Summa Sk8 Sesh in association with The Edge

SK8 COMP under 16s and open categories with wicked prizes up 4 grabs. Featuring DJs from Revolver.

Where:  Queenstown Skate Park, Botanical Gardens
When:  Sk8 comp rego @ 10am, Saturday 21 January
Cost:  Entry fee – U16yrs $5, Open $10, free to spectate
Contact:  Wakatipu Youth worker, Jacqui  03 442 8115

 

 

Kite making workshop – Queenstown

Get creative and design your own colourful kite under the guidance of a professional kite maker. Bring along your creation to the Summerdaze Grand Kite Display. The workshops are 90-minutes and numbers are limited, bookings recommended.

 

When:  10am, 12.30pm and 3pm Thursday 5 January
Where:  Queenstown Events Centre
Cost:  $5 materials included
Contactevents@summerdaze.co.nz, 03 443 2700

The Summerdaze Grand Kite Display in association with Q92 More FM

Watch the spectacular display of dozens of kites swooping and swimming in the air, all sizes, shapes and formations from the world-renowned Peter Lynn Team. Bring your own kite and join in the fun.

 

When:from midday Saturday 7 January
Where:
Pembroke Park, Wanaka (wind permitting!)
Cost:
Free
Contact:
events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700

Wanaka Teddy Bears’ Picnic in association with Q92-MORE FM

An entertaining event for the young ones with games, story-telling, a bouncy castle, face painting, singing and much more. Don’t forget your teddies and sun hats.

 


Where:
Wanaka Dinosaur Park
When: 11am – 1pm Saturday 28 January
Cost: Free, bring your picnic or bring some money to buy food/drink
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700

Many thanks to the following local businesses for providing prizes.

Clip n Climb
Puzzling World
Lake Wanaka Cruises
Skyline
Cheeky Monkeys

A family afternoon with the Fernhill/Sunshine Bay Community Association

An action packed day with live music, sausage sizzle, giveaways, lolly scramble, bouncy castle,  water slide  and kids’ games. Something for everyone, bring a blanket, laze around and enjoy yourselves! St John, Fire and Police service on property and will do display if time permits.

 

When: 12pm onwards, Sunday 29 January
Where:
Tanoa Aspen Hotel
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Fiona 441 0097 or Fiona@tanoahotels.co.nz or www.facebook.com.fernhill-sunshine-community

Queenstown Primary School Holiday Programme

Club QPS provides a safe, fun, welcoming and enriching environment for children aged 5 to 13 years old. The holiday programme offers a varied and stimulating programme for kids with use of the school grounds, library, hall and swimming pool.  Children must bring their lunch, drink bottle, sunhat and snacks for morning and afternoon tea.


Where:
Queenstown Primary School
When: 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday – Friday
Cost: Daily rate $30 per day or $25 if more than one child attending
Contact: clubqps@queenstown.school.nz or 03 442 9120 ext 711 www.queenstown.school.nz

Please note, child care subsidies are available to eligible families through Work and Income New Zealand. Children from all schools are welcome to take part.

The Youth Booth

The Youth Booth is the local QT youth centre. Great ideas, new activities and new adventures for youth 10-18yrs! Paintballing, rock climbing, swimming @ the lake, cooking, camping and lots more!.

 

Where: The Youth Booth, 66 Stanley St, Queenstown
When: Monday – Friday, 1pm – 5pm
Costs:  Varied (some events free and others a cost applys)
Contact: Laura on 03 409 0376   laura@summityouthworkers.co.nz

Remarkables Park Town Centre Teddy Bears’ Picnic in association with Q92-MORE FM

A fun few hours for the littlies: singing, dancing, games, a bouncy castle, story-telling and face-painting and much more. Don’t forget your teddies, there will be plenty of prizes and fun for the whole family.

Where: Remarkables Red Barn, Hawthorne Drive follow the road from the Remarkables Park Town Centre
When: 11am – 1pm Sunday 29 January
Cost:
Free, bring your picnic or bring some money to buy food/drink
Contact:
events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700

Many thanks to the following businesses for providing prizes:  Pumpkin Patch, Skyline, McDonalds, Patagonia, Kiwi Bird Park, Winnies and Lakes Leisure.

Thank you to all the children who entered the Teddy Bears’ Picnic Colouring-in-Competition.

Congratulations to the winner Ava Greening and to the runners up Eva Hofmans, Emily Johnston and Abigail.

 


‘KAHU YOUTH’S little DAY OUT’ in association with The Edge

Little Day Out1Come on down for Wanaka’s very own little day out – A day full of fun and entertainment for young people and their families; brought to you by Kahu Youth.

There will be skate and BMX competitions on the skate park, DJs all day, awesome activities, bouncy castles, giant air bag, food stalls, face painting, ball games, competitions, spot prizes and much, much more.                                                          

When: 12:30pm - 5pm Sunday 29 January
Where: Pembroke Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 04 443 5880 or 0275 709268, Kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz

 

Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka

junior-swim-150For new and budding triathletes aged between 6 and 15, take on the Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka. Different courses tailored for each age group, based around the lake and Pembroke Park. Heaps of fun for individuals and teams

 

Where: Pembroke Park, Wanaka
When:
Registration from 8.30am Sunday 15 January, racing starts at 10.00am
Cost:
$18 for an individual ($25 on day), $38 for a team ($48 on day)
Contact
: Challenge Wanaka, enter on-line at www.challenge-wanaka.com/junior.html

Wanaka Holiday Gala sponsored by the Upper Clutha Presbyterian Parish

Wanaka Holiday GalaAn event for all the family. Stalls of homemade produce, cakes, preserves, pavlova & raspberries, barbecues, pies, sandwiches, sweets & treats, silent auctions & white elephant stalls. Sideshows, face painting, bouncy castle, rides, multiple activities and live entertainment.

 

When: 11:00am to 2pm Saturday 7 January
Where:
Wanaka Show Grounds, Corner of Aspiring Rd and McDougal St
Cost:
Free entry
Contact:
Tracey Mayhew 03 443 7887, u.c.pres.church@xtra.co.nz