Kid's Fest
We have some great activities for kids of all ages at the Festival. Check out the following events and bring the whole family along for a great time at the Greytown Arts Festival.
We have some great activities for kids of all ages at the Festival. Check out the following events and bring the whole family along for a great time at the Greytown Arts Festival.
Shows at 11:00am and 1:00pm, each show is 45 minutes
Manchester Unity Hall, Hastwell St
Kids, come and explore our world through fun and imagination. Dan and Dani is an exciting, colourful song-enriched show specifically for 2 to 6 year olds. It stars Dan and Dani, who are neighbours, cousins and best friends in their adventure filled, typical kiwi street. Free Admission
Lego Display Sunday and Monday, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Manchester Unity Hall, Hastwell St
A display of children’s original Lego creations, and a ‘speed build’ event in which teams of children in three age groups (starting with Year 3 & 4)
compete within a 10 minute time frame to build the most exciting
structures. Kindly sponsored by Greytown Rotary. See more
Saturday 23 – Monday 25 January
Town Hall vicinity
Greytown joins the global trend for ‘graffiti knitting’. An interactive, community event where local crafts groups, keen knitters, craftspeople, Guides and Brownies ‘tag’ historic trees and urban structures in central Greytown. Children can explore the tag trail and spot the graffiti, using a map available at the Town Hall.
Saturday 23 – Monday 25 Jan, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Manchester Unity Hall, Hastwell St ( Please note change of Venue from Greytown School)
An event for primary school students, children design their own postcard using any two dimensional decoration on the theme of ‘I Love Greytown’. Cards will be displayed and judged. A selection of materials will be set up at desks in the hall, so children can create a card during the weekend.
Saturday 23 – Monday 25 January 9.30am- 3.30pm
Manchester Unity Hall, Hastwell St ( Please note change of Venue from Greytown School)
Open to primary and secondary school children. Students submit photos in advance of the Festival. Photos and Digital Art will be displayed over the weekend. Photo competition Theme - Awesome Greytown
Cobblestones Museum
Sunday, 24 January 10:00am - 3:00pm
Early Greytown brought to life with a working blacksmith, wheelwright, historic buildings etc. Craft supplies will be for sale at “Stash ‘n Stuff” by Crafter’s Heaven. For more details on "Stash and Stuff" visit the Crafter's Heaven website at www.craftersheaven.co.nz/news . For more information on Cobblestones Museum visit www.cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz