Community News updated 3/7/26
Otago Cavy Club Community Guinea Pig Show
Otago Cavy Club Community Guinea Pig Show, taking place on Sunday, 12 July.
This is a fun, family-friendly community event that brings together people of all ages to enjoy a day filled with guinea pigs, learning, and community spirit. You don't need to own a guinea pig to attend—everyone is welcome, and spectators are encouraged to come along. It's a wonderful opportunity for families to experience something a little different while supporting a local community club.
The Bubble Spectacular, starring Dr Hubble's Bubbles
Enter the bubbly-brilliant world of Dr Hubble, as he presents The Bubble Spectacular – a fun-filled, out-of-this-world, bubble-riffic show!
Expect to be amazed as the ultimate master of bubbles, Dr Hubble, creates little bubbles, BIG bubbles, volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, square bubbles and with a bit of his bubbly-magic, you might even end up inside a bubble!
Date: Friday 17 July
Time: 11am
Venue: Regent Theatre, Dunedin
Tickets:
PREMIUM: $49.90 + booking fees.
A RESERVE: $34.90 + booking fees.
Children under 2 free if seated on a parent's knee.
Book at the Regent Box Office or online at https://www.regenttheatre.co.nz/project/bubble-spectacular/
Tennis Hot Shots 🎾
The Tennis Hot Shots programme caters for all ages and abilities. Hot Shots focuses on teaching kids tennis while ensuring they have lots of fun. See flyer below
Move & Grow Physio Check-In sessions 🦴
Move & Grow Physio Check-In sessions are taking place during these school holidays. These sessions are designed to provide families with a quick, friendly paediatric physiotherapy check-in for children or teens who may benefit from support with movement, motor skills, posture, pain, limping, sensory challenges, or developmental concerns. See flyer below
Roslyn Māori Hill Playcentre
Roslyn Māori Hill Playcentre is a vibrant play and learning space for children aged 0-6 years, with a daily live music session and loads of outdoor activities. For whānau, we provide a wonderful environment to socialise and play alongside your child, as well as education opportunities. Open 9 am – 1pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during school terms, daily music session at 11:30 am. Drop in for visit! 40 Tyne Street, Roslyn. Email: roslynmaorihill@playcentre.org.nz Phone: 027 880 3079
Science Festival 🧪
These July school holidays, the NZ International Science Festival has more than 60 events for the whole whānau.
From our exciting Science Train to the busy Festival Hub in the Meridian Mall, there’s plenty to keep the young ones entertained.
For the adults, our popular series of talks covers a range of hot topics as well as exhibitions and science-related arts experiences, including Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist Sione Faletau’s project creating an artwork out of sound data.
Most events are free or pay what you can afford.
NanoFest 2026 – Wed 15 – Sun 19 July
https://scifest.org.nz/programme
See flyer below
Kaikorai Valley College OPEN NIGHT 🍎
Monday, 27 July at 6.30 pm It has come to that time of year when parents and caregivers of Year 6 students may be giving some thought to where their children are headed in their schooling next year.
Kaikorai Valley College wishes to let you know about our OPEN NIGHT, to be held on Monday, 27 July at 6.30 pm. Please come along to see what we have to offer.
We also wish to tell parents, caregivers, and students that they can visit at any time during the school day if they would like to see the school in action, or ask any questions.
Please contact us at 453 6035 or at office@kvc.school.nz to arrange a time.
See flyer below
School Holiday Programme - Yoga & Meditation 🧘🏽
See flyer below
AFTER SCHOOL ARTY FUN 🎨
Term 4 Bookings Now Open
3:30 pm Tuesdays or 4:00 pm Wednesdays
A variety of projects (painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, etc)
Small class sizes & personal attention
BOOK ONLINE www.theimaginarium.studio
Contact Jo - Tel/WhatsApp: 021-234-8855
hello@theimaginarium.studio
See flyer below
Free badminton course 🏸
This is suitable for teachers, parents/caregivers, volunteers, or anyone keen to step into a badminton coaching role. See flyer below
Does your child love dogs? 🐶
Looking for something fun and different this school holiday?
Join our Pawsome dog cookie-making holiday program, where children can bake and decorate their very own dog cookies and donuts for their furry best friend!
Best of all, they'll take home their handmade treats to share with their pups.
Private Screening of Moana at Rialto Cinema (Fundraiser for DGA) 🧜🏽
When: Wednesday, 8th July at 6:00 PM
Tickets: $22 each
How to book: Email Naomi at fundraising@dunedingymnastics.co.nz with your name and the number of tickets required.
Basketball Otago July Holiday Camp 🏀
Tue 14th - Thu 16th July 2026
9am-12pm @ Edgar Centre
Children in Y1-8
$35 per day or $90 for three days
Reg Link: https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=121405
Ariki Cross Country Series 🏃🏻♂️
Ariki Athletics Club is hosting three awesome events for kids aged 10 and under during the winter cross-country season! See advert below.
More days, more fun, more learning, and best of all, more rugby! 🏉
We are excited to be running our holiday programme across the two-week school break at King’s High School. While rugby development is our focus, participants can also look forward to fun games, team-building activities, challenges, and prizes throughout the programme.
We are also fortunate to have two special guest players joining us during the holidays. These athletes have competed at some of the highest levels of rugby and will share their knowledge, experiences, and insights with our young players.
Registration Link:
Roslyn Pharmacy walk-in clinic 🩺
Our pharmacists can now assess and treat five common childhood conditions for under-14s, on the spot, with no GP appointment needed: head lice, conjunctivitis, vomiting and diarrhoea, scabies, and pain and fever management. Walk in, see one of us, and walk out with a plan and (when clinically appropriate) treatment that's fully funded for under-14s. The consultation itself is $20, or $5 with a Community Services Card.
Otago Cricket Holiday Programme 🏏
See info below
SLEEPING BEAUTY SCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOW 🎭
SATURDAY 4 JULY - SUNDAY 12 JULY
ALL TICKETS $12
Dunedin Trampoline Club
See info below
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