About this Event
🎉 Celebrate the Year with Spectrum Connections!
Join us as we celebrate 2026 with a fun, family-friendly end-of-year celebration!
This is a sensory-friendly, neuroaffirming event for neurodivergent tamariki, and their parents/caregivers. Come along, have fun, connect with other families and enjoy a range of activities!
🎈 What's happening on the day? 🥳
🛼 All Skate – Roller Skating Fun!
Have a go at roller skating on the basketball court with All Skate. Best of all, it's FREE!
🐑 Wagon of Woollies – Lambs & Crafts
Meet some adorable lambs, enjoy a cuddle and get creative with fun craft activities.
🧑🏻🎨Kids craft tables – kids make your own little craft to take home
Kids can decorate their own craft to take home for Christmas.
🧸 Bo the OT – Sensory Space
Take a break from the excitement in our sensory space. Relax, recharge and enjoy at your own pace.
🎨 Artist Ants – Get Creative!
Visit Artist Ants in the foyer to explore art, enjoy some awesome paintings and get creative!
🧔🏽♂️Good Man Wellness – Chillout space
Kick back with Dr Adam and have a yarn in the foyer.
A few things to know:
🚪Doors open at 10am, we suggest arriving between 10am and 10:10am
👨👩👧 All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver who also holds a ticket.
🪙 Bring some gold coins to support our fundraiser and purchase additional snack treats for the kids.
🍪 A light morning tea with basic ☕ Tea and coffee will be available at 10am
🚗 Street parking is available at and around the venue. Parking at Merivale school will also be available at the end of Kesteven Ave. Please do not park at the Merivale shops, as this is time-restricted parking and vehicles may be towed. See the parking map below.
We look forward to celebrating with you and finishing 2026 on a high note! 💛
Event venue & nearby stays
Merivale Community Centre, 10 Kesteven Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand
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