5 Ideas for the holidays

Not sure what to do with the kids this week? Here are five suggestions on how to keep them and yourself busy these school holidays.

SkyCity

Lots on all day from 9am until 10pm. Highlights include a free visit to the enchanted Snow Globe, 1 child free with any paying adult at the Sky Tower and SkyWalk — the price also gets you and the kids to the SkyCity Theatre. Movies include

Night Markets

The Auckland Night Markets have returned to Aotea Square. Food from all over the world and open every day from midday until late. Afterward the Aotea Square Ice Rink offers a great opportunity to take a spin on the ice.

Spookers

Looking for something a little more adventurous? Spookers in Kingseat Rd Karaka has haunted house tours for children aged 8 and above with a dressed-up guide. The guide can change the scare and fright level to suit the age of the visitors.

Sweet making

Ever wanted to make your own lollipop — well now you can! Head on down to The Old Lolly Shop Takapuna for a chance to make your own. Sessions take 30 minutes to watch the demonstration then make your own. Bookings are essential and sessions will be running most mornings these holidays.

At the movies

There is a mix of family movies screening these holidays. Check with your local cinema for screen times but Toy Story 4, The Secret Life of Pets, Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion and Poke´ mon Detective Pikachu are playing and offer enjoyment for children and adults alike.