Auckland

Little Scientists - All holidays, 9am - 3pm, 5-10yrs, $65
This science based school holiday programme is running in Herne Bay and Hillsborough, Auckland. Before/after care available with no minimum attendance required! Little Scientists aim to encourage participation and increase engagement in science. Find out more here.

Otherworldly Worlds - Creative Workshop - 07 Oct, 1pm - 3pm, all ages, FREE
A free, drop-in drawing/collage workshop with artist Ruth Watson. Taking place in the Botanic Gardens Visitor’s Centre, make an image of a your own ‘world’. Find out more here.

National Aquarium of New Zealand - All holidays, 8:30pm - 4:30pm, 6-12yrs, $60 
Do you have a budding wildlife photographer or nature lover they'll just love this programme involving the exciting National Geographic Pristine Seas photography exhibition. Find out more here. 

Waikato  

Bricks 4 Kidz - All holidays, 9am - 4pm, 5-12yrs, $75 
Experience LEGO® like never before at Waikato Museum! Hands-on STEAM learning that will discover robotics and coding, conduct science experiments, and complete exciting Master Builder challenges! Find out more here.

Gisborne

Tōnui Collab - 8-10 Oct, 9am - 3pm, 7-13yrs, $50 
This school holidays Tōnui collab is holding 3 full day workshops - Virtual Reality, Game Development, and Animation. Find out more here.

Wellington

Ngā Manu Nature Reserve - 8-10 Oct, 9am - 3pm, 7-13yrs, $50 
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve is hosting a bundle of amazing workshops! From creative writing to educational shows there is something for everyone! Find out more here. 

Mission Moon - Science Workshop - 1/2/8/9 Oct, 9am - 1pm, 8-12yrs, $65 
Take to the stars these school holidays! Experience a day in the life of an astronaut through hands-on science experiments at Space Place. Find out more here. 

Nōku Te Ao Capital E - 1/2/8 Oct, 9:30am - 11am or 1pm - 3pm, 6-13yrs, $35 
These school holidays Nōku Te Ao Capital Ehave four workshops, the ever-popular; Let’s Get Digital: 3D Game Design, plus a new workshop Rainbow Kaleidoscopes! Find out more here. 

Christchurch

Antarctic Penguin Keeper Programme - 30 Sept & 1/2/7/8/9 Oct, 9am - 3:30pm, 10-13yrs, $79 
Become a Penguin Keeper for a day at the International Antarctic Centre! Children join our Penguin Keepers and assist them in their daily routine looking after our wonderful Kororā, Little Blue Penguins.  Find out more here. 

Junior Keeper Programme -  1 & 8 Oct, 10:30am - 2:30pm, 10-14yrs, $80
A behind-the-scenes experience into life as a Keeper at Willowbank! Work alongside keepers to help feed and care for the animals. Be ready to have heaps of fun in a very hands-on way. Find out more here.

Dunedin

Orokonui Junior Ranger - 4-6 & 11-13 Oct, 10am - 12pm, 7-13yrs, $25 
A taste of the day to day life of working with wildlife at the sanctuary. All participants will receive a brand new junior ranger sticker. Find out more here. 

Tūhura Holiday Club - All holidays, 8:30am - 5pm, 5-12yrs, $65 
Kids will spend time crafting in the arts centre, exploring the galleries, stargazing in the planetarium, experimenting in the science lab, and playing in the science centre, where a three-storey slide and a tropical forest full of exotic butterflies await! Find out more here. 

When: October School Holidays 
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Hillsborough and Hernes Bay, Auckland

This event is is produced by Little Scientists. Book here