15 free autumn activities

School holidays can be a very fun time for families. However, if your budget is tight, it can be stressful as well.

You do not want everyone to go crazy when it rains, but you also do not want to pay for zoo passes every day. Fortunately, there is a wide range of free activities for kiwi children, at home and beyond. Here are 15 free activities to entertain children during these holidays:

1. Visit a library Unlike most places, at the library, you can say yes to almost anything. Your child can choose a huge stack of books to bring home, all for free. Many libraries regularly organize free events around art, crafts, Lego, Minecraft and more.

2. Botanical Garden Picnics There are six botanical gardens in the country: Auckland, Hamilton, Napier, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. Run, play and picnic – as well as familiarize yourself with the plants.

3. Discover a museum Perfect for a rainy day, many of our main museums are free.

4. Purchase art in a gallery Not all parts of a gallery will be suitable for children, but many art galleries are free to enter and offer free activities for children. Check out the events pages of your local gallery to find out what’s going on for families.

5. Go Green Choose a flower, plant seeds or visit your local garden center.

6. Walk the aisles in a DIY store Perfect for rainy days, many of the largest home improvement stores include playgrounds and cafes.

7. Find a free family event Go to eventfinda and look for free kids’ events – you’ll see fun days, music, dancing and outdoor events.

8. Feed the ducks Your ducks and your local pukekos probably like to eat bread, but a better choice for their health is rolled oats. For older children, make a list of things to check in the park, from birds to tree types to cyclists.

9. Build a sand castle Swimming, sand castle competition, shell collecting; Even in cold weather, the beach can be very fun.

10. Recycle your recycling Take duct tape and scissors to turn your recycling into monsters, robots, spaceships and more.

11. Admire animals Visit your local pet store and discover all the animals on offer, from puppies to mice to fish. Further afield, sites such as Auckland’s Ambury Park, Wellington’s Red Rocks and your local SPCA offer the opportunity to see animals for free.

12. Racing paper boats Which paper boat contains the greatest number of Lego minifigures before sinking? Test them in the bath.

13. Bowl at home Make bowling pins with empty plastic bottles and water at the bottom.

14. Prepare the storm For toddlers, use spreads, fruits and vegetables to make funny faces on rice cakes, or try another recipe without cooking that allows children to prepare their own food without the need for oven or stove. Older children can prepare a wide variety of healthy snacks and meals.

15. Mix some mess Plasticine can be prepared with five household ingredients and is safe for toddlers. For kids who can be trusted not to put it in their mouths, you can be even more creative with snowmelk, slime or oobleck.

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