We were lucky enough to visit the Margaret Mahy Family Playground while visiting family in Christchurch for Christmas. I had heard so much about this playground so was expecting something spectacular and boy was I was impressed! This playground has it all and you can tell how popular it is by the large number of squealing children running around. I took my 3 year old daughter and had my 2 nieces (aged 10 and 12) with me. Read More
Make the most of summer by getting outdoors with these fun activities to do with your kids. Go camping at Mclaren Falls Park, pick your own strawberries or try out the new pump track, there is something to suit all ages and budgets.
There are plenty of family-friendly Christmas events taking place across Tauranga this year. From Santa parades, Christmas carols and Christmas in the Park, this year’s events will help you get into the festive spirit. Here are our top picks for the best Christmas events in Tauranga. Read More
Spread some Christmas joy with these easy and inexpensive handmade gifts to give this holiday season. These cheap and cheerful gifts are really affordable and easy to make with your kids. Your kids will have fun making these simple gifts and will make great gifts for their teachers, friends, neighbours or family members. Read More
It’s a bumper weekend for actioned packed family-friendly events in Tauranga. Here are our top picks of the best weekend events for kids and families in Tauranga. From school galas, pool party, miniature trains, fireworks displays and festivals there is something to entertain the whole family. Read More
There are lots of fun family-friendly events happening for Halloween and Guy Fawkes. Here is our top picks for the best Halloween events and fireworks displays in Tauranga. Find out where your nearest event is here and make sure you mark them in your calendar. Read More
There are lots of fun family activities happening this Labour weekend in Tauranga. From markets, open air cinema, beach tennis, music and arts there is something to entertain the whole family. The weather is looking good this weekend so get outside and enjoy the sunshine! Read More
The Looking Glass Garden is a magical garden wonderland where fairy tales and nursery rhymes come to life. Nestled in the Papamoa Hills overlooking Te Puke, the open-to-the-public 8 hectare (20 acres) garden was developed over 33 years by former owners Gael & Cedric Blaymires. Here you will find characters and settings from popular children’s books and nursery rhymes such as Alice in Wonderland, The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and The Three Bears, Humpty Dumpty and much more. Read More
Here is a list of free events and activities to take your children during the October 2017 school holidays. These holidays you can try your hand at making origami bookmarks, have some fun making stop-motion Lego movies or be amazed by Andre Vegas Illusion & Magic Show and much more! Read More
We discovered our new favourite playground this week! The Lakes Playground in Caslani Lane, Pyes Pa is AWESOME! If you haven’t been, you should – there’s a flying fox, the coolest rope swing, a standup see-saw and a safe toddlers play area with a mini trampoline, tunnels, rocking horse and more! Read More