Easter in the Waikato

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Easter events in the Waikato
Check out all Easter events happening in the Waikato. Find activities like Easter egg hunts and other holiday-themed festivities.
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Easter Events in the Waikato

Kids Easter Colouring Competition

When: Daily, until 06 April
Where: Bowl and Social, Skycity Hamilton
Complete a colouring sheet instore and go in the draw to win one of three family bowling vouchers. Kids Colouring competition is open to children 14 years and under.
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Easter Creativity Weekend

When: 3 - 6 April
Where: The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum
The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum has a whole raft of fun activities for the family this Easter break with games, the Ruru hunt, raft building, and egg decorating.
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Hopping into Easter Weekend

When: 3 - 6 April
Where: Raglan Holiday Park Papahua
A weekend full of easy family fun and Easter magic, including colouring competition, movie nights, Easter Egg Hunt and much more. 
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Easter Family Fun Day

When: 5 April
Where: The Keg Room, Hamilton
Join The Keg Room this Easter Sunday for our annual Family Fun Day.
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Easter Sunday Lunch

When: 5 April
Where: Palate, Hamilton
Wonderful family Sunday lunch planned for Easter Sunday $65pp for three courses ($35 for kids under 12).
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Escapist Easter Egg Hunt

When: 3-5 April
Where: Escapist Escape Rooms Hamilton
Escape with us this Easter and find more than just clues - if you escape with us over Easter weekend, you can find (and eat) Easter Eggs all throughout our rooms.
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Easter Special at the Chilli House

When: 3 - 6 April
Where: The Chilli House, Hamilton & Cambridge
Celebrate Easter with Delicious deals: NO surcharge this Easter, $5 off when you spend $50, $10 off when you spend $80, Free Easter egg for every table.
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Easter Brunch

When: 5 April
Where: Castaways Resort
Create treasured memories this Easter by bringing your family and loved ones together at Castaways Resort. With breathtaking views and special dining experiences, celebrate the season of renewal surrounded by those who matter most.
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Easter Special

When:  3 & 5 April
Where: Lido Cinema, Hamilton
$10 TICKETS for kids/family films this Easter. Making cinema affordable for families in time for the school Holidays. Open Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
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Good Friday Crafting Day

When: 3 April
Where: Orca Eatery & Bar, Raglan
A fun day of crafting, face painting, cupcake decorating, cookie decorating and more. $10 per child 5yrs and over.
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Easter Breakfast

When:  5 April
Where: Maakona, ibis Hamilton Tainui, Hamilton
Easter buffet breakfast, Sunday 5 April, 7-11am. Full buffet $30pp, children 6-12 years $12pp, children 5 years and under free.
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Kids Go Free

When: 3 - 19 April
Where: Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
Kids (up to 16 years) go free into the Southern Enclosure during the school holidays with a paying adult.
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Easter Egg Hunt

When: 5 April
Where: Punnet Eatery
Easter Egg Hunt is back, a magical morning of egg hunting, sweet treats, and a little Easter excitement for the kids.
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Egg-streme Easter Quest
When: 1-2 &4 April
Where: Te Kauwhata Library