School Holiday Fun

School Holiday Events

26 Sep - 11 Oct: 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

26 Sep - 11 Oct: 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

26 Sep - 11 Oct: Exscite | Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery
Keep the kids engaged over this school holidays with a range of exciting and fun activities for all ages. More information

26 Sep - 11 Oct: 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

28 Sep - 9 Oct: September School Holiday Programme | Waikato Society of Arts, Hamilton
Get creative these school holidays with the WSA Art School Holiday Programme. Designed for ages 5–12, the programme runs weekday mornings from 9am–12pm, with small-group workshops led by experienced art tutors and different hands-on creative activities to try. More information

28 Sep–9 Oct: Jungle Explorer LEGO Build Experience | Chartwell Shopping Centre, Hamilton
Get hands-on with LEGO and build moving jungle creatures with Bricks 4 Kidz. Kids can choose from a lion, monkey, chameleon, snake or spider during a 45-minute building session. The activity is free, with bookings recommended to secure your preferred time. More information

28 Sep–9 Oct: October School Holiday Programme | Matamata-Piako District Libraries. Make, mend and create at Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha libraries these school holidays. The free programme includes hands-on activities such as VR experiences, Meccano workshops, junk-bot building, paper darts, wand making and creative craft sessions. Registration is required for activities. More information

10 October: The Wiggles Live in Concert | Claudelands Arena, Hamilton
The Wiggles are bringing their live show to Hamilton for two performances during the final weekend of the school holidays. Sing and dance along with The Wiggles and familiar favourites including Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Henry the Octopus and Captain Feathersword. 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

26 Sep - 11 Oct: $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

26 Sep - 11 Oct: Free School Holiday Events | Waikato District Library
Lots of fun to be had at your local library these school holidays. More information

26 Sep - 11 Oct: 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

30 Sep–3 Oct: The Wallypug of Why | The Meteor, Hamilton
Join Girlie and Junior on a wonderfully silly adventure into the mysterious Land of Why. Full of word play, puppets, visual jokes and magic, The Wallypug of Why is a playful theatre experience designed to entertain children and grown-ups alike. More information

25 Sep–4 Oct: The SpongeBob Musical | Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton
Dive into Bikini Bottom for a colourful, high-energy stage adventure featuring SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy and friends. Packed with music, humour and familiar characters, this Broadway musical makes for a fun family outing during the first week of the school holidays. More information

25 Sep–4 Oct: City of Wonder | Hamilton City Centre
See central Hamilton from a different perspective during City of Wonder, a 10-day celebration of art and design. Explore installations, outdoor exhibitions and creative experiences throughout the city centre, with family-friendly highlights and interactive artworks appearing in streets and public spaces. More information

28 Sep–9 Oct: School Holiday Sewing Workshops | Sip and Sew, Hamilton
Young makers can learn practical sewing skills during dedicated school holiday workshops for kids aged 8–12 and teens aged 13–16. Morning and afternoon sessions run across both weeks of the holidays. More information

27 Sep–11 Oct: School Holiday Family Escape Deal | Confinement Escape Rooms, Hamilton
Put the family’s problem-solving skills to the test with a school holiday escape room challenge. Confinement is offering a limited-time family deal for four people, with indoor escape rooms and outdoor puzzle adventures to choose from. More information

2–4 October: School Holiday Movies | The Regent Theatre, Te Awamutu
Enjoy a movie outing at The Regent Theatre during the school holidays, with selected films available for $13 per ticket. From 2–4 October, the cinema is also screening all five Hunger Games films for $10 per film. Check the current programme for family-friendly sessions and classifications before booking. More information