2-3 weeks until school starts!! (start date differs with each school)
At the moment, the sun is shining, and I want to make the most of the summer.
Here are a list of fun activities for children (and a couple for the adults!)
What are your plans for the rest of the school holidays? Do share!
Home-grown Family Trail
Take the kids on an ‘I spy’ tour through the Home-grown section of Slice of Heaven (that’s the grassy bit) and help them discover the past. Grab a free family trail from Inspiration Station and you’re away!
Date: All Day, until Tue 31 Jan 2012
Time: 10.00am – 6.00pm (late night 9pm Thursdays)
Location: Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington
Cost: Free
Cinders, Scrooge & Peter Pan
Bring the children into The Dowse these holidays for storytelling classics and ballet stories from our friends at Hutt City Libraries.
Date: Tue 17 Jan 2012
Time: 11.00am
Location: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Cost: Free – no booking required
Push Play backyard games
There are activities for all ages including T-ball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and unihoc.
Date: Tue 17 Jan 2012
Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm
Location: Carrara Park, Regent St, Newtown
Cost: Free – no booking required
There are activities for all ages including T-ball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and unihoc.
Engineer an erupting volcano
Date: Wed 18 Jan 2012
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Inspiration Station, Level 4, Te Papa, 55 Cable St, Wellington
Cost: $3
Push Play fun – featuring Ki o Rahi (a skilful, traditional Māori game for all ages)
There are activities for all ages including T-ball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and unihoc.
Date: Wed 18 Jan 2012
Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Location: Karori Park, Karori
Cost: Free – no booking required
Kev the Wandering Kiwi
Join Kev the Wandering Kiwi to explore the Gums Loop Track. Enjoy free coffee courtesy of Caffe L’affare. Suitable for buggies. Dog friendly.
Date: Thu 19 Jan 2012
Time: 10.30am
Location: Wainuiomata Recreation Area, Witcher Grove, Wainuiomata
Cost: Free
Head south down Wainuiomata Coast Road, turn left onto Moores Valley Road, right into Whitcher Grove, go straight ahead to Reservoir Road and the main gates to meet the park ranger. Duration: 1 hr 30 mins.
Cinders, Scrooge & Peter Pan
Bring the children into The Dowse these holidays for storytelling classics and ballet stories from our friends at Hutt City Libraries.
Date: Thu 19 Jan 2012
Time: 11.00am
Location: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Cost: Free – no booking required
Push Play fun – featuring Ki o Rahi (a skilful, traditional Māori game for all ages)
There are activities for all ages including T-ball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and unihoc.
Date: Thu 19 Jan 2012
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Location: Linden West Park, Main Rd, Linden
Cost: Free – no booking required
Construct a catapult
Date: Sat 21 Jan 2012
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Location: Inspiration Station, Level 4, Te Papa, 55 Cable St, Wellington
Cost: $3
Wellington Anniversary Day Fun
Competition to find the craziest and most creative costumes to jump off the wharf; and a chance to try BMX water jumping. An entertaining day with a range of fun and family-friendly activities and music stages.
There will also be food stalls in Frank Kitts Park and at the food court beside Odlins Plaza.
Date: Mon 23 Jan 2012
Time: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Location: Frank Kitts Park, Taranaki Street Wharf and Te Papa Promenade (stall charges apply)
Cost: Free
Te Papa Promenade
- NZ Crafts Market
- Singer Songwriter Stage
Frank Kitts Park
- Family Stage, 12 noon – 4.00pm
- Youth Stage, 12 noon – 5.00pm
- Kids’ rides and activities
- General market
Taranaki Street Wharf
- 350 display and information stalls
- BMX Jump Ramp, 11.00am – 4.00pm
- Birdman, 12 noon – 3.00pm
Cinders, Scrooge & Peter Pan
Bring the children into The Dowse these holidays for storytelling classics and ballet stories from our friends at Hutt City Libraries.
Date: Tue 24 Jan 2012
Time: 11.00am
Location: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Cost: Free – no booking required
Push Play backyard games
There are activities for all ages including T-ball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and unihoc.
Date: Tue 24 Jan 2012
Time: 11.30am – 1.30pm
Location: Carrara Park, Regent St, Newtown
Cost: Free – no booking required
Push Play fun – featuring Zumba
There are activities for all ages including T-ball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and unihoc.
Date: Wed 25 Jan 2012
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Location: Karori Park, Karori
Wheelie Kev
Bring your Wheels (but no motors) and join Kev for some play time on the Avalon Park bike training course before going for a walk/ride on the stopbank. Spot prizes available. Buggy Friendly.
Date: Thu 26 Jan 2012
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Location: Avalon Park, Hutt River Trail
Cost: Free
Cost: Free – no booking required
Cinders, Scrooge & Peter Pan
Bring the children into The Dowse these holidays for storytelling classics and ballet stories from our friends at Hutt City Libraries.
Date: Thu 26 Jan 2012
Time: 11.00am
Location: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Cost: Free – no booking required
Push Play fun – featuring Ki o Rahi (a skilful, traditional Māori game for all ages)
There are activities for all ages including T-ball, soccer, badminton, volleyball and unihoc.
Date: Thu 26 Jan 2012
Time: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Location: Linden West Park, Main Rd, Linden
Cost: Free – no booking required
Summer Sampler – Belmont Regional Park
Want to explore the lower end of Belmont Regional Park? Join the ranger for an evening stroll up the Korokoro Stream to Baked Beans bend and beyond. Be in to win a spot prize from Dwights Outdoors.
Date: Thu 26 Jan 2012
Time: 6.30pm
Location: Belmont Regional Park, Cornish St entrance
Cost: Free
From Ngauranga, turn left from SH2 at Cornish St, or if coming from the north, follow the signs to Korokoro, then turn left into Pito-One Rd.
Films by Starlight: Labyrinth
Enjoy four outdoor film nights in the Botanic Garden this summer.
Date: Thu 26 Jan 2012
Time: 8.00pm
Location: The Dell, Botanic Garden
Cost: Free
1hr 41 mins. Weather cancellations are made by 2.00pm each day.
Sand Sculptures
Enjoy the Petone foreshore with some creative guidance from our talented education team.
Date: Thu 26 & Fri 27 Jan 2012
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Location: On the beach in front of the Petone Settlers Museum
Cost: Free – no booking required
Summer Sampler – Kaitoke Regional Park
Starting in famous Rivendell, this is an easy guided walk exploring some of the park’s natural and engineering marvels. Suitable for the whole family. Be in to win a spot prize from Dwights Outdoors.
Date: Sat 28 Jan 2012
Time: 10.00am – 11.15am
Location: Kaitoke Regional Park, Waterworks Rd entrace
Cost: Free – no booking required
Follow SH2 and turn off at Waterworks Rd 12km north of Upper Hutt. Meet at Pakuratahi Forks carpark.
Build a breathtaking balloon racer
These awesome toy cars are pushed along by the power of your breath escaping from an inflated balloon.
Date: Sat 28 Jan 2012
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Location: NatureSpace, Level 2, Te Papa, 55 Cable St, Wellington
Cost: $3
Summer Sampler – Hutt River Trail
Join the ranger on this short section of the River Trail includes fish passages, plantings and a walk next to the beautiful Hutt River. Dog friendly. Be in to win a spot prize from Dwights Outdoors.
Date: Wed 1 Feb 2012
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Location: Hutt River Trail, Silverstream to Stokes Valley
Cost: Free – no booking required
Cross the Silverstream bridge, turn right at the round about, turn right into the carpark by the bridge to meet the ranger.
Salsa @ Sunset
Try out salsa for free in a stunning outdoor setting. No need to bring a partner or experience. Led by Rafael Ferrer, Salsa @ Sunset explores dance styles including salsa, cha cha chá and reggaetón.
Date: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 February (Wednesdays)
Time: 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Where: Band Rotunda rooftop, Oriental Parade
Cost: Free
In case of bad weather, check the CubanFusion website for cancellations. Decisions are made at 4.00pm on the day.
Hutt News Petone Rotary Fair
The Petone Rotary Fair an established annual fair in the centre of Jackson Street Petone, with over 300 stalls, arts & crafts, plants, music, ethnic foods, amusements.
Date: Sat 18 Feb 2012
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Jackson Street, Petone
Cost: Free (stalls, amusements, food charges apply)
