What's on these School Holidays? Friday 6 April - Sunday 22 April 2012
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. Check them out! (and send us some pics of your adventures for us to share on the website & facebook page!)
Carnival of Creativity - Capital E
Age 4+
Whether it’s learning how to juggle, making jewellery, creating yummy treats, or discovering your super hero dance alter-ego – one thing’s for sure, your arms and imagination will be full by the time you leave the Carnival of Creativity! Which giant tepee will you visit first? You can master all manner of creative skills and enjoy shows from talented performers such as Fraser Hooper, Anna & the String Bean Puppets or Strike Percussion throughout the day. Then combine forces with our brilliant artist to build Wellington as you would like to see it...
LET'S PLAY CITY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Inspired by everything from a Tate Modern project to cardboard animation, our artist-in residence Simon Gray will help you create a giant sculpture made entirely out of cardboard. So come down and throw some suggestions his way – you’d like a chocolate fountain in the middle of our cardboard Cuba Street you say? Take a look at Simons Let's Play City blog for some creative cardboard inspiration and follow the build before or after your visit.
When: Tue 10 - Sat 21 April
Time: 10am – 4pm (Full schedule coming soon!)
Duration: As long as you like
Venue: Capital E Main Floor
Price: $6 per person
Booking: No need to book
Whether it’s learning how to juggle, making jewellery, creating yummy treats, or discovering your super hero dance alter-ego – one thing’s for sure, your arms and imagination will be full by the time you leave the Carnival of Creativity! Which giant tepee will you visit first? You can master all manner of creative skills and enjoy shows from talented performers such as Fraser Hooper, Anna & the String Bean Puppets or Strike Percussion throughout the day. Then combine forces with our brilliant artist to build Wellington as you would like to see it...
LET'S PLAY CITY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Inspired by everything from a Tate Modern project to cardboard animation, our artist-in residence Simon Gray will help you create a giant sculpture made entirely out of cardboard. So come down and throw some suggestions his way – you’d like a chocolate fountain in the middle of our cardboard Cuba Street you say? Take a look at Simons Let's Play City blog for some creative cardboard inspiration and follow the build before or after your visit.
When: Tue 10 - Sat 21 April
Time: 10am – 4pm (Full schedule coming soon!)
Duration: As long as you like
Venue: Capital E Main Floor
Price: $6 per person
Booking: No need to book
Stories & Songs @ St Andrews in Plimmerton
Friday 13th April
9.30-11am – local storyteller & author Holly Gooch will be telling awesome tales, singing and helping us create craft extraordinaire. $7 per person, children under 2 FREE. Tickets include performance & craft resources.
Friday 20th April
10-11.30am – Nelson children’s singer/songwriter Kath Bee will be performing – we’re hoping that she’ll make up a song for us too about Plimmerton! Check out Kath's website.
Delightful Lollipop facepainter Liz, will also be in attendance to paint willing faces! $7.00 per person, children under 2 FREE. Tickets include performance & facepainting.
Please book ahead as places are limited. Tickets will be on sale from Tuesday 12 March; Tuesday, Thursday mornings 10am-12pm from the office or ring the office and leave a message to reserve on 04 2339781. Tickets must be paid for in advance of the performances.
9.30-11am – local storyteller & author Holly Gooch will be telling awesome tales, singing and helping us create craft extraordinaire. $7 per person, children under 2 FREE. Tickets include performance & craft resources.
Friday 20th April
10-11.30am – Nelson children’s singer/songwriter Kath Bee will be performing – we’re hoping that she’ll make up a song for us too about Plimmerton! Check out Kath's website.
Delightful Lollipop facepainter Liz, will also be in attendance to paint willing faces! $7.00 per person, children under 2 FREE. Tickets include performance & facepainting.
Please book ahead as places are limited. Tickets will be on sale from Tuesday 12 March; Tuesday, Thursday mornings 10am-12pm from the office or ring the office and leave a message to reserve on 04 2339781. Tickets must be paid for in advance of the performances.
Canine Cover Up - Capital E
Ages 2+
They say it's a dog's life, but why not find out for yourself. British Bulldog, champion
sheepdog, French Poodle or Mexican Chihuahua - the choice is yours! Make one of our wonderful doggy disguises to take home with you, just make sure New Zealand customs don't confuse you with one of Buck's foreign furry friends!
When: Tue 10 – Sat 21 April
Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm
Duration: Stay as long as you like
Venue: Capital E Playground
Price: $2 per craft
They say it's a dog's life, but why not find out for yourself. British Bulldog, champion
sheepdog, French Poodle or Mexican Chihuahua - the choice is yours! Make one of our wonderful doggy disguises to take home with you, just make sure New Zealand customs don't confuse you with one of Buck's foreign furry friends!
When: Tue 10 – Sat 21 April
Time: 9.30am – 1.30pm
Duration: Stay as long as you like
Venue: Capital E Playground
Price: $2 per craft
Around the World and Buck Again - Capital E
Ages 2-7
Meet Buck – champion dog trialist returning home from a successful world tour. Stuck in quarantine with British bulldog Horatio, French poodle Fifi and the mysterious Dolores Del Mar from Mexico they swap stories of grand English manors, stylish Parisian quarters and Buck's love of the kiwi farm.
But Dolores has a secret New Zealand Customs mustn't find out. Will the overbearing Horatio spoil her plans? Will Fifi stop reminiscing about French cuisine long enough to notice? Buck smells a rat! But will he act on it? Joyful and witty, this is a comic canine caper with oodles of
international intrigue from one of our best-selling authors, Jenny Pattrick.
Come dressed up as your favourite breed of dog and be in to win a spot prize!
When: Sat 7 April 2pm, Mon 9 – Sat 21 April 10am & 11.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
Venue: Capital E McKenzie Theatre
Price: $12 per person. $44 for a group of four. $10 per person for groups of 10 or more. Under two free.
Booking: You can now book online - click here or call us 04 913 3740
Meet Buck – champion dog trialist returning home from a successful world tour. Stuck in quarantine with British bulldog Horatio, French poodle Fifi and the mysterious Dolores Del Mar from Mexico they swap stories of grand English manors, stylish Parisian quarters and Buck's love of the kiwi farm.
But Dolores has a secret New Zealand Customs mustn't find out. Will the overbearing Horatio spoil her plans? Will Fifi stop reminiscing about French cuisine long enough to notice? Buck smells a rat! But will he act on it? Joyful and witty, this is a comic canine caper with oodles of
international intrigue from one of our best-selling authors, Jenny Pattrick.
Come dressed up as your favourite breed of dog and be in to win a spot prize!
When: Sat 7 April 2pm, Mon 9 – Sat 21 April 10am & 11.30am
Duration: 45 minutes
Venue: Capital E McKenzie Theatre
Price: $12 per person. $44 for a group of four. $10 per person for groups of 10 or more. Under two free.
Booking: You can now book online - click here or call us 04 913 3740
Ben 10 LIVE: Time Machine
SATURDAY 14 APRIL @ The Opera House 11am
Premium:$36.50
Premium family of 4:$136
Standard:$26.50
Standard family of 4:$96
Buy Tickets – 0800-ticketek
The TV show Ben 10 is viewed in over 2.9 million Australasian homes making it one of Cartoon Network’s most popular daily programmes. Following the worldwide success of the stage show Ben 10 Live, Life Like Touring are proud to announce they are bringing the latest live action production - Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 Live: Time Machine – to New Zealand this April school holidays.
Premium:$36.50
Premium family of 4:$136
Standard:$26.50
Standard family of 4:$96
Buy Tickets – 0800-ticketek
The TV show Ben 10 is viewed in over 2.9 million Australasian homes making it one of Cartoon Network’s most popular daily programmes. Following the worldwide success of the stage show Ben 10 Live, Life Like Touring are proud to announce they are bringing the latest live action production - Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 Live: Time Machine – to New Zealand this April school holidays.
Angelina Ballerina's Big Audition
19-21 APRIL @ St James Theatre
Booking Details
After hugely successful tours of Australia and the UK, Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to be performing this enchanting production, originally created by English National Ballet, throughout the country between March and May.
Angelina loves to dance and dreams of becoming a famous ballerina. Miss Lilly is her
ballet teacher and Alice Nimbletoes, her best friend – characters that cannot fail to charm with their love of colour and pretty
costumes.
Angelina Mousling is a fictional mouse and the star of some twenty enormously popular children’s books, which
became an animated TV series in 2002, then a musical and now a ballet.
In this production Angelina prepares for her most important performance ever … in front of the Camembert Academy judges.
Definitely one for all those budding ballerinas and we guarantee you’ll love it too!
Run time: 75 minutes including a 20 minute interval
Booking Details
After hugely successful tours of Australia and the UK, Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to be performing this enchanting production, originally created by English National Ballet, throughout the country between March and May.
Angelina loves to dance and dreams of becoming a famous ballerina. Miss Lilly is her
ballet teacher and Alice Nimbletoes, her best friend – characters that cannot fail to charm with their love of colour and pretty
costumes.
Angelina Mousling is a fictional mouse and the star of some twenty enormously popular children’s books, which
became an animated TV series in 2002, then a musical and now a ballet.
In this production Angelina prepares for her most important performance ever … in front of the Camembert Academy judges.
Definitely one for all those budding ballerinas and we guarantee you’ll love it too!
Run time: 75 minutes including a 20 minute interval
Frankie's Eggs - Dan & Dani
These school holidays, come and join Dan & Dani in an Egg Adventure. Tracey the triceratops has hidden her cousin, ‘Frankie’s Eggs'. So we need your help to track them down. There’ll be lots of singing, dancing, clue finding and fun. Egg Explorers to the rescue!
Woohoo!!!...
The show runs Tuesday's and Thursday's at 10am in the school holidays, So the 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th of April, at Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, Aorangi Street, Paraparaumu.
You can book on our website or give us a ring on (04) 905 9041 and Under 2's are free! We look forward to seeing you there!
Fun & smiles from Dan & Dani.
Woohoo!!!...
The show runs Tuesday's and Thursday's at 10am in the school holidays, So the 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th of April, at Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, Aorangi Street, Paraparaumu.
You can book on our website or give us a ring on (04) 905 9041 and Under 2's are free! We look forward to seeing you there!
Fun & smiles from Dan & Dani.
M.A.D. Club School holiday $1 Trial Sessions
This year Goodtime Music Academy brings you the M.A.D Club (Music, Art and
Dance).
This club is aimed at pre-school children ages 3 and 4.
It has been created to assist in your child's artistic development by getting
them involved in 3 different forms of art and all in one handy location. The
classes are all tied in together by a theme, with a new theme every 3-4
weeks.
Normal term time session times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9am-10am / 10:30am-11:30am / 12:15pm-1:15pm / 1:45pm-2:45pm
$1 trial class available these school holidays on Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 12th, and Thursday 13th April. Book your child's place now!!!
Goodtime Music & Dance Academy
hayley@goodtimedanceacademy.co.nz
http://www.goodtimemusicacademy.co.nz/mad-club
1 Jackson Street, Petone
Dance).
This club is aimed at pre-school children ages 3 and 4.
It has been created to assist in your child's artistic development by getting
them involved in 3 different forms of art and all in one handy location. The
classes are all tied in together by a theme, with a new theme every 3-4
weeks.
Normal term time session times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9am-10am / 10:30am-11:30am / 12:15pm-1:15pm / 1:45pm-2:45pm
$1 trial class available these school holidays on Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 12th, and Thursday 13th April. Book your child's place now!!!
Goodtime Music & Dance Academy
hayley@goodtimedanceacademy.co.nz
http://www.goodtimemusicacademy.co.nz/mad-club
1 Jackson Street, Petone
The Ugly Stepsisters - The improvisors
10-21 April 11am and 1pm weekdays, 11am sat, no show Sun
Circa Two, 1 Taranaki St
Bookings: 04 8017992 or www.circa.co.nz
Cost: $10 Adult & Child
Running Time: 45 mins
This year The Improvisors have created a KIDS season to celebrate the unsung heroes of fairy tales, with a look at the ‘true’ stories behind the other side of beloved fairy tales!
First up in the April school holidays, (10-21 April), is Cinderella’s Ugly Stepsisters as they carry on after she marries the Prince. With a hilarious all male cast –these Ugly Stepsisters embark on a series of self-improvements to discover beauty is not just skin deep!
As always we welcome and encourage the audience to come dressed up for the occasion –Knights, Princesses, Bears, Fairies, Batman are all welcome to add to the interactive experience.
So come on down to Circa Theatre to participate in the fun, dress up and join the story!
“...celebrates the magic of mass imagination”, Theatreview.co.nz
“Genuine Family Entertainment” -Capital Times
The Improvisors Colouring Competition sheet is below in PDF form for you to download and print!
Circa Two, 1 Taranaki St
Bookings: 04 8017992 or www.circa.co.nz
Cost: $10 Adult & Child
Running Time: 45 mins
This year The Improvisors have created a KIDS season to celebrate the unsung heroes of fairy tales, with a look at the ‘true’ stories behind the other side of beloved fairy tales!
First up in the April school holidays, (10-21 April), is Cinderella’s Ugly Stepsisters as they carry on after she marries the Prince. With a hilarious all male cast –these Ugly Stepsisters embark on a series of self-improvements to discover beauty is not just skin deep!
As always we welcome and encourage the audience to come dressed up for the occasion –Knights, Princesses, Bears, Fairies, Batman are all welcome to add to the interactive experience.
So come on down to Circa Theatre to participate in the fun, dress up and join the story!
“...celebrates the magic of mass imagination”, Theatreview.co.nz
“Genuine Family Entertainment” -Capital Times
The Improvisors Colouring Competition sheet is below in PDF form for you to download and print!
| the_iimprovisors_-_stepsisters_colouring_comp.pdf |
North City Shopping Centre
Free School Holiday Fun at North City Shopping Centre
You can find more details on the activities below at www.northcityshoppingcentre.co.nz.
Sand Art Fun
Get creative with our freeSand Art activity centre on from 11am- 2pm from Tuesday 10 – Saturday14 April.
Do you have the NC Factor?
If you’re aged 9 – 12yearsand think you have what it takes to be one of our three NC Club ambassadors then come along and audition from 11am- 2pm Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 April.
The Hunt is on!
Find the colourful Easter eggs hidden around North City Shopping Centre to be in the draw to win a yummy Easter Prize pack from Butlers Chocolate Café. Free Scavenger Hunt entry forms are available from the Customer Service Desk from
Saturday 7 April – Sunday 22 April.
You can find more details on the activities below at www.northcityshoppingcentre.co.nz.
Sand Art Fun
Get creative with our freeSand Art activity centre on from 11am- 2pm from Tuesday 10 – Saturday14 April.
Do you have the NC Factor?
If you’re aged 9 – 12yearsand think you have what it takes to be one of our three NC Club ambassadors then come along and audition from 11am- 2pm Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 April.
The Hunt is on!
Find the colourful Easter eggs hidden around North City Shopping Centre to be in the draw to win a yummy Easter Prize pack from Butlers Chocolate Café. Free Scavenger Hunt entry forms are available from the Customer Service Desk from
Saturday 7 April – Sunday 22 April.
Westfield Queensgate Shopping Centre
Sylvester’s Move it Show
Tuesday 10th April to Friday 13th April / 11am and 1pm shows
Creativity Centre
Monday 16th April to Friday 20th April / 10.30am to 2.30pm
Tuesday 10th April to Friday 13th April / 11am and 1pm shows
Creativity Centre
Monday 16th April to Friday 20th April / 10.30am to 2.30pm
Entertainment @ Johnsonville Shopping Centre
Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 April
Easter Fun Time!
Monday 16 - Friday 20 April
Zappo the Magician is on 11am and 1pm
Mad Hatter's Tea Party @ The Academy in Kapiti
Mad Hatters Tea Party
Tuesday 17 - Friday 20 April: 11am and 1.00pm
Coasters Musical Theatre
All seats $10.00
Contact Andrew at theacademy@xtra.co.nz for bookings
Little Red Riding Hood @ KidzStuff Theatre
April 7 - 21
Mon – Fri 11am & 1pm / Sat 11am
KidzStuff Theatre presents: Little Red Riding Hood By Rachel Henry
Directed by Gavin Rutherford
Venue: 4 Moncrieff St., (offElizabeth St.) Mt. Victoria.
The big bad wolf learns some hard lessons when he tries totangle with our
budding young superhero Red Riding Hood!
A hilarious look at how it’s never cool to eat small children!
(No shows Easter Mon.)
Tickets $10 each, groups of 10+ $9 each
Bookings: 04 385 0292
Mon – Fri 11am & 1pm / Sat 11am
KidzStuff Theatre presents: Little Red Riding Hood By Rachel Henry
Directed by Gavin Rutherford
Venue: 4 Moncrieff St., (offElizabeth St.) Mt. Victoria.
The big bad wolf learns some hard lessons when he tries totangle with our
budding young superhero Red Riding Hood!
A hilarious look at how it’s never cool to eat small children!
(No shows Easter Mon.)
Tickets $10 each, groups of 10+ $9 each
Bookings: 04 385 0292
Staglands Art Competition
As part of Staglands 40th anniversary year celebrations, andto encourage children to visit during the April School Holidays, Staglands arerunning a children’s art competition. All children who visit between the 10th and 22nd April, and bring a completed artcompetition entry form, will get into the Reserve for free!
There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs so for furthercompetition details and to download an entry form visit www.staglands.co.nz and get those masterpieces under way!
There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs so for furthercompetition details and to download an entry form visit www.staglands.co.nz and get those masterpieces under way!
Zealandia the Karori Wildllife Sanctuary
Junior Rangers Programme http://bit.ly/wlf8Wf
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 - 19 April 2012
Your child could be a Zealandia Junior Ranger for aday!
These April schoolholidays, if they’re aged 5 to 12 years, treat them to a unique, actionpacked, full day Junior Ranger programme. Drop offs from 7.30am and pickupsuntil 5.30pm.
A simple wholesome lunch and morning and afternoon teas are an optional inclusion. And if your child can’t stay a whole day there are also morning and afternoon only options. Spaces are limited so please book in advance to ensure your child doesn’t miss out.
Call (04) 920 9200 extension 3, or book online or inperson at our admissions desk.
Kids’ Night Adventures http://bit.ly/yXRgin
6.00pm – 7.30pm. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,10 - 19 April 2012
Back by popular demand! For 7 to 12 year olds - a unique90-minute after-dark expedition into the sanctuary forest. Red torches lightthe way. Look, listen and even smell for night time inhabitants. Hear storiesabout creatures of the night while sitting in the forest, drinking hot chocolate!
Booking essential. Call (04) 920 9200 extension 3, or book online or in person at our admissions desk.
FREE child general admission when dining at Rata Café http://bit.ly/xm2eFY all through April 2012.
Save $14.50!
Make a day of it at Zealandia: dine at scenic RataCafé, purchasing at least one item from the main menu, then simply
show yourreceipt to our admissions staff to receive one free child general admission(5-14 years) valid on the same day.
Includes entry to both our sanctuary valley and natural history exhibition.
Toddler Tuesday Storytime with Anna Burns http://bit.ly/A0zBUg
Tuesday 10 & 17 April. 10.30am. Free at RataCafé.
Storyteller Anna Burns will be back telling stories in RataCafé. The sessions will be playful, capturing the wonder of fantasy andstorytelling, and will be most enjoyed by children between the ages of two andfive. So bring your under 5's and let Anna captivate them for 40 minutes whileyou relax with a coffee!
Free. No need to book, just turn up! A delicious range ofcafé treats available for sale.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 - 19 April 2012
Your child could be a Zealandia Junior Ranger for aday!
These April schoolholidays, if they’re aged 5 to 12 years, treat them to a unique, actionpacked, full day Junior Ranger programme. Drop offs from 7.30am and pickupsuntil 5.30pm.
A simple wholesome lunch and morning and afternoon teas are an optional inclusion. And if your child can’t stay a whole day there are also morning and afternoon only options. Spaces are limited so please book in advance to ensure your child doesn’t miss out.
Call (04) 920 9200 extension 3, or book online or inperson at our admissions desk.
Kids’ Night Adventures http://bit.ly/yXRgin
6.00pm – 7.30pm. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays,10 - 19 April 2012
Back by popular demand! For 7 to 12 year olds - a unique90-minute after-dark expedition into the sanctuary forest. Red torches lightthe way. Look, listen and even smell for night time inhabitants. Hear storiesabout creatures of the night while sitting in the forest, drinking hot chocolate!
Booking essential. Call (04) 920 9200 extension 3, or book online or in person at our admissions desk.
FREE child general admission when dining at Rata Café http://bit.ly/xm2eFY all through April 2012.
Save $14.50!
Make a day of it at Zealandia: dine at scenic RataCafé, purchasing at least one item from the main menu, then simply
show yourreceipt to our admissions staff to receive one free child general admission(5-14 years) valid on the same day.
Includes entry to both our sanctuary valley and natural history exhibition.
Toddler Tuesday Storytime with Anna Burns http://bit.ly/A0zBUg
Tuesday 10 & 17 April. 10.30am. Free at RataCafé.
Storyteller Anna Burns will be back telling stories in RataCafé. The sessions will be playful, capturing the wonder of fantasy andstorytelling, and will be most enjoyed by children between the ages of two andfive. So bring your under 5's and let Anna captivate them for 40 minutes whileyou relax with a coffee!
Free. No need to book, just turn up! A delicious range ofcafé treats available for sale.
Happy Sun Adventures Preschool Programmes
@ Te Rauparaha Arena
There are a variety of programmes being held for preschoolers at Te Rauparaha Arena these holidays- check them out!
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES AS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED:
Fill out a Happy Sun Adventures Booking Form, speak to Arena Reception Staff or call 2371521.
KINDY GYM - Tuesday 10 April 9.30am–11am
$7 per child
Join Lil and Paula for 1.5 hours of fun and fitness with hoops, balls, t-balls, basketball hoops, moonhoopers and loads of exercise and fun.
Fruit and Juice provided
CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN AGED 1 (and walking) to 4 yrs of age
NOTE: Pre-school children only please
MUSICAL TOTS - Wednesday 11 April 9.15am-10.00am
$7 per child
Join Jenny at a Musical Tots session. Try the class before booking into Term Two classes
CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN AGED 1 (and walking) to 4 yrs of age
Limited to 12 children
CREATIVE KIDDIES - Thursday 12 April 10.00am-10.45am
$7 per child
We provide the material and clean up the mess while you and your pre-schooler take
away your delightful pieces of art work.
CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 to 4 yrs of age
Limited to 15 children
PRE-SCHOOL GYMNASTICS - Friday 20 April 1pm-1.45pm
$7 per child
Not sure if your child is ready for the step up from Kindy Gym? Join Lil for this one-off class of Pre-School Gymnastics.
CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 and 4 yrs old only
Limited to 10 children
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL CLASSES AS NUMBERS ARE LIMITED:
Fill out a Happy Sun Adventures Booking Form, speak to Arena Reception Staff or call 2371521.
KINDY GYM - Tuesday 10 April 9.30am–11am
$7 per child
Join Lil and Paula for 1.5 hours of fun and fitness with hoops, balls, t-balls, basketball hoops, moonhoopers and loads of exercise and fun.
Fruit and Juice provided
CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN AGED 1 (and walking) to 4 yrs of age
NOTE: Pre-school children only please
MUSICAL TOTS - Wednesday 11 April 9.15am-10.00am
$7 per child
Join Jenny at a Musical Tots session. Try the class before booking into Term Two classes
CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN AGED 1 (and walking) to 4 yrs of age
Limited to 12 children
CREATIVE KIDDIES - Thursday 12 April 10.00am-10.45am
$7 per child
We provide the material and clean up the mess while you and your pre-schooler take
away your delightful pieces of art work.
CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 to 4 yrs of age
Limited to 15 children
PRE-SCHOOL GYMNASTICS - Friday 20 April 1pm-1.45pm
$7 per child
Not sure if your child is ready for the step up from Kindy Gym? Join Lil for this one-off class of Pre-School Gymnastics.
CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN AGED 3 and 4 yrs old only
Limited to 10 children
Island Bay Marine Education Centre
Website and Facebook Page
OPEN every Sunday , 10am to 3pm
$2 per person.
If you haven't been it is supposed to be a great experience for little ones, getting close up and even hands on with some of the amazing creatures that can be found in our very own Cook Strait, such as starfish, mussels, crabs, anemones and sea urchins! "The "touch gently" tank is a major attraction, entrancing all ages with its amazing display of south coast marine animals. This is a great family experience for you and all of your friends!"
OPEN every Sunday , 10am to 3pm
$2 per person.
If you haven't been it is supposed to be a great experience for little ones, getting close up and even hands on with some of the amazing creatures that can be found in our very own Cook Strait, such as starfish, mussels, crabs, anemones and sea urchins! "The "touch gently" tank is a major attraction, entrancing all ages with its amazing display of south coast marine animals. This is a great family experience for you and all of your friends!"
Go Hunting for Fairies!
Facebook Page
The very creative people behind Imagination Doors (beautifully handmade fairy doors to install in the home or outside) have installed fairy doors all around Titahi Bay for your little people to find! Your children will delight in the magic of looking for fairies. Don't forget to take your camera in case they catch a glimpse of shiny wings!
Print off the Imagination Doors Map. This is your key to finding the doors. You may also want to take a look at the Imagination Doors Google Map as it has a little more detail as to where the doors are. Make sure you check out the Imagination Doors Website where you can take a look in the workshop and even purchase or commission your own fairy doors!
The very creative people behind Imagination Doors (beautifully handmade fairy doors to install in the home or outside) have installed fairy doors all around Titahi Bay for your little people to find! Your children will delight in the magic of looking for fairies. Don't forget to take your camera in case they catch a glimpse of shiny wings!
Print off the Imagination Doors Map. This is your key to finding the doors. You may also want to take a look at the Imagination Doors Google Map as it has a little more detail as to where the doors are. Make sure you check out the Imagination Doors Website where you can take a look in the workshop and even purchase or commission your own fairy doors!
Porirua Library Easter Opening Hours
If you are planning on paying the library a visit this Easter, here are our opening
hours-
Good Friday (April 6)
All branches closed
Saturday (April 7)
Porirua Library open: 10am-5pm
Whitby Library open: 10.30am-2pm
Pukerua Bay Library open: 10am-1pm
All other branches closed
Easter Sunday (April 8)
Porirua Library open: 12noon-4pm
All other branches closed
Easter Monday (April 9)
Porirua Library open: 12noon-4pm
All other branches closed
Hope to see you hopping
on in!
hours-
Good Friday (April 6)
All branches closed
Saturday (April 7)
Porirua Library open: 10am-5pm
Whitby Library open: 10.30am-2pm
Pukerua Bay Library open: 10am-1pm
All other branches closed
Easter Sunday (April 8)
Porirua Library open: 12noon-4pm
All other branches closed
Easter Monday (April 9)
Porirua Library open: 12noon-4pm
All other branches closed
Hope to see you hopping
on in!
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!
