CHILDREN’S Day is not just for kids.
More than 500 events for parents and the young ones are taking place nationwide on Children’s Day, with quite a few happening in Wellington.
Wellington Children’s Day at Civic Square: A special visit from the WotWots, a children’s Zumbatomic Zumba class, a Capital E upcoming festival show performance, face painting, the Balloon Man, story-telling, art activities, and sausage sizzle, Civic Square, 11am - 2pm, March 6.
Steam Locomotive Rides: Ride two Steam locomotives and the 1938 built diesel railcar, other activities for children available, Silver Stream Railway, Upper Hutt, March 6.
Children’s Week at Hutt Hospital: Kotahi tatou nga whaanau katoa, ‘Families sharing their love for each other’, Arts and craft activities, painting, family handprint making, family gardening and word games, Children’s Ward, Hutt Valley Hospital, first week of March.
Every Child Counts ‘Children’s Day Event’: A picnic with children of all ages, the Funky Monkeys and Ash Graham, clowns, bouncy castle, SPCA petting zoo, and a cross party panel of MPs, Parliament grounds, 11am -2pm, March 3.
Family Picnic Day: Share a picnic lunch together with football, swing ball, soccer, three legged races, egg and spoon race, Upper Hutt Baptist Church, 12pm - 3pm, March 6.
Kapiti Expo: Centred around safety and crime prevention, but also with a family fun day focus, Southwards Car Museum, 10am - 4pm, March 6.
Celebrate Children’s Day and Go Green: Family day with a fun St Patrick’s twist, free entertainment throughout including the furious fiddles of Celtic band Hobnail Boots, Champion Irish Dancers, games, petting zoo, quality goods, and an international foodcourt, The St Theresa’s Shamrock Carnival, Plimmerton, 11am - 2.30pm, March 19.
Celebrating Kiwi Kids: Colouring competitions, Emergency Department, Wellington Hospital, March 5-6.  
Fairy and Pirate Tea Party: Pack a picnic tea, put on your fairy wings and pirate hats and come along to have some fun with the Sparkle Fairies and Pirates, children must be supervised, Khandallah Park, 3.30pm - 5.30pm, March 6.
Children’s Day at Wellington Zoo: Watch Zappo the Magician and rock out with the Popsicle Band, have your face painted and play on the bouncy castle, celebrate the year of the forest with Tane the Tui, dress up as your favourite forest creature, and be in the chance to win some fantastic prizes, Wellington Zoo, 9.30am - 5pm, March 6.
Bring the Kids to ZEALANDIA: Free entry for kids, free ranger talks, kaka feeding, boat rides, check out the weta hotels, spot a tuatara with the help of our roaming guides, children must be accompanied by a paying adult or member, ZEALANDIA, 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4pm), March 6.