Calling all family detectives! If you love doing challenging things as a family, solving puzzles and mysteries or you just love to try new experiences, then Escape HQ is just what you're after! Escape HQ is Auckland's most premium and immersive real live interactive escape room experience. Teams of up to six people are locked in a room for 60 minutes and must find clues, crack puzzles and solve the crime before time runs out! It's non-stop, adrenalin pumping, brain activity at its best! Current... Read more

My Wonderland is an indoor play ground where your children are able to play, learn, exercise and have the best Birthday parties! With a dedicated toddler/baby area, we offer different types of activities suitable for babies, toddlers and kids up to 12 years old. You are encourged to join the play and have a wonderful day with your family. We have a NO CHILD MISSING OUT ethos and it is something we are incredibly passionate about. Because of this, our cafe is allergy friendly and we host events... Read more

Karate lessons with self-defence and safety in mind Self Defence, Physical Fitness, Improved Confidence, Improved concentration and focusing techniques Five (among many) reasons to join us: Maintain and work on your weight, strength and flexibility Gain Black belt Be street ready Our training methods consist of a mix of traditional karate and modern self-defence techniques. We believe Karate is a complete system of life that requires work on the body and mind equally. Join us now and... Read more

Did you know that Harbour Synchro has trained at Glenfield Leisure Centre, on Auckland's North Shore, for over 30 years and continues to do so? That makes us one of the oldest clubs in little ol New Zealand! Artistic Swimming (or Synchro as we like to call it) is a wonderfully challenging year-round sport that incorporates swimming, dance, gymnastics, teamwork and most importantly, fun. Our club caters to girls and boys, ladies and gents, from beginners all the way up to New Zealand reps. We... Read more

Pompallier Tennis Club is the best tennis venue in town. Located on College Hill, near Ponsonby, it’s five minutes’ drive from the City, on the Link bus route, or an easy walk up from Victoria Park. We offer: Five superb courts Flood lights – so you can play year round On-line court bookings Coaching for all levels Regular events and social tournaments for juniors and adults Annual club champs And a friendly, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that you’ll love! $250 FOR A FIRST SEASON... Read more

The largest museum of its kind in New Zealand, MOTAT offers a fun, interactive, and educational experience. Explore our fascinating exhibitions telling stories of the history and development of New Zealand transport, technology and Kiwi ingenuity. MOTAT offers exciting School Holiday Experiences with a new theme and additional activities every school holidays. With lots of fun activities for kids to enjoy as well as the regular museum experience, MOTAT is a great choice for a fun day out over the... Read more

Kyu Shin Do Aikido was established on Auckland's North Shore in 1992 We offer a safe and friendly training environment in our dedicated training facility and, as a 'not for profit' organisation we strive to keep our fees affordable for all. Our senior instructors each have over 30 years experience teaching Aikido. By its very nature, Aikido is suitable for men, women and children of all ages as it does not rely on physical strength for its effectiveness but uses the principles of blending... Read more

The Takapuna North Community Trust was born with a clear mission: to uplift the well-being of the communities of Hauraki Corner, Takapuna, Milford, Forrest Hill, Castor Bay, and Sunnynook. Our primary focus is to foster community pride and preserving our natural environment, te taiao. We offer a range of initiatives: from enriching community events that foster togetherness, to hands-on conservation activities to cherish our local environment. Our Nature Explorers Learning Programme is a nature... Read more

With six well-appointed rooms and a welcoming hall available for hire, the Jubilee Building will meet the needs of groups of 6 to up to 300 people for birthday parties, dances, Christmas parties, meetings, training seminars, workshops, community activities and a wide range of social events. Guided by our experienced venue team, we will tailor the best solution for your needs and give you every assistance to help make your event a huge (and stress-free) success. The Jubilee Building offers you: Assistance... Read more

Learn shapes and colors from Pukekohe Daycare. Colors can be introduced throughout the course of your normal day. A trip to the grocery store produce aisle can give you lots of colors to choose from something as simple as holding up a tomato and asking your child to identify the color can help cement this knowledge. Practice with pencils and crayons. Your preschooler will love making art with crayons, markers, and pencils, and in addition to expressing his creativity, he will be learning how to hold... Read more

Get into a great water sport at the North Shore Canoe Club! Located on the shore of beautiful Lake Pupuke on Auckland’s North Shore, the North Shore Canoe Club welcomes members from all ability levels, fit and unfit, from novice to elite, from youth to masters, from canoe sprinters honing their technique to multisporters building up their endurance. We are proud of our reputation as both a high performance centre as well as an ideal base for those that just love to participate in paddling at... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Sunnynook and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women, and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Sunnynook, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who... Read more

Our child-initiated and semi-structured programme recognises the learning and developmental needs, strengths and interests of the individual children. We believe children are unique, with God-given potential to grow as confident and competent learners, healthy in body, mind and spirit. All children are treated with respect and no appropriate learning opportunity will be withheld from them no matter what their background or language is. We believe children’s holistic development and learning is... Read more

YAELS GUITAR LESSONS FOR KIDS We offer fun, one-on-one, in-home tailored guitar lessons for kids. They can learn at their own pace, with music of their own taste. We have enthusiastic tutors in the Auckland area who will teach your kids how to play, sing and even write their own songs. They can learn with a friend, a sibling or on their own, and have a hobby where they can express themselves all from the comforts of your own home. We have been teaching in-home guitar lessons for over 15 years... Read more

The National Youth Theatre Company is New Zealand's premiere all-access musical theatre training organisation - bringing confidence and life skills to young people through ongoing theatrical training and performance opportunities for over 10 years. We run three main programmes: OnStage, - all-access musical theatre training based around the performance of a full-scale musical at the Aotea Centre; TripleThreat - after school classes in musical theatre; and AllStars - our school holiday programmes. Read more

Yoga Ground, one of the most expansive and progressive yoga studios in Auckland, welcomes all students, whether you’re an experienced yogi or simply wanting to try a class for the first time. Yoga is the perfect antidote for a body out of balance or a stressed mind. The practice of yoga creates an intimate connection between our physical bodies and our mental state, and therefore with ourselves. Our habitual patterns of movement and thought become clearer. By exploring the relationship between... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Glenfield Intermediate and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women, and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defense skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Glenfield, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors... Read more

The VR Club is the premier virtual reality lounge in Takapuna, designed for social multiplayer and immersive solo experiences for all ages. Virtual Reality is a computer-generated environment that lets you interact using your body. When equipped with a VR headset and motion controls, you are transported to a new world. We use top-of the line VR equipment for our head-mounted displays, hand controllers, and tracking peripherals which allow the user to see and interact with the virtual environment.... Read more

Lake House Arts Centre is located on Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna and is housed in a beautiful 19th Century Edwardian/Victorian heritage building that once stood on Takapuna Beach as well as barrack buildings from WWII previously situated on Fort Takapuna. The Lake House has a constantly changing exhibition programme, a café with delicious homemade fare, artists studio’s and a vibrant and varied arts education programme with something for every member of the family, including weekend workshops,... Read more

The Fairy Shop is New Zealand's original and iconic fairy party venue and store, based on the trendy Ponsonby Road strip in Auckland. Operating for over two decades, it is the market leader as a retail and events space for all things fairy. We are open from Tuesday to Sunday, most morning we have an entertainer in store. Check out our Facebook page for what's on this week. Don't forget FREE FACE PAINTING FRIDAY 10.00am - 12.00pm Step into our store to delight in magical gift ideas, gorgeous... Read more

With very experienced staff and a clear philosophy, The Rumpus Room offers an exceptional and proven choice to allow your child to play, learn and grow. To support our philosophies we have developed a play based, project centred programme that allows children to explore their own interests and develop a greater understanding of the way the world around them works. We understand the importance of creating respectful interactions between the child and teachers, where the child is an active participant.... Read more

We are Auckland's only specialists in kids dance parties, where your child can have a fun bespoke birthday dance class. Our instructors are experienced at running interactive, exciting dance classes for kids from 5-15 years of age and take any and all requests for music/artists and themes. Prices vary depending on your requirements. Give us a call for a chat about your event we would love to hear from you! Read more

Childcare available in Auckland, Waikato region, Tauranga region, Whakatane, Rotorua, Taupo and Gisborne. At Nurtured at Home children are our first priority. We offer children and families high quality learning environments in a safe and nurturing home. Our in-home Educators provide full and part day education and childcare in their own homes for up to 4 children at any one time, and of these children only 2 under two’s. Small ratios mean your child receives individualised care in a nurturing,... Read more

Weekly Acrylic Painting Classes for beginners and Intermediate lvl STARTS 01st Feb ono EVERY SATURDAY 3 to 5pm ( school term) BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE I am Nidhi and have been painting for the last 25 years and started teaching since last 10 year informally. I love to interact with children and adults alike during painting sessions teaching them wonderful techniques to create their own master pieces. The setting is informal and very friendly, where I provide the colors, easels ad brushes.... Read more

Face Painting by Ana is based in Auckland and offers a range of kids entertainment for your party or event - all wrapped up in kindness and great communication. We use only professional face paints, cosmetic and biodegradable glitter and strict hygiene protocols. We also offer the additional services of UV glow face paints, glitter tattoos, balloon twisting and hand made gems. We provide services for private, corporate and community events and have a team based all over auckland for larger events... Read more

Welcome to KidSprite! We are a Cooking School, After School Academy and Holiday Programme with a strong focus on health and fitness. Cooking School: Our goal is to equip kids with basic kitchen skills and healthy cooking knowledge in preparation for later years. Sessions will be geared towards filling lunch-boxes, providing snacks and dinner accompaniments. Cooking will vary from day-to-day but will be focused on ‘real food nutrition’. And yes we are food allergy friendly! Check out our online... Read more

Northcote Toy Library is a not for profit community organization lending quality toys to our members. Read more

We offer a Kodaly music education inspired classes for children aged 0 to 5 years old with Maria Winder. Classes are offered in Newmarket and Grey Lynn (Auckland) once a week in the morning during term time. For more information and to register please go to our website thechoir.co.nz/preschool We look forward to welcoming you and your child/ren to our music group. Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Henderson and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children, men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Henderson, Auckland are taught by passionate instructors who are committed to... Read more