Children's Day in Porirua

Te rā o ngā Tamariki I Children's Day
Promises to be a day full of fun, laughter and creativity in Porirua as we celebrate Te rā o ngā Tamariki/ Children's Day.

The day is all about supporting and nurturing our tamariki, honouring their mana and putting them first. What better way to celebrate Children’s Day than with a free event at Ngati Toa Domain packed to the brim with fun?

Come and join us! It'll be a full of fun and childlike wonder where we can celebrate and spend time with our tamariki.

Food trucks and picnic area
Bring along your kai and set up your own picnic in the family picnic area. Or, if you don’t want to pack a picnic, there will be a small selection of food trucks. Bunnings Porirua will also be joining us with a FREE sausage sizzle and interactive games in this zone!

Aotearoa DJ Academy
We are excited to have several young NZ DJ’s join us to show their mixing talents throughout the Domain this year. Witness young 12-15 year old superstars display their creative and musical talent having been trained by the amazing initiative that is Aotearoa DJ Academy.

Inflatable fun
With an Inflatable Sports field, Mega Obstacle Course, inflatable slide, two bouncy castles and a baby bouncer, there’s inflatable fun for all ranges of tamariki.

Free Facepainting
There will free face painting! They will transform our young humans into otherworldly creatures.

Colouring-in station
The Events team will have a colouring-in station for tamariki to enjoy showcasing their creativity either at the event or feel free to take the colouring-in sheets home.

Rhythm and movement
See the friendly Kindy Gym instructors from 12-2pm and join in on the singing and dancing – all ages welcome! There will also be a soft play area for those under 3 to explore.

Aerial arts
For those a little older, the team at The Chrome Academy will be joining us with their giant aerial rig for tamariki to have a go on the aerial hoop and hammock. Tamariki can learn to spin, wrap, drop, and dance in the air and about their aerial art classes for kids!

Toy Making workshops
(pre-registration required)
Attention all young workshop enthusiasts, have we got a workshop for you! The toymaker.co.nz are offering tamariki the opportunity to create a wooden toy during the event.
Register for the workshop; www.toymaker.co.nz/childrens-day-porirua