magic of music, illustration, and audience participation, this concert will encourage children to explore and evoke familiar feelings like …
School Holiday Craft Drop-in Sessions. 15 & 22 April. Create magic out of everyday objects with a thaumatrope! Bring your pictures to life and experience the early days of animation by creating your very own thaumatrope at one of the two drop-in sessions. Draw your pictures, cut them out, twirl and twist your fingers, and watch …
Putt your way through 12 holes of fun at Chartwell these school holidays! Bring the family along for some good ol' fashioned fun at our Glow-in-the Dark mini golf course. Best of all, it's Free for everyone to enjoy! Simply grab your putter, pick a ball, and let the fun begin! When is it available? …
Get ready for a journey under the sea! Meet Pania the Starfish and her underwater friends in an interactive play about the power of friendship. Then, get busy with an activity book which explores our galleries and earn your very own sailor’s patch! Schedule: Mondays to Fridays Session 1 | 10:30am–11:00am Session 2 | 11:30am–12:00pm …
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Enjoy outdoor lawn games, play a tune on the community piano and lounge on the beanbags while socking up the heritage surroundings. All ages, adult supervision required. Monday to Friday during school holidays - 10.30am - 2.30pm This event is part of the Arts Centre's school holiday fun (13 - 28 april), a lively programme …
When Jane and Michael, the children of the wealthy and uptight Banks family, are faced with the prospect of a new nanny, they are pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the magical Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews). Embarking on a series of fantastical adventures with Mary and her Cockney performer friend, Bert (Dick Van Dyke), the …
Join Loopy Tunes for a fun and interactive concert for tamariki, with a bilingual Māori focus. The whole whānau can groove along to some awesome waiata. Loopy Tunes (Preschool) Music are Christchurch-based sister music duo, Siu Williams-Lemi and Leah Williams-Partington. The sisters are recognised for their reorua/bilingual Māori and Pasifika children’s waiata, sung in their …
Looking for a fun and inclusive place for your creative child to spend the day? The Arts Centre is the place to be! Curriculum is specially crafted for children aged 8 - 13, no prior experience needed. In collaboration with Canterbury Academy of Dance, Paint & Sip Studio and Lumiere Cinema, students will spend the …
Bring along your whānau to watch Sione's Wedding (M) 'Four raucous Samoans are banned from their best friend's wedding. To get in, they must prove themselves as mature individuals by getting and keeping girlfriends.' (runtime 97 mins) Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes …
3… 2.. 1… Blast off! Tamariki learn all about the forces of flight at Space Place’s 4-hour school holiday workshop featuring rocket experiments, vortex cannons and beyond. From making everyday objects fly with a leaf-blower, to observing what happens when you put a marshtronaut (marshmallow-astronaut) into a vacuum chamber, tamariki will come home brimming with …
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Looking for a fun activity these school holidays? Then come Bounce them away with us! Bring your kids to Blast Bouncy Town. Bouncy Castle fun for 12 years and under. We will be set up at the Richmond Showgrounds under the big trees on lower Queen St from 10am - 4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday & …
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It's going to be 'spud-tacular'! We're so 'egg-cited'! It will be' a-maizing' fun! Come along to the library and have a 'pun-derful' time with activities and stories that are cute! For ages 5 to 10. Free entry. No need to book, just show up and enjoy the fun! All children attending these events must be accompanied by …
Hip hip hooray! It's time to party. Come along and play your favourite classic party games! Suitable for ages 5-7. Registration required: please register through the Hastings District Libraries website. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional …
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Altiora presents a One Day School for ages 6-12 years old! An alternative education programme based on Circo Arts and focusing on four main modalities: *strength *flexibility *creativity *innovation These will be explored as a framework for Hauora/Wellbeing. Programme: 9:30am - Welcome/Wellbeing Check ins 9:45am - Circus Arts physical training (acrobatics, aerials, equilibristics, juggling, clown …
Outings at Woodlands is back for 2024. Head along to Woodlands Estate for our "Great Estate Scavenger Hunt". We will have crafts for the kids to do inside the Homestead, activities on the lawn (weather permitting) as well as an awesome scavenger hunt throughout the Estate. Its a fun family day for all ages, to …
Kids (young and old) have a free music jam with Davey and his slightly bonkers home-made instruments such as the CDrackophone or the Biscuitocaster. Make some noise! Note: In case of wet weather, the event will be in the Great Hall. This event is part of The Arts Centre's School Holiday Fun (13 - 28 …
Splice, remix and layer different sounds to create a unique musical track! In this two-hour workshop in the MediaLab, tamariki aged 8-10 learn the basics of music making as they create a track from a library of samples and sound loops. Workshops are located at Nōku te Ao Capital E’s MediaLab at 4 Queens Wharf. …
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Join us for our Under 5s Indoor Play series of fun, recreation, and fundamental skills activities and our specially curated active play equipment. Groove to the rhythm of music that will get those tiny toes tapping, and watch their faces light up with joy as they indulge in delightful face painting fun! Share laughter and …
It’s music, but not as you know it. Join ‘The Nukes’ for this highly entertaining and interactive musical bonanza – combining workshops and shows. After learning some basic skills, the workshop participants then become part of the band, performing with The Nukes in a fun entertaining show. The workshops are for kids of any level …
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Don't miss out on the exciting Healthy Kid's food workshops happening this April School Holidays at The Palms Shopping Centre, proudly sponsored by Woolworths. Mark your calendars for these dates for Berry Smoothie Bowls: Thursday 17 April - Berry Smoothie Bowls Thursday 25 April - Berry Smoothie Bowls There will be 3 sessions available each …
🦸♂️ Bring your little superheroes to Fresh Bun Bakery & Coffee Shop for a day of fun and excitement! 💫 Let their imaginations soar as our talented artists transform their faces into their favorite superhero characters, all for free! 🎨 Whether they dream of soaring through the skies like Superman or fighting crime alongside Batman, …
Join us for a family movie in the Library. This event will be held in a downstairs meeting room. All children are welcome to attend this free event. Children must be accompanied by an adult during these sessions. SCHEDULE: Fri 19 Apr 2024, 10:30am–12:30pm Fri 26 Apr 2024, 10:30am–12:30pm
Get your skates on and roll down to Upper Hutt Roller Skating Club for an afternoon filled with fun at their electrifying roller disco! Lace up and groove to the rhythm on wheels as the DJ spins the hottest tracks, creating an unforgettable experience for everyone! Don't forget: parental supervision is required for our younger …
One of our biggest fundraisers is on and the fairies cannot wait to see you! Join us, bring your children, family and friends for a magical day in the garden! Activities you can enjoy on the day: - Live Music - Get crafty and decorate cupcakes - Face painting - Removable tattoos - Meet the …
Dive into our captivating Mermaid workshop where boys and girls can explore the wonders of the sea and come dressed as their favorite characters for an unforgettable experience!
Looking for some fun this school break? Come along to School Holidays in the Square! It's a Free day of games, activities, and entertainment that your whole family will enjoy. Location: Pukekohe Town Square and 1 Roulston Date: Wednesday, 24 April Time: 10am - 2pm We have heaps of fun planned so come down and …
Our ever-popular Kids Disco is back these school holidays, so let the cubs loose on our rooftop with fun, games, music, and some magical surprise guests! Tickets are only $20 including: - Kids Music - Drinks & nibbles - Spot prizes - Whole bunch of fun - A few exciting surprise guests! Tickets sell out …
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