For creative activities for whānau over the school holidays, including free events and hands-on workshops, check out Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/school-holiday-fun/

Here are just some activities by age group:

Primary students:

Free holiday fun zone, including outdoor games and bubble machine, weather permitting.

Free introduction to ballet for ages 3-6 years at Counterpointe Studio.

Carrot and Pickle clown show, ages 4-10 years. $12 +BF.

Intermediate students:

Shine On with Te Whai Ao scientists – make your own teleidoscope; light is the ultimate quantum phenomenon! $2.50.

Circus School at Altiora: full day and shorter classes available. From $25.

Make pop-up concertina books at the Teece Museum. $5 +BF.

Secondary students:

Introduction to SPFX Makeup, including fake wounds, scars, and gnarly cuts, from a movie professional! $45 +BF.

Harmony & Beatboxing workshop for youth (10-16) with Voices Co, Pop A Capella group. $20 +BF.

Immersive art therapy workshop for mother and child aged 7-16 years. $30 per pair.

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