Events

Looking for family events or classes for your little one to attend?

Our Events page is full of things to do! Find out about the latest parent and child expos, kids markets, coffee groups, children's entertainment, santa parades and more!

Take a look at our Kids Activities page for ideas too or email us about your own events and we’ll add the details to this page free of charge! 


 

	First Aid For Littlies First Aid for Littlies is a baby/toddler first aid course designed especially for parents, grandparents and caregivers. First Aid for Littlies courses run monthly, in-person and via Zoom. Small class sizes so plenty of opportunities to get all those questions answered. Feel confident in knowing how to tell if your baby or toddler is unwell, when to take them to the doctor, and what to do when accidents happen.  Find out more about First Aid for Littlies and our upcoming courses here.
	Cross Critters Coffee Group (Free Massages)  10am-2pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, Wellington   Pop in on Tuesday or Thursday morning and we have a little something special for you. We dedicate our lovely Guest Room to parents and little ones. This is the perfect space – a large enclosed area with comfy couches and carpet to crawl around on! We also have one of our wonderful staff members on hand – who’ll help to keep your wee one happy while you kick back with a coffee and relax. During these Cross Critter mornings, between 10am-12pm we have a professional massage therapist, offering up some relief for all of you hard-working new parents. Enjoy a FREE 10 minute back, neck and shoulder massage while our lovely staff member takes your baby off your hands… heaven!    Find out more at Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant ...
	Free Puppet Shows, Kids Theatre & Face Painting  10am-12pm Saturday & Sunday, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, Wellington   We love brunch as much as any good Wellingtonion – it’s one of our favourite times of the week! Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm, our place is the perfect spot to bring your family and friends for a bite to eat. We’ve got the kids covered, with craft tables set up, colouring activities, facepainting, toys and kid-friendly staff ready to get involved!    On the second Saturday of the month we host free Interactive Kids Theatre - the actors and kids recreate classic fairy tales, using dress ups, props and creative minds!  On the fourth Saturday of every month we host a free Puppet Show & Workshop. Fingal and her puppet friends have an exciting tale to tell, and their show will be followed by a puppet making workshop. These shows both start at 11am, and take place in the Guest Room.   Find out more about Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant ...