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The Downtown Tauranga Drop-in
Mon
6 Jul
2026
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 RampsRamp 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 FunStrike a pose, snap some fun insta-pics to take home AND turn them into your very own custom badge!
- Colouring StationsCreate colourful masterpieces at our drawing stations
- Classic Games for EveryoneChallenge 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.
Event Dates
July 6, 2026
at
10:00 am
Workshop
Join our hands-on Popping Boba workshop. You’ll learn the science behind these juicy flavour bursts and create your own colourful popping pearls from scratch. Experiment with flavours, get creative with colours, and discover how to turn simple ingredients into something seriously cool. Best of all, you’ll get to take your homemade boba home (if you don’t eat it first!). Registrations essential.
7 Jul
Workshop
Hawkins Community Open Day - Tauranga High and District Court Project Rā Tuwhera a Hapori - Te Koti Matua Me Te Koti A-Rohe O Tauranga The community is invited to a special open day at the Tauranga High and District Court construction site, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s major public projects.
14 Aug
Talk / lecture
Inachord Singers Tauranga are proud to invite you to a warm, community‑minded afternoon with Southland soprano treasure Deborah Wai Kapohe. Deborah will share stories from her extensive and varied professional career — a life lived across opera, contemporary Māori music, musical theatre, songwriting, guitar performance, arts leadership, and law. Bring a cushion (though seats provided!) and your favourite mug to maximise feeling at home, and settle into a relaxed, family‑friendly atmosphere as she opens the door to her creative world with humour, insight, and generosity. Following an intensive workshop the day prior, the afternoon will also feature a small selection of songs from both Deborah Wai Kapohe and Inachord Singers Tauranga, offering a gentle touch of live music to complement the storytelling. With afternoon tea available, free tickets for children under twelve and a portion of proceeds supporting local charities, this gathering promises inspiration, wonder, beauty, and through fellowship, genuine community spirit. Come for the stories, stay for the songs, leave with connection.
23 Aug
