School holiday activities in Waimate
Things to do with the kids next school holidays
We know how to keep kids entertained over the school holidays with a fancy library and event centre packed with free and low cost holiday activities.
Think crafts and games to skating, climbing and court sports - see calendar below.
There are heaps of other things to do around Waimate too, and it makes a handy base for exploring the wider region. The Mackenzie is on the doorstep, ski fields are within driving distance and, in summer, the lakes are made for day trips.
September school holidays in Waimate
Hunt down scarecrows around Waimate these school holidays - a free family activity running throughout the break.
Four hours of school holiday sport at the Waimate Event Centre. Have a go at badminton, pickleball, basketball hoops and table tennis - try one or work your way around them all. All equipment supplied, just bring clean sneakers. $2 per person.
Get your skates on at the Waimate Event Centre! A fun, low-cost school holiday activity with plenty of room to skate around the indoor courts. Bring long socks and your own skates, or hire skates for $3.
The story of Tongan rugby legend Jonah Lomu – the youngest All Black of his time and one of rugby’s most extraordinary players.
The story of Tongan rugby legend Jonah Lomu – the youngest All Black of his time and one of rugby’s most extraordinary players.
Get your skates on at the Waimate Event Centre! A fun, low-cost school holiday activity with plenty of room to skate around the indoor courts. Bring long socks and your own skates, or hire skates for $3.
Drop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm
Suited to ages 11 and under. Parental supervision essential.
Burn off some school holiday energy with indoor football at the Waimate Event Centre. All equipment is supplied - just bring clean sneakers and get amongst it. $2 per person.
Four hours of school holiday sport at the Waimate Event Centre. Have a go at badminton, pickleball, basketball hoops and table tennis - try one or work your way around them all. All equipment supplied, just bring clean sneakers. $2 per person.
📮 POSTMAN PAT: THE MOVIE
Pat swaps his usual Greendale mail run for the bright lights of a TV talent show. But while he’s chasing fame, a fleet of robot Postmen is causing chaos back home. Can Pat save the day? 🤖📬
et your skates on at the Waimate Event Centre! A fun, low-cost school holiday activity with plenty of room to skate around the indoor courts. Bring long socks and your own skates, or hire skates for $3.
Give indoor disc golf a go! Instead of aiming for a hole, players throw discs towards special disc golf baskets set up inside the Waimate Event Centre. All equipment supplied. $2 per person.
Have a go at the Waimate Event Centre’s indoor climbing wall - a great school holiday challenge for kids who like to climb! All equipment is supplied and adult supervision is required. $5 per person.
Roller Disco at the Waimate Event Centre
$10 cash entry fee on door
FUNDRAISER for Waimate Gymnastics Club
BBQ Dinner available , $3 sausage & Bread, $3 can of fizz, $6 Burgers
Please bring your own helmet and if you prefer your own skates, bring a friend, share the Event
lots of prizes and fun games on skates
The PAW Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island, where a volcano threatens everything in its path. It’s up to the pups to pull off their biggest rescue mission yet and save the island!
All aboard! Take the kids for a ride on Bushtown's miniature railway these school holidays.
School Holiday activities in July
The library and event centre are packed with events in the school holidays.
Click on the posters to look closer.
We’ll update these soon with the September school holiday’s programmes. Expect more of the same - although these teams are always trying new and better things!