| # Your School Holiday plans sorted! School holidays are just around the corner—it's time to keep the kids busy and happy! From hands-on workshops and outdoor adventures to arts performances and family-friendly festivals, we've rounded up the best events to make the break unforgettable. There's something exciting for every kid (and the whole family!). Scroll down to see what’s on and start planning your holiday adventures today. |
| # The Little Giant Children's Festival ONEONESIX proudly launches its first-ever children’s festival—a celebration of live performance for young audiences and their whānau in Te Tai Tokerau. This pilot event features high-quality, accessible and original performances alongside story-based activities. Join us at ONEONESIX, The Quarry Gardens, Forum North and Whangārei Central Library as we bring imagination and creativity to life. We look forward to growing this festival into a cherished annual tradition. Book now! |
| ## Strings Under the Stars Strings Under the Stars returns for a new mesmerising show where music and space converge, proudly presented by Stardome and Auckland Philharmonia. This stellar series offers a performance by a string quartet of Auckland Philharmonia musicians and a captivating journey through space. Buy your tickets today! |
| ## Dinosaur Discovery Track The Dinosaur Discovery Track is leaving soon. But there’s still time to see these awe-inspiring creatures like the gigantic Giganotosaurus and the spitting Dilophosaurus. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, you won’t want to miss out! Secure your tickets fast! |
| ## We The Young A vibrant new arts festival for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau is in Tāmaki Makaurau this month with 19+ ticketed and FREE shows, including Creation Creation, Up and Away and Pīpī Paopao. Fun for all ages! Book your tickets now! |
|  |  | ### Boost! School Holiday Program Auckland Mon 22 Sep |
|  |  | ### School Holiday Fun: September School Holiday Programme Christchurch Sat 20 Sep – Sun 5 Oct |
|  |  | ### The Very Odd and Unusual Egg Auckland Mon 29 Sep – Fri 3 Oct |
|  |  | ### Te Moana Glow Show Auckland Thu 18 Sep – Sun 5 Oct |
|  |  | ### A Midsummer Night's Dream of Aotearoa Hamilton Tue 16 Sep – Thu 18 Sep |
|  |  | ### Ninjas R Us - Adventure Zone Auckland Sat 6 Sep – Sun 5 Oct |