Kick off the winter school holidays with a day of free family fun in the heart of Tauranga city centre!
Join us for The Downtown Tauranga Drop-in — where families can literally drop-in on Dropin Ramps epic blow-up skateboard ramps as well as dropping in to discover the city centre’s newest spaces, favourite local spots, and fun activities on offer.
Event Update: we're bringing the fun indoors to 89 Grey Street (next to Hobby Lords), with all your favourite activities - out of the rain!
Bring all the whānau in for a vibrant day packed with fun activities and giveaways on Grey Street. Whether you’ve got future skate stars, keen artists, or little entertainers in your tribe, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
- Dropin Skateboard Ramps
Ramp up your skate skills and try out NZ’s first and coolest pop-up ramps, with friendly instructors on hand to help kids safely learn new skills and build confidence.
- Spin the Wheel & Win!
Score awesome prizes and vouchers from Downtown Tauranga/Tauranga city centre shops, cinemas and eateries
- Photobooth & Badgemaking Fun
Strike a pose, snap some fun insta-pics to take home AND turn them into your very own custom badge!
- Colouring Stations
Create colourful masterpieces at our drawing stations
- Classic Games for Everyone
Challenge your family and friends to Connect Four, Cornhole, Giant Jenga... and more!
As well as the Drop in activities on Grey Street, drop in to Tinkd Makerspace (148 Durham Street) between 10am and 2pm, have a go at coding & check out the lasercutter & 3D printers.
Make a day of it! Enjoy one of the epic local lunch spots, head to a movie, browse the shops, visit the Art Gallery, hit the waterfront playground.