School holiday plans = sorted, Tuku Whakatū 2026 is for all ages: Nelson City Presents

School holiday plans = sorted 👇
Tuku Whakatū 2026 is for all ages — and these school holidays are packed with hands-on, creative and fun experiences for kids and families.
From storytelling and crafts to nature adventures and printmaking, it’s all about making heritage fun and bringing history to life.
Check out what’s coming up 👇

Print with LEGO
📅 Tuesday 7 April (9.30am–11am)
📅 Wednesday 8 April (1pm–2.30pm)
📍 The Armarie Room, Founders Heritage Park
Build it, ink it, print it! Kids can create their own LEGO designs and print them on a real 1860 Albion Press. A fun, hands-on creative workshop. Ages 6+.
Tuatara Night Walk
📅 Wednesday 8 April (and selected April dates) | ⏰ 7.30pm–9pm
📍 The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
Explore the sanctuary after dark and spot tuatara, glowworms and more. A magical night-time nature adventure for the whole family. Ages 5+.
Heritage Craft Workshop
📅 Thursday 9 April | ⏰ 10.15am–11.15am
📍 Nelson Provincial Museum Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai Ao
Get hands-on with history and create your own take-home craft. Ages 6+.
Stack Story Time
📅 Thursday 9 April | ⏰ 2pm–2.30pm
📍 Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū
A relaxed story session featuring hidden gems from the library’s special collection.
Italian Pizza Evening
📅 Friday 10 April | ⏰ 6pm–9pm
📍 Club Italia Nelson
A fun cultural evening with great food and a taste of Italian history.
Rongoā with Ngahere Magic
📅 Saturday 11 April | ⏰ 10.30am–2.30pm
📍 Āwhio, Magenta Artspace
Learn about traditional Māori healing practices and create your own rongoā using natural resources. A hands-on cultural experience.
Play with Clay
📅 Sunday 12 April | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Nelson Community Potters
Try wheel throwing or hand-building clay in this fun, family-friendly open day.
Herbert the Brave Sea Dog
📅 Wednesday 15 April | ⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre
An interactive storytelling adventure bringing Nelson history to life.
Design with Type
📅 Friday 17 April | ⏰ 9.30am–11.30am & 1.30pm–3.30pm
📍 The Armarie Room, Founders Heritage Park
Design and print your own poster using traditional wooden type. Ages 8+.
Mahitahi Breathe Workshops
📅 Saturday 18 April | ⏰ 9am–12pm & 1pm–4pm
📍 Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū
A creative science-art workshop exploring river health through hands-on making and data collection.
There’s plenty happening to keep the kids entertained — while learning, creating and connecting along the way.
👉 Check out the full programme & what else is on: https://www.tukuwhakatu.nz/our-events-2026

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