Whether you’re Central, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, or Taranaki, discover community events for family fun and everlasting memories!
What’s on in your community?

Bluey’s Big Play is coming back to Aotearoa with a national tour in 2027!
When: Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 April 2027, 10 am.
Where: BNZ Theatre, Kirikiriroa, Hamilton
Wackadoo! Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad are returning to Aotearoa New Zealand for a nationwide tour in April 2027!
When Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. With an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and music by Bluey composer Joff Bush. This is Bluey, For Real Life.
Bay of Plenty bucket list
- Pose for a photo and enjoy the views at Minden Lookout in Te Puna
- Grab your bikes, pack a picnic and cycle down the Marine Parade Coastal Pathway for epic sand dune and ocean views!
- Prefer a nice brisk walk? Get your shoes on and enjoy the Te Rere o Ōmanawa track for beautiful waterfall views.
- Head to the Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park for beautiful offerings of natural history and ancient pā sites.
Taranaki bucket list
- Embrace the arts and check out the Gover St Gallery! Entry is free, and enjoy work from over 120 artists.
- Get those feet moving, try the Coastal Walk Track! Perfect for families, get your own iconic photo on the Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.
- See the animals at Pouākai Zoo for a fun family day out!
- Check out some old technology and experience all the activites to offer at the Taranaki Aviation Transport and Technology Museum! From early radio and recording techniques to trying hot-lead typesetting and printing yourself, there is so much to see and do here!
