Hopefully you’ve got the family all packed and ready to enjoy a break somewhere during these school holidays.
If you’re heading to Rotorua, there are a few events and activities happening over the next couple of weeks, giving you even more options on what to during your visit. Of course, all of our amazing activities and experiences are ready and waiting, too!
Holiday Arts Academy
Kids love the holidays at The Arts Village where they learn new skills, make new friends, try new materials, and create cool art to take home! Each day offers a different activity taught by local artists for budding artists 8 to 12 years old. Sign up for one day or all of them.
WHEN: Block One runs 13-16 July; Block Two runs 20-23 July, 9am-3pm each day, $30 per day
WHERE: The Arts Village
MORE INFO & TO ENROL: https://www.artsvillage.org.nz/haa/
Magic Netball
Come cheer on the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic netball team – especially our captain Sam Winders from Rotorua – as they take on Tactix from Christchurch.WHEN: Sunday, 18 July, 4pm
WHERE: Energy Events Centre, Rotorua
MORE INFO & TICKETS: https://www.ticketmaster.co.nz/
NZ Mountain Film Festival National Tour
One of the world’s premier mountain film festival events is coming to Rotorua. Expect up-close adventures, emotive and insightful cultural content, and the usual fast-paced, action packed adrenaline entertainment that will have outdoor enthusiasts inspired and entertained. The collection has something for everyone, and is the perfect environment to fuel your imagination and plan your next adventure.WHEN: Tuesday, 20 July, 7-9.30pm
WHERE: Harvest Apostolic Church
MORE INFO & TICKETS: https://mountainfilm.nz/national-film-tour/
Rotorua Night Market
Two blocks within the city centre are lit up and filled with street-food vendors, crafters and live music at the Rotorua Night Market. This family-friendly must-do event is popular with locals and visitors alike. It's FREE to attend and free parking is available surrounding the event.
WHEN: Thursdays (weather permitting), 4.30-8.30pm
WHERE: Tutanekai Street
MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/rotoruanightmarket/?fref=ts
Lakefront Boardwalk
Visit the Rotorua Lakefront, a fantastic recreational space for everyone to enjoy, and a great spot for the kids to play and burn off some energy.
Just over $40 million is being spent to redevelop this area. The new boardwalk, terracing, and an incredible new playground have just been completed. The original Volcanic Playground has also been upgraded for the wee ones in your family to play safely.
After all the fun, grab an ice cream from Lady Janes Ice Cream Parlour, just a few minutes’ walk away, and diagonally across the road from the Novotel.
The park and parking nearby are FREE.
WHEN: Any day, all day
WHERE: Lake Rotorua
