Kids' activities in Rotorua
Redwoods walks, lakefront playgrounds, geothermal wonders, and school-holiday programmes make Rotorua a family-activity hotspot well beyond the tourist trail.
EZPZ is tracking 37 family-friendly events in Rotorua right now. Sign up free to filter by age and interests, or let EZPZ plan a whole family day around them.
What's on for Rotorua families
A sample of upcoming events — sign up to see them all, filtered to your kids' ages
Run the Forest
Run The Forest is the only reason you need to get up and get going this winter. Three distances, run party vibes, and Rotorua's unique geothermal and Redwood trails.
Run The Forest
Run The Forest event on August 8.
Reimagining Rainbow Rotorua - Moving Forward
Exhibition opening August 14 and running through September 5, 2026.
Sonic Boom!
SONIC BOOM brings the excitement of a real rock concert to young audiences, packed with epic singalongs, huge dance moments, and nonstop fun. Got a little one who loves to sing, dance, or air guitar? Come and give them an unforgettable first concert experience!
Hobbs Logistics Family Tough Guy and Gal Challenge 2026
A family tough guy and gal challenge on August 22, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show
This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Tauranga.
Carpet Court Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge 2026
Burn the Floor
All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone.
Latin American Spring Festival
Latin American Spring Festival event at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.
More than events — meet other Rotorua parents
EZPZ members host casual parent meetups — playground catch-ups, library mornings, weekend walks. RSVP in a tap, with a reminder so it actually happens.
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