Check out these awesome, unique events happening in Tauranga this weekend (Feb 7-8, 2026)! We've found some great ways to keep the 3-14 year olds entertained, from library fun to outdoor adventures.
See our top picks
Pocket-Size-Play: Bricks for Kidz!
Tauranga Library
A free, engaging building session for creative kids in the city centre library.
Sunday Board Games Group
Tauranga Library
Indoor, social fun with board games to finish the weekend.
Waimarino Adventure Park Day Pass
Waimarino Adventure Park
Water fun with slides and activities perfect for younger children on Sunday.
· February 7
3POCKET-SIZE-PLAY: BRICKS FOR KIDZ!FREE : Bring the little builders along for some awesome brick fun! This session focuses on creativity using building blocks, perfect for keeping little hands busy.It's a fantastic free activity happening right in the city centre library this Saturday morning.
KIDS/FAMILY TREASURE HUNT AT THE MOUNT : Get the family working together to solve clues and find the hidden treasure around the Mount area. This is a great way to explore a beautiful part of Tauranga actively.It combines an exciting treasure hunt game with exploring the iconic Mount Maunganui area.
THE LITTLE BIG MARKETS MOUNT MAUNGANUI SUMMER SERIESFREE : Wander through this popular local market for unique crafts, goodies, and food trucks. It’s a lovely, relaxed atmosphere perfect for a family morning out.It's a well-loved local market with a great atmosphere that provides easy entertainment with food and browsing.
· February 8
3SUNDAY BOARD GAMES GROUPFREE : Time to dust off those strategy skills! Head to the library for a relaxed afternoon of board games with others in the community. Great for the older kids and teens.It's a wonderful, free indoor activity for Sunday afternoon, perfect for encouraging family interaction and some screen-free time.
THE BARLEYSHAKES LIVE : Catch The Barleyshakes playing their folk tunes live on Sunday afternoon. It's a mellow way to end the weekend with some great music.A dedicated afternoon performance that's generally family-friendly for a relaxed cultural experience.
WAIMARINO ADVENTURE PARK DAY PASS (GENERAL ADMISSION) : Head to the Wairoa River for a day packed with water fun, including hydroslides and floating fun. Great for burning off energy before school starts again.It offers guaranteed water-based fun that caters perfectly to both the younger (3-7) and older (8-14) kids with varied activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Tauranga this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are two confirmed free events: the 'Pocket-Size-Play: Bricks for Kidz!' session at Tauranga Library on Saturday and the 'Sunday Board Games Group' at the library on Sunday afternoon.
Is there anything active or outdoors for the kids to do on Saturday?
Yes, you could try the 'Kids/Family Treasure Hunt at the Mount' in the morning for an active adventure, or browse the 'The Little Big Markets Mount Maunganui Summer Series' for a more relaxed outdoor browse.
What's on Sunday for families who want a full activity?
For a big Sunday activity, check out the 'Waimarino Adventure Park Day Pass' for water fun, or for something more relaxed, the 'The Barleyshakes Live' folk music event in the afternoon.
