Entertainment Activities for Kids

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    Week day special

    Every Monday to Friday during the school term (excluding public holidays), entry to our playground is only $12! And we don’t limit play sessions so once you’re in, you can play all day :)

    Calling all family detectives! If you love doing challenging things as a family, solving puzzles and mysteries or you just love to try new experiences, then Escape HQ is just what you're after! Escape HQ is Auckland's most premium and immersive real live interactive escape room experience. Teams of up to six people are locked in a room for 60 minutes and must find clues, crack puzzles and solve the crime before time runs out! It's non-stop, adrenalin pumping, brain activity at its best! Current... Read more

    Phatu Penguins is a family- owned and operated eco- tourism business with 30+ years history of advocating and helping to fund the protection of Koror (Little Penguin) on the family farm in Phatu/Flea Bay. Our guides are all conservationists, friends and family - with years of working in penguin conservation, a passion for sharing their stories and a wealth of local knowledge passed down several generations. When the Helps family first began their conservation work the penguins faced massive challenges... Read more

    Birthday Parties / School Workshops / Events ZooVentures does the best parties for animal lovers! We are a mobile service based in Whangaparaoa and travel as far as central Auckland. We have bearded and Eastern water dragons, blue tongue lizards, leopard geckos, gorgeous tortoises, frogs, newts, chinchilla squirrels plus an awesome line-up of very cute bunnies, guinea pigs, mice and even performing pups! Take part in fun educational activities with all the pets and exotic creatures from ZooVentures,... Read more

    Free game offer

    Validity: from 01 Oct 2025 to 31 Dec 2025

    Mention this epic offer within the valid timeframe, and receive your 3rd game absolutely FREE Only valid Monday- Friday

    Coding and Robotics After school and School Holiday Programs "Ako" means co-learning or to learn together in Mori, which reflects our commitment to teachers and students to provide a fun and interactive learning environment, while increasing creativity and collaboration. We are a Member of the Ministry of Educations Professional Learning & Development (PLD) Provider Panel, operating since 2016 Nationwide in New Zealand. Our holiday programs are designed to be interactive and hands-on, encouraging... Read more

    Our friendly and helpful team of travel experts are genuine ‘Coasters’ with local insider knowledge of the stunning West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island. We can take care of all your West Coast travel requirements including bus, train and ferry bookings. We can advise and book your West Coast accommodation from holiday parks and motels right through to the region’s finest hotels. If it is a family adventure you’re after, we know all the top West Coast adventure activities and thrills.... Read more

    The Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park is a great place to see Kiwi. Our aim is to offer New Zealand's most personal wildlife experience for all ages. We have close-up viewing of kiwi (New Zealand’s national bird) within our specialised nocturnal houses. Keeper talks occur throughout the day allowing visitors to get up close and personal with the large collection of unique NZ birds and reptiles. Keeper Talks are 10.30am (Kiwi) 11.00am (Kea & Kaka) 12.00pm (Kakariki) 1.30pm (Kiwi) 2.30pm... Read more

    The Fairy Shop is New Zealand's original and iconic fairy party venue and store, based on the trendy Ponsonby Road strip in Auckland. Operating for over two decades, it is the market leader as a retail and events space for all things fairy. We are open from Tuesday to Sunday, most morning we have an entertainer in store. Check out our Facebook page for what's on this week. Don't forget FREE FACE PAINTING FRIDAY 10.00am - 12.00pm Step into our store to delight in magical gift ideas, gorgeous... Read more

    Tram Rides and Tramway Museum. Take a journey into the Past. Ride the genuine ex-Wellington City trams which last ran in the City in 1964. 4 km return ride through Queen Elizabeth Park to the Beach takes about 20 minutes. Then browse the tram museum with photographs, momentoes and video of the historic days of Wellington trams. Suitable for all ages. All day tickets (as many tram rides on the day as you like) Adult $10, Child 5-15 $5, Family (2 Ad, 2Ch) $24. Under 5's no charge. Open... Read more

    Waimak River Riding Centre has been operating with the same owners since 2000. Located only 15mins drive from the central city we are handy for both locals and tourists alike. Come and experience our passion for the riding lifestyle in the great outdoors! Safety and enjoyment have always been a major focus of our business and we are ideally located right by the banks of the river so all treks are held within an area where traffic is strictly restricted and the horses are calm, dependable and well... Read more

    Step into Thrillzone, Queenstown's fun and high-energy activity destination! Located right in the heart of Queenstown, come and play with us indoor and outdoor! We offer an awesome range of exciting and adrenaline-fuelled attractions to choose from perfect for all ages.. Enter our Escape Adventure and immerse yourself into a scavenger hunt around beautiful Queenstown. Find the clues and solve the mystery on time. Can you beat the clock? Introducing Virtual Reality Escape Rooms. Here you... Read more

    On the banks of the beautiful Waikato River, just minutes from Taupo Towncentre, you will find the iconic and unique family playground, of Huka Prawn Park. With acres of land dedicated to the production of New Zealand fresh water prawns, and pure family fun, Huka Prawn Park offers a day of fun and excitement for all ages. Our activity pass offers all day access to the park. This includes prawn fishing, guided tours and access to the activity loop which is packed with fun attractions. Feel the... Read more

    At Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari we make it easy to experience the astonishingly abundant wildlife of the beautiful Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Our marine eco-safari offers guaranteed Whale and Dolphin viewing year-round, departing direct from the Viaduct Harbour in down-town Auckland. But we offer so much more than just Whale and Dolphin watching. The privilege of operating daily within this world-class conservation area has led us to establish New Zealand's only research-based marine mammal... Read more

    World Challenge Tag Paintball first opened in 1985 and is Auckland's longest established paintball field. Being only 8 minutes from the end of Auckland's North Western Motorway it's close to Kumeu. Set among the massive Riverhead forest, ideal cover with plenty of natural bush and pines to conceal the sniper, themed fields like Forts at Wild West and Huts in East Villaage, with 20 unique playing fields, each with it's own style and tactics. Great equipment from VForce Tournament grade goggles, Tippmann... Read more

    A park-like 18 golf course, with 9 holes of FootGolf, is just 2 minutes from Feilding's town centre. Feilding Golf course features mown fairways lined with varied planting of mature trees. Easy walking and well draining, playing golf at Feilding is a must when visiting the Manawatu. Club Membership is available from Full Playing to 9 Hole to Intermediate to Junior, and Social for Clubhouse only. Men's Club Golf: Saturday tee off 8am and 11.30am. Monday - Friday Men: tee off mid-day. Green Jacket... Read more

    No charge for travel

    No travel charge to your location in central Tauranga/Mount/Papamoa! No need to quote anything - just book and you won't be charged extra for my mobile services.

    CLOWN Mr. ADAM ALL-SORTS: VERSATILE CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER Specialising in Clown, Acrobatics and Gymnastics, Juggling, Comedy Magic Performance, Balloon Twisting, Fun Parachute & Interactive Games, Mini Clown Bikes To Ride. Balance board (Hoverboard) rides. Face painting, Hola-Hoops. Performing Chihuahua Circus Activities - Family Fun Entertainment - For Future Generations Mr. Adam All-Sorts entertains at Birthday Parties and at Larger events. Indoor - Outdoor - Roving - or Stage.... Read more

    Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you to the base of the mighty Huka Falls. Nothing get's you closer! This half hour of thrills, fun and excitement takes you along a beautiful river environment, lined with native bush, sheer rock cliff face and hot water streams. Hold on tight as you'll be travelling in one of our state of the art jet boats at an incredible 80km an hour! Along the way our trademark 360 degree spins will leave you with a beaming smile and a heart pumping... Read more

    GLOrewa! Orewa's world-exclusive, pop-up glow-in-the-dark experience, opens for the very first time this February! With its one-and-only site in the beautiful seaside town of Orewa, GLOrewa brings together seven years of fabulously successful Glow Shows into one wild and whimsical adventure. GLOrewa! is a magical maze of glow-in-the-dark storyscapes, which create an utterly original world for children to explore. It invites children to wander through its mysterious interactive stories and discover... Read more

    JUMP N FUN TRAMPOLINE WORLD - Come for a jump around our awesome trampoline setup including a foam pit, dodgeball arena and olympic trampolines. You can purchase tickets online at jumpnfun.co.nz or give us a call to book or ask about our events and birthday party packages. Read more

    Welcome to Go Vertical Events, Auckland’s leading specialist event company in interactive experiences. We pride ourselves in providing the latest in challenging, memorable and adrenaline filled experiences that will leave you coming back time and time again. Read more

    Balloon Decor, Balloon Animals, Magic Shows, Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Henna designs Entertaining Children with Balloons, Face Paint, Henna, Glimmer Tattoos and Magic! Everyone knows that you can’t have a party without balloons. And Flossie’s balloon creations are the very best! Imagine a sea of colour and motion, with all of the kids at your party wearing amazing, balloon hairbands, balloon hats, and balloon accessories. Flossie the balloon Lady's unique creations are guaranteed to... Read more

    Entertainment Fairs and Festivals

    CRC Speedshow – New Zealand’s ultimate automotive playground! Fuel your passion for cars, motorsport, automotive products, specialists services and so much more..... The 11th edition of CRC Speedshow takes place over the weekend 22nd and 23rd of July 2017. It will be a spectacular celebration showcasing the finest, fastest and coolest new cars, race cars, race bikes, classics, motor sport celebrities, wild hot rods, muscle cars and custom creations from around New Zealand and the world. Add... Read more

    Bonjour, Face Painter/Balloon Artist Virginie is a French Face Painter and Balloon Artist with many years experience twisting balloons - modeling all sorts of creations for all events from birthday parties, to family gatherings, anniversaries, festivals, carnivals, promotional events, wedding and markets. Located in Darfield, but she able to travel to surrounding areas. Contact Virginie for more information Price on application. Read more

    These beautiful and tranquil gardens are set directly on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour. With water-lilly ponds, mature trees from around the world, flower gardens and natural wetlands the gardens are a delight all year round. And with many varieties of birds wandering free and in aviaries scattered throughout the gardens, this special corner of New Zealand is truely unique.  The Gardens The Bird Gardens are on the outskirts of katikati and were created in 1976 when local visionary Chris... Read more

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