WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL'S FREE SUMMER EVENTS

New Year’s Eve

8pm-12pm, 31 December

Whairepo Lagoon

Join us for a fun evening of toe-tapping music. Cover band Zephyr will entertain from 8pm, followed by a special Kids Countdown at 9.30pm. Orchestra Wellington will fill the air with tunes of a ‘Royal’ theme with its free concert from 10pm, followed by the New Year’s countdown, and a blast of fireworks to bring in 2023. wellington.govt.nz/events

Gardens Magic Concert Series, Light Display, Kids Garden trail

10-29 January

Botanic Gardens Ki Paekākā

The iconic Concert Series is back (Tues-Sun evenings), along with a Light Display, and a Kids Garden Trail. Listen to some of Wellington’s finest live music under a blanket of stars. As the sun sets see the gardens transform with a magical light display by MJF Lighting, and during the day join our Space Explorer in her journey of discovery of the Botanic Garden’s remarkable plants and animals. wellington.govt.nz/events

Whānau Film Night

6pm, Sun 5 February

Waitangi Park

Bring a picnic and join us for a programme of short films followed by the feature film ‘Whina’.

Te Rā o Waitangi

12 noon – 6pm, Mon 6 February

Waitangi Park

Enjoy a line-up of award-winning Māori performers, food, and culture. Food trucks will be on-site, and be in quick for the hangi! wellington.govt.nz/events

Wellington Pasifika Festival

12 noon – 6pm, Sat 11 Feb

Waitangi Park

Experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific at the Wellington Pasifika Festival on Saturday 11 February, Waitangi Park, 12 noon – 6pm. wellington.govt.nz/events

EVERYONE OUT HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES

Everyone Out Holiday Programmes offer tamariki the opportunity to play and follow their own interests in an amazing natural environment. Whether they want to build huts in the bush, test out our slackline, learn how to start a campfire or just hang out in the hammock - there is something for everyone.

Bookings are open for our summer programme, 16-27 Jan, at enrolmy.com/everyone-out or for more information check out our website www.everyoneout.co.nz

TOTS TO TEENS DIGI-MAGAZINE

Summer's here, and the latest Tots to Teens digi-magazine, for your newsletter, website or Facebook page is live...
https://issue2212.totstoteens.co.nz/

What’s in this issue for parents?

» Summer safety survival guide
» The brilliant benefits of S.T.E.M
» Epic family adventure in Rotorua
» Three scrumptious burger recipes
» Helping empath kids navigate feelings
» Is your (older) kid vaping?! Tips to help.
» Gardening for kids
and (as always) EPIC GIVEAWAYS

Join us on the New Zealand Parliament lawns on Tuesday, 13th December for the Black Ferns Thank You Aotearoa Tour!

Meet and greet the World Cup winning Black Ferns and get a photo with the trophy. Wellington Rugby and Hurricanes Poua players will also be at the ground and kids will have the opportunity to take part in a few skills and drills.

Perfect for the whole family and kids of all ages. Come and celebrate #LikeaBlackFern

Activity Kicks off around 11am with the main event being 12pm.

College Student available for Childcare/ Babysitting

Do you need childcare or a babysitter for your primary school or pre school aged children over the holidays? If you are interested please contact Jamie on Jamiep.solomon2006@gmail.com