Weekly Activities
There are so many fantastic activities on each week from baby music & movement classes to yoga classes where you can take your babies with you! I try to update the Toddler in Tow facebook page each evening with the following day's events so make sure you check in regularly!
NOTE: The majority of the below activities are held during school term times only.
For school holiday events click here
Term Time Weekly Calendar
MONDAY
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am & 1.30-2.30pm. $5
• Awesome Bounce weekday special - entry + a coffee for $7
• Tinytown Early Birds Preschool early motor skills development class @ Kilbirnie Recreation Centre 9.30-10.15am $6.70 or $5.30 with concession card
• Active Fun Play @ ASB Sports Centre on Kemp St, Kilbirnie. 9.30 - 11.30 . A safe and friendly environment filled with soft play equipment for your pre-schooler to use. $5.50 or $4.40 with leisure card (1½ - 4 years)
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Mainly Music @ St Matthews Church, 43 Kapiti Crescent, Titahi Bay 9.30am An interactive music session (half an hour) is followed by morning tea and playgroup time
• Mana Mainly Music @ St Barnabas Church, 106a Mana Esplanade. $4 per family, includes morning tea. 9.30am. *Currently a waiting list
• PORSE Newlands playschool @ Newlands Tamariki Playcentre 9am - 11am
• Pukerua Bay Playgroup @ Tennis Clubrooms. 9.15-11.45am. Bring a piece of fruit
• Paremata Playcentre 9.15am-12.15pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Titahi Bay Playcentre 9am-12pm (First 3 visits free) Kura Street, Titahi Bay. Ph: 236 8522 for more info
• Katoa Playgroup @ Katoa Kindergarten 52 Takapuwahia Drive, Elsdon, Porirua 9am. FREE!
• Tawa & Linden Plunket drop in coffee group @ the Tawa & Linden Plunket rooms from 10am. FREE with free morning tea! :)
• Porirua Plunket Pacific playgroup 9-11.30am @ Cannons Creek Plunket rooms, 31 Warspite Ave. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• Paremata Plunket Playgroup 9.15-11.15am, morning tea included $3 per child, lots of fun toys, playdough etc, downstairs @ Anchor Church Whitby.
• Paremata PIN Group drop-in baby coffee group 10-11:30am for parents of new babies. Morning tea provided. Plimmerton Plunket Rooms, Steyne Ave, Plimmerton.
• Creek Tots Playgroup @ The Salvation Army in Cannons Creek. 10am–11.30ish
• Buggy Fit Class @ Johnsonville City Fitness 10.30am. *Charges have now changed. You need to join the gym.
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
TUESDAY
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am. $5
• Awesome Bounce weekday special - entry + a coffee for $7
• Barnardos Music, Movement & Yoga @ Linden Social Centre. 10am. All welcome
• Little Splashers drop-in swim class for littlies 4mths-5yrs @ Te Rauparaha Arena Aquatic Centre 10am-11pm $4.50 ($3.30 for second child)
• Bubs and Barre class 9.15am @ Studio 4
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 11-11.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card.
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Toddlers & Waddlers @ ASB Sports Centre on Kemp St, Kilbirnie. An even balance of music and physical play with our preschool equipment. 6mths–2yrs. 9–9.40am. $7 per class if enrolling for full term or $9.50 if paying casual.
• Mana/Porirua Plunket Pacific Playgroup 9-11.30am @ Rangikura School Hall, 95 Conclusion Street, Ascot Park. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• PORSE Nature playschool - Spicers reserve, Porirua 9.30 - 11.30
• Preschool Music & Movement @ Churton Park. To sign up contact Felicity at fab-music@baker.org.nz or on 027 272 2580.
• Noah’s Ark Café & Craft 9.30-11am @ St Andrew’s Parish Centre, Plimmerton. Koha donation.
• Mums & Bubs Movies @ Light House Cinema Pauatahanui 10.30am Tickets $11
• Mums & Bubs Movies @ Light House Cinema Petone 10.30am Tickets $11
• Mainly Music Tawa @ Tawa Salvation Army Church at 9.30am & 10.30am. $3 per child
• Baby & Toddler Playgroup @ Rangikura School library 8.30-10.30am. Free!
• Paremata Playcentre 9.15am-12.15pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Titahi Bay Playcentre 9am-12pm (First 3 visits free) Kura Street, Titahi Bay. Ph: 236 8522 for more info
• Pop-Ins @ St Peters Church, Linden. 10am-12pm. Gold coin
• “Cross Critters” parents & little one’s coffee morning, with free massage therapist on hand @ Southern Cross Restaurant 10am-12pm
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
WEDNESDAY
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am. $5
• Awesome Bounce weekday special - entry + a coffee for $7
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 11-11.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card
• Boppers & Hoppers @ ASB Sports Centre, Kemp St Kilbirnie. An activities class giving children the opportunity to gain confidence and explore with music and movement with a basic circuit that gives a variety of challenges. 1–2 year olds. 9–9.45am. $7.50 per class if enrolling for full term or $9.50 if paying casual.
• Tumbling Tots @ ASB Sports Centre, Kemp St, Kilbirnie. 2–4 year-olds 10.15am–11am. $7.50 per class if enrolling for full term or $9.50 if paying casual.
• Studio 4 Mums and Bubs Pilates class 10am & Pregnancy Pilates class 11am
• Pop-In @ St Christopher's Church, Main Road, Tawa. Toys galore, craft tables, coffee etc provided. Gold coin donation. 10am-12pm
• Titahi Bay Playgroup @ Community Church Hall, 25 Mana Ave (downstairs) 9am-11.30am Morning tea provided. Gold coin
• Titahi Bay Plunket PINN group @ Community Church Hall, 25 Mana Ave (downstairs) 10-11.30am FREE
• TIMEOUT: for kids and caregivers @ North Porirua Baptist Church, Discovery Drive, Whitby. Coffee group drop in for ages 0-5. Wednesdays 9.40-11am. Gold coin koha.
• Ranui PINN @ St Anne's Anglican Church. 2 Ranui St, Porirua. 10am
• Mums & Bubs Movies @ Light House Cinema Cuba 10.45am Tickets $11
• Story World @ Porirua Library 10.45am
• Whitby Toy Library - Adventure Park Car Park, Discovery Drive, 9.15-11.30am
• Buggies Go Bush @ Zealandia, Karori. $10 entry Under 5's FREE (no need to book)
• Spit the Dummy movie session @ Reading Cinemas
• Titahi Bay Playcentre 9am-12pm (First 3 visits free) Kura Street, Titahi Bay. Ph: 236 8522 for more info
• Buggy Fit Class @ Johnsonville City Fitness 10.30am. ($7 a week for gym membership and buggy fit classes)
• Newlands Baptist Church Mainly Music- 10am $4 per family
• The Anchor Mainly Music @ The Anchor Church 9.30-10.30am (currently a waiting list) $5 per family. Call Erin on 2355235 for more info.
• Playgroup @ Churton Park Community Centre, 75 Lakewood Avenue 10-11.30am. Structured playgroup for under 5s. Play, crafts, singing and movement + shared morning tea for the children. Piece of fruit & gold coin appreciated. cpcc@wcc.govt.nz
• Music and Me @ 51 Helston Road, Paparangi. 2-3.30 pm. Drop in playgroup with a music therapist. FREE!
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
THURSDAY
• Tiny Movers @ Te Rauparaha Arena at 11am-12pm. $5 (1-2 years)
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena at 9.30am. $5 (Walking-4 years)
• Awesome Bounce weekday special - entry + a coffee for $7
• Kids & Coffee @ St Barnabas Church, Mana Esplanade 9.30-11.30am. Gold coin donation. Contact: Ben Tennant on youth@ppp.org.nz
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 10-10.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card.
• Tinytown Early Birds Preschool early motor skills development class @ Kilbirnie Recreation Centre 9.30-10.15am $6.70- or $5.30 with concession card
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• The Anchor Mainly Music @ The Anchor Church 9.30-10.30am $5 per family. Currently spaces available. Call Erin on 2355235 for more info.
• Baby Sensory in Whitby 10-11am , 11.15am - 12.15pm & 12.30-1.30pm for babies aged birth - 13 months. Bookings and class info on the website babysensory.co.nz
• Active Fun Play @ ASB Sports Centre on Kemp St, Kilbirnie. 9.30-11.30am. A safe and friendly environment filled with soft play equipment for your pre-schooler to use. $5.50 or $4.40 with leisure card (1½ - 4 years)
• Mana/Porirua Plunket Pacific Playgroup 9.30-11.30am @ Plunket House, 31 Warspite Avenue, Cannons Creek. Contact Estelle for more information 022 164 6908
• Pop-In @ St Christopher's Church, Main Road, Tawa. Toys galore, craft tables, coffee etc provided. Gold coin donation. 10am-12pm
• PORSE Freedom Church Playschool, lBedford Street 9-11.30am
• Johnsonville Toy Library @ Johnsonville Community Centre 7.30-8.30pm
• Newlands Community Centre Drop in Playgroup 9.30-11.30am
• Baby Band @ Porirua Library at 10.30am
• Plimmerton Toy Library is open 9.30-11am
• Paremata Playcentre 9.15am-12.15pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Titahi Bay Playcentre 9am-12pm (First 3 visits free) Kura Street, Titahi Bay. Ph: 236 8522 for more info
• Porirua Plunket Pacific playgroup 9-11.30am @ Cannons Creek Plunket rooms, 31 Warspite Ave. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• Mums & Bubs Squash @ Tawa Squash Club 67 Main Rd Tawa 9.30-11.30am $5
• “Cross Critters” parents & little one’s coffee morning, with free massage therapist on hand @ Southern Cross Restaurant 10am-12pm
• Pre-school Music and Movement @ St Johns in the City (Cnr Willis and Dixon Sts) 10am - parking available. Interactive, fun music sessions for you and your little one + morning tea & free play time. Koha donation.
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
FRIDAY
• Storytime @ The Children's Bookshop, Kilbirnie. 10.30am. FREE. Dancing, singing, and stories for preschoolers
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena, 9.30-10.30am & 11am-12pm $5
• Awesome Bounce weekday special - entry + a coffee for $7
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 10-10.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card.
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Tumbling Tots @ ASB SPorts Centre, Kemp St, Kilbirnie. 2–4 year-olds 9-9.45am. $7.50 per class if enrolling for full term or $9.50 if paying casual.
• Queens Coffee Sesh (PIN Group ) 10am in the meeting room at 3 Button lane, Waitangirua
• Tawa Linden Coffee Group @ 2 Linden Ave, Tawa 9.30-11am. Time for Mum/Dad/Carer and Toddlers to have fun & meet new people. Come play inside and out (if weather permits) and make new friends. On most Fridays - check their facebook page to check before turning up! :)
• Titahi Bay Playgroup @ Community Church Hall, Mana Avenue. 9.30am-11.30am, gold coin
• PORSE Music and movement Churton park community centre, 75 Lakewood drive. 10 - 11 (Please bring a lunch box for your own children if you would like to stay for morning tea)
• Katoa Playgroup @ Katoa Kindergarten 52 Takapuwahia Drive, Elsdon, Porirua 9am. FREE!
• Toddler Time @ Whitby Library. 10.30am
• Story World @ Porirua Library 10.45am
• Plimmerton Playgroup @ St Andrew's Church Parish Hall 9.15-11.15am. Koha & BYO morning tea
• Porirua Plunket Pacific playgroup 9-11.30am @ Cannons Creek Plunket rooms, 31 Warspite Ave. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• Baby Rock'n'Rhyme @ Tawa Library, 9.30-10am. Free!
• Paremata Playcentre 9.15am-12.15pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Titahi Bay Playcentre 9am-12pm (First 3 visits free) Kura Street, Titahi Bay. Ph: 236 8522 for more info
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
• Stroll n Roll Upper Hutt buggy walking group. Starts 9.30am. Meet at Trentham Memorial Park playground
• Seedlings Nature Playgroup for 0-3yrs (every second Friday 7/9) 9.30-11am in the Johnsonville Park, Truscott Park entrance
SATURDAY
• Whitby Toy Library - Adventure Park Car Park, Discovery Drive, 9am-11.50am wtl.org.nz
• Johnsonville Toy Library @ Johnsonville Community Centre 9.30-11.30am
• Tawa & Linden Plunket Toy Library @ Tawa & Linden Plunket rooms, 2 Linden Ave, Tawa 8.30-10am
• Porirua Markets, Waitangirua 12am-12pm
• Porirua Parkrun 5km run, 8am @ Bothamley Park. Register at parkrun.com. Run/walk with other mums, dads and kids with buggies and dogs - all abilities and ages welcome.
• Tawa Lions Club Markets @ Outlet City Carpark, Tawa 10am-2pm
• Frank Kitts Underground Market 10am-4pm
• Lower Hutt Riverside Market 8am-1pm
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
SUNDAY
• Little Splashers drop-in swim class for littlies 4mths-5yrs @ Te Rauparaha Arena Aquatic Centre 9.30-11am $4.50 ($3.30 for second child)
• Rock climbing deal @ Fergs Kayaks Wellington 10am-12pm- Children (up to 11 years) $8 Entry, $2 Harness. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
• Active Fun Play @ ASB Sports Centre on Kemp St, Kilbirnie. 9.30 - 11.30 . A safe and friendly environment filled with soft play equipment for your pre-schooler or school child to use. $5.50 or $4.40 with leisure card (1½ - 10 years).
• Gym Tots @ ASB SPorts Centre on Kemp St, Kilbirnie. A step up from tumbling tots, this class incorporates gymnastics and ball and bat skills. There is a different circuit each week providing climbing and balancing challenges. 3–5 year olds. 10:45-11:30am (during term time) $7.50 per class if enrolling for full term or $9.50 if paying casual.
• Wellington City Market Undercover in the Atrium, Chaffers Dock Building, 1 Herd St, Wellington 8am–12.30pm
• Island Bay Marine Centre Open Day 10am-3pm $2 kids/$5 adults
• Silver Stream Railway open 11am-4pm
• Kapiti Miniature Railway & Model Engineering Society Inc. trains running in the Raumati Marine Gardens 10am-4pm
PLUS:
• Toddler Tuesday in the city centre, on the astroturfed area outside the iSite. 11am (Summer months only!)
Active Fun @ ASB Sports Centre
Active Fun Play
A safe and friendly environment filled with soft play equipment for your pre-schooler or school child to use. Each session is set up in a circuit that encourages children to balance, build and play with equipment provided.
Toddlers and Waddlers
An even balance of music and physical play with our preschool equipment.
An activities class giving children the opportunity to gain confidence and explore with music and movement with a basic circuit that gives a variety of challenges.
An engaging class that aims to develop your child’s physical skills, such as running, climbing, rotation and balancing. It encourages cooperation and interaction with other children. Sessions run for 45 minutes with experienced instructors, and provide a combination of structured activities and free play.
The Tumbling Tots programme also offers group sessions for play centres, play groups and kindergartens.
A step up from tumbling tots, this class incorporates gymnastics and ball and bat skills. There is a different circuit each week providing climbing and balancing challenges.
The class is designed to help improve body awareness, confidence, motor skills, hand and eye coordination, climbing, balancing and ball skills in a fun way.
A safe and friendly environment filled with soft play equipment for your pre-schooler or school child to use. Each session is set up in a circuit that encourages children to balance, build and play with equipment provided.
- 1−4 year-olds
- Monday, Thursday 9.30am−11.30am (during term time) 1−10 year-olds
- Sunday9.30am−11.30am (during term time)1−10 year-olds
- Cost: $5.50 / $4.40 with Leisure Card per session
Toddlers and Waddlers
An even balance of music and physical play with our preschool equipment.
- 6 months – 2 years
- Tuesday 9–9.40am
- During term time
- $7 per class if enrolling for full term or $9.50 if paying casual.
An activities class giving children the opportunity to gain confidence and explore with music and movement with a basic circuit that gives a variety of challenges.
- 1–2 year olds
- Wednesday 9–9.45am
- During term time
- $7.50 per class if enrolling for full term or $9.50 if paying casual.
An engaging class that aims to develop your child’s physical skills, such as running, climbing, rotation and balancing. It encourages cooperation and interaction with other children. Sessions run for 45 minutes with experienced instructors, and provide a combination of structured activities and free play.
The Tumbling Tots programme also offers group sessions for play centres, play groups and kindergartens.
- 2–4 year-olds
- Wednesday10.15am–11am
- Friday 9am–9.45am
- $7.50 per class if enrolling for full term or $9.50 if paying casual.
A step up from tumbling tots, this class incorporates gymnastics and ball and bat skills. There is a different circuit each week providing climbing and balancing challenges.
The class is designed to help improve body awareness, confidence, motor skills, hand and eye coordination, climbing, balancing and ball skills in a fun way.
- 3–5 year olds
- Sunday 10:45am–11:30am (during term time)
- $7.50 per class if enrolling for full term or $9.50 if paying casual.
Zone Dance Academy Preschool Classes
11 Mohuia Cres, Porirua
Email: zonedance@xtra.co.nz
A family friendly dance school in Porirua offering jazz, hip hop, ballet, cheerleading, contemporary, tap, vocals and more.
Email: zonedance@xtra.co.nz
A family friendly dance school in Porirua offering jazz, hip hop, ballet, cheerleading, contemporary, tap, vocals and more.
- Music & movement class for 2-3 year olds, Wednesday mornings 9.30-10am
- Beginners ballet class for 4 year olds, Wednesdays 10-10.30am
Drama Hutt Classes
223 High street, Lower Hutt City
022 152 9172
'Where imagination begins'.
Drama and music workshops and classes for little people.
British born actress and teacher, Lottie studied Drama at London Metropolitan University before going on to study at The Central School of Speech and Drama. She has performed professionally in both London and Wellington. Lottie's other main focus is teaching, which she has done for ten years and has taught in a range of schools, including as 'Head of Drama'.
Now a mother to a pre-schooler and baby under one, she wants to teach Drama to the next generation, incorporating literacy and language but making the main focus fun!
WEEKLY CLASSES
Tuesday
9:10- 9:55- 3-6 years old
Wednesday
2:40- 3:25- 3-5 years
3:25-4:10 - 5-6 years
4:10- 4:55 - 6-7 years
5:00- 5:45 - 7-8 years
Lessons cost $10 each.
Venue: GHDance, 223 High Street, Lower Hutt.
Bookings essential.
022 152 9172
'Where imagination begins'.
Drama and music workshops and classes for little people.
British born actress and teacher, Lottie studied Drama at London Metropolitan University before going on to study at The Central School of Speech and Drama. She has performed professionally in both London and Wellington. Lottie's other main focus is teaching, which she has done for ten years and has taught in a range of schools, including as 'Head of Drama'.
Now a mother to a pre-schooler and baby under one, she wants to teach Drama to the next generation, incorporating literacy and language but making the main focus fun!
WEEKLY CLASSES
Tuesday
9:10- 9:55- 3-6 years old
Wednesday
2:40- 3:25- 3-5 years
3:25-4:10 - 5-6 years
4:10- 4:55 - 6-7 years
5:00- 5:45 - 7-8 years
Lessons cost $10 each.
Venue: GHDance, 223 High Street, Lower Hutt.
Bookings essential.
Te Rauparaha Arena Preschool Programmes
The Arena offers a large number of programmes for preschoolers during school term time including Musical Tots, Baby Gym, Kindy Gym, Preschool Gym and a Creative Kiddies art class. Most need to be booked and paid for ahead of time but the kindy gym classes are casual.
For enquiries or more information:
Phone: Lynda McAndrew on 237 3556 or reception 237 1521 to book
Email: lmcandrew@pcc.govt.nz
Website
For enquiries or more information:
Phone: Lynda McAndrew on 237 3556 or reception 237 1521 to book
Email: lmcandrew@pcc.govt.nz
Website
Water Babies – swimming lessons from 0-4 years of age
Classes at Discovery School, Whitby on Sunday mornings (other days in other locations).
Join the most successful swim school in the world and benefit from teaching your baby vital life saving skills, water confidence, parent/carer bonding and of course the skills for a strong foundation in learning to swim!
Contact our friendly team to book a space on 04 9799095 or email bubbasurf@waterbabies.co.nz. More information onwww.waterbabies.co.nz.
Booking a course with us costs $256.50 and includes -
★ A FREE place on our fantastic Underwater Photo (images purchased separately)
★ Your very own 'Magical Water Babies Story' keepsake book to help chart your little ones swimming adventures.
★ A cloth badge at the end of every term for your little one to collect along the way.
★ FREE Water Babies Car Window Blind.
★ Surprise Twinkle Twinkle Gift
★ Access to 'Treats' & MyWaterWorld which offers exclusive discounts and offers for national brands and deals!!
Join the most successful swim school in the world and benefit from teaching your baby vital life saving skills, water confidence, parent/carer bonding and of course the skills for a strong foundation in learning to swim!
Contact our friendly team to book a space on 04 9799095 or email bubbasurf@waterbabies.co.nz. More information onwww.waterbabies.co.nz.
Booking a course with us costs $256.50 and includes -
★ A FREE place on our fantastic Underwater Photo (images purchased separately)
★ Your very own 'Magical Water Babies Story' keepsake book to help chart your little ones swimming adventures.
★ A cloth badge at the end of every term for your little one to collect along the way.
★ FREE Water Babies Car Window Blind.
★ Surprise Twinkle Twinkle Gift
★ Access to 'Treats' & MyWaterWorld which offers exclusive discounts and offers for national brands and deals!!
Tinytown Earlybirds Programme @ Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
Tinytown Early Birds is a fun and engaging pre-school class that develops children’s confidence and provides early motor skill development. A wide range of exciting equipment is utilised. All sessions incorporate circuit based exploratory play which develops balance and coordination
Ages - 1-5 years.
Time - Mondays and Thursdays (during the school term). 9.30-10.15am101 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie
General admission: $6.70 / GA with Leisure Card: $5.30
Ages - 1-5 years.
Time - Mondays and Thursdays (during the school term). 9.30-10.15am101 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie
General admission: $6.70 / GA with Leisure Card: $5.30
Light House Cinemas' Mums & Bubs Sessions
- Pauatahanui & Petone locations: Tuesdays @ 10.30am (during term time)
- Cuba location: Wednesdays @ 10.45am (during term time)
The 2 seater couches are fantastic to share with your little one and you can even let baby have some kick time while you enjoy the movie. The lights are dimmed so Mums can feed comfortably and a change table is conveniently located in the bathrooms. But the best part of the LightHouse Cinema experience is definitely being able to take your tea or coffee and something sweet in with you!
Tickets cost $11 per adult or $13.50 for 3D movies
To find out what is showing next see their website
Mummy Mornings @ Westfield Queensgate
Free coffee for you. Free fun for under 5's.
Mummy Mornings take place on the second Wednesday of the month, from 10am to 12 noon in centre court ground floor.
Our next Mummy Morning will be on Wednesday 9th July.
To pre-register, email your full name, contact number, postal address, child’s name, and child’s date of birth to queensgate@nz.westfield.com
*Terms and Conditions apply. See Customer Service Desk for more details.
Mummy Mornings take place on the second Wednesday of the month, from 10am to 12 noon in centre court ground floor.
Our next Mummy Morning will be on Wednesday 9th July.
To pre-register, email your full name, contact number, postal address, child’s name, and child’s date of birth to queensgate@nz.westfield.com
*Terms and Conditions apply. See Customer Service Desk for more details.
Talking Hands Baby Sign
Run by Rachael Dalley, who has 15 years experience communicating in New Zealand Sign Language.
Rachael is available to teach parents how to incorporate Baby Sign into their everyday interactions with their babies through songs, movement and play.
Rachael travels within Wellington to your home, with incentives for the workshop host.
Cost is $10/family (minimum 5 families) for a 30min workshop (1 topic) or $15/family for an hour workshop (2 topics).
You get to choose out of a possible 16 topics. Email talkinghandsnz@gmail.com .
For more information see the Talking Hands Facebook Page.
Rachael is available to teach parents how to incorporate Baby Sign into their everyday interactions with their babies through songs, movement and play.
Rachael travels within Wellington to your home, with incentives for the workshop host.
Cost is $10/family (minimum 5 families) for a 30min workshop (1 topic) or $15/family for an hour workshop (2 topics).
You get to choose out of a possible 16 topics. Email talkinghandsnz@gmail.com .
For more information see the Talking Hands Facebook Page.
Chrome Academy Pole Fitness Mums & Bubs' Class
Unit 21, 2 Northpoint Street, Plimmerton
Facebook Page
Call 0210 449 560
The Chrome Academy, established in 2017, is Porirua's very first school for Pole Dance. Situated in the suburb of Plimmerton, The Chrome Academy offers a variety of classes to suit all level students.
Natasha understands that being able to get to a fitness class when you have a bub can be difficult so we have put together a class that is family friendly meaning mums can bring their bubs from newborn - 4 years old.
The class is designed to help mums build their fitness through exercises that strengthen and tone. We also go through a stretch/cool down at the end of class and I have had feedback from mums who came to the trial classes that they enjoyed this part a lot as their backs/necks/shoulders often get sore from feeding all the time.
I was wondering if you might want to add this to your news letter or website as a weekly activity for mums and their bubs.
Facebook Page
Call 0210 449 560
The Chrome Academy, established in 2017, is Porirua's very first school for Pole Dance. Situated in the suburb of Plimmerton, The Chrome Academy offers a variety of classes to suit all level students.
Natasha understands that being able to get to a fitness class when you have a bub can be difficult so we have put together a class that is family friendly meaning mums can bring their bubs from newborn - 4 years old.
The class is designed to help mums build their fitness through exercises that strengthen and tone. We also go through a stretch/cool down at the end of class and I have had feedback from mums who came to the trial classes that they enjoyed this part a lot as their backs/necks/shoulders often get sore from feeding all the time.
I was wondering if you might want to add this to your news letter or website as a weekly activity for mums and their bubs.
Big Air
1 Lincoln Ave, Tawa,
www.bigairgym.co.nz
Phone 04 232 3508
Fax 04 232 3507
Email office@bigairgym.co.nz
Crashmat Kids™ (18 months - 4 years)
Monday11.00am-11.45am / Tuesday11.00am-11.45am / Thursday10.00am-10.45am / Friday10.00am-10.45am
(18 months - 4 years)
$5.50 per class
45 minutes long
CRASHMAT KIDS™ classes are 30 minutes long and require full parental participation for the duration of the class. Crashmat Kids™ is a movement education programme that encourages parents to work with their children on basic motor development. Children will enjoy moving and dancing to music and navigating their way through a series of fun circuits improving balance, co-ordination and spatial awareness, with the assistance of their parent or caregiver and the guidance of the class teacher.
Pocket Rockets™ (3 - 5 years)
For session times see the website (too many to list!)
POCKET ROCKETS™ classes are 45 minutes long and focus on developing children’s motor skills, body awareness and confidence using a variety of soft equipment, trampolines, circuits, games and movement to music. Bigair Gymsports™ has a pre-school badge programme (Levels 1 -10) giving recognition for achieving new skills and ensuring one on one interaction with the class teacher.
www.bigairgym.co.nz
Phone 04 232 3508
Fax 04 232 3507
Email office@bigairgym.co.nz
Crashmat Kids™ (18 months - 4 years)
Monday11.00am-11.45am / Tuesday11.00am-11.45am / Thursday10.00am-10.45am / Friday10.00am-10.45am
(18 months - 4 years)
$5.50 per class
45 minutes long
CRASHMAT KIDS™ classes are 30 minutes long and require full parental participation for the duration of the class. Crashmat Kids™ is a movement education programme that encourages parents to work with their children on basic motor development. Children will enjoy moving and dancing to music and navigating their way through a series of fun circuits improving balance, co-ordination and spatial awareness, with the assistance of their parent or caregiver and the guidance of the class teacher.
Pocket Rockets™ (3 - 5 years)
For session times see the website (too many to list!)
POCKET ROCKETS™ classes are 45 minutes long and focus on developing children’s motor skills, body awareness and confidence using a variety of soft equipment, trampolines, circuits, games and movement to music. Bigair Gymsports™ has a pre-school badge programme (Levels 1 -10) giving recognition for achieving new skills and ensuring one on one interaction with the class teacher.
Library Story Time
Porirua Library (children's section):
- Bee's Baby Time: held Thursdays at 10.30am during term time. No charge
- Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays & Fridays at 10.15am during term time. No charge
Whitby Library:
- Preschool Story Time 10.30am-11am during term time. No charge
Tawa (Mervyn Kemp) Library:
- Baby Rock'n'Rhyme 9.30am-10.00am. No charge
- Bee's Baby Time: held Thursdays at 10.30am during term time. No charge
- Preschool Story Time: Wednesdays & Fridays at 10.15am during term time. No charge
Whitby Library:
- Preschool Story Time 10.30am-11am during term time. No charge
Tawa (Mervyn Kemp) Library:
- Baby Rock'n'Rhyme 9.30am-10.00am. No charge
The Music Learning Centre Classes
Husband and wife team, Craig Utting and Elizabeth Sneyd, founded the Music Learning Centre in 2005. Based in Tawa, a northern suburb of Wellington, the Music Learning Centre provides the finest quality individual and group tuition in:
Elizabeth has a Phd in Maths, and is also a professional violinist. Craig is a composer, viola player, pianist, arranger, singer and music typesetter. Between them they teach violin, viola, cello, piano, theory, composition – they have their own string orchestra (at the NZ School of Music).
The Music Learning Centre was featured on TVNZ's Good Sorts last year, and was chosen as one of the favourite shows of the year!
9 Fitzwilliam Terrace, Tawa, Wellington
(04) 232-1231
027-630-7435
Email: info@musiclearning.co.nzWeb: www.musiclearning.co.nz
- Piano
- Violin and Viola
- Cello and Double Bass
- Guitar and Drums
- Chamber Music and Orchestral Skills
- Music Theory and Composition
- Aural Training, Music Theory and Composition
- Choir
Elizabeth has a Phd in Maths, and is also a professional violinist. Craig is a composer, viola player, pianist, arranger, singer and music typesetter. Between them they teach violin, viola, cello, piano, theory, composition – they have their own string orchestra (at the NZ School of Music).
The Music Learning Centre was featured on TVNZ's Good Sorts last year, and was chosen as one of the favourite shows of the year!
9 Fitzwilliam Terrace, Tawa, Wellington
(04) 232-1231
027-630-7435
Email: info@musiclearning.co.nzWeb: www.musiclearning.co.nz
Preschool Music Classes in Churton Park
Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 10:45am
Music, song, and dance for preschoolers. Let your little one explore melody, rhythm, and movement in interactive, fun sessions! These classes will give children an introduction to music making and appreciation – an excellent foundation for starting an instrument. Song and movement are excellent ways to develop children’s brains for wider learning.
First class free if signed up before 31 October. Limited spaces! $40 for five classes.
For more information and to sign up contact Felicity Baker, a Suzuki-trained cello and piano teacher at: fab-music@baker.org.nz or 027 272 2580.
Music, song, and dance for preschoolers. Let your little one explore melody, rhythm, and movement in interactive, fun sessions! These classes will give children an introduction to music making and appreciation – an excellent foundation for starting an instrument. Song and movement are excellent ways to develop children’s brains for wider learning.
First class free if signed up before 31 October. Limited spaces! $40 for five classes.
For more information and to sign up contact Felicity Baker, a Suzuki-trained cello and piano teacher at: fab-music@baker.org.nz or 027 272 2580.
Mainly Music
The aim of mainly music is to provide an environment where young children develop skills to enhance their early education, through the use of music, rhythm, rhyme, and other music related activities with the participation of a parent or primary caregiver.
Each week, parents and caregivers bring their children for a thirty-minute session of music, rhyme, movement, listening and more. The adults must participate in the session, and in fact, it is vital that they do so, because this encourages the children to enter into the actions and singing. Everyone is given snacks and refreshments.
- Whitby Tuesday & Thursday: Mary (04) 235 8034
- Whitby Wednesday - We do not have a waiting list, people are free to turn up and check us out! $3 per family. Contact Erin on 2355235 for more info.
- Cannons Creek: Jess (04) 235 9863 - Tuesday
- Tawa: Sharon (04) 234 7765 - Tuesday
- Titahi Bay: St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 43 Kapiti Crescent, Titahi Bay. 9.30 a.m. for music session then 10 a.m.-10.45 a.m. morning tea and playgroup $4 per sibling/ family. Contact Esma 2367251 or 021 449 761
- Porirua: Jennifer (04) 232 1519 - Friday
- Mana: St Barnabas Church, 106A Mana Esplanade, Mana. Mondays 9.30am. Contact: Ben Tennant on youth@ppp.org.nz
Each week, parents and caregivers bring their children for a thirty-minute session of music, rhyme, movement, listening and more. The adults must participate in the session, and in fact, it is vital that they do so, because this encourages the children to enter into the actions and singing. Everyone is given snacks and refreshments.
- Whitby Tuesday & Thursday: Mary (04) 235 8034
- Whitby Wednesday - We do not have a waiting list, people are free to turn up and check us out! $3 per family. Contact Erin on 2355235 for more info.
- Cannons Creek: Jess (04) 235 9863 - Tuesday
- Tawa: Sharon (04) 234 7765 - Tuesday
- Titahi Bay: St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 43 Kapiti Crescent, Titahi Bay. 9.30 a.m. for music session then 10 a.m.-10.45 a.m. morning tea and playgroup $4 per sibling/ family. Contact Esma 2367251 or 021 449 761
- Porirua: Jennifer (04) 232 1519 - Friday
- Mana: St Barnabas Church, 106A Mana Esplanade, Mana. Mondays 9.30am. Contact: Ben Tennant on youth@ppp.org.nz
Dance Classes & Plimmerton School of Dance
Does your little one love to groove? Plimmerton School of Dance offers two classes for under 5's- Baby Boppers and Pre-School Dance. Contact Natalie for more information.
(04) 234 6284
natalie@plimmertonschoolofdance.co.nz
- Baby Boppers: 2 year olds - Monday 10.30-11.00am. $85.00 per term
- Pre School Dance: 3-4 year olds - Monday 11.00-11.30am, 3.30-4.00 and Thursday 3.30-4.00pm. $85.00 per term
(04) 234 6284
natalie@plimmertonschoolofdance.co.nz
- Baby Boppers: 2 year olds - Monday 10.30-11.00am. $85.00 per term
- Pre School Dance: 3-4 year olds - Monday 11.00-11.30am, 3.30-4.00 and Thursday 3.30-4.00pm. $85.00 per term
Fairytales & Fluffies @ Zealandia
Storytellers Bea and Debs bring you 'fairytales and fluffies' - free interactive sessions with stories, songs and rhymes, held in Rata Café every other Thursday through winter at 10.30am. Lots of fun for children and their carers, and the kids get one free fluffy with every tea or coffee! Recommended for children aged 2 – 5, but younger children are always welcome.
A free fluffy with every tea or coffee purchased.
Kids are welcome at Rata any day of the week. We have a playpen, a blackboard, comfy couches, lots of room for buggies and a great kids menu.
Dates: Thursday 4 July, 18 July, 1 August, 15 August, 29 August
A free fluffy with every tea or coffee purchased.
Kids are welcome at Rata any day of the week. We have a playpen, a blackboard, comfy couches, lots of room for buggies and a great kids menu.
Dates: Thursday 4 July, 18 July, 1 August, 15 August, 29 August
Storyplace @ Te Papa
"Spend a magical time with your preschool children at StoryPlace, exploring a museum related theme through play and make-believe. Our new child-led and activity based sessions allow for lots of active learning, and stories and songs round out each and every session. Each 45-minute session takes up to 25 people. Programmes change every 8 weeks.
Costs and buying tickets
We recommend that you:
Please try to meet outside StoryPlace five minutes prior to starting time
For more information see www.tepapa.govt.nz/storyplace
Costs and buying tickets
- $2 per person – children (preschoolers) and adults
- Children under 12 months are free but still require a ticket
We recommend that you:
- buy in advance to secure your spot – up to 7 days before a session
- Groups of 10 or more, book online now
Please try to meet outside StoryPlace five minutes prior to starting time
- 10.30am - 11.15am
- 11.30am - 12.15pm
- 1.30pm - 2.15pm
For more information see www.tepapa.govt.nz/storyplace
Baby Sensory Classes - Wellington
Website and Facebook Page
Melanie Morris-Jenkinswellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com
0225101987
Baby Sensory’s award winning baby development classes are now running in your area. You and your baby will experience different sensory activities designed to support your baby’s sensory development every week and you are welcome to join at any time. Baby Sensory is an extremely popular Baby Development activity and many of our classes are fully booked, it is advisable to book early.
Visitors are always welcome but please call in advance to reserve your place.
To register your interest, please contact your local Baby Sensory Class Leader. If you would like to make an online booking please scroll down this page to the 'Timetable' section where you can book a space online in your selected class.
Classes run in 10-week terms throughout the year in line with the school terms as much as possible. Every week and every term is different, and unique. You may join class at any time during the term providing there is availability.
Whitby Thursdays 10am - 11am , 11:15am - 12:15pm & 12:30 - 1:30pm for Babies aged Birth - 13 months.
Bookings and class info at our website www.babysensory.co.nz
Melanie Morris-Jenkinswellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com
0225101987
Baby Sensory’s award winning baby development classes are now running in your area. You and your baby will experience different sensory activities designed to support your baby’s sensory development every week and you are welcome to join at any time. Baby Sensory is an extremely popular Baby Development activity and many of our classes are fully booked, it is advisable to book early.
Visitors are always welcome but please call in advance to reserve your place.
To register your interest, please contact your local Baby Sensory Class Leader. If you would like to make an online booking please scroll down this page to the 'Timetable' section where you can book a space online in your selected class.
Classes run in 10-week terms throughout the year in line with the school terms as much as possible. Every week and every term is different, and unique. You may join class at any time during the term providing there is availability.
Whitby Thursdays 10am - 11am , 11:15am - 12:15pm & 12:30 - 1:30pm for Babies aged Birth - 13 months.
Bookings and class info at our website www.babysensory.co.nz
Yoga For Mums
Yoga For Mums
Friday, 10 am - 11am at my home studio at 42 Woodburn Drive, Takapu Valley, TAWA
Set in a semi rural location this small class is designed to allow you to move, breath and relax in a tranquil warm environment. Best suited to babys 6 months and older. $10 per session or buy a 5 class ticket and your 6th one is free.
Contact: Diane Clark Manley 0274210775
Friday, 10 am - 11am at my home studio at 42 Woodburn Drive, Takapu Valley, TAWA
Set in a semi rural location this small class is designed to allow you to move, breath and relax in a tranquil warm environment. Best suited to babys 6 months and older. $10 per session or buy a 5 class ticket and your 6th one is free.
Contact: Diane Clark Manley 0274210775
3SIXTY Degree Fitness - Come on dads!
I am a mobile personal trainer who travels to clients' homes or local public spaces to train them at times which suit. Recently I have expanded my business and am providing men's group fitness classes based in the Newlands, Tawa/Linden, and Churton Park Community Centres. The classes focus on increasing strength, increasing fitness levels, and losing weight. They are based on strength and cardio exercises arranged into a circuit - the circuit changes each session so no two sessions will be the same.
There are various times across the three community centers which would suit both working dads and stay at home dads with children in daycare/kindergarten. The price of the sessions is $12 per session, 5 sessions for $55, or 10 sessions for $100. These multiple session purchases are valid across all centers and all session times so clients are not locked in to any particular time or center.
The details of the sessions are available on my website www.360degreefitness.co.nz.
I can be contacted on 021 257 9963 or via email ondavid@360degreefitness.co.nz.
There are various times across the three community centers which would suit both working dads and stay at home dads with children in daycare/kindergarten. The price of the sessions is $12 per session, 5 sessions for $55, or 10 sessions for $100. These multiple session purchases are valid across all centers and all session times so clients are not locked in to any particular time or center.
The details of the sessions are available on my website www.360degreefitness.co.nz.
I can be contacted on 021 257 9963 or via email ondavid@360degreefitness.co.nz.
PORSE Weekly Events
All are welcome to these PORSE-run events each week. Please bring along morning tea and appropriate clothing for each activity. Contact 233 0494 for more information
(All of these playschools occur in term time only)
- Monday - Newlands playschool @ Newlands tamariki Playcentre 9am - 11am
- Tuesday - Nature playschool - Spicers reserve, Porirua 9.30 - 11.30
- Wednesday - Nil
- Thursday - Freedom Church Playschool, Bedford Street 9 - 11.30
- Friday - Music and movement Churton park community centre, 75 Lakewood drive. 10 - 11 (Please bring a lunch box for your own children if you would like to stay for morning tea)
(All of these playschools occur in term time only)
Little Dribblers Football Club 1-7years
Little Dribblers Mana
Website
Office - 04 5866006
Mobile - 0275 776 781
Free Phone 0800KICKIT
Website
Office - 04 5866006
Mobile - 0275 776 781
Free Phone 0800KICKIT
- Games are played at Paremata School
- View grade and player lists
Mana Parents Centre Classes
Mums & Bubs Workout classes
Designed to help new mums gain energy, tone up and lose weight whilst spending time with their baby. Mums will enjoy being led by an experienced personal trainer who knows what it’s like to be a mum and can expect to learn exercises they can follow up on at home. Classes are 30 minutes each and equipment is provided for babies who want to sleep, toys for those who’d rather play.
- Fridays at 10.15am and 11.15am
- Cost: $40 for members / $65 for non members (for full term of 10 classes)
Designed to help new mums gain energy, tone up and lose weight whilst spending time with their baby. Mums will enjoy being led by an experienced personal trainer who knows what it’s like to be a mum and can expect to learn exercises they can follow up on at home. Classes are 30 minutes each and equipment is provided for babies who want to sleep, toys for those who’d rather play.
- Fridays at 10.15am and 11.15am
- Cost: $40 for members / $65 for non members (for full term of 10 classes)
Weekend Markets
Whether you are after fresh fruit & veges, crafts, car boot items or just somewhere different to take the kids (especially those who are up early!) there are lots of great markets to visit around the Wellington region!
Lindale Indoor Markets on the Kapiti Coast - Every Saturday 9am-1pm
Frank Kitts Markets, Wellington City - Every Saturday 10am-4pm
Get Crafty on Logan @ The Upper Hutt Cossie Club, Logan Street - The 1st Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
Local Growers Day Market, Dolly Varden Beach Carpark, Mana Esplanade 9am-12pm every Saturday
Porirua Markets, Cobham Court Car Park - Every Saturday 6am-10am
Tawa Lions Club Markets, Dressmart Complex Carpark - Every Saturday 10am-2pm
Lower Hutt Riverside Market, Riverbank Carpark, Rutherford St, Lower Hutt - Every Saturday - 8am-1pm
Wellington's City Market, Undercover in the Atrium, Chaffers Dock Building, 1 Herd St, Wellington - Sundays, 8am–12.30pm
Lindale Indoor Markets on the Kapiti Coast - Every Saturday 9am-1pm
Frank Kitts Markets, Wellington City - Every Saturday 10am-4pm
Get Crafty on Logan @ The Upper Hutt Cossie Club, Logan Street - The 1st Sunday of every month 9am-1pm
Local Growers Day Market, Dolly Varden Beach Carpark, Mana Esplanade 9am-12pm every Saturday
Porirua Markets, Cobham Court Car Park - Every Saturday 6am-10am
Tawa Lions Club Markets, Dressmart Complex Carpark - Every Saturday 10am-2pm
Lower Hutt Riverside Market, Riverbank Carpark, Rutherford St, Lower Hutt - Every Saturday - 8am-1pm
Wellington's City Market, Undercover in the Atrium, Chaffers Dock Building, 1 Herd St, Wellington - Sundays, 8am–12.30pm
Swimming Lessons
There are several swim schools in Porirua which cater for babies through to adults.
- Ally Todd Swimming: Held at Discovery School Pool, Spinnaker Drive, Whitby
027 4741943
Website
- Easy Swim: Held at Tawa School, Oxford St, Tawa.
(04) 234 7946
Website
- Dash Swim School: Held at Cannons Creek Pool & Te Rauaparaha Arena
(04) 237 1518
info@dashswimschool.co.nz
Website
- Ally Todd Swimming: Held at Discovery School Pool, Spinnaker Drive, Whitby
027 4741943
Website
- Easy Swim: Held at Tawa School, Oxford St, Tawa.
(04) 234 7946
Website
- Dash Swim School: Held at Cannons Creek Pool & Te Rauaparaha Arena
(04) 237 1518
info@dashswimschool.co.nz
Website
Latin and Belly dancing for Mums and Bubs
Tuesdays from 3 – 4 pm
Wellington Contours Gym – 204 Willis Street
$10 per class
First Class is Free!
www.amarabellydance.com
Dance your way back into shape, explore your femininity, and have a fun workout through the ancient art of Belly dancing and spicy Salsa. Mums will learn basic dance steps and funky choreographies, while your baby happily sways to the beat.
Classes are designed to be fun, and promote bonding with your baby through music and movement. They include a warm-up, basic dance steps and combinations, and a cool-down. Classes are suitable for women of any age and fitness level and as long as you are comfortable supporting your baby in a carrier for some of the class. No experience is required.
For Mums and babies aged 6 weeks and up
Please bring a baby carrier, water bottle, and indoor sports shoes.
For more info or to register:
avitalg@hotmail.com
www.amarabellydance.com
Wellington Contours Gym – 204 Willis Street
$10 per class
First Class is Free!
www.amarabellydance.com
Dance your way back into shape, explore your femininity, and have a fun workout through the ancient art of Belly dancing and spicy Salsa. Mums will learn basic dance steps and funky choreographies, while your baby happily sways to the beat.
Classes are designed to be fun, and promote bonding with your baby through music and movement. They include a warm-up, basic dance steps and combinations, and a cool-down. Classes are suitable for women of any age and fitness level and as long as you are comfortable supporting your baby in a carrier for some of the class. No experience is required.
For Mums and babies aged 6 weeks and up
Please bring a baby carrier, water bottle, and indoor sports shoes.
For more info or to register:
avitalg@hotmail.com
www.amarabellydance.com
