Name: Children’s Day in our city centre - FREE EVENT!
Start: 2026-03-01T00:00:00+13:00
End: 2026-03-01T05:00:00+13:00
Location: Tauranga Waterfront

$Children\u2019s Day in our city centre - FREE EVENT!$

Children’s Day, Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki, is BACK and this year it’s bigger, brighter, and taking over Tauranga!
Celebrations run from 23 February – 1 March, with a full week of family-friendly activities delivered by incredible partners and venues across the city. Find out what’s on at whatsontauranga.co.nz/childrens-day-2026.
Everything builds toward our hero city centre takeover on Sunday 1 March, where the city centre is reimagined as a massive playground filled with creativity, music, discovery, imagination and adventure for all ages.
Food trucks will be located in the Performance Zone, serving favourites from Mr Whippy, Smashed Strawberries, and Oshie & G’s. You’re also welcome to bring your own picnic or explore the many eateries in the city centre.
What’s on this year? Explore colourful fun zones across the city centre and discover the NEW 2026 play spaces! Keep an eye in the discussion or visit tinyurl.com/CityCentreChildrensDay
Bring your whānau and make a day of it in the city centre. It’s all FREE and not one you’ll want to miss.
Proudly brought to you by Tauranga City Council
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PLEASE NOTE: Event photography and videography will be taken throughout the day and may be used for future promotional content. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let us know when you see us
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Parking and transport
Free parking all weekend on-street and council operated city centre parking buildings.
Mobility parking available in all parking buildings and on street, with additional temporary mobility parks near the event.
Bike parking available at Bikebox shelters on The Strand and Devonport Road Public transport options available – check local bus timetables.