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We recommend you call ahead and check that events are still happening with current restrictions - at the time of writing these columns these events were still advertised as still happening.
The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery
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Railway Reserve, Main Street, Palmerston North Dates: 2nd-3rd April / 9-10th April / 15th18th April Sessions : 2-3 sessions per day - bookings are required
Come and explore the prehistoric ages and discover over 30 lifelike dinosaurs. You don’t want to miss the crowd favourite Tyrannosaurus Rex, the 12m long neck of Brachiosaurus or the much raved about ROBOTIC RAPTORS! Watch them move and hear them roar ! There are activities galore, with something for everyone – from 2 to 102! Including the Dino-mite Playground, Fossil Panning, The Discovery Depot, Learning Lab, Walking Live Dinosaurs, Rides and more!!! Get ready to be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return and come alive before your eyes.
Railway Reserve, Main Street, Palmerston North Saturday 9th April & Sunday 10th April : 9am-5pm
Please note, this month we will be at the Skate Bowl end of Railway Reserve and sharing with the Dinosaurs Discovery show. The Extravaganza Fair is a community centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, FREE ENTRY, fun day out with a full weekend’s free entertainment. We bring a spark of fun, zero entry cost, grassroots shows & old school values which is a thrill for young and old. Unique & interesting market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertainment, the fabulous Ashton Family Circus, Dylan Daisy’s Magic Show, LuckyStar from festivals such as Splore, unique to NZ tiny homes, solar power, kids shows & games. With our retro inspired sun shade lounges and hang out zones, you’ll want to stay all day!!! Arts, crafts and interesting market stalls - ranging from herbal remedies & natural perfumes, soaps, woodcraft, heaps of funky clothing, jewellery like you’ve never seen before - silver, beaded, fashion, bohemian! Kids toys, crystals, hats, hair braiding, massage, henna, and much much more!!! Kids fun - we have cool and interactive stuff for kids - face painting, Pedal Powered Merry go Round, classic Bouncy Castle fun, the highest Trampoline bungee in NZ! Candy Floss, games and sun shade chill zones with plenty of interaction toys so parents can relax knowing there is plenty to keep the kids busy!!! Throughout the day we have talented musicians & performers. And kids games with prizes up for grabs!
Sensory Sessions at Cloud 9
Cloud 9 Trampoline Park, 37 Taonui St, Palmerston North General Admission (caregiver jumps free): $12.00 each Sun 24 Apr 2022, 9:00am–10:00am Tue 26 Apr 2022, 1:00pm–2:00pm Sun 29 May 2022, 9:00am–10:00am Tue 31 May 2022, 1:00pm–2:00pm
Trampolining fun for those with special needs! If your child would benefit from a session with less stimulation join us for these sessions at Palmerston North’s largest indoor activity park. Features include limited numbers, low lighting and no music. Give your child some space to enjoy themselves on the ninja assault course, foam pits and multiple trampolining areas. Phone or book online, or just come along on the day. Caregiver jumps for free! https://
Cloud 9 Trampoline Park, 37 Taonui St, Palmerston North 9am -10am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays Under 110cm pass: $11.00 each
The preschooler sessions provide two hours of exclusive use of the park for under-110cm kids that haven’t started school yet. Come along with your little one for a fun morning! Free fluffy and muffin for all kids jumping, a caregiver free per child. You can book online or you can just turn up on the day.
https://www.cloud9palmy.co.nz/
INTRODUCING...
Kia ora koutou, I’m Tabitha and have the awesome job of facilitating the Responsive Parenting Course & Hot topics here at Palmerston North Parents Centre. These are aimed at families with children aged around 18 months to 5 years, but the concepts apply to all ages. I’ve found these courses a great place for caregivers too, not only to learn strategies, but to talk with other families and realise that we all have very similar challenges when raising our little ones. I am a trained primary teacher and have worked in various roles in education with young people of all ages. I live with my husband and our two children who are now 12 & 13 which is hard to believe. I do still vividly remember those early years with tiny children and understand how physically and emotionally draining parenting can be. We’re often found hanging out with animals. We have two doggos, five alpacas, and a kunekune pig and often have foster pups visiting as well. My ‘me time’ hobby (that I actually have time for now my kids are a bit bigger) is growing indoor plants. I love greening up our space. Ngā mihi, Tabitha
