Kids & Family

Retrobowl Invercargill is all geared up for the school holidays with its new modernised entertainment centre. Owner Angela Caughey purchased the business in May 2024 and spent three weeks in May 2025 refurbishing the complex with new bowling machines and scoring systems from the USA. The 12-lane bowling alley was

* Free buses will run from Invercargill, Mataura, and Gore for easy access to Bluff * Over 50 activities are planned across seven interactive and themed zones for youth * Organisers aim to make the festival inclusive, supportive, and packed with positive energy Rangatahi Zone 2025 is set to return to Bluff this

Great South has made the difficult decision to pause the 2025 ILT Kidzone Festival primarily due to rising costs and resource demands. Great South Chief Executive Chami Abeysinghe said the decision had not been made lightly. “Kidzone has been an incredible event for Southland, loved by thousands of families and

There were fancy cars, flags flying, buggies, marching girls, medieval sword fighters and the Invercargill Mayor dressed as the ‘Cat in the Hat,’ but with elephant pants. Related: Discover the Magic: Your Guide to the 2024 Christmas Lights Captain Sparrow was there and a man inside a sputnik, along with

* Bluff’s annual Santa Parade and Gala Day return on Sunday, 8 December. * Activities include live entertainment, gaming, competitions, and festive decorations across the town. * Free admission makes it a family-friendly celebration packed with holiday cheer. Bluff is gearing up for a festive December, with the Santa Parade and Christmas

Drivers will gather their trucks at the New Zealand Woolhandler yard (previously Avenal Wool Store) on Fox Street, Invercargill, from 8am this Sunday. The public is welcome to attend and inspect the trucks around the Fox Street-Bill Richardson Drive area. Onsite facilities, including food and toilets, will be available. Related:

* Southland youth invited to free event with activities, workshops, and cultural experiences. * Free buses available from Winton, Gore, and Invercargill with limited spots for attendees. * Event features multiple zones including sports, beauty, technology, and Maori culture. The popular Rangatahi Zone festival is returning for its third year, offering Southland youth

* Invercargill hosts a thrilling tree-climbing event in Queens Park next weekend for all ages. * Tree climbing and bushcraft workshops offer unique outdoor experiences for families and children. * Participants will climb, swing, and learn survival skills in workshops led by outdoor specialists. Invercargill is set to host an exhilarating and unique