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Dr Hubble uses wands to create large bubbles.

The Bubble Spectacular — Starring Dr Hubble’s Bubbles!

Get ready for a different sort of pop sensation. Enter the effervescent world of The Bubble Spectacular. Take warm water, liquid soap, glycerin, and the creative talents of Dr Hubble. With those simple ingredients, Dr Hubble conjures up a fun-filled bubbly world. Prepare to be amazed as the ultimate master of bubbles creates an amazing bubble world. There’ll be little bubbles, big bubbles, volcanic bubbles, tornado bubbles, square bubbles, and with a bit of bubbly-magic, you might even end up inside a bubble. 

Young and old will enjoy a bubble party filled with laughter, audience participation and even a little burst of fire. As bubbles fly around the auditorium, get ready to pop, bounce, and boogie in an unbubb-levably fun way. Catch it before it floats away.

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A family of four sitting together sharing some takeaway food outside.

Where to eat with kids

Here’s the scoop on some family-friendly spots within Wellington’s vibrant foodie scene. From cosy cafés to beach breweries, you and your children can enjoy a tasty meal together.

Two smiling people sit on a wooden bench petting a lemur during a Close Encounter experience at Wellington Zoo.

Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo

The first carboNZero-certified zoo in the world, Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo puts conservation at the centre of everything it does.

A person wears The Golden Chakra design from World of WearableArt. The background is a mix of purple, yellow, and orange graphics.

World of WearableArt Show

18 September – 5 October 2025TSB Arena

A person looking through the telescope at Space Place.

Space Place

Discover the southern skies for your next event in the state-of-the-art planetarium at Space Place.

Large stadium packed full of people watching monster trucks do tricks.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

27 September 2025Sky Stadium

4 ice creams being handed over the counter at Gelissimo Gelateria.

We all scream for ice cream in Wellington

When it’s hot out (and even when it’s not), cool down with your frozen treat of choice. Whether you prefer a scoop, soft serve, gelato, or sorbet, Wellington has it all.

A group of young children with teachers standing around a green table at Capital E, holding hands.

Capital E

Ignite your children’s creative spark at Capital E — a space to inspire, educate, and entertain.

An illustration of an orchestra performance on an outdoor stage on a cliffside at sunset from the video game, Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley — Symphony of Seasons

24 October 2025The Opera House

A family of four sits in the colourful steps leading to Wellington Chocolate Factory in Hannahs Laneway.

Keep the kids entertained these school holidays

Whatever the weather, the Wellington region has plenty to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Explore an ecosanctuary, take a trip to space, or learn about history at the capital’s many things to see and do for kids of all ages.

Cast of Mamma Mia! 2025 musical.

Mamma Mia!

13 – 31 August 2025St James Theatre