Te Manawa, Centrepoint Theatre, Globe Theatre, Palmerston North City Council and the City Library present a range of family-friendly events and activities in July 2019
The Man in the Moon – StorytellingHow far away is the moon? Is it really made of cheese? How big are stars? Meet our Moon Man and have a chat about space, the moon and everything beyond it.
The Girl with a GrudgeJac is 16. She lives in Palmy. And she has a score to settle.
What starts out as a standard Friday night at home for Jac and her mates, rapidly turns into an adventure of epic proportions. Will she exact revenge? Rescue the entire Boys’ High First XV? Or end up out of petrol, friendless on the outskirts of Otaki with a strange lady talking to her cat in the back seat?
Made by teenagers – the 2019 Basement Company – for teenagers.
Family Holiday Scrapbooking WorkshopCome and make a special scrapbooking page that celebrates and shares a favourite family holiday memory or a dream family holiday.
Materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring along holiday photos and other materials.
Finished pages will be showcased as an exhibition at the 2019 Global Festival on Saturday 13 July.
The Promise of Puanga Matariki ShowAuthor Kirsty Wadsworth and husband Manu Bennett bring their Matariki show to Palmerston North as part of the E.C.READ’N Winter Warmers programme. Experience the added wow factor as they use sand art to help tell the story.
Our Changing World: Dr Kirsty RossSenior clinical psychologist Dr Kirsty Ross shares her wealth of top tips for parents based on her 20 years of experience working with youth. Modern world challenges can cause distress for young people, and leave families and whānau feeling disconnected. Find out first-hand the best strategies for managing emotions (mood, anxiety, anger) and peer relationships, tackling issues such as social media and device use (particularly after the Christchurch attacks), as well as how to foster happiness and enhance communication with your children.
Presented by Massey University College of humanities and Social Sciences.
Alice in Wonderland Jr.Manawatu Youth Theatre are back with a school holiday treat for all the family! An amazing cast of 40 brings Lewis Carroll’s beloved fantasy tale to life. Don’t miss out, book now!
Global FestivalTravel around the world in a day.
Explore different cultures with photo exhibition, kids’ traditional clothing show, activity passport, games, crafts, face painting and a Global Food Corner.
Come to enjoy, explore, have fun and taste.
Organised by Global Parents’ Support.
Monster Mash BallSpooktacular dance fun in the woods with DJ Teva. Dress up in your best monster gear or a creature from the woods. Spot prizes. Ages 5+.
Te Manawa OverloadTe Manawa Overload returns for another action-packed evening! Assemble an 8-person team of laser tag comrades and prepare to do battle. You’ve never seen Te Manawa like this before.
Tickets still available for 6pm, 7.30 and 8pm game slots. Book by calling 0800 4 A MUSEUM or stopping by our Front Desk.
Chamber Music New Zealand’s Toru WhāToru Whā, a celebration of Matariki. Comprising works written especially for NZTrio by Kiwi composers, this performance explores the meaning of Matariki in modern-day Aotearoa. Māori mythology is brought to musical life in works by Gareth Farr, Richard Nunns and Victoria Kelly. These tales are interwoven with three new works celebrating Matariki.
Te Marama After DarkJuly 2019 marks the 50th anniversary since humans first landed on the Moon! Join us as we celebrate this landmark with rocket making and launches, storytelling from the Man in the Moon, face painting, galaxy slime and more!
Tickets available from Te Manawa Front Desk or by calling 0800-4-A-MUSEUM
