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
• Tawa Pool Toddler Day 10am-12pm. Music, games, activities & play. $1.20
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am & 1.30-2.30pm. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Awesome Bounce @ Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10 (gold coin face painting at Lower Hutt)
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Tinytown Early Birds Preschool early motor skills development class @ Kilbirnie Recreation Centre 9.30-10.15am $6.80 or $5.50 with concession card
• 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 (1½ - 4 years) to use. $4.50
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Mana Mainly Music @ St Barnabas Church, 106a Mana Esplanade. $5 per family, includes morning tea. 9.30am.
• PORSE Newlands playschool @ Newlands Tamariki Playcentre 9am - 11am
• Pukerua Bay Playgroup @ Tennis Clubrooms. 9-11am. Bring a piece of fruit
• Paremata Playcentre 9.30am-12.30pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Johnsonville Playcentre 9-11.30am and 12.15-2.45pm ( SPACE session) @ 26 Ironside Rd. 478 3904 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!
• Johnsonville Coffee Group for older babies and their carers @ Broderick Rd Chapel, Johnsonville 9-11.30am
• Porirua Plunket Pacific playgroup 9.30am-1pm @ Cannons Creek Plunket rooms, 31 Warspite Ave. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• Whitby Plunket Playgroup 9.15-11.15am $3 per child, lots of fun toys, playdough etc, downstairs @ Anchor Church Whitby.
• Wadestown Playgroup. 9.30am - 11.30 am @ Wadestown Playground & Plunket Rooms 117 Wadestown Rd, Wadestown $25 for a term of $5 casual. First 2 sessions free.
• Kangatraining postnatal mums & bubs baby wearing exercise class, 9.30-10.30am @ Kapiti Community Centre $80 for 8 week term)
• 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
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Monthly Intergenerational playgroup @ Churtonleigh Resthome organised by Plunket, 10.30am on the LAST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
• Dumbbells & Diapers CrossFit 9.45am @ WOF CrossFit, 1 Prosser Street, Porirua. Cost: $100 (1 time a week), $165 (2 times a week), $250 (3 times a week) Cost is per school term or $12 casual.
TUESDAY
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Little Splashers swim playgroup for children 4 months to 5 years @ Arena Aquatic Centre 10-11am. $4.50 for the first child, $3.50 for the second child per session
• Light House Littlies Movie @ Light House Cinema Pauatahanui 10.30am $12
• Light House Littlies Movie @ Light House Cinema Petone 10.30am Tickets $12
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 11-11.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card.
• Awesome Bounce @ Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5 (face painting with Rainbow Circus 10-12pm gold coin donation)
• Awesome Bounce SENSORY SESSION 6.30-8.30pm $10 per family. For children/young adults with special needs, parents, guardians, family members, carers, siblings- Come along, in any dynamic that suits the family, to these relaxed and open sessions for families and kidswho prefer a low sensory environment.
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Barnardos Tawa community yoga & music for parents and under fives @ Linden Social Centre. 10am. All welcome. For more info contact: Lisa 0274058371 or Rebecca 0275386603
• Mini Musos @ Churton Park Community Centre: Music for little ones - fun and interactive, structured classes, full of learning!
9.30-10.10am, 10.15-10.55am. For more info contact Felicity on 027 272 2580.
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Mana/Porirua Plunket Playgroup 9am-12pm @ 31 Warspite Ave. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• Wadestown Playgroup. 9.30am - 11.30 am @ Wadestown Playground & Plunket Rooms 117 Wadestown Rd, Wadestown $25 for a term of $5 casual. First 2 sessions free.
• PORSE Nature playschool - Spicers reserve, Porirua 9.30 - 11.30am
• Noah’s Ark Café & Craft 9.30-11am @ St Andrew’s Parish Centre, Plimmerton. Koha donation.
• Baby & Toddler Playgroup @ Rangikura School library 8.30-10.30am. Free!
• Paremata Playcentre 9.30am-12.30pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Johnsonville Playcentre 9-11.30am @ 26 Ironside Rd. Email johnsonvilleplaycentre@live.com for more information.
• “Cross Critters” parents & little one’s coffee morning, with free massage therapist on hand @ Southern Cross Restaurant 10am-12pm
• Seedlings Nature Playgroup for 0-3yrs (every second Tuesday - check their facebook page!) 9.30-11am in the Johnsonville Park, Truscott Park entrance
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
• Baby Sensory in Petone 9:45-10:45am, 11-12pm & 12.15-1.15pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months). Bookings are essential. Contact Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
• Kangatraining postnatal mums & bubs baby wearing exercise class,10am @ Johnsonville Community Centre $90 term
WEDNESDAY
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Awesome Bounce @ Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Boppers & Hoppers @ Nairnville Recreation Centre 9.15-10am
• 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. 9.30-10.15am. $75 for a 10-trip or $9.50 casual.
• Tumbling Tots @ ASB Sports Centre, Kemp St, Kilbirnie. 2–4 year-olds 10.30-11.15am. $75 for a 10-trip or $9.50 casual.
• Weka Wednesday @ Te Papa, alternating between craft session and puppet shows. FREE for anyone to come along. 10am-12pm
• Johnsonville Coffee Group for new parents with young babies @ St John's Church, Johnsonville 11am-12.30pm
• Churton Park Playgroup @ Churton Park Community Centre 9-11am. For more info contact Mai @ cpcc@wcc.govt.nz
• Titahi Bay Playgroup @ Community Church Hall, Mana Avenue. 9.30am-11.30am, gold coin
• Titahi Bay Plunket PINN group @ Community Church Hall, 25 Mana Ave from 10am.
• TIMEOUT: for kids and caregivers @ North Porirua Baptist Church, Discovery Drive, Whitby. Coffee group drop in for ages 0-5. Wednesdays 9.15-11am. Gold coin koha.
• Ranui PINN @ St Anne's Anglican Church. 2 Ranui St, Porirua. 10am
• 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 10am
• 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 $5 per family. Currently a waiting list. Please email Erin at mainlymusic@theanchorchurch.org.nz for more info.
• Mainly Music @ Newlands Baptist Church 10-10.30am music and movement session followed by eat/chat/play. $4 per session per family or $5 for caregivers with children from multiple families. Contact the church office 976 5413 for more info.
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
• Baby Sensory in Ngaio 9:45-10:45am & 11-12pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months). Bookings are essential. Contact Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
• Dumbbells & DiapersCrossFit 9.45am @ WOF CrossFit, 1 Prosser Street, Porirua. Cost: $100 (1 time a week), $165 (2 times a week), $250 (3 times a week) Cost is per school term or $12 casual.
THURSDAY
• Tiny Movers @ Te Rauparaha Arena at 11am-12pm. $5 (1-2 years)
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena at 9.30-10.30am. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Awesome Bounce @ Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Mini Musos @ FAB Music Studio in Tawa: Music for little ones - fun and interactive, structured classes, full of learning! 9.30-10.10am & 10.15am-11am.For more info contact Felicity on 027 272 2580.
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 10-10.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card.
• 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 (1½ - 4 years) to use. $4.50
• Johnsonville Playcentre 9-11.30am @ 26 Ironside Rd. 478 3904 for more info.
• 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 a waiting list. Please email Erin at mainlymusic@theanchorchurch.org.nz for more info.
• Mainly Music Tawa @ Tawa Salvation Army Church, 9.30am & 10.30am. $3 per child
• Baby Sensory in Whitby 9:45-10:45am & 11-12pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months). Bookings are essential. Contact Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
• 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 10-11.30am
• Kids & Coffee @ St Barnabas Church, Mana Esplanade 9.30-11.30am. Gold coin donation. For more information contact the office 04 2338472 or office@ppp.org.nz
• Wadestown Playgroup. 9.30am - 11.30 am @ Wadestown Playground & Plunket Rooms 117 Wadestown Rd, Wadestown $25 for a term of $5 casual. First 2 sessions free.
• PORSE Freedom Church Playschool, Bedford Street 9-11.30am
• Newlands Community Centre Drop in Playgroup 9.30-11.30am
• Baby Band @ Porirua Library at 10.30am
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Paremata Playcentre 9.30am-12.30pm (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 9am-1pm @ Cannons Creek Plunket Centre, 31 Warspite Ave. For families with little ones aged 0-4 years. 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
• Kangatraining postnatal mums & bubs baby wearing exercise class. 12.15pm @ Wellington Pipe Band Hall, Newtown. $90 per term (but you can join anytime and the price will be adjusted)
• Kangatraining postnatal mums & bubs baby wearing exercise class,10am @ 167 Main Rd, Tawa $90 term
FRIDAY
• Tawa Pool Toddler Day 10am-12pm. Music, games, activities & play. $1.20
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am & 11am-12pm. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Storytime @ The Children's Bookshop, Kilbirnie. 10.30am. FREE. Dancing, singing, and stories for preschoolers
• Awesome Bounce @Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 10-10.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card.
• 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 (1½ - 4 years) to use. $4.50
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Light House Littlies Movie @ Light House Cinema Cuba 10.45am Tickets $12
• Tawa Linden Toddler playgroup @ 2 Linden Ave, Tawa. 10.30am-12.30pm
• Johnsonville Playcentre 9-11.30am @ 26 Ironside Rd. 478 3904 for more info.
• 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
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Plimmerton Playgroup, St Andrew's Church 9.15am-11.15am. Play, music, craft and morning tea
• Porirua Plunket Pacific Playgroup 9.30am-1pm @ Cannons Creek Plunket rooms, 31 Warspite Ave. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• Wadestown Playgroup. 9.30am - 11.30 am @ Wadestown Playground & Plunket Rooms 117 Wadestown Rd, Wadestown $25 for a term of $5 casual. First 2 sessions free.
• Baby Rock'n'Rhyme @ Tawa Library, 10-10.30am. Free!
• Paremata Playcentre 9.30am-12.30pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Titahi Bay Playcentre 9am-12.30pm (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
• Baby Sensory in Brooklyn 9:45-10:45am & 11-12pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months). Bookings are essential. Contact Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
• Stroll n Roll Upper Hutt buggy walking group. Starts 9.30am. Meet at Trentham Memorial Park playground
• Dumbbells & Diapers CrossFit 9.45am @ WOF CrossFit, 1 Prosser Street, Porirua. Cost: $100 (1 time a week), $165 (2 times a week), $250 (3 times a week) Cost is per school term or $12 casual.
SATURDAY
• Plimmerton & Pukerua Bay Plunket Toy Library @ Plimmerton Plunket rooms, 9 Steyne Ave. 9.30-11am
• Whitby Toy Library - Adventure Park Car Park, Discovery Drive, 9am-12pm
• 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
• 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
• Gym Jam @ Tawa Recreation Centre 9-11am
• 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 (1½ - 4 years) to use. $4.50
• 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
• Tawa Pool Toddler Day 10am-12pm. Music, games, activities & play. $1.20
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am & 1.30-2.30pm. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Awesome Bounce @ Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10 (gold coin face painting at Lower Hutt)
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Tinytown Early Birds Preschool early motor skills development class @ Kilbirnie Recreation Centre 9.30-10.15am $6.80 or $5.50 with concession card
• 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 (1½ - 4 years) to use. $4.50
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Mana Mainly Music @ St Barnabas Church, 106a Mana Esplanade. $5 per family, includes morning tea. 9.30am.
• PORSE Newlands playschool @ Newlands Tamariki Playcentre 9am - 11am
• Pukerua Bay Playgroup @ Tennis Clubrooms. 9-11am. Bring a piece of fruit
• Paremata Playcentre 9.30am-12.30pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Johnsonville Playcentre 9-11.30am and 12.15-2.45pm ( SPACE session) @ 26 Ironside Rd. 478 3904 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!
• Johnsonville Coffee Group for older babies and their carers @ Broderick Rd Chapel, Johnsonville 9-11.30am
• Porirua Plunket Pacific playgroup 9.30am-1pm @ Cannons Creek Plunket rooms, 31 Warspite Ave. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• Whitby Plunket Playgroup 9.15-11.15am $3 per child, lots of fun toys, playdough etc, downstairs @ Anchor Church Whitby.
• Wadestown Playgroup. 9.30am - 11.30 am @ Wadestown Playground & Plunket Rooms 117 Wadestown Rd, Wadestown $25 for a term of $5 casual. First 2 sessions free.
• Kangatraining postnatal mums & bubs baby wearing exercise class, 9.30-10.30am @ Kapiti Community Centre $80 for 8 week term)
• 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
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Monthly Intergenerational playgroup @ Churtonleigh Resthome organised by Plunket, 10.30am on the LAST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
• Dumbbells & Diapers CrossFit 9.45am @ WOF CrossFit, 1 Prosser Street, Porirua. Cost: $100 (1 time a week), $165 (2 times a week), $250 (3 times a week) Cost is per school term or $12 casual.
TUESDAY
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Little Splashers swim playgroup for children 4 months to 5 years @ Arena Aquatic Centre 10-11am. $4.50 for the first child, $3.50 for the second child per session
• Light House Littlies Movie @ Light House Cinema Pauatahanui 10.30am $12
• Light House Littlies Movie @ Light House Cinema Petone 10.30am Tickets $12
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 11-11.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card.
• Awesome Bounce @ Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5 (face painting with Rainbow Circus 10-12pm gold coin donation)
• Awesome Bounce SENSORY SESSION 6.30-8.30pm $10 per family. For children/young adults with special needs, parents, guardians, family members, carers, siblings- Come along, in any dynamic that suits the family, to these relaxed and open sessions for families and kidswho prefer a low sensory environment.
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Barnardos Tawa community yoga & music for parents and under fives @ Linden Social Centre. 10am. All welcome. For more info contact: Lisa 0274058371 or Rebecca 0275386603
• Mini Musos @ Churton Park Community Centre: Music for little ones - fun and interactive, structured classes, full of learning!
9.30-10.10am, 10.15-10.55am. For more info contact Felicity on 027 272 2580.
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Mana/Porirua Plunket Playgroup 9am-12pm @ 31 Warspite Ave. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• Wadestown Playgroup. 9.30am - 11.30 am @ Wadestown Playground & Plunket Rooms 117 Wadestown Rd, Wadestown $25 for a term of $5 casual. First 2 sessions free.
• PORSE Nature playschool - Spicers reserve, Porirua 9.30 - 11.30am
• Noah’s Ark Café & Craft 9.30-11am @ St Andrew’s Parish Centre, Plimmerton. Koha donation.
• Baby & Toddler Playgroup @ Rangikura School library 8.30-10.30am. Free!
• Paremata Playcentre 9.30am-12.30pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Johnsonville Playcentre 9-11.30am @ 26 Ironside Rd. Email johnsonvilleplaycentre@live.com for more information.
• “Cross Critters” parents & little one’s coffee morning, with free massage therapist on hand @ Southern Cross Restaurant 10am-12pm
• Seedlings Nature Playgroup for 0-3yrs (every second Tuesday - check their facebook page!) 9.30-11am in the Johnsonville Park, Truscott Park entrance
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
• Baby Sensory in Petone 9:45-10:45am, 11-12pm & 12.15-1.15pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months). Bookings are essential. Contact Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
• Kangatraining postnatal mums & bubs baby wearing exercise class,10am @ Johnsonville Community Centre $90 term
WEDNESDAY
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Awesome Bounce @ Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Boppers & Hoppers @ Nairnville Recreation Centre 9.15-10am
• 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. 9.30-10.15am. $75 for a 10-trip or $9.50 casual.
• Tumbling Tots @ ASB Sports Centre, Kemp St, Kilbirnie. 2–4 year-olds 10.30-11.15am. $75 for a 10-trip or $9.50 casual.
• Weka Wednesday @ Te Papa, alternating between craft session and puppet shows. FREE for anyone to come along. 10am-12pm
• Johnsonville Coffee Group for new parents with young babies @ St John's Church, Johnsonville 11am-12.30pm
• Churton Park Playgroup @ Churton Park Community Centre 9-11am. For more info contact Mai @ cpcc@wcc.govt.nz
• Titahi Bay Playgroup @ Community Church Hall, Mana Avenue. 9.30am-11.30am, gold coin
• Titahi Bay Plunket PINN group @ Community Church Hall, 25 Mana Ave from 10am.
• TIMEOUT: for kids and caregivers @ North Porirua Baptist Church, Discovery Drive, Whitby. Coffee group drop in for ages 0-5. Wednesdays 9.15-11am. Gold coin koha.
• Ranui PINN @ St Anne's Anglican Church. 2 Ranui St, Porirua. 10am
• 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 10am
• 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 $5 per family. Currently a waiting list. Please email Erin at mainlymusic@theanchorchurch.org.nz for more info.
• Mainly Music @ Newlands Baptist Church 10-10.30am music and movement session followed by eat/chat/play. $4 per session per family or $5 for caregivers with children from multiple families. Contact the church office 976 5413 for more info.
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Capital E's free indoor playground and drop in space @ Queens Wharf. 9.30am-3.30pm
• Baby Sensory in Ngaio 9:45-10:45am & 11-12pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months). Bookings are essential. Contact Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
• Dumbbells & DiapersCrossFit 9.45am @ WOF CrossFit, 1 Prosser Street, Porirua. Cost: $100 (1 time a week), $165 (2 times a week), $250 (3 times a week) Cost is per school term or $12 casual.
THURSDAY
• Tiny Movers @ Te Rauparaha Arena at 11am-12pm. $5 (1-2 years)
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena at 9.30-10.30am. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Awesome Bounce @ Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Mini Musos @ FAB Music Studio in Tawa: Music for little ones - fun and interactive, structured classes, full of learning! 9.30-10.10am & 10.15am-11am.For more info contact Felicity on 027 272 2580.
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 10-10.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card.
• 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 (1½ - 4 years) to use. $4.50
• Johnsonville Playcentre 9-11.30am @ 26 Ironside Rd. 478 3904 for more info.
• 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 a waiting list. Please email Erin at mainlymusic@theanchorchurch.org.nz for more info.
• Mainly Music Tawa @ Tawa Salvation Army Church, 9.30am & 10.30am. $3 per child
• Baby Sensory in Whitby 9:45-10:45am & 11-12pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months). Bookings are essential. Contact Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
• 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 10-11.30am
• Kids & Coffee @ St Barnabas Church, Mana Esplanade 9.30-11.30am. Gold coin donation. For more information contact the office 04 2338472 or office@ppp.org.nz
• Wadestown Playgroup. 9.30am - 11.30 am @ Wadestown Playground & Plunket Rooms 117 Wadestown Rd, Wadestown $25 for a term of $5 casual. First 2 sessions free.
• PORSE Freedom Church Playschool, Bedford Street 9-11.30am
• Newlands Community Centre Drop in Playgroup 9.30-11.30am
• Baby Band @ Porirua Library at 10.30am
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Paremata Playcentre 9.30am-12.30pm (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 9am-1pm @ Cannons Creek Plunket Centre, 31 Warspite Ave. For families with little ones aged 0-4 years. 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
• Kangatraining postnatal mums & bubs baby wearing exercise class. 12.15pm @ Wellington Pipe Band Hall, Newtown. $90 per term (but you can join anytime and the price will be adjusted)
• Kangatraining postnatal mums & bubs baby wearing exercise class,10am @ 167 Main Rd, Tawa $90 term
FRIDAY
• Tawa Pool Toddler Day 10am-12pm. Music, games, activities & play. $1.20
• Kindy Gym @ Te Rauparaha Arena. 9.30-10.30am & 11am-12pm. $5 or $40 for a ten trip card
• Storytime @ The Children's Bookshop, Kilbirnie. 10.30am. FREE. Dancing, singing, and stories for preschoolers
• Awesome Bounce @Mohuia Crescent, Elsdon- entry $5
• Laughalots Playland Porirua & Lower Hutt - under 5s $8 and over 5s $10
• Chipmunks Tawa $9.90 entry for 1-11 years, free for under 1s
• Crashmat Kids @ BigAir Gymsports in Tawa. 18mths-3yrs. 10-10.45am. $5.50 per session or $50 for a 10 trip concession card.
• 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 (1½ - 4 years) to use. $4.50
• Toddler Time @ Jumperama, Newtown. 9am-12pm. $10 with bonus unlimited play at Junglerama
• Light House Littlies Movie @ Light House Cinema Cuba 10.45am Tickets $12
• Tawa Linden Toddler playgroup @ 2 Linden Ave, Tawa. 10.30am-12.30pm
• Johnsonville Playcentre 9-11.30am @ 26 Ironside Rd. 478 3904 for more info.
• 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
• Storyplace @ Te Papa - 45min story and play session $2 per person. 10.30am, 11.30 am and 1.30pm. You can book online.
• Plimmerton Playgroup, St Andrew's Church 9.15am-11.15am. Play, music, craft and morning tea
• Porirua Plunket Pacific Playgroup 9.30am-1pm @ Cannons Creek Plunket rooms, 31 Warspite Ave. FREE with free morning tea. Contact Elaine for more information 022 164 6908
• Wadestown Playgroup. 9.30am - 11.30 am @ Wadestown Playground & Plunket Rooms 117 Wadestown Rd, Wadestown $25 for a term of $5 casual. First 2 sessions free.
• Baby Rock'n'Rhyme @ Tawa Library, 10-10.30am. Free!
• Paremata Playcentre 9.30am-12.30pm (First 3 visits free). Ngati Toa Domain, Mana. Ph: 233 9633 for more info
• Titahi Bay Playcentre 9am-12.30pm (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
• Baby Sensory in Brooklyn 9:45-10:45am & 11-12pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months). Bookings are essential. Contact Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
• Stroll n Roll Upper Hutt buggy walking group. Starts 9.30am. Meet at Trentham Memorial Park playground
• Dumbbells & Diapers CrossFit 9.45am @ WOF CrossFit, 1 Prosser Street, Porirua. Cost: $100 (1 time a week), $165 (2 times a week), $250 (3 times a week) Cost is per school term or $12 casual.
SATURDAY
• Plimmerton & Pukerua Bay Plunket Toy Library @ Plimmerton Plunket rooms, 9 Steyne Ave. 9.30-11am
• Whitby Toy Library - Adventure Park Car Park, Discovery Drive, 9am-12pm
• 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
• 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
• Gym Jam @ Tawa Recreation Centre 9-11am
• 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 (1½ - 4 years) to use. $4.50
• 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
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
Swim Baby – swimming lessons from birth to 4 years of age
Swim Baby – baby swimming classes for babies and toddlers – classes suitable for babies from birth to 4 years of age
Join us now start your little one on a life-long love of swimming. Taking babies swimming will not only improve their appetite and encourage better sleeping but while you’re spending quality time bonding with them, you’ll also be teaching them life-saving skills!
Local classes at Discovery School, Whitby on Sundays (other days run across Wellington in other locations).
To book on or find out more information visit swimbaby.co.nz or call us on 0800 SWIM BABY or email admin@swimbaby.co.nz
Booking a course with us costs $275 for 10 lessons (Toddlers in Tow members get 10% discount if you quote discount code toddlersintow at time of booking)
Join us now start your little one on a life-long love of swimming. Taking babies swimming will not only improve their appetite and encourage better sleeping but while you’re spending quality time bonding with them, you’ll also be teaching them life-saving skills!
Local classes at Discovery School, Whitby on Sundays (other days run across Wellington in other locations).
To book on or find out more information visit swimbaby.co.nz or call us on 0800 SWIM BABY or email admin@swimbaby.co.nz
Booking a course with us costs $275 for 10 lessons (Toddlers in Tow members get 10% discount if you quote discount code toddlersintow at time of booking)
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
- Petone location: Tuesdays @ 10.30am (during term time)
- Pauatahanui location: Tuesdays @ 10.30am (during term time)
- Cuba location: Fridays @ 10.45am (during term time)
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
oup $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
oup $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
Baby Sensory are proud and honoured to have been named as the 'BEST NATIONAL PRE-NATAL, POST-NATAL AND BABY ACTIVITY 0-2 YRS' at the What's On for Kids Australia Awards 2018.
Baby Sensory was the WINNER for the 'Best National Baby & Toddler activity (0-2 years) in the What's on 4 Junior Australia awards 2017, 2016 & 2014.
Toddler Sense was named as a Finalist for the 'Best National Preschooler Activity (2-5 years)' in 2017 and 'Best National Toddler Activity (2-3 years)' in 2018.
We all want the best for our children and coming to Baby Sensory classes is your first step to furthering your baby's brain and physical development. Laying the foundations to your baby's future learning!
Have a look, it's all amazing! Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.
Specifically designed from birth, to aid your child's development, the classes are packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, singing and more - plus you'll never experience the same class twice.
We run classes in:
Bookings are essential. More details can be found on our website @ www.babysensory.co.nz/wellington-city or by emailing Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
Our Facebook page is www.facebook.com/babysensorywellington
Baby Sensory was the WINNER for the 'Best National Baby & Toddler activity (0-2 years) in the What's on 4 Junior Australia awards 2017, 2016 & 2014.
Toddler Sense was named as a Finalist for the 'Best National Preschooler Activity (2-5 years)' in 2017 and 'Best National Toddler Activity (2-3 years)' in 2018.
We all want the best for our children and coming to Baby Sensory classes is your first step to furthering your baby's brain and physical development. Laying the foundations to your baby's future learning!
Have a look, it's all amazing! Our multi-award winning classes will introduce you and your baby (or babies) to a world of sensory delights, where you can relax, spend quality time with each other and enjoy meeting other new parents.
Specifically designed from birth, to aid your child's development, the classes are packed with an incredible variety of sounds, smells, sights, textures, music, dance, singing and more - plus you'll never experience the same class twice.
We run classes in:
- Petone on Tuesdays @ 9:45-10:45am, 11-12pm & 12:15-13:15pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months).
- Ngaio on Wednesdays @ 9:45-10:45am & 11-12pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months).
- Whitby on Thursdays @ 9:45-10:45am & 11-12pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months).
- Brooklyn on Fridays @ 9:45-10:45am & 11-12pm during school terms (for Babies aged birth to 13 months).
Bookings are essential. More details can be found on our website @ www.babysensory.co.nz/wellington-city or by emailing Mandy @ wellingtoncitynz@babysensory.com or 02040957608.
Our Facebook page is www.facebook.com/babysensorywellington
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
