Craft Product Supplies (FOR ALL TYPES OF CRAFTS) including Brother CRAFT including Scan N Cut Machines and Sewing Machines and consumables,,gifts, knitting and crochet supplies. All enquiries welcome. Read more

The Main Skein

Riccarton Rd, Upper Riccarton (8041), Canterbury Region

About Us

At ActiveActivities our mission is to connect parents and carers with events and activities for kids and make it quick and easy to find, compare and select the best provider based on your needs and location.

We are building the most comprehensive online marketplace for kids activities in New Zealand where you can find things to do for kids and school holiday activities for kids and contact providers in a few clicks.

If you are a business that provides Craft Classes & Lessons for Kids in Mairehau, please add your details to the site today.

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Equestrian for kids

Do your kids love horses? Let them try activities for young equestrians and equestriennes! Equestrianism is one of the most popular recreational activities for kids in New Zealand. It is also a fun outdoor family activity!

A little girl doing a karate kick with confidence!

Combat sports for kids

Are your children fascinated by martial arts films? Have you caught them doing a karate chop in the backyard? If so, a combat sport could be the perfect kids activity for them! They build strenght and self esteem with less risk of injury than team sports.

Groups of families gathered at a cafe for a show

Cafes with kids play areas

Keep your kids entertained at a café with kids play areas! These areas are specially designed to be 100% safe and fun for all sorts of children. Staying in play areas ensure that your kids enjoy playing and meeting new friends!

Fueling Future Gymnastic Stars: Nutrition and Diet Tips for Your Young Athlete

After a demanding gymnastics session, offer a snack that combines protein and carbs to aid muscle recovery and replenish energy stores.

Saxophone For Kids

Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument! . If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!

Don't just think jumping castles - there are plenty of inflatable options!

Inflatable Equipment for Kids

Make your next kids' party memorable with inflatable fun!

A young boy plays basooon and harmonizes with companions

Bassoon for kids

Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In New Zealand, the New Zealand Double Reed Society offers a platform for amateur and/or professional bassoon players to learn more and share their talents. For kids who’d love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!

Make sure your child remembers their special day!

Parties and Party Activities for Kids

Do you want to celebrate your child's birthday in style?

Electric Guitar For Kids

Could your child be the next Jimi Hendrix? The instrument of choice in most popular music today, the electric guitar is perfect for any child who aspires to be a rock star!

Elevate Your Child's Soccer Game with 10 Essential Drills

Set up a "defensive wall" using cones or other players, requiring your child to practice shooting under pressure. This drill simulates real game scenarios.

Your kids will learn heaps while also having lots of fun!

Science Centre Activities for Kids

Bring out the Einstein in your kids by making science fun!

Strengthened and Resilient: Karate for Girls

Empowering girls through Karate is a transformative journey that enriches their lives physically, mentally, and emotionally. The discipline, confidence, and resilience fostered through Karate classes and lessons can be empowering.

Bouzouki instructor teaching a child how to play the instrument properly.

Bouzouki for kids

Get your kids started on playing the bouzouki! Even though it is one of the more underrated activities for kids, the bouzouki offers a unique sound-along with a wide-range of songs to learn and play. Bouzouki lessons let children develop a profound sense of virtuosity due to the thorough and focused approach of playing traditional songs.

5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR KID(S) TRY MARTIAL ARTS

One of our many jobs as a parent is to push and challenge our children to experience new and sometimes scary situations so they can grow and develop essential life skills.

Calisthenics For Kids

If your kids love gymnastics and dancing, try calisthenics! A great kids activity designed to improve kids fitness and agility!

Your child will love being transformed into their favourite animal!

Face Painting for Kids

Thinking about a face painting party for your kids? Try hiring a face painter, or, better yet, try doing it yourself! Check out our tips and information on how to make this great party activity as fun and entertaining as possible.

Aim for the sky! NZ is famous for producing world-class netballers

Netball for Kids

The perfect safe sport for your kids, especially if you have a daughter! Your kids will have a lot of fun playing this derivative of basketball, which focuses more on technique than physical condition.

Scouts develops friendship and achievements

Scouts for Kids

Are you in search of a kids' activity that will promote your child's mental, social, and physical development? How about the Scouts? The first Boy Scouts organisation was founded in England as a way to teach boys survival skills, hard work, and comradeship. The first New Zealand Boy Scout camp was started in 1908, and Scouts New Zealand is now a national movement and community institution, which provides a wide range of camps and activities for children of all ages.

Introduction to Soccer Classes for Pre-schoolers

Sessions are far from the intense, competitive adult soccer matches, focusing instead on creating a positive and enjoyable experience for your child.

Discover the Benefits of Enrolling Your Child in a Gymnastics Camp for the School Holidays

Gymnastics Camps create an environment where your child can interact with other kids of different ages and abilities. They'll learn valuable social skills, including effective communication, teamwork, and friendly competition, which will benefit them in their future endeavors.