Kids' activities in Wellington

From Te Papa's hands-on discovery spaces to Zealandia, the waterfront playground, and storytimes at Wellington City Libraries, the capital is packed with things to do with kids — if you know where to look.

EZPZ is tracking 197 family-friendly events in Wellington 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 Wellington families

A sample of upcoming events — sign up to see them all, filtered to your kids' ages

Tour

Take an exclusive glimpse into the world of movie magic on a guided tour through our creative home. Open late nights in the summer.

7 days (except Christmas Day)Wētā Workshop ExperiencesFrom $59 NZD
ImaginationLearningArtStories
via Wētā Workshop

Combo: Tour & Scars and Scrapes Workshop

Begin your introductory journey as a special effects makeup artist, then take our tour.

7 days (except Christmas Day)Wētā Workshop ExperiencesFrom $105 NZD
ArtImaginationLearningPretend Play
via Wētā Workshop

Intro to Scars and Scrapes

Learn the art of crafting convincing scars and scrapes with special effects makeup.

7 days (except Christmas Day)Wētā Workshop ExperiencesFrom $59 NZD
ArtImaginationLearningPretend Play
via Wētā Workshop

Cable Car Museum Tour

New tour, on daily.

Free
DailyCable Car Museum
LearningTrucks Vehicles
via Space Place at Carter Observatory

Daily mini talks

Learn about some of the commonly sighted species at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne during our free daily mini talks.

Free
DailyZealandia Te Māra a Tāne
AnimalsNatureLearningScience
via ZEALANDIA

Combo: Tour & Leather Workshop

Craft your own keepsake in small groups, then if you're lucky catch an artist at work on our tour.

7 days (except Christmas Day)Wētā Workshop ExperiencesFrom $105 NZD
ArtSmall MotorImaginationLearning
via Wētā Workshop

Daily mini talks

Learn about some of the commonly sighted species at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne during our free daily mini talks.

Free
DailyZealandia Te Māra a Tāne
AnimalsNatureLearning
via ZEALANDIA

Cable Car Museum Tour

New tour, on daily.

Free
DailyCable Car Museum
Trucks VehiclesLearning
via Space Place at Carter Observatory

Guided Transfers & Tour

We'll pick you up in the city centre for a guided return transfer, includes our 90-minute tour.

7 days (except Christmas Day)Wētā Workshop ExperiencesFrom $105 NZD
ImaginationLearningArtStories
via Wētā Workshop

More than events — meet other Wellington 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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