April School Holidays Sorted!

Infinity Spiritual Centre

School Holiday Workshop: Suncatcher Making

Wednesday 8th April - 10am, 11am and 2pm

Thursday 9th April - 10am, 11am and 2pm

Friday 10th April -10am, 11am and 2pm‍

Make your very own suncatcher with Barry (materials supplied)

Duration approx: 30 mins

$10 per suncatcher – classes limited to 10 children per session

https://infinityspiritualcentre.co.nz/workshop-events

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Escapist

Easter Egg Hunt

Free chocolate Easter Egg upgrade with any escape room bookings over the long weekend. This serves as their Easter opening hours too.

Facebook event details here:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1He2do7iar

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Circus in the Centre

Saturday 4 April

10:00am - 11:00 am

Garden Place Hamilton

Today’s Circus in the Centre is part of Children’s Day!

Free, family-friendly drop-in circus sessions in Garden Place.

Explore juggling, hula hooping and more with experienced circus tutors.

All ages welcome.

https://www.blacksheepcircus.co.nz/events

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Escapist

Escape for $7

Escapist are celebrating their 7th birthday celebration and offering ONE person to escape for $7, if they are bringing in a group of 4 or more.

Details of the deal can be found here:

https://www.escapist.co.nz/escape-for-7

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Bowl & Social

Kids Easter Colouring Competition

Daily, until 06 April 2026

Win one of three Family Bowling vouchers!

Kids Colouring competition is open to children 14 years and under.

Complete a colouring sheet instore and go in the draw to win one of three family bowling vouchers.

There will be one winner selected from each age category.

Entries must be received by 9pm Monday 6 April 2026.

https://skycityhamilton.co.nz/gametime/bowl-and-social

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Escapist

Mini Escape Room Tournament

Saturday, 18th April

More details and how to buy a ticket

https://escapist.co.nz/mini-escape-room-tournament‍

Facebook Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DgRMNVHsr

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Skin Depot

Teen Facials

Your teen’s first step to healthy, glowing skin. One on one guidance + take-home kit included! Book now for the school holidays.

Book today!

https://www.skindepot.nz/book-now

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BNZ Theatre

K-Pop Live

The ultimate high-energy concert experience!. Bursting with colourful costumes, exciting choreography, and all the biggest K-Pop hits, in a fun-filled 1 hour show that brings music, dance and smiles together in one spectacular event.

Hear all your favourite K-Pop hits, from GANGNAM STYLE, the song that brought K-Pop to the Western mainstream through to the K-Pop Demon Hunters ‘earworms’ GOLDEN and SODA POP, plus bangers from Blackpink, BTS, Stray Kids and much much more.

https://www.bnztheatre.co.nz/all-events/k-pop-live-tickets-ae1628218

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Waikato Society of Arts

April School Holiday Program is now live on their website!

WSA provide a range of creative activities. Experience making magnets, sculpting clay, print making, collage, water colour and so much more!

Visit wsa.org.nz to view the full time-table and secure your child's place today!

https://wsa.org.nz/art-school/classes/?term=april-school-holiday-program-26

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Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery

Sunnyside Up – A Film Festival for Kids

14th April 2026

10:15am - 4pm

From $8

The Sunny Side Up Children’s Film Festival is coming to Kirikiriroa Hamilton these April school holidays.

This lively event is designed for children aged 5–12, but everyone is welcome.

Each 90-minute session features a hand-picked selection of award-winning animated short films to spark imagination and laughter.

Session Times

10:15am – 11:45am

12:30pm – 2:00pm

2:30pm – 4:00pm

https://tewharetaonga.nz/whats-on/events/sunny-side-up-childrens-film-festival

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Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery

Discover the Power of Physics

Science in a Van returns to Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery with their brand-new show, Full Force!

This special performance celebrates the final week of Air Playground, the hands-on interactive science exhibition on tour from Museums Victoria.

Delve deeper to explore the science behind this exhibition and experience physics brought to life.

15th April 2026

11am

From $10

https://tewharetaonga.nz/whats-on/events/science-in-a-van-full-force

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Lido Cinema

Hunt for the Wilderpeople – 10th Anniversary

$10 Tickets

Taika Waititi’s classic film is a hilarious and heartfelt adventure based on Barry Crump’s novel, ‘Wild Pork & Watercress`. Ricky (Julian Dennison) is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his grumpy foster uncle (Sam Neill). A national manhunt ensues and the two are forced to work together to survive.

https://www.lidohamilton.com/movie/hunt-for-the-wilderpeople-10th-anniversary-re-re

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Lido Cinema

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

$10 Tickets

Illumination and Nintendo follow up their 2023 box office smash The Super Mario Bros. Movie with this intergalactic sequel, taking elements from the beloved Wii games.

https://www.lidohamilton.com/movie/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie

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Lido Cinema

The Magic Faraway Tree

$10 Tickets

THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

https://www.lidohamilton.com/movie/the-magic-faraway-tree

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Metro by Hoyts

Cheap Tuesdays

Tuesdays just got better at HOYTS. See the latest blockbusters on the big screen for just $11.50*. Book your tickets now:

*$11.50 mainstream ticket valid for movie sessions on a Tuesday until withdrawn, excluding special event tickets. Online booking fee and recliner surcharges apply. No further discounts apply. Loyalty tier discounts not applicable. Standard HOYTS Terms & Conditions apply.

https://www.hoyts.co.nz/cinemas/metro-by-hoyts-hamilton

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Metro by Hoyts

Sunday Sessions

Your Sunday mornings just got a whole lot better.  Catch any movie before noon on Sunday at HOYTS from just $12*! Don't sleep on it. Book your tickets now!

*Valid for all movie sessions before 12:01pm on Sunday until offer withdrawn. Online booking fee and recliner surcharges apply. No further discounts apply. Loyalty tier discounts not applicable. Standard HOYTS Terms & Conditions apply.

https://www.hoyts.co.nz/cinemas/metro-by-hoyts-hamilton

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Centre Place

Get your game face on and join us for some fun during the school holidays!

EPIC SCHOOL HOLIDAY COMBO PAKS ARE BACK!

Looking for something fun to do these school holidays? Look no further - our School Holiday Combo Paks are back and they're better than ever!

Grab yours now through Eventbrite and choose from two awesome packs:

Combo Pak 1 (with Hoyts) - Total Value $53.20, you pay $25

• A child movie pass to Metro by Hoyts

• A 30-minute F.U.N Zone voucher to Fun Zone

• An epic experience at GLOtron

• A small hot or cold beverage from Jamaica Blue - for those in charge of course!

All for just $25!

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Combo Pak 2 (with Lido) - Total value: $48.20, you pay $25

• A child movie pass to Lido, Centre Place -they are playing the same epic movies

• A 30-minute F.U.N Zone voucher to Fun Zone

• An epic experience at GLOtron

• A small hot or cold beverage from Jamaica Blue - for those in charge of course!

All for just $25!

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Epic School Holiday Combo Paks can only be picked up and redeemed at Centre Place from the 7th of April, 2026.

Hurry - numbers are limited and these will go fast!

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/epic-school-holiday-combo-april-school-holidays-tickets

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