Get ready for a massive weekend in Tauranga! It's the grand finale of Children's Day celebrations culminating in a huge city centre takeover on Sunday. Plus, there’s a fun Waldorf School Fair and some hands-on activities happening Saturday.
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Children's Day City Centre Takeover
Tauranga Waterfront, City Centre
The massive, multi-zone free playground takeover on Sunday.
Tauranga Repair Cafe - Junior Edition
Basestation, Tinkd Makerspace
A hands-on, practical event for kids indoors on Saturday.
Pocket Sized Play: Drop In Ramps
Tauranga Waterfront
An easy, free, drop-in activity perfect for younger children on Saturday.
· February 28
4FREE : Bring the kids to this special Junior Edition of the Repair Cafe as part of the Children's Day celebrations. It’s a great, free way to learn about fixing and making.It’s a free, practical, and hands-on event specifically geared towards younger participants on Saturday morning.
FREE : Get the kids outdoors for a free nature-based event at Yatton Park. This is part of the larger Children's Day activities kicking off the weekend.A completely free outdoor activity in a great park setting on Saturday.
POCKET SIZED PLAY: DROP IN RAMPSFREE : A simple, free, drop-in activity focused on ramps down by the waterfront as part of the Saturday celebrations.An easy, free waterfront activity specifically listed for Saturday Children's Day fun.
: Described as classic arcade vibes meeting a family fun day—this Quest sounds like interactive games and activities near Waihī Beach on Saturday morning.It is explicitly described as a family fun day involving 'arcade vibes', offering a different type of fun outside central Tauranga.
· March 1
4FREE : The heart of Tauranga transforms into a gigantic playground for one day only! Expect multiple zones dedicated to creativity, music, building, and adventure across the waterfront and city centre sites.This is the main, multi-zone, free celebration concluding the week-long Children's Day festival.
FREE : Step into a magical day filled with creativity, community spirit, and hands-on fun for everyone. Wander through market stalls and enjoy the atmosphere.A lovely community fair with free entry happening right on Sunday.
FREE : A special free cruise offered on Sunday to celebrate Children's Day. This is a fantastic way to see the harbour.A unique free event on the water, making it a highlight for Sunday.
: If your older kids enjoy classical music, this Sunday afternoon concert series performance might be a lovely cultural outing.It’s a cultural event on Sunday afternoon, providing options beyond the Children's Day mega-events.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1: Kick off Saturday morning with a family treasure hunt right on Pilot Bay Beach. This sounds like active fun near the base of Mauao.It’s an active, family-focused event early Saturday morning at the iconic Mount.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Tauranga this weekend?
The biggest free event is the Children's Day City Centre Takeover on Sunday, March 1st. Additionally, Saturday has the free Nature Play Day at Yatton Park and the free Tauranga Repair Cafe - Junior Edition.
Is there anything kid-focused happening on Sunday?
Yes, Sunday features the massive Children's Day City Centre Takeover, the Tauranga Waldorf School Fair & Open Day, and a special free Children's Day Cruise.
What is there to do outdoors with the kids on Saturday?
For outdoor fun on Saturday, February 28th, check out the Kids/Family Treasure Hunt at Pilot Bay Beach or the free Nature Play Day at Yatton Park.
