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Hamilton Central is where the city comes to play. Think weekend bowling, hands-on craft workshops, trivia nights, and pop-up events. It’s a place for exploring new hobbies, catching live shows, and diving into the buzz of local happenings.
Play in store at Confinement. Can you find the hidden eggs and win?
Check out this competition at Confinement these school holidays.
Confinement are running a spot the difference competition - pick up in-store or online until April 30th. Find all 9 differences and go in the draw to win a Confinement Experiences Voucher!
Let Knit World keep your children (aged 6 and up) busy and teach them the timeless skill of knitting!
They'll learn the basics of knitting and be able to create their very own facecloth or kitten blanket.
Tuesday 15th and Thursday 17th April
2pm - 3pm (1-2 Lessons)
Only $20 per child – includes:
Yarn
Knitting needles
Sewing-up needle
Step-by-step instruction sheet
A fun and friendly lesson!
These workshops are super popular, so bookings are essential!
Contact Knit World to secure your spot today. Book via email or phone with payment details
Email: hamilton@knitworld.co.nz or Phone 07 838 3868
Hands-on sessions
Inspired by the Museum's collections and current exhibitions, these hands-on sessions will expand your child’s knowledge of art and science through creative crafting techniques.
Suitable for ages 7 to 13 year
$45 per session, booking fees may apply. Includes entry to Exscite for your child on the same day. Limited spaces!
With classic games, exciting challenges, and modern favourites, there's something for everyone to enjoy, and win big prizes.
Take your friends on an exhilarating adventure in a new reality and experience immersive entertainment together.Fight robots and dragons, survive a zombie horde, throw a virtual snowball, or even play Angry Birds!The choice is yours, only at Fun Zone.
The Laser Tag arena features state-of-the-art technology, with the very best equipment from Megazone and using the latest visual and sound effects to create an adrenaline fueled battle zone.It’s the perfect venue for team-building events, a great night out with friends or family. Ready to do battle?
Designed for any kids who have a basic understanding of colour. It's a great introduction to our games requiring players to solve clues, find locations, and best of all, get the opportunity to grab a free prize at the end.
Whilst it's targeted at 5 to 10 year-olds, the game can be enjoyed by slightly younger kids with assistance and older ones too! Get the kids outside, off devices, and into a bit of exercise. It's suitable for prams and strollers; perfect for mums or dads with babies and toddlers in tow. Grab a coffee en-route and enjoy helping your kids play! A 60 minute time frame is recommended.
Term 1, 2 & 3 (available to book 3 weeks before each holiday begins).
Tuesday 15th April - Thursday 17th April
9am - 12pm
Perfect for young creatives eager to learn, First Stitches introduces kids to the wonderful world of sewing in a fun, supportive environment. This beginner-friendly course covers the basics—from threading the machine to basic stitches. With step-by-step guidance and hands-on projects, kids will develop essential skills and complete their very own bunting and shorts.
No experience needed—just a love for making and a little curiosity! Sign up for day 1 or all three.
Tuesday 22nd April - Thursday 24th April
9am - 12pm
Ready to take your sewing skills to the next level? Our Sew Beyond Basics course is perfect for kids who have mastered the basics, they can sew independently or have attended a workshop before.
In this fun and more advanced programme, kids will learn to take simple made-to-measure patterns and make them their own! With a focus on independent sewing and creative expression, this course helps young sewists gain confidence in designing and customising their projects. With hands-on guidance, they’ll develop their sewing skills while fostering creativity and independence.
By the end of the course, they'll have created their very own outfit, perfect for showing off their new skills.
As they will be working on ongoing garments, it is recommended they attend at least 2 out of the 3 days.
Players will encounter a savage caveman surrounded by menacing, long-toothed predators including the wild Sabre-tooth cat and the giant woolly rhino.
Visit WSA to view the full time table and range ofamazing classes and workshops for all ages! Whether you enjoy or your child isinterested in painting, illustration or arts and crafts- there is something foreveryone to enjoy learning.
14 -24 April - School Holiday Programme
5-12 Years
9am - 12pm
$35 per child per session or $30 if attending 5 or more sessions
Monday 14th April - Autumn Painting and Clay
Tuesday 15th April - Watercolour and Minecraft Portrait Art
Wednesday 16th April - Collage Roofscape and Scratch Art
Thursday 17th April - Bunny Rabbit Art and Crafts
Tuesday 22nd April - Watercolour and clay animal
Wednesday 23rd April - Paper Wall Plate Pinting and Collage
Thursday 24th April - Robot and Sunset City Scape Art
14 - 17 April - Sculpture & 3D Character Design
12-17 Years
9am - 12pm
$190
Whether you want to sculpt a character who has human features, is a fire breathing dragon, or is a sub-Saharan lizard, the world is your oyster — so come along and learn how to sculpt with polymer clay.
Sculpting is immensely helpful for those wanting to improve their drawing skills, as you will begin to understand objects in a 3-dimsional format. It also serves as a stepping-stone for those planning to pursue a career in the film industry.
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Whatever the weather, Hamilton Pottery Studio have got the perfect school holiday fun waiting for kids!
Clay and creativity don’t take a day off during the school holidays.
And grown-ups, don’t let the little ones have all the fun! Grab your friends and make it a pottery night out!
We’ve got space for you every session, so book now and let’s play with clay!
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