KidsFest offers a wide range of engaging activities for children during the winter school holidays, including sports like pickleball and basketball, performing arts workshops, music lessons, and creative crafts. Highlights include free dance workshops at Silhouette Studios, music sessions at Amplify School of Music, and fun performances such as “The Three Bears” and “Peter and the Wolf.” Additionally, families can enjoy a Kiwiana-themed discovery trail and vintage printing crafts at Ferrymead Heritage Park, as well as art workshops inspired by Austrian artist Friedrich Hundertwasser.
For tech enthusiasts, KidsFest features interactive events like a Minecraft Build Challenge, 3D printing workshops, and robot football at various city libraries. With over 250 events running from June 28 throughout the school holidays, KidsFest provides diverse, affordable, and accessible opportunities for children to explore sports, arts, history, and technology. More details and the full program can be found at ccc.govt.nz/kidsfest.
