Te Tou Pīwakawaka Central City Children's Trail
Thursday 2 - Sunday 19 April 2026
Time
9.00AM – 5.00PM
Venue: Arts Centre Wide
Free
Move, build and launch at Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.
Discover three stations exploring movement. How does music make you want to move your body? Can wind make art come to life? How far can a single breath send a paper rocket?
Collect a trail map from Rutherford’s Den at the Clock Tower, and enjoy all the activities at The Arts Centre and at our central city neighbours. Open every day of the school holidays from 10am–4pm.
These trail activities are sponsored by:
Enjoy busy days exploring, creating and learning. Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre is made for memories.
This event is part of The Arts Centre's School Holiday Fun happening between the 3-19 April 2026.
Te Tou Pīwakawaka Central City Children's Trail events below:
Hit The Dance Floor
Thu 2 - Sun 19 Apr Market Square
Head to Market Square and explore rhythm, sounds and spontaneous movement at Dance-O-Mat. Find out more
Rocket Science
Thu 2 - Sun 19 Apr Rutherford’s Den
Head to Market Square and explore rhythm, sounds and spontaneous movement at Dance-O-Mat. Find out more
Mobile Making
Thu 2 - Sun 19 Apr First floor, Boys’ High
Head to Market Square and explore rhythm, sounds and spontaneous movement at Dance-O-Mat. Find out more
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