Children’s Day is the first Sunday in March. It is a special day to spend time as a family. Children's Day 2025 is on Sunday 2 March from 11am to 3pm at Cuthberts Green.
Free children’s activities and entertainment include bumper boats, mini jeeps, pony rides, a Ferris wheel for teddies, bouncy castles, braids and Fades by YCD, crafts, stage performances and much more. There’s something for everyone, making it an unforgettable day for all ages.
Pack a picnic, bring some blankets and chairs, and enjoy a relaxed day out with loved ones. Food, drinks and ice creams will be available to purchase from various food stalls and trucks. Free sausage sizzle, first in first served.
Visit the library on Children’s Day
Visit one of our great libraries which are open on Sunday:
- New Brighton and Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre by the sea
- Tūranga in the centre of the city
- Handily located by malls - Shirley, beside the Palms, Linwood Library at Eastgate and Papanui across the road from Northlands, and temporary South Colombo in The Colombo.
- Spreydon and Upper Riccarton
Family-friendly suburban libraries are open from 10am to 4pm, and Tūranga is open from 10am to 5pm at weekends. Borrow great books, DVDs, and CDs for the whole family to enjoy.
Joining the library
Find out about joining the library and getting a card for your child — it’s free and gives them a passport to a world of fun and information.
You can start from day one … libraries are for babies too. Each year about 5,000 Books for Babies packs are distributed to parents and babies through hospitals, midwives and the Homebirth Association. In 2021 Books for Babies celebrated its 30th year.
Visiting your library
We have Wā Pēpi: Babytimes and Wā Kōrero: Storytimes sessions at our libraries with songs, games and stories especially tailored for preschoolers.
Children’s collections include books for older and younger readers, reference books, picture books, jigsaws and more.
Online resources for children
The Tamariki - Kids section of our website will give you more details about the range of resources we have for children.
Find out about homework help, books and reading and Te Ao Māori!
Explore our New Zealand children’s authors interviews and stories and If you like… reading ideas.
Online resources for parents
There are resources for parents and families to help you introduce your tamariki to reading.
