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:16/10/2021
- DURATION:45 minutes
- AGES:2-8
Impossible Creatures @ Capital E
Come along and draw some weird and out of this world impossible creatures with guest artist Greta Menzies, then expand your ideas by making 3D creature sculptures to take home.
- WHEN:08/10/2021
- WHERE:Capital E, 4 Queens Wharf
- PRICE:$15
- DURATION:10am - 12pm
- AGES:6-8
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Home is Where the Art is @ Capital E
Calling all budding artists to come in and put the art into the heart of our dream home.
- WHERE:PlayHQ
- PRICE:Free
- AGES:0-5
Circus Funzone @ North City Shopping Centre
Roll in for Circus Fun these school holidays!Book your free session now!The North City Shopping Centre Circus is coming to town, bringing free entertainment for the kids these school holidays!
From Monday, 04 – Friday, 15 October, kids can come along to make their own juggling balls and test their skills in our interactive circus games!
Our 25min sessions run between 10am – 2pm daily.
You won’t want to miss this, so book your spot now!
Activity Centre Info:
From Monday, 04 – Friday, 15 October, kids can come along to make their own juggling balls and test their skills in our interactive circus games!
Our 25min sessions run between 10am – 2pm daily.
You won’t want to miss this, so book your spot now!
Activity Centre Info:
- Activity Centre will be located next to the Centre Stage on the ground level of North City.
- We will be adhering to Covid-19 health and safety guidelines. Bookings under alert level 2 will be limited so that we can social distance groups. Please sign in with the QR code/manual form at your session. Hand sanitiser will be available and masks are required for over 12 yrs in Centre.
- Free parking extensions – Make a day of it at North City – we have free parking extensions available at the Customer Service Desk, visit our friendly team when you arrive and register your car for free all day parking.
- Activities are suitable for kids aged 4 – 12 years and run for approx 25mins.
- Please arrive and check in 5 mins prior to the session starting. Please let us know if you are running a few minutes late and we will save your place, any vacant spots will be given to attendees on the waitlist when the sessions begin.
- Customers can waitlist while in-centre to see if spaces become available.
@ Johnsonville Shopping Centre
Slime Time @ Queensgate Shopping Centre
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Join us at Queensgate these October School Holidays for FREE Slime fun.
Running Monday 4 October - Friday 15 October, 10AM-2PM daily.
School Holidays activation is located in Centre Court at Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Bookings are Essential!
Secure your spot, book here
Join us at Queensgate these October School Holidays for FREE Slime fun.
Running Monday 4 October - Friday 15 October, 10AM-2PM daily.
School Holidays activation is located in Centre Court at Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Bookings are Essential!
Secure your spot, book here
Colouring Competition @ Coastlands
Calling all Kapiti kids! 50 prizes to be won - each winner receives a 2MS Deal which is movie pass, a swim pass to the Coastlands Aquatic Centre and a kids meal at LJ's! Get colouring! 2 age groups: Up to 5 years old and 6 to 15 years old. All entries will be displayed in Coastlands Garden Court.
Winners announced October 6.
Download your colouring page on the Coastlands website (coastlands.co.nz/whats-happening)
Winners announced October 6.
Download your colouring page on the Coastlands website (coastlands.co.nz/whats-happening)
Wild Trail Challenge! @ Staglands
Staglands Wild Trail Challenge is Back!
Take on Staglands Wild Trail Challenge these school holidays and get Free Kids’ Meal from their Café
Kids can have heaps of fun with their friends and whanau whilst learning about some of the wildlife they will find at Staglands.
Simply download the Challenge Sheet from their website, print it, and take it to Staglands when you visit.
Once you've completed the challenge you can claim your free kids’ meal!!
Make sure you enter their bonus draw too and be in with a chance to win a Staglander Annual Family Pass valued at $200.
Challenge runs throughout the October School Holidays so don’t miss it!
Take on Staglands Wild Trail Challenge these school holidays and get Free Kids’ Meal from their Café
Kids can have heaps of fun with their friends and whanau whilst learning about some of the wildlife they will find at Staglands.
Simply download the Challenge Sheet from their website, print it, and take it to Staglands when you visit.
Once you've completed the challenge you can claim your free kids’ meal!!
Make sure you enter their bonus draw too and be in with a chance to win a Staglander Annual Family Pass valued at $200.
Challenge runs throughout the October School Holidays so don’t miss it!
Kids Go FREE @ Zealandia
Kids can visit Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne for free these October school holidays!
There's plenty on in the valley to keep the kids entertained these school holidays, so bring your friends, bring your whanau, and make a day of it.
Please note, Facebook would only let us schedule the event for 14 days - Kids free admission is between 2-17 October.
There's plenty on in the valley to keep the kids entertained these school holidays, so bring your friends, bring your whanau, and make a day of it.
Please note, Facebook would only let us schedule the event for 14 days - Kids free admission is between 2-17 October.
Mr Fungus @ Circa Theatre
‘New Zealand’s Loudest Mime’A refreshing look at absurdity and adventure!
Over the past three decades, Mr Fungus has been one of the capital’s most well-known physical performers.
World famous in Wellington, the iconic Mr Fungus presents his new, upbeat physical comedy show, sure to delight KIDS OF ALL AGES. So, bring the whānau, bring the grandies, bring the neighbours and come and join ‘New Zealand’s Loudest Mime’, Mr Fungus.
5 – 16 Oct
Tues – Sun 11am + Fri & Sat 1pm
Circa Two
General Admission $15
Under 2’s free
Family pass $50 (4 tickets)
Note: This production has a short sequence of flashing light
‘MR FUNGUS’ RELAXED PERFORMANCE – TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER
We have a Relaxed Performance of Mr Fungus on Tuesday 12th Oct at 11am.
A Relaxed Performance is a special performance of a show designed to welcome those who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders or a learning difficulty.
This means that there will be a relaxed attitude to noise and movement during the performance, and some small changes will be made to the light and sound effects. The auditorium will have a smaller than usual capacity so patrons will be able to move around more easily. There will also be a chill-out area available in the foyer. To book please email circa@circa.co.nz or call 04 801 7992
Over the past three decades, Mr Fungus has been one of the capital’s most well-known physical performers.
World famous in Wellington, the iconic Mr Fungus presents his new, upbeat physical comedy show, sure to delight KIDS OF ALL AGES. So, bring the whānau, bring the grandies, bring the neighbours and come and join ‘New Zealand’s Loudest Mime’, Mr Fungus.
5 – 16 Oct
Tues – Sun 11am + Fri & Sat 1pm
Circa Two
General Admission $15
Under 2’s free
Family pass $50 (4 tickets)
Note: This production has a short sequence of flashing light
‘MR FUNGUS’ RELAXED PERFORMANCE – TUESDAY 12TH OCTOBER
We have a Relaxed Performance of Mr Fungus on Tuesday 12th Oct at 11am.
A Relaxed Performance is a special performance of a show designed to welcome those who will benefit from a more relaxed performance environment, including people with an Autism Spectrum Condition, sensory and communication disorders or a learning difficulty.
This means that there will be a relaxed attitude to noise and movement during the performance, and some small changes will be made to the light and sound effects. The auditorium will have a smaller than usual capacity so patrons will be able to move around more easily. There will also be a chill-out area available in the foyer. To book please email circa@circa.co.nz or call 04 801 7992
October School Holidays Low-Sensory Hour @ Wellington Museum
Thursday 7 October | 9am – 10am
Wellington Museum’s October low sensory hour will shift to 9am-10am for the school holidays.
In association with Autism New Zealand, the quiet hour is curated for our neurodiverse community. With lights and sound dimmed, tamariki and their whānau are invited to explore local taonga in a calm and quiet space.
Find out more about our accessibility here or download the Wellington Museum Social Story for what to expect during your visit.
For more information contact Programme Coordinator Violette Squire violettes@experiencewellington.org.nz
Wellington Museum’s October low sensory hour will shift to 9am-10am for the school holidays.
In association with Autism New Zealand, the quiet hour is curated for our neurodiverse community. With lights and sound dimmed, tamariki and their whānau are invited to explore local taonga in a calm and quiet space.
Find out more about our accessibility here or download the Wellington Museum Social Story for what to expect during your visit.
For more information contact Programme Coordinator Violette Squire violettes@experiencewellington.org.nz
Ngā Tohunga Whakatere – The Navigators @ Space Place
Space Place presents Ngā Tohunga Whakatere - The Navigators, a planetarium film sharing the story of Māori, Pasifika and, later, European navigation towards Aotearoa through the eyes of a young girl, Moko.
Moko dreams of becoming a master star navigator like her tūpuna and like her koro Jack.
The budding navigator finds herself travelling through time and space in the wake of the greatest Pacific navigators, in a fully immersive planetarium show on Space Place’s stunning digital, full-dome planetarium screen.
Journey with Moko as she gains knowledge and understanding of Māori, Pasifika and European voyaging traditions and realises how skilled her tūpuna had to be to travel the largest ocean on Earth.
Ngā Tohunga Whakatere - The Navigators is a family-friendly animated 30-minute immersive show that’ll take you on an unforgettable adventure across the Pacific Ocean.
Suitable for ages 8+ | 30 minutes | Tickets include entry to Space Place’s galleries
Book hereCost:
Moko dreams of becoming a master star navigator like her tūpuna and like her koro Jack.
The budding navigator finds herself travelling through time and space in the wake of the greatest Pacific navigators, in a fully immersive planetarium show on Space Place’s stunning digital, full-dome planetarium screen.
Journey with Moko as she gains knowledge and understanding of Māori, Pasifika and European voyaging traditions and realises how skilled her tūpuna had to be to travel the largest ocean on Earth.
Ngā Tohunga Whakatere - The Navigators is a family-friendly animated 30-minute immersive show that’ll take you on an unforgettable adventure across the Pacific Ocean.
Suitable for ages 8+ | 30 minutes | Tickets include entry to Space Place’s galleries
Book hereCost:
- Adult: $14.00
- Child: $9.00
- Community Services Card: $12.00
- Family of Five (2 adults + 3 children): $9.00
- Family of Four (2 adult + 2 children): $11.25
- Senior: $12.00
- Student: $12.00
School Holidays @ Porirua Police Museum
Police Heritage Walking Tour
Explore New Zealand Police heritage sites at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) in Papakōwhai, Porirua as part of Wellington Heritage Week.
Booking is required. Email museum@police.govt.nz or call 04 238 3141 to book.
Location: Royal New Zealand Police College 24 Papakōwhai Road, Papakōwhai, Porirua 5024
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $5 per person
Note: The terrain at the college has steep areas and steps
Crime Scene Investigation WorkshopNote: All school holiday workshops will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Tuesday 5 October (week 1), 1:30pm – 2:30pm
12 - 15 years
$5 per child
Bookings required
Investigate a crime scene and find out about the different forensic experts and their roles. Explore specialist pieces of evidence used to solve crimes today. Programme is recommended as a fun activity for small groups.
Note: for all events public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot
Book at museum reception.
Phone - (04) 238 3141
Email - museum@police.govt.nz
Meet one of your local Police Officers
Note: All school holiday events will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Tues 7 October, 1-2pm (week 1)
Tues 14 October, 1-2pm (week 2)
All agesFree, no booking rquired
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 New Zealand Police.
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Armed Offenders Squad Visit
Note: All school holiday events will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Wed 6 October, 1-2pm (week 1)
Fri 15 October, 11am-12pm (week 2)
All ages (Free, no booking required)This is an amazing opportunity to find out how the AOS support frontline Police with pre-planned search warrants and control emergency call-outs involving offensive weapons. Learn about the vital role of the AOS, check out the equipment and ask questions.
(Please note: our invited AOS member is operational and in the event of an emergency may not be able to attend).
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Footwear Impression EvidenceNote: All school holiday workshops will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Tuesday 12 October (week 2), 1:30pm – 2:30pm
7 - 12 years
$5 per child (Bookings required)
Create a footprint cast and record a shoe impression using forensic techniques. All junior recruits take home their own cast and impression.
Note: for all events public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot
Book at museum reception.
Phone - (04) 238 3141
Email - museum@police.govt.nz
Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Latent Fingerprint Evidence
Note: All school holiday workshops will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Monday 4 (week 1) and Monday 11 October (week 2), 1:30pm-2:30pm
7 - 12 years
$5 per child (Bookings required)
Learn to dust, develop and lift fingerprints. All junior recruits take home their own fingerprint evidence.
Note: for all events public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.Book at museum reception.
Phone - (04) 238 3141Email - museum@police.govt.nz
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
Explore New Zealand Police heritage sites at the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) in Papakōwhai, Porirua as part of Wellington Heritage Week.
- Tuesday 26 October: 10-11:30am
- Thursday 28 October: 6-7:30pm
Booking is required. Email museum@police.govt.nz or call 04 238 3141 to book.
Location: Royal New Zealand Police College 24 Papakōwhai Road, Papakōwhai, Porirua 5024
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: $5 per person
Note: The terrain at the college has steep areas and steps
Crime Scene Investigation WorkshopNote: All school holiday workshops will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Tuesday 5 October (week 1), 1:30pm – 2:30pm
12 - 15 years
$5 per child
Bookings required
Investigate a crime scene and find out about the different forensic experts and their roles. Explore specialist pieces of evidence used to solve crimes today. Programme is recommended as a fun activity for small groups.
Note: for all events public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot
Book at museum reception.
Phone - (04) 238 3141
Email - museum@police.govt.nz
Meet one of your local Police Officers
Note: All school holiday events will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Tues 7 October, 1-2pm (week 1)
Tues 14 October, 1-2pm (week 2)
All agesFree, no booking rquired
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 New Zealand Police.
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Armed Offenders Squad Visit
Note: All school holiday events will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Wed 6 October, 1-2pm (week 1)
Fri 15 October, 11am-12pm (week 2)
All ages (Free, no booking required)This is an amazing opportunity to find out how the AOS support frontline Police with pre-planned search warrants and control emergency call-outs involving offensive weapons. Learn about the vital role of the AOS, check out the equipment and ask questions.
(Please note: our invited AOS member is operational and in the event of an emergency may not be able to attend).
Public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.
Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Footwear Impression EvidenceNote: All school holiday workshops will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Tuesday 12 October (week 2), 1:30pm – 2:30pm
7 - 12 years
$5 per child (Bookings required)
Create a footprint cast and record a shoe impression using forensic techniques. All junior recruits take home their own cast and impression.
Note: for all events public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot
Book at museum reception.
Phone - (04) 238 3141
Email - museum@police.govt.nz
Scene of Crime Officer Workshop: Latent Fingerprint Evidence
Note: All school holiday workshops will only run at COVID alert level 1.
Monday 4 (week 1) and Monday 11 October (week 2), 1:30pm-2:30pm
7 - 12 years
$5 per child (Bookings required)
Learn to dust, develop and lift fingerprints. All junior recruits take home their own fingerprint evidence.
Note: for all events public parking is on Papakowhai Road, please enter the Police College on foot.Book at museum reception.
Phone - (04) 238 3141Email - museum@police.govt.nz
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!
