7 Best Easter Activities in Wellington

For those celebrating Easter in New Zealand’s beautiful capital this year, you might be wondering what are the best activities for you and the family to enjoy. The good news is, there’s plenty for you to do this Easter weekend, especially with the current lineup of Easter fairs and activities. If you’re willing to travel just beyond Wellington, there are even more activities to look forwards to.

Easter Fairs & Market

For Easter activities Wellington, none are quite like the Easter fairs that are put on annually. New Zealand is home to various one-of-a-kind artisans, who flock into the capital come Easter to show off their wares.

You can head down to Tihati Bay Easter Fair on Good Friday to enjoy over 130 unique stores. There will even be more than 20 food vendors offering food from all across the globe, as well as live musicians helping to set the scene.

If that’s not enough, the Easter Fair gets even bigger and better on Easter Sunday with the Mapua Easter Fair. The Mapua Domain hosts over 220 stallholders each year, boasting arts, crafts, garden, fairground and even more unique stalls. There’s even a school run cake stall, sausage sizzle, second hand store and silent auction.

If local craftsmanship, live music and events fun for the kids are what you’re looking for this Easter in Wellington, you can’t go past the Easter Fairs.

Argentine Tango World Champions

A bit unusual for an Easter activities list, but Wellington is proudly hosting this year’s Argentine Tango World Champions across the Easter week. For those interested in some one-on-one time with your partner this holiday, or looking for a fun group activity, classes are available. With six group workshops, and even private training options, you can get a little pep in your step this Easter by learning to Tango.

If dancing isn’t your style, but you love the craft, you can watch the performances and social dance events on offer that Easter weekend. This activity is sure to spice things up!

Easter Egg Hunt

Organising your own Easter egg hunt for the kids can be a lot of fun; making footprints like the Easter bunny came by, decorating the house, and even hiding the eggs. However, if you keep an eye on your local community calendar, there are sure to be public Easter egg hunts organised for the kids. Let them get a kick out of racing around the local park for their free sweet treats, and indulge in your own freedom this March.

Highlight: Carnival of Lights

Enjoy a light spectacular this Easter with the HighLight: Carnival of Lights. The festival has secured various local, national and international light installations for us to enjoy. They have been confirmed to have a giant inflatable cactus forest, and an interactive chess board experience, amongst many other light displays.

Head on out to the four-day event and join in the light show.

Easter Crafts

Get creative! Get messy! Get crafty this Easter with our hand-made ideas. You can keep the kids busy with these easy-to-make craft activities, or come up with your own creation. Most of the supplies for these crafts can be found in your very own home, and your little one is sure to love the chance to make a controlled mess.

You can try making Easter baskets out of paper, dye or paint eggs for decoration, paint your own egg carton flowers, or even make bunnies or chicks from a paper plate. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!

Classic Fighters Show

If you’re up for heading just outside the capital, Yealands has promised a flight show to remember. The Yealands Classic Fighters will celebrate 20 years of flying across the Easter weekend. They’ll be bringing out a range of machines from the past until now, including those in the air and on the ground. It’ll be guaranteed family fun, complete with an air show unlike any other.

Sip & Paint Class

Just as there are plenty of Easter activities for the kids in Wellington, there’s even some for the adults to enjoy. Pinot & Picasso’s sip and paint classes, can offer you a day of drinks and design for you and your loved ones to enjoy. We have several studios across New Zealand, including in the heart of Wellington!

All the materials for your future masterpiece are provided, including the canvas and paints you’ll be using. You won’t need to worry about a thing, except for what drinks and food you’ll be bringing; every developing artist needs their fuel! So come on down and vibe with one of our carefully curated music playlists as you paint your heart out this Easter.

FAQ’s

Do you need experience for a sip and paint class?

The only things you’ll need to bring into one of our classes is drinks of your choice (and that includes alcohol, huzzah!), some nibbles to snack on, as well as some excitement over getting creative.

What to wear for a sip and paint?

While we provide painting aprons that will protect your clothes, we still suggest wearing something you don’t mind getting a little colour on. You might find yourself taken by the painting spirit and making a little more mess than expected!

Can we choose what to paint?

Each session has its own feature painting that our artists will walk you through. However, you are more than welcome to add your own spin! We encourage you to take the chance to explore your creative expression and create something you love.