Events in Otago
Please see below for a list of public events in the area. To find out more about any of these events, please contact the event organiser directly, their details are listed at the bottom of each event.
Children's Day Fun in the Park
Where: Nairn Street Reserve , Corner Nairn Street and Taieri Road
When: Sunday 4th March, 10.30am - 3pm
Activities: Community worship service followed by a family picnic and fun activities. There will be face painting, bouncy castle for kids, astroball, toy cars, sausage sizzle, races and other competitions. Fire department will also do a display.
Contact person: Olive Lewis, 03 476 2967
Once upon a Sunday: Maui superheros
Where: Storypit, Dunedin City Library
When: Sunday 4th March, 2pm - 2.30pm
Activities: Join our professional storyteller Kaitrin McMullan and discover the ancient legend of how New Zealand was created - thanks to Maui and his brothers.
Contact person: Lynette Hartgill, 03 474 3419
Children's Storytime: NZ stories
Where: Mosgiel Library
When: Tuesday 6 March, 11am - 11.30am
Activities: Introduce your child to the wonderful world of books and language. Visit the library for half an hour stories, both old and new. Suitable for preschool children and their caregivers.
Contact person: Lynette Hargill, 03 474 3419
Aquarium on Children's Day
Where: New Zealand Studies Centre and Wespac Aquarium, 185 Hatchery Road, Portobello, Dunedin
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 4.30pm
Activities: Spend time with your family on Children's Day and enoy the close up view of local sea life - octopus, sea stars, crabs, anemones and much more. You will love the hands-on experience in the touch pools and the virtual deep sea dive in a yellow submarine! Half price aquarium entry for families or anyone accompanied by a child plus free Rocky Shore colouring books and other give aways.
Contact person: Tessa Mills, 03 479 5845
Oamaru Kindergarten Association Picnic Lunch
Where: Pembroke School Grounds, Raglan Street, Oamaru
When: Sunday 4th March, 12pm - 2pm
Activties: Facepainting, bubbles, lucky dips, raffles and more! Please bring your picnic lunch and picnic mats along.
Contact: Oamaru Kindergarten Association, 03 434 2422
Children's Day Storytime: NZ stories
Where: Port Charmers Library
When: Wednesday 7th March, 11am - 11.30am
Activities: Introduce your child to the wonderful world of books and language. Visit the library for half an hour of stories, both old and new. Suitable for preschool children and their caregivers.
Contact person: Lynette Hargill, 03 474 3419
Tokomairiro Toy Library Opening
Where: Tokomairiro Toy Library, Union Street, Milton
When: Saturday 3rd March, 10am - 1pm
Activities: Family day with activities for children such as face painting and much more.
Contact person: Renee Wallace, 027 474 7796
Children's Day storytime: NZ stories
Where: Storypit, City Library
When: Wednesday 7th March, 10.30am - 11am
Activities: Introduce your child to the wonderful world of books and language. Visit the library for half an hour of stories, both old and new.
Contact person: Lynette Hartgill, 03 474 3419
Children's Day fete
Where: Queenstown Primary School field, Robins Road
When: Sunday 4th March, 10am - 2pm
Activities: A fun day out for parents and kids to enjoy together. There will be stalls and fun activities such as petting zoo, fire engine, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, games, races and a police car.
Contact person: Stephen Ward, 027 510 3686
Teddy Bears Picnic
Where: Naseby Domain, Derwent Street
When: Friday 2nd March, 10am - 12pm
Activities: Bring your bears. Parachute, music, story telling, face painting, crown making, running races, bubbles, playdough and more.
Contact person: Geraldine Duncan, 03 448 6115
Children's Table at Monster Market
Where: Pioneer Park, Centennial Avenue, beside the new tennis courts and gardens.
When: Saturday 3rd March, 10am - 1pm
Activities: Art activities, bubbles, sand trays, iceblock, lucky dips, balloons and stories. Sited at the Parents Centre Monster Market.
Contact person: Jean Sims, 03 448 6115
Family Tea
Where: Mosgiel Presbyterian Church, 11 Church St, Mosgiel
When: Sunday 4th March, 4:30pm - 7pm
Activities: Games, crafts and meal.
Contact person: Trudie Clearwater, 03 489 3915
Te Anau Childrens Day Picnic
Where: Lions Park Te Anau, Te Anau
When: Sunday 4th March, 11:30am - 2:30pm
Activities: Bouncy castles, bbq, art table, face painting, play dough table, ball castle and picnic.
Contact person: Debbie, 03 249 4197
Family Day
Where: City Impact Church, 59 Clyde Street, Balclutha
When: Sunday 4th March, 12pm - 2pm
Activities: Bouncy castle, candy floss, quad bike rides, face painting, wacky hair dos and many more activities.
Contact person: Sacha Tempest, 027 665 9321
Kindergarten Long Lunch Picnic - Bears, Bubbles and Balloons
Where: Alexandra Pioneer Park, Between Courts and Rose Garden
When: Sunday 4th March, 11am - 1pm
Activities: Teddy bears picnic, face painting, bouncy castle and more.
Contact person: Angela Jacobsen, 03 448 6383
Children's Day Celebration
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Tenby Street, Wanaka
When: Sunday 4th March, 9:30am
Activities: A special service and celebration for children of all ages! We'll explore how to "Treasure our Children" at the family-friendly service followed by a party morning tea and treasure hunt.
Contact person: Kathy Dedo, 03 443 5364
