While a lot of term time activities and play groups don't run during the holidays there are lots of other events and activities to keep the little ones entertained in Porirua and around the Greater Wellington Region.
Car Trip Scavenger Hunt PDF to print
If you are heading off on a long car trip you might like this little scavenger hunt for the kids to do on the way. Feel free to download the PDF on the right to print and use!
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Car Cricket - the preschool edition
Here is another game to play in the car. I made up the sheet so you can write your scores on it.
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Kids movies showing in the cinemas these holidays...
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School Holidays @ Te Papa
Seasons @ Capital E
Seasons transports children through song, music, and puppetry into the four seasons – raumati, ngahuru, hōtoke and kōanga.
- WHEN:19/04/2021 - 24/04/2021
- WHERE:Circa Theatre One
- PRICE:$10
- DURATION:45 minutes
- AGES:2-8
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Soundscapes @ Capital E
Forage among SoundScapes to discover and explore sounds inspired by New Zealand nature. From 13 January 2021.
- WHEN:13/01/2020 - 16/05/2020
- PRICE:Free
- AGES:0-5
Tree Friends with STring Bean Puppets @ Capital E
An interactive puppet show for all ages about the struggle against invasive weed species.
- WHEN:21/04/2021 - 28/04/2021
- PRICE:Free
- DURATION:11am - 11.30am
- AGES:3+
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Create a City @ Expressions Upper Hutt
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | 1pm - 3pm
These April school holidays be inspired by Sara Hughes's artwork Heretaunga and create your own miniature building to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+ years
Free Event | No bookings required
These April school holidays be inspired by Sara Hughes's artwork Heretaunga and create your own miniature building to take home.
Suitable for ages 5+ years
Free Event | No bookings required
Tom & Jerry @ North City Shopping Centre
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Book now for our free school holiday fun!Join us for our free fun activities creating mouse mazes or kinetic sand.
Bookings are essential, so please get in early to avoid missing out! Our 20min sessions run between 10.30am – 2.30pm daily, except ANZAC DAY (Sunday, 25 April) where hours will be 1.00pm – 4.00pm. Week One: Mouse Maze CraftFor Mouse Maze crafts select a session between Monday, 19 – Friday, 23 April. Week Two: Kinetic Sand MakingFor Kinetic Sand workshops select a session between Saturday, 24 – Friday 30 April. For more info and booking click here |
The Great Pirate Treasure Hunt @ Johnsonville Shopping Centre
Dinosaur Experience @ Coastlands
Bring the kids in for this really cool experience!
For 5 to 13 year olds, put on the headset and experience dinosaurs in virtual reality!
So real you can almost touch them!
And for 3 to 13 year olds, excavate like an archaeologist!
There are dinosaur eggs to paint and baby dinosaurs to take home.
Great holiday fun at Coastlands.
*age limits and time limits apply*
For 5 to 13 year olds, put on the headset and experience dinosaurs in virtual reality!
So real you can almost touch them!
And for 3 to 13 year olds, excavate like an archaeologist!
There are dinosaur eggs to paint and baby dinosaurs to take home.
Great holiday fun at Coastlands.
*age limits and time limits apply*
Wild Trail Challenge @ Staglands
Staglands Wild Trail Challenge is back for the April school holidays!
Kids who complete the challenge will get a free kids’ meal on us!
Complete the bonus tasks too for the chance to win a Staglander Family Pass valued at $200!!
Challenge will be running throughout the April school holidays so make a date with your friends and whanau and come have some fun!
Conditions apply. Find out more and download the Challenge Sheet from our website.
Kids who complete the challenge will get a free kids’ meal on us!
Complete the bonus tasks too for the chance to win a Staglander Family Pass valued at $200!!
Challenge will be running throughout the April school holidays so make a date with your friends and whanau and come have some fun!
Conditions apply. Find out more and download the Challenge Sheet from our website.
Kidzstuff Theatre Present 'Life of a Dog'
When: 17th April – 30th April 2021.
Monday - Friday 10am & 11:30am
10am shows only on Saturdays
Three of New Zealand's top international clowns give us a fun-filled slice of circus life, with the added flavour of some classic KidzStuff treats.
Did you ever want to run away and join the circus? Well now it is time to let an old dog teach you some new tricks and help him on his journey of discovery to the moon and back. Dog is a much loved, energetic pooch, full of new ideas and clever tricks to amaze his circus audiences. However, the moody ring master is determined to keep Dog tied down to the old ways.
So, get out your leads and come for a walk with KidzStuff, on a paw-shaking, belly-scratching, barking-mad tale that is bound to leave you begging for more.
Book your tickets NOW!
Written by: Peter Wilson
Directed by Fraser Hooper & Amalia Calder
Starring: David Ladderman & Fergus Aitken
Monday - Friday 10am & 11:30am
10am shows only on Saturdays
Three of New Zealand's top international clowns give us a fun-filled slice of circus life, with the added flavour of some classic KidzStuff treats.
Did you ever want to run away and join the circus? Well now it is time to let an old dog teach you some new tricks and help him on his journey of discovery to the moon and back. Dog is a much loved, energetic pooch, full of new ideas and clever tricks to amaze his circus audiences. However, the moody ring master is determined to keep Dog tied down to the old ways.
So, get out your leads and come for a walk with KidzStuff, on a paw-shaking, belly-scratching, barking-mad tale that is bound to leave you begging for more.
Book your tickets NOW!
Written by: Peter Wilson
Directed by Fraser Hooper & Amalia Calder
Starring: David Ladderman & Fergus Aitken
The Glitterbugs Show @ Hutt Little Theatre
Hi Kids! We're Glitterbugs and we're ready to bring you lots of fun!
NZs own glittery gang is ready to educate and entertain your little ones through play, movement and music with lots of your favourite songs! Our show is are coming up fast!
One day only! April 26th at the Hutt Little Theatre.
Buy tickets here
NZs own glittery gang is ready to educate and entertain your little ones through play, movement and music with lots of your favourite songs! Our show is are coming up fast!
One day only! April 26th at the Hutt Little Theatre.
Buy tickets here
- General Admission: $16.38 ($15.00 + $1.38 fees)
- Family Pass: $54.25 ($50.00 + $4.25 fees)
School Holiday Fun @ The Southern Cross Bar & Restaurant
We've got some exciting things in store these School Holidays (17th April - 2nd May), check it out!
Kids Art Class
Friday 23rd April 10am
Enjoy a creative morning from 10am - 12pm with local artist Dan Wilkinson. All ages welcome, bookings essential - $15 including all materials. To find out more, check out the event here. Register online now - just click here, fill out the details, and pay on the day. Ages 5-12 recommended for this class.
Please Note: At least one parent or guardian must remain on premises for the duration of the class. Perfect opportunity to relax on a couch, have a coffee and a bit of 'me-time' while the kids get creative!
Puppet Show & Workshop
Saturday 24th April 11am
Come and see Fingal from KidzStuff Theatre perform a special puppet show with her puppet pals - then make your own! This free event is on the fourth Saturday of every month in the Guest Room - check it out here.
Kids Art Class
Tuesday 27th April 10am
Enjoy a creative morning from 10am - 12pm with local artist Dan Wilkinson. All ages welcome, bookings essential - $15 including all materials. To find out more, check out the event here. Register online now - just click here, fill out the details, and pay on the day. Ages 5-12 recommended for this class.
Please Note: At least one parent or guardian must remain on premises for the duration of the class. Perfect opportunity to relax on a couch, have a coffee and a bit of 'me-time' while the kids get creative!
Also...
Weekend Kids Facepainting
Every Weekend 10am-2pm
Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat. We have the kids covered, with colouring in, free facepainting and plenty of toys on hand.
Kids Art Class
Friday 23rd April 10am
Enjoy a creative morning from 10am - 12pm with local artist Dan Wilkinson. All ages welcome, bookings essential - $15 including all materials. To find out more, check out the event here. Register online now - just click here, fill out the details, and pay on the day. Ages 5-12 recommended for this class.
Please Note: At least one parent or guardian must remain on premises for the duration of the class. Perfect opportunity to relax on a couch, have a coffee and a bit of 'me-time' while the kids get creative!
Puppet Show & Workshop
Saturday 24th April 11am
Come and see Fingal from KidzStuff Theatre perform a special puppet show with her puppet pals - then make your own! This free event is on the fourth Saturday of every month in the Guest Room - check it out here.
Kids Art Class
Tuesday 27th April 10am
Enjoy a creative morning from 10am - 12pm with local artist Dan Wilkinson. All ages welcome, bookings essential - $15 including all materials. To find out more, check out the event here. Register online now - just click here, fill out the details, and pay on the day. Ages 5-12 recommended for this class.
Please Note: At least one parent or guardian must remain on premises for the duration of the class. Perfect opportunity to relax on a couch, have a coffee and a bit of 'me-time' while the kids get creative!
Also...
Weekend Kids Facepainting
Every Weekend 10am-2pm
Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat. We have the kids covered, with colouring in, free facepainting and plenty of toys on hand.
School Holidays @ Porirua Police Museum
Meet one of your local Police Officers
Tue 20 Apr 2021, 1:00pm–2:00pm
Tue 27 Apr 2021, 1:00pm–2:00pm Visit the museum and also meet a local Porirua Police Officer. You will have the opportunity to ask the officer questions, have a chat and find out more about what a police officer does and the different roles within Police.
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Latent Fingerprint Evidence
Mon 19 Apr 2021, 1:30pm–2:30pm
Fri 23 Apr 2021, 1:30pm–2:30pm 7 - 12 years
Bookings required.
Learn to dust, develop and lift fingerprints. All junior recruits take home their own fingerprint evidence.
Book at the museum reception.
Both sessions featuring a real Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO)!
(Please note: our invited SOCO is operational and may not be able to attend).
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Phone - (04) 238 3141
Email - museum@police.govt.nz
Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Footwear Evidence
Thu 22 Apr 2021, 1:30pm–2:30pm
Thu 29 Apr 2021, 1:30pm–2:30pm 7 - 12 years
Bookings required.
Create a footprint cast and record a shoe impression using forensic techniques. All junior recruits take home their own cast and impression.
Book at the museum reception.
Both sessions featuring a real Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO)!
(Please note: our invited SOCO is operational and may not be able to attend).
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Phone - (04) 238 3141
Email - museum@police.govt.nz
Police Dog Section Visit
Wed 21 Apr 2021, 1:00pm–2:00pm
Wed 28 Apr 2021, 1:00pm–2:00pm Find out more about the integral roles that working dogs and their handlers play on the front line protecting our streets and communities. Meet the dogs and their handlers with an opportunity to ask the handlers questions and see the dogs in action.
All ages. Free, bookings required. Register here on Eventfinda.
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Please note: all of our invited dog section teams are operational and in the event of an emergency may not be able to attend.
Museum Tours
Available everyday, 10am - 5pm
Bookings required
5 years+
Museum tours are available for visiting groups and can be adapted to suit individual needs and ages. To find out more about museum tours, view the Police Museum learning and experience programme (PDF 288KB).
Tour charges, per person: Children $5 / Adults $5 / Seniors $3
To make a booking::
P (04) 238 3141
E Police Museum contact form
Tue 20 Apr 2021, 1:00pm–2:00pm
Tue 27 Apr 2021, 1:00pm–2:00pm Visit the museum and also meet a local Porirua Police Officer. You will have the opportunity to ask the officer questions, have a chat and find out more about what a police officer does and the different roles within Police.
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Latent Fingerprint Evidence
Mon 19 Apr 2021, 1:30pm–2:30pm
Fri 23 Apr 2021, 1:30pm–2:30pm 7 - 12 years
Bookings required.
Learn to dust, develop and lift fingerprints. All junior recruits take home their own fingerprint evidence.
Book at the museum reception.
Both sessions featuring a real Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO)!
(Please note: our invited SOCO is operational and may not be able to attend).
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Phone - (04) 238 3141
Email - museum@police.govt.nz
Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Footwear Evidence
Thu 22 Apr 2021, 1:30pm–2:30pm
Thu 29 Apr 2021, 1:30pm–2:30pm 7 - 12 years
Bookings required.
Create a footprint cast and record a shoe impression using forensic techniques. All junior recruits take home their own cast and impression.
Book at the museum reception.
Both sessions featuring a real Scene of Crime Officer (SOCO)!
(Please note: our invited SOCO is operational and may not be able to attend).
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Phone - (04) 238 3141
Email - museum@police.govt.nz
Police Dog Section Visit
Wed 21 Apr 2021, 1:00pm–2:00pm
Wed 28 Apr 2021, 1:00pm–2:00pm Find out more about the integral roles that working dogs and their handlers play on the front line protecting our streets and communities. Meet the dogs and their handlers with an opportunity to ask the handlers questions and see the dogs in action.
All ages. Free, bookings required. Register here on Eventfinda.
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Please note: all of our invited dog section teams are operational and in the event of an emergency may not be able to attend.
Museum Tours
Available everyday, 10am - 5pm
Bookings required
5 years+
Museum tours are available for visiting groups and can be adapted to suit individual needs and ages. To find out more about museum tours, view the Police Museum learning and experience programme (PDF 288KB).
Tour charges, per person: Children $5 / Adults $5 / Seniors $3
To make a booking::
P (04) 238 3141
E Police Museum contact form
Bigair Gymsports Holiday Programme
Bigair Gymsports™ runs a fun active programme during the school holidays for children aged 5 to 12 years. All sessions are run by experienced and qualified coaches with First Aid Certification.
Activities include tag games, relays, dancing and moving to music, indoor netball, indoor soccer, dodge ball, 12 metre trampoline, big trampoline, parachute games, treasure hunts, circuits, fun gymnastics (vault, bar, beam, floor), cheerleading and displays.
Children are encouraged to participate in all activities but are welcome to play with their friend and have free play as they want to.
PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT MAKE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME BOOKINGS ONLINE
BOOKINGS CAN ONLY BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE OFFICE ON 04 232 3508 OR OFFICE@BIGAIRGYM.CO.NZ
Morning (8.30am to 1.00pm) - $20.00 per session
Afternoon (1.00pm to 5.30pm)- $20.00 per session
Full day (8.30am to 5.30pm)- $40.00
All holiday programme sessions must be paid for at the time of booking - the holiday programme is very popular and places are limited.
Late pick-up charges will be charged - $10 for every 15 minutes.
Activities include tag games, relays, dancing and moving to music, indoor netball, indoor soccer, dodge ball, 12 metre trampoline, big trampoline, parachute games, treasure hunts, circuits, fun gymnastics (vault, bar, beam, floor), cheerleading and displays.
Children are encouraged to participate in all activities but are welcome to play with their friend and have free play as they want to.
PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT MAKE HOLIDAY PROGRAMME BOOKINGS ONLINE
BOOKINGS CAN ONLY BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE OFFICE ON 04 232 3508 OR OFFICE@BIGAIRGYM.CO.NZ
Morning (8.30am to 1.00pm) - $20.00 per session
Afternoon (1.00pm to 5.30pm)- $20.00 per session
Full day (8.30am to 5.30pm)- $40.00
All holiday programme sessions must be paid for at the time of booking - the holiday programme is very popular and places are limited.
Late pick-up charges will be charged - $10 for every 15 minutes.
Wellington Zoo School Holiday Programme for 5-10 year olds
Keeping your kids entertained during the school holidays might sometimes feel like wrangling wild animals, so why not let the professionals take over?
Every school holidays we run a school holiday programme for kids from 5 to 12. They’ll get to meet our animals, learn from our specially trained Zoo staff and get sneak peeks behind the scenes.
Every day of the Zoo Holiday programme is filled with a new action-packed theme, so you can book for one day, or choose a few days that suit.
The kids will have an unforgettable school holiday experience, and be inspired about animals and conservation, all while having fun getting stuck into exciting activities.
Spaces are strictly limited so please book using the form below to make sure you don’t miss out.
Time: Drop off between 8.30 and 9am; pick up between 3.30 and 4.30pm.
Where: Zoo Holiday Programme pick up and drop off is at Wellington Zoo’s Archibald Centre, just up from the Zoo entrance
Cost: $69 per child per day
What to bring: Morning tea and lunch, a drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing, sun/wind protection, and sensible shoes.
Select the Holiday Programme you're interested on the website to read a little more about it!
Every school holidays we run a school holiday programme for kids from 5 to 12. They’ll get to meet our animals, learn from our specially trained Zoo staff and get sneak peeks behind the scenes.
Every day of the Zoo Holiday programme is filled with a new action-packed theme, so you can book for one day, or choose a few days that suit.
The kids will have an unforgettable school holiday experience, and be inspired about animals and conservation, all while having fun getting stuck into exciting activities.
Spaces are strictly limited so please book using the form below to make sure you don’t miss out.
Time: Drop off between 8.30 and 9am; pick up between 3.30 and 4.30pm.
Where: Zoo Holiday Programme pick up and drop off is at Wellington Zoo’s Archibald Centre, just up from the Zoo entrance
Cost: $69 per child per day
What to bring: Morning tea and lunch, a drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing, sun/wind protection, and sensible shoes.
Select the Holiday Programme you're interested on the website to read a little more about it!
Island Bay Marine Education Centre
Website and Facebook Page
Open Every Sunday ***CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID19 ALERT LEVELS - Check the Facebook page for the most up to date information.
10am to 3pm
Everyone Welcome!
Click here to see our location and how to get to us.
Usually open every Sunday from 10am to 3pm. The Sunday Open Day is a great opportunity for everyone to have a look at what's happening in the Aquarium and share a special experience with family and friends. Click here to see what's new in the Aquarium.
All our marine life is from the Wellington region. Octopuses, Seahorses, Blue Cod, Groper and loads more are always on display. Our most popular exhibit is the "Touch Gently Pool" where visitors are able to have close-up encounters with some of the marine animals in our care.
Open Sundays are also an opportunity for children to show their parents what they've been learning during their class visits to the Island Bay Marine Education Centre.
Visits to our Bait House Aquarium are hosted by knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers to help visitors learn more about the marine life they're seeing.
Entry:
Child: $2
Adult: $5
Open Every Sunday ***CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID19 ALERT LEVELS - Check the Facebook page for the most up to date information.
10am to 3pm
Everyone Welcome!
Click here to see our location and how to get to us.
Usually open every Sunday from 10am to 3pm. The Sunday Open Day is a great opportunity for everyone to have a look at what's happening in the Aquarium and share a special experience with family and friends. Click here to see what's new in the Aquarium.
All our marine life is from the Wellington region. Octopuses, Seahorses, Blue Cod, Groper and loads more are always on display. Our most popular exhibit is the "Touch Gently Pool" where visitors are able to have close-up encounters with some of the marine animals in our care.
Open Sundays are also an opportunity for children to show their parents what they've been learning during their class visits to the Island Bay Marine Education Centre.
Visits to our Bait House Aquarium are hosted by knowledgeable and dedicated volunteers to help visitors learn more about the marine life they're seeing.
Entry:
Child: $2
Adult: $5
Other School Holiday Activities...
* For other activities and places to go all year around, such as wildlife parks, check out out Out & About page.
* If you are travelling up the Kapiti Coast at all make sure you check out www.kapitikidsconnect.co.nz and see what School Holiday Activities are on up there!
* If you are travelling up the Kapiti Coast at all make sure you check out www.kapitikidsconnect.co.nz and see what School Holiday Activities are on up there!