Activities

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Do you like board games? Have a go at our giant-sized games. Our Connect 4 may even be taller than you are!

Challenge your balance on some of the strangest bikes you will ever see.

No need to tell you what to do on this favourite toy! Jump, bounce and slide til your heart's content!

Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles!

Calling all potential architects! We have towers that need built, the higher the better. Can you make the tallest tower in Buildzone?

Help us to decorate the path at ILT Kidzone. There is even enough room for a game of Hopscotch or Noughts and Crosses.

Squish it, mold it, cut it, shape it. Clay and playdough are the building blocks of sculpture and 3D creativity.

A room designed to let the kids imagination run wild as they create masterpieces with different art forms. Craft a 3D pen creation or make your own body scrub.

Do you have a steady hand? Then come and attempt to make ILT Kidzone’s longest domino track. Be careful not to knock it down until you’re finished.

The team from the Invercargill Environment Centre know lots of exciting things about nature and our environment and has specially designed activities and crafts to share with you.

Did you know that fairies are very good at face painting? Join our fairies in their magical grotto, and let them transform you.

Maori arts and crafts are not only fun to do, but you can take home a beautiful cultural creation to remember your time at ILT Kidzone.

Fancy yourself with a mohawk? Would you like to scare your mum with pink hair? Then head into Funky Do’s Room and let our team give you an ILT Kidzone makeover.

Magnets are like magic! This room has toys that are great fun to play with.

Skid, slide and drift your way around on the Green Machines. We think you will like how fast they can go!

Hama beads are always a favourite. If you can imagine it, you can create it with Hama beads. Create your design and Joy from Young Reflections will be there to lend a hand.

If you are after something beautiful on your hand to stare out and admire all day, stop by the Cultural Hub for some Indian Henna art.

Calling all Master Chefs! Learn a new recipe and try something different in Incredible Edibles. Be sure to call in and make some sherbet or a mini pizza, maybe even ice a biscuit.

Grab a phaser and head into the inflatable laser tag!

Science, but not as you know it! Come and explore everything science and all its elements.

Explore Let's Get Active with so many things to do including our nerf gun stand and kick ball target!

Help us to design our gorgeous wee houses with a splash of colour!

Did somebody say lollies....learn how to make a lollie lei here, and the end result is lollies!

This year our friends from LUG South are creating a LEGO adventure world that YOU can add to.

Create your own marble track in Marble Mayhem. If you can imagine it, you can build it. How far can you make your marble roll?

We have enough Mega Bloks for you to build a whole house for your entire family. Start planning now what you might create!

Great for the little ones. Choose your animal and take a ride on the magical Merry-Go-Round.

Put, put, put! A Tiger Woods in the making? Mini golf is fun for everyone, no matter what your skill level is.

Who is the best driver in your family? Our two-person jeeps are located in the Court Area 1 and are waiting for you to take them for a spin.

The Woodworkers’ Guild is on site to help with all the tricky bits as you make your toy from our ready-made-kits.

Do you want to grow up to be a fire fighter? The Invercargill Fire Service crew is here to give you some hot tips on what happens in case of a fire and help you make a plan to get out!

Our friendly local constables put your speed to the test!

This is the most colorful room at the festival, we have easels and aprons for you to start creating a masterpiece!

Jump in and take our new pedal cars for a spin! A fun way to make your way around the court in the Wheel Zone.

Found in Tiny Town, the Petite Playground is a safe and fun place for the little ones to challenge themselves by climbing, swinging and sliding.

Ready, get set, go! Our paddle boats are easy to control and great fun for all ages. Just don’t fall in!

Temporary tattoos and scary face paint. This room is so very Rock n Roll.

There are so many things to make and do, you can keep your creations for yourself or maybe make a present for someone special. Get your hair done in funky do's then style more in the balloon salon or design your own balloon animal, make a paper rocket launcher or some pom pom jewellery.

The construction site is ready and the drivers are waiting on you to help move the pieces. Our Rokenbok set is a whole new way of building via remote control.

The sewing machines are humming and we want you to have a go at whipping up your own creation. With so many patterns, not one creation is the same! Create an eye mask, zip pouch or headband.

Immerse yourself and see what there is to do in speed central!

No artwork will be the same over at Spin Art! Create your masterpiece, as well as playdough and clay creations!

Why have you got a nail in your head? How did you wound your hand? So realistic you'll freak out those who see you after being in this spooky special effects room.

Need to spin off some steam? Head over to the Sports Play Zone for some fun and competitive activities for the whole family.

Time to stretch that brain! Have some fun with chess, computer coding and our Rubik's Race Game! You are sure to find a challenge for the whole family.

Do you have good hand/eye coordination? Then this room is for you. Start a tournament with your family and challenge them to a game of pool, table tennis or foosball.

Do you have a singing or dancing talent, here's your chance to show off! The stage is set, an entertainer's dream.

Have you brought a baby or toddler with you? You can bring them here for feeding, changing or just some quiet time out. We've got some toys on hand, too, for these tiny ones.

The fire alarm is sounding, calling all little fire fighters to Tiny Town to save the day or relax in our pint-sized café. Tiny Town is a magical place for role play and make believe.

In Wax Hands you can make a mould of your hand out of wax. The hard part is choosing which colour to make it.

This room is always a favourite. Create something with wax to take home!

Come and ride our wee wheels through the car wash and fill them up with a tank of fuel. Now you are ready to go!

Have you ever wanted to walk on water? Jump inside our giant inflatable balls and our helpful volunteers will send you gliding across the water. Warning you may get your feet a little wet so bring spare socks!