Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Into the Woods, Aristocats, Aladdin, Joseph and his amazing technicolor dreamcoat, The north Star and this year Annie are some of the fantastic musicals Musical Stars has performed on stage. Musical Stars has been fostering confident and creative children through singing, dancing and acting education for more than 14 years. It helped develop dance and singing skills and an understanding and appreciation of theatrecraft to many children no matter their... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Karori and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Karori, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

We offer a variety of dance styles, including Ballet, Jazz Tap & Contemporary in 2 handy locations, including a purpose built Studio in Mount Cook and junior classes in Hataitai. For our youngest dancers, we have a fabulous program called READY SET DANCE. These are one hour combo class that includes jazz, tap, hip hop, singing, music and are a whole lot of FUN for girls and boys. Targeting ages 2-5 year olds, the specially designed Jazz, Hip Hop and Tap exercises are perfect for both boys and... Read more

The Rock and Water programme teaches social safety skills. Using physical games and exercises participants learn about their emotions and positive ways to maintain self control, develop self awareness and to always have a choice in any situation...sometimes a Rock reaction is needed (going your own way, not listening to others) but most times the Water attitude (listening, being flexible, calm and relaxed) will bring more positive outcomes. Themes include dealing with bullying, body language, intuition,... Read more

KidzStuff Theatre is a non-profit theatre company that has been producing holiday shows for children in Wellington for the last 15 years. We use plays written or adapted by NZ playwrights and professional cast and crew. Our shows are suitable for children aged 2 - 10 and always contain plenty of song, dance, audience participation and lots of comedy for children and adults alike. KidzStuff runs three shows per year, during each of the mid year school holidays. The shows' running times are approx.... Read more

Wellington City Libraries provides a wide range of services for children of all ages, including baby music sessions, preschool storytimes, online bookclubs and holiday activities. We support children's development and learning by providing print and digital collections, and expert librarians to help children find reading materials and expertly navigate the information environment. Head into your local library to hang out, use the wifi, play with Lego, read a book, do your homework, or attend a programme... Read more

We specialise in introducing children to the joy and benefits of dance with a wide range of daytime, afterschool and Saturday preschool and beginner classes. Preschoolers can join class from 2 ½ years and stay with us right through to advanced levels, if they wish! We have studios in Thorndon (Thorndon Quay) & Te Aro (Fifeshire Ave), and local classes at Seatoun Village Hall & Khandallah Town Hall. We offer ballet, preschool dance, jazz, contemporary, dance acrobatics and singing classes, so... Read more

YMCA OSCAR programmes are much more than a child-minding service. They are recreation based, and the aim is to meet the needs of children in their out of school hours in a fun, safe and learning environment. Each child is a different, unique person in their own right. While they have commonalities, their uniqueness should be embraced and fostered. Each programme offers a variety of activities that includes arts and crafts, sports and games and incorporates homework activities. We provide a safe... Read more

Thai fighters teaching Thailand's national sport for both fitness and fighting. We are a modern, fully equipped Muay Thai Boxing training centre in the heart of Wellington. We also also opened a branch in Auckland in 2015. The art of Thai Boxing or Muay Thai is a fun way to keep fit, burning up to 800 calories per hour while also learning some serious self-defence skills. The first trial session is free if you book in advance and we have cardio, technique and personal training available. We also... Read more

Modern Martial Art training in Wellington that will get you in awesome shape, teach you to defend yourself and challenge your Mind, Body and Spirit! Crazy Monkey Defense is disrupting the modern martial art industry through challenging the status quo. Simply, we are the counter-culture movement to a modern martial art world which finds itself focused on hyper-competitiveness or reality based self-defence. Our unique approach is inspired by our brand tagline: Preparing You For Full Contact... Read more

Established in 2004, Evolve Tennis Coaching (formerly Trans Tasman Tennis) is Wellington's premier Club based tennis coaching business. Throughout its years of operation, Evolve Tennis Coaching has developed successful Junior and Adult Development Programmes designed to help clients achieve playing goals and support Club development plans. Evolve Tennis Coaching has a team of up to 14 coaches in peak season, servicing 7 tennis clubs and various primary and secondary schools in the Wellington... Read more

Let your child unleash their inner creativity in Wellington's newest boutique sewing classes based in a home-based studio in Northland. Learn to make bags, dresses, shorts, Pajamas, and much more in our term-long courses and holiday programs available for those aged 8-13. Annalee's courses are designed for all. Starting as a total Newbie, your child can work their way up through the levels building on their sewing skills and increasing level of difficulty. Read more

Professional guitar tuition available for beginner to intermediate level students on the electric and acoustic guitar. Studio located in Island Bay (Clyde Street). All ages welcome! Read more

A world-first eco-sanctuary home to some of NZ's most endangered native animals, including tuatara, kiwi and giant wētā, all living wild just ten minutes from downtown Wellington. Read more

Makara Playgroup is set in the idyllic hills of Makara in Wellington - just a 7 minute drive from Karori Park. Drop in and check us out - our sessions run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:00 (noon). During the school holidays we open on Thursdays for Play Days. Our Playgroup is situated at 29 South Makara Road, Makara, Wellington. Morning tea is provided for children - typically fruit, cheese and crackers. Tea, coffee and biscuits for the grown-ups too. Our premises can... Read more

Sport New Zealand was established as a Crown entity on 1 January 2003 under the Sport and Recreation New Zealand Act 2002. Sport NZ's purpose is to 'promote, encourage and support physical recreation and sport in New Zealand'. Sport NZ's objectives include 'creating a world-leading sports system at all levels - from grass roots to high performance - which will encourage more Kiwis to participate, and reap the benefits of a life-long involvement in sport'. Find out more about Sport NZ at our website. Read more

A visit to the Island bay Marine Education Centre is an excellent way to launch students on their path of discovery. Experienced educators will lead your class group through a series of activities that will open their eyes and minds. Explore the rocky shore environment and the Bait House Aquarium exhibits. Since 1996, we've been offering a variety of opportunities for tens of thousands of school children of all ages and abilities to see and learn about New Zealand’s unique marine life close... Read more

Based in Wellington, Crafty Parties NZ runs birthday parties designed to inspire creative minds. Our aim is to make parties FUN for both parents and kids parents can relax and enjoy the celebration while our trained tutors ensure the children have FUN as they complete a craft project they will be proud to bring home. It's as easy as 1,2,3,4. 1. Our place or yours? 2. Choose your preferred date and time - we'll check the bookings. 3. Pick your project from a large range of crafty options. 4. Pay... Read more

Wellington Botanic Garden offers free access to unsurpassed views, unique landscape, exotic forests, native bush, colourful floral displays and gorgeous specialist gardens. Start your visit at the Treehouse Visitor Centre. Grab a bag of duck food and check out the children’s corner for kid friendly activities you can do in the garden. Explore new areas or visit old favourites. The Children’s Play Area has a flying fox and grassy hills for rolling competitions. Come play under our trees and... Read more

Tiger eye jewellery & beads is all about having fun, learning new skills, and creating fashionable jewellery to suit anyone’s budget. We love creating a great selection of locally made and designed jewellery for our store – bright and beautiful. Visit our website to start your boutique shopping experience now. By the Way: we specialise in fashion jewellery repairs and making. Read more

Inverlochy provides art education, classes for adults, teens and children. Our Children's after school classes and Holiday programmes have been running for 20 or more years and have earned an enviable reputation for teaching children the fundamentals of serious art practice while having lots of fun. We believe in mixing the traditional with the contemporary; using New Zealand and international artist's work as a model so that students produce wonderful art pieces using various media and making... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Karori and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Karori, Wellington, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

Wellington Basketball is the primary provider of basketball leagues (adult, youth and child), basketball training, coach and referee training and holiday programmes in Wellington. With our affiliation with Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ), we have representative teams in regional and national tournaments - Under 13 to Under 23, girls and boys. We are based at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie which is regarded by many as one of the best facilities for basketball in New Zealand. If you or your child... Read more

we offer courses and private lessons as well as wedding dance tuition in Argentine Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Zouk and other styles of latin dance. Alex was trained mainly in Argentina, and has been teaching dance around New Zealand since 1997. He teaches various Latin-American dance styles including folklore, Cuban Salsa, Rueda, and his speciality the Argentine Tango, as well as more recently Bachata and Zouk and linear Salsa and since 2008 has been helping with the operations of Wellington's... Read more

Kidz Corner Miramar is a long established, community based childcare centre. It provides high quality early childhood education and care in a safe and welcoming environment reflecting the routines and customs of home. Our experienced teaching team establish strong relationships with parents which foster a link for families between home and centre. Our curriculum is at the forefront of our programme, incorporating the national Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whariki and Christian values and beliefs... Read more