School Holiday Fun

School Holiday Events

6-8 July: School Holiday Programme: Celebrating our Eels! | Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery
This Manawaatia a Matariki School Holiday Programme is for children ages 8-14. During this Matariki programme, tamariki will begin their morning in Exscite, learning about the lifecycle of eels and playing with our playful and cheeky eel projection. More information

4 - 12 July: Kids Go Free These School Holidays | Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
Kids (up to 16 years) go free into the Southern Enclosure during the school holidays with a paying adult. Explore te ngahere (the forest) with your visitor guide map, activity sheets for the kids, and keep an eye out for all the interesting information boards and interactive activities along the way including wētā hotels. More information

4-19 July: Busit Free Family Adventure Pass
Getting out and about these school holidays is even easier with the Busit Free Family Adventure Pass. From4-19 July, up to two adults and four children can travel free on regional buses (excluding Hamilton’s green urban buses), making it simple to explore more of the Waikato together. More information

until 19 July: School Holiday Special | Restaurant on Alma, Novotel Hamilton Tainui
Treat the family to something fun (and delicious) these school holidays, with a special offer (pizza, fries, sundaes & drinks for 4 for $65)  running until 19 July. It’s the perfect excuse to get out, indulge a little, and enjoy some quality time together. More information

4-19 July: Family Package | Bowl and Social
Spend some family time on the lanes with a Bowl & Social family package for a family of 4. The Family Package includes one game of bowling each, two 12 inch gourmet pizzas and a large bowl of fries to share for $125. More information

4-19 July: Exscite | Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery
Keep the kids engaged over this winter school holidays with a range of exciting and fun art workshops for all ages. More information

14-17 July: The Hunt for the Giant’s Heart | The Meteor
For years, a small town has been plagued by a giant, who loves nothing but stomping and squashing and smashing and mashing, and taking the townspeople to add to his pot. But Boot, a young person, has had enough. More information

13-15 July: School Holidays Fun at the Museum! | Te Awamutu Museum
At Te Whare Taonga o Te Awamutu Museum, tamariki aged 5–12 are invited to become kaitiaki (guardians) through our brand new Kaitiaki Passport experience. More information

4-20 July: GLOtron! | Centre Place, Hamilton
GLOtron! is a magical maze of glow-in-the-dark storyscapes, which create an utterly original world for all ages to explore. It invites families to wander through its mysterious interactive stories and discover multi-sensory Glow-tastic creatures and characters. More information

15 July: WSA Art School | Waikato Society of Arts, Hamilton
WSA Art School offers over 30 classes per term, tutored by experienced artists with Fine Arts degrees and/or teaching degrees. Classes are a maximum of 8 students so you have a high quality experience. More information

13-17 July: Kids Holiday Camp. 9-12 years | Narrows Park Christian Camp, Hamilton
Young Guns might just be the greatest holiday camp in the Waikato for 9-12 year olds. We pack in a week of games, heaps of activities, the best leaders, chapel, camp Nana and a ton of fun for kids. More information

4-19 July: School Holiday Thrills - Hampton Downs
Race into the school holidays with high-speed fun on the track. Score Go Kart rides for just $44. Whether you're chasing the fastest lap, battling your mates, or making family memories, there's no better excuse to hit the track these holidays.  More information

20% off Jet boat rides on selected dates | Camjet Cambridge.
Camjet is offering 20% off Jet boat rides on selected departures this  School Holidays. Bring the kids along and have a good time on the Waikato river and view and learn about the Karapiro hydro power station with Camjet. Use promo code: LABOUR20 to get your discount. More information

4-19 July: July School Holidays Kids Go Free | Riverside Adventures
Make unforgettable family memories these school holidays with Riverside Adventures. For the first time ever, one child goes free with every paying adult across kayak tours, glowworm kayak tours, bike hire, eBike hire and shuttles, with additional children half price. It’s the perfect excuse to get outdoors, explore the Waikato and enjoy an adventure together. More information

4-19 July: $12.50 Movie ticket | Lido Cinema, Hamilton
Make movie time easy these school holidays with family films at Lido Cinema for just $12.50. It’s the perfect low-cost outing—grab some popcorn, settle in, and enjoy a big screen experience the whole family will love. More information

6-17 July: School Holiday Programme | Matamata-Piako District Libraries
Keep curious minds busy these school holidays with a school holiday programme at your local library. From physics and motion to creative engineering challenges, each session is designed to spark learning through fun. More information

6-17 July: Matariki Treasure Hunt | Matamata-Piako District Libraries
Learn about the stars of Matariki with our Treasure Hunt. The Treasure Hunt will be open to all tamariki from Monday 6 July to Friday 17 July. Ask your librarian for a Treasure Hunt sheet and see if you can find the stars hidden around the library. There will be small treats for those who find and match all the stars. More information

6-19 July: School Holiday Special | Maakona, ibis Hamilton Tainui
Start the day right with a family-friendly buffet breakfast these school holidays. With kids aged 6–16 dining for just $12 and little ones under 5 eating free, it’s an easy (and delicious) way to bring everyone together around the table. More information

6-19: Free School Holiday Events | Waikato District Library
Lots of fun to be had at your local library these school holidays. More information

4-19 July: Free School Holiday Events at Hamilton City Libraries
There's lots of fun to be had at your local library this school holiday. More information

8-17 July: Free School Holiday Science Fun | Chartwell Shopping Centre
These July school holidays, Chartwell Shopping Centre is transforming into a hub of discovery, learning and hands-on fun with a free science experience for children and families. More information

19 July: Harlem Globetrotters - 2026 World Tour | Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton
The Harlem Globetrotters are back return with a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years Heart-Pounding Thrills. More information

16 July: School Holiday Workshop: Creativity for Kids Club, Warehouse Stationery, Matamata
Get Creating these school holidays at Warehouse Stationery with our FREE Creativity for Kids Club workshop. Perfect for kids aged 5–12 years, this fun-filled workshop is packed with creative activities. More information

13, 15, 17 July: School Holiday Programme: Taonga Puuoro |Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery
Come down to the Perry Aquatic Centre in Cambridge and enjoy 2 hours of Family Fun this Friday, with the use of the pools and inflatable for just $7 per person. More information

11-19 July: The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery | Classics Museum, Hamilton
Come and explore the prehistoric ages and discover over 30 lifelike dinosaurs. You don’t want to miss the crowd favourite Tyrannosaurus Rex, the 12m long neck of Brachiosaurus or the much raved about ROBOTIC RAPTORS. More information