{"id":35270,"date":"2025-09-21T17:28:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T17:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/35270\/"},"modified":"2025-09-21T17:28:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T17:28:12","slug":"sunlive-taurangas-school-holiday-events-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/35270\/","title":{"rendered":"SunLive – Tauranga\u2019s school holiday events guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The upcoming school holidays will be action-packed in Tauranga with something for everyone to enjoy across the city.<\/p>\n

For the first time, the Black Caps take on Australia at Bay Oval for a three-series T20I spectacle.<\/p>\n

The first match is on Wednesday, October 1 \u2013 so if you were looking for electric energy and a fun family night out in the school holidays, this is an evening not to be missed.<\/p>\n

Sports not your thing? No problem. Tauranga is brimming with activities from creative workshops and performances to movies, exhibitions and festivals.<\/p>\n

Mount Maunganui<\/p>\n

Black Caps vs Australia<\/a><\/p>\n

Treat the wh\u0101nau to a thrilling T20I showdown under lights.<\/p>\n

Enjoy fast-paced cricket, family fun, and summer vibes as the BLACKCAPS take on their Trans-Tasman rivals on Wednesday 1, Friday 3 and Saturday 4, October at Bay Oval.<\/p>\n

The Monroes Kids\u2019 Rock Show<\/a><\/p>\n

New Zealand\u2019s favourite party band, The Monroes, are bringing their high-energy, kid-friendly rock concert to Mount Maunganui these school holidays.<\/p>\n

Packed with singalongs, dance moves and nonstop fun, featuring flashy guitar solos, glamorous costumes and 9-year-old Indy Monroe on drums on Saturday, October 4 at Totara St.<\/p>\n

The Historic Village<\/p>\n

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\nVillage Cinema movies. Photo credit \/ Hunter Studios<\/p>\n

Village Cinema movies<\/p>\n

Stroll through boutique shops, grab a bite to eat, and settle in for a family-friendly movie at the Village Cinema.<\/p>\n

Catch favourites like Paddington in Peru<\/a> on Wednesday, September 24, Flow<\/a> on Thursday, September 25, Wonka<\/a> on Wednesday, October 1, and Dog Man<\/a> on Thursday, October 2.<\/p>\n

The Incubator creative workshops<\/p>\n

Make it, sew it, paint it or stitch it! Choose from an exciting range of hands-on workshops, including Why the face?<\/a>, a youth portrait drawing workshop on Monday, September 22 and 29.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, September 23, there will be a Kids Watercolour Workshop<\/a>, on Wednesday, September 24, there will be an After School Sew Love Workshop<\/a>, on Tuesday, September 30, there will be a session on Mixed Media: Native Birds<\/a>, a Campus Art Class<\/a> will be held on Tuesday, September 30, and there will be a Mindful Mending<\/a> session on Friday, October 3.<\/p>\n

Village Hunt with Market & Main<\/a><\/p>\n

From September 20 to October 5, tamariki can take part in a fun-filled village hunt.<\/p>\n

Pick up a clue sheet from Market & Main and explore the village to find the answers, then return your completed sheet for a free fluffy or kids\u2019 hot chocolate.<\/p>\n

Village Vibes – Young at Heart Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrate Young at Heart Festival at The Historic Village with live music, creative workshops, exhibitions, boutique shopping and tasty food will be held on Friday, October 3.<\/p>\n

Tauranga Libraries – Te Ao M\u0101rama<\/p>\n

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\nP\u016brerehua Peg Automata. Photo \/ supplied<\/p>\n

Get ready for stories, science, creativity and hands-on fun.<\/p>\n

From puppet-making and clay workshops to interactive exhibitions and Stem activities, there\u2019s something for tamariki of all ages.<\/p>\n

Learn a small trick with a big wow factor at the Pocket Sized Play \u2013 Magic Workshop<\/a> on September 20 at the Tauranga Library.<\/p>\n

Spend some storytime with tamariki and wh\u0101nau at Koro W\u0113t\u0101 Book Launch<\/a> on September 20, at the Tauranga Library.<\/p>\n

Explore volcanoes & earthquakes R\u016baumoko: Restless Land Exhibition<\/a> from September 20 to October 5 at the Tauranga Library.<\/p>\n

A story, song and craft session for 3- to 6-year-olds will be held from September 22 to October 3 in all libraries called K\u014drero Keretao: Puppet Talk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Make a flapping butterfly at the P\u016brerehua Peg Automata<\/a> sessions from September 23 to October 3 in all libraries.<\/p>\n

Create clay taonga and learn te reo M\u0101ori in the Pocket-Sized Play \u2013 Toi T\u0101karo<\/a> session on September 27 at Tauranga Library.<\/p>\n

Build and code with Brian Play at the Grandbots Mechanical Claw<\/a> session on October 1 in Tauranga and P\u0101p\u0101moa.<\/p>\n

Baycourt Community & Arts Centre<\/p>\n

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\nBaycourt Community & Arts Centre. Photo credit \/ Hunter Studio.<\/p>\n

Acorn Foundation Junior Art Awards Exhibition<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrate the creativity of Bay of Plenty tamariki at Tauranga Art Gallery\u2019s fourth biennial Junior Art Awards on Saturday, September 20.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme is The Future Is\u2026 \/ Ko\u2026 te anamata, featuring imaginative works by artists aged 4\u201314.<\/p>\n

Jersey Boys<\/a><\/p>\n

Discover how four kids from New Jersey became music legends from September 20 to 27.<\/p>\n

Jersey Boys tells the story of The Four Seasons\u2019 rise, challenges and enduring friendship, featuring their iconic hits.<\/p>\n

Central Tauranga<\/p>\n

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\nSTEMFest in Tauranga City Centre. Photo \/\u00a0supplied<\/p>\n

StemFest<\/a><\/p>\n

StemFest is back on Sunday, September 28, at Durham St.<\/p>\n

A family-friendly celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths – designed to inspire tamariki, rangatahi and the whole community.<\/p>\n

Downtown Discovery Trail<\/a><\/p>\n

These school holidays, grab a free map from i-Site in Red Square and explore Tauranga city centre from Saturday, September 20 to Saturday, October 4.<\/p>\n

Solve clues, discover hidden gems, enjoy tasty pit stops, and return your map for the chance to win prizes valued at over $500.<\/p>\n

Latin American Spring Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of Latin America at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre on Saturday, September 20.<\/p>\n

Enjoy live music, colourful dances, traditional games, prizes and activities for all ages.<\/p>\n

Hoops on the waterfront<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nHoops on the Waterfront with Whai Basketball. Photo\u00a0\/ supplied<\/p>\n

Whai Basketball is bringing the action to Tauranga\u2019s new waterfront playground on Wednesday, September 24.<\/p>\n

Join players for an afternoon of hoops, skills, games and fun for all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n

Shoot some hoops, learn new tricks, take part in friendly competitions and meet your favourite players.<\/p>\n

Bunnings NPC Rugby: Bay of Plenty Steamers vs Waikato<\/a><\/p>\n

Cheer on the Bay in the Battle of the Kaimais \u2013 the final round robin of the season on Sunday, September 28 at Tauranga Domain.<\/p>\n

Bring the wh\u0101nau for an afternoon of rugby, food, fun and Bay spirit.<\/p>\n

Heathers: The Musical (Teen Edition)<\/a><\/p>\n

A darkly funny, high-energy take on high school life, based on the cult 1988 film, will be shown at 16th Avenue Theatre from Tuesday, September 23 to Saturday, September 27.<\/p>\n

This Teen Edition keeps the edge but tones down language and mature content. Recommended for ages 13+.<\/p>\n

For full details of these events and more, visit What\u2019s On Tauranga<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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