Children's entertainment in Auckland

“We highly recommend Auckland DJ Services as a wedding DJ. From start to finish, they were incredibly professional, organised, and easy to work with. The very first meeting with DJ Ray was amazing! He took the time to get to know us and our guests and was able to come up with great suggestions for the program (even though this was beyond the scope of his services). On the day, everything ran smoothly and stress-free thanks to DJ Bern. He arrived on time, was well organised, and everything ran smoothly throughout the night. He played a good range of music and did a nice job entertaining our guests. DJ Bern was happy to take song requests, including requests from the kids, which everyone appreciated. Overall, he did a solid job and helped create a fun atmosphere for our reception. If you’re looking for DJs who are reliable, professional, and know how to create a fun, memorable atmosphere, Auckland DJ Services is the perfect choice! We’re so glad we had them at our wedding and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone planning their big day!!”

“We have had the pleasure of crossing paths with JP a few times but we finally got to work closely together for the IKEA Opening. JP is absolutely fantastic and really got the crowd working and people laughing. He's got a marvellously funny energy and brought so much magic and joy to the people waiting in queue, and then roamed about instore with his lights. Would highly recommend you grab him while he's available as a magician, circus performer, balloon artist- basically a jack of all trades for your next event!! Can't wait to work together again JP- you made the long hours sooooooo fun and jept us entertained too!!”

“Great Experience at Game Roost I recently visited Game Roost and had an excellent experience! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, with plenty of seating and a calm environment perfect for both work and leisure. The internet speed is fast and reliable, making it easy to get work done without interruptions. The staff is friendly and always ready to help. I was also impressed with the clean, well-maintained equipment, and the wide variety of snacks and drinks available. It's a great spot to spend a few hours, whether you need to catch up on emails, play games, or just relax with some browsing. Highly recommend!”

“Loved my pregnancy massage it was my first time visiting Bella Mama and I’ll definitely be back for a massage - The massage was a gift and package I wasn’t 100% sure what was included so thought I’d just see what it entailed- it may have been nice for staff to clarify the package when I arrived or explained the steps of what to expect before the massage started ( I know I could’ve asked too but thought I’d just see how it all went- sometimes it was a bit hard to understand exactly what my therapist was saying possibly due to the accent but that was minor some other potential aspects of the experience that could do with slight consideration in my opinion, instead of moving to a “sleep” room after the massage I would’ve preferred to stay laying in the room where the massage took place even jsut for 10-15 mins the move to the other room for snacks, as your so relaxed and could just nod off but once you get up it was hard to get back into that relaxed sleep mode again, in the sleep room the ambience was lost as no music like there was in the waiting room/massage room all I could hear was the workers walking around the hard wood floors and receptionist talking on the phone again not quite as tranquil to encourage sleep, maybe a sleep eye mask would be been nice - snacks could be improved slightly e.g maybe an added pregnancy focused cookie or nutritious mini smoothie (maybe a place for a supplier to promote a pregnancy/lactation drink) or an option to choose your desired tea. Overall the massage was brilliant and staff were super lovely felt looked after with the extra pillows to support my pregnant bump highly recommend the massage, the sleep part of the package not really needed in my opinion save your money unless your really a deep sleeper that can nod off easily”

“Absolutely love taking my daughter to Jumping Beans. The instructors are fantastic with kids and really knowledgeable about their development. My daughter loves it and I can see her confidence and skills growing each week.”

“Was a fun time at Thrill zone thanks to our host ROLAND going above and beyond helping us when needed or when things weren’t working as they should’ve was a good end to our Christmas Party. Maybe just the AI video before you start the escape room needs a revamp as it also doesn’t give any clues to the actual game BUT OVERALL GREAT EXPERIENCE”

“Kiddywinkles has been the best decision we made when my little one was 10months old and just graduated from there at age 5 this year. Highly recommend this daycare if you're around westgate with lovely teachers, generous space for your little ones to explore, engaging activities each day. Thank you Kiddywinkles for being Kyra's best years ♥️”

“Such a beautiful, caring, friendly, and warm-welcoming centre! We are so happy to have our son here. Special thanks to Suman, the administrator – thank you for your help and support.”

“Natalie/It's My Party was a delight to collaborate with for the Puketapapa Volunteer Recognition Awards night hosted and funded by the Puketapapa Local Board! She took our ideas and theme and executed them better than we had ever imagined! She was extremely accommodating and help us design an extravagant event within our budget. Would love to work with Natalie again, on future Auckland Council events. Thank you Nat, for all your help in delivering a successful event!”

“We visited Paint the Earth for part of our end-of-year celebration, and it was a truly lovely experience. The studio has a calm, welcoming atmosphere that immediately helps you slow down and feel at ease. The session was thoughtfully guided, supportive without being prescriptive, which made it accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of prior experience. It was a wonderful way to spend time together, unwind, and reconnect after a busy year. We left feeling relaxed, uplifted, and proud of what we had created. Thank you for such a thoughtful and well-run experience. We would happily recommend Paint the Earth and would love to return in the future.”

“Both of my daughters have attended Dreamers Nest, and I’ve been really impressed with the experience. My eldest was well prepared for school after her time there, and the transition was smooth. My younger daughter is currently enrolled and thriving. The teachers are warm, attentive, and genuinely care about each child’s development. Dreamers Nest creates a nurturing, engaging environment with the right mix of play, learning, and emotional support.”

“Very big Thank You!! to Barb and Dave from warblers retreat for the perfect Eco Nature Registry style wedding. Absolutely amazing grounds with so much immersive nature surrounding you. The Canopy venue is truly beautiful, the perfect private setting with everything you need. Our guests were very impressed! Barb definitely made our wedding day as stress free as possible with all the help we needed to make our day perfect. we couldn’t be happier with using barbs celebrant services, The perfect celebrant for our day, Barb made us feel very comfortable and relaxed, allowing us to really enjoy our ceremony. Highly Recommended from newly weds Mr&Mrs Dawson.”

“Amazing child care, my son started his day care journey when he was 7 month old but I was not happy with the care taken at previous daycare so when my son was 2.5 year old, I changed his day care and started going at child's time. I always think it would be really amazing if I would have started my son's daycare journey from child's time and not with another day care. Amazing teachers, friendly environment. I do not have enough words to describe how much safe my son feel here.”

“Choosing this kindergarten for my son Joshua has been a great decision! All the teachers, the head teacher, and the centre manager are amazing—they truly care about my son's growth. The teachers are patient, professional, and kind. My son's key teacher, Dan is absolutely wonderful! She is knowledgeable, patient, and so gentle. Joshua loves his teachers and the whole environment here. I’m so grateful for the care and support they provide!”

“OMG! We just finished watching the most amazing improv show ever with Paul and his incredible team of actors! Wow — thank you so much for making our evening soooo funny! You guys absolutely rocked it — we laughed so much my cheeks are still frozen from smiling and laughing! If you haven’t seen them yet, seriously, go check out one of their classes or shows — it’s pure joy, energy, and laughter from start to finish! We loooved it sooooooo much !”

“Eduplay Westgate is a great centre! My daughter has been going there since she was 11 months old, the transition at the begging was very smooth. The teachers are so loving and caring, the centre is very clean. What I love the most is that they always hold events for the whole family to join, the most recent ones are Matariki Night and Mother’s Day event. Can’t wait for the next fun event!”

“Our son Darby attended Bambinos Early Childhood Centre for four years. Bambinos offers an excellent range of engaging activities and thoughtful care. He was able to develop trusting relationships with both his teachers and the other children. It was always so reassuring to know that while at daycare, he was happy, engaged, and safe. We’re so grateful to the team at Bambinos for giving Darby such a positive start with his early learning.”

“We absolutely love HH! Both of my kids are flourishing in such a supportive and engaging environment. The staff are incredibly caring, and they make learning fun and exciting. I’m grateful for the strong foundation my children are receiving here!”

“A truly wonderful small gallery in Titirangi. Carlos and Tatiana welcome you with warmth and care, creating a genuinely respectful atmosphere. The exhibitions are always thoughtful, and you feel like part of a real art community. Their attention made my Emerging Artist Awards experience deeply meaningful. I leave inspired- and grateful -every time:)”

“Cornwall Park looks absolutely stunning during cherry blossom season! The trees are full of delicate pink blooms, and it’s such a peaceful, scenic place to walk around or take photos. However, it can get very crowded on weekends with lots of people doing photoshoots. I’d suggest visiting on a weekday or early morning if you want a quieter experience and better photos. Definitely worth the visit!”

“Such a little gem of a place with bush walks and a beach that is beautiful. Lots of bird life and trees to shelter from the sun. Just a great place.”

“Brought a group of 8 year olds for a birthday escape room adventure. It was so good! Really smoothly run. The room was super well designed, and the clues were just right for nudging us along when we got stuck. We had heaps of fun and will be back.”

“Had a wonderful experience today at Escapade! They had a variety of options to choose from for escape rooms. We went into the Old School 2 and had a blast. You’re able to either walk in or book in advance, with plenty of times available. The staff were super friendly and made the experience even better! I’m definitely going to return.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our daughter absolutely loves being part of the Renaissance School of Dance! The teachers are warm, supportive, and so talented. She looks forward to every class and has grown in both skill and confidence since joining. The performances are always fabulous – beautifully organised and such a joy to watch.”

“Awesome bouldering gym. Day pass was 23 NZD (about $14 USD only) and I was told I could come for free the next 7 days, too bad it was my last day in Auckland. Excellent vibes, felt super welcome by staff and the people climbing. Lots of fun problems, ratings are in colored ranges. Problems end on the last hold (like in European gyms), shirts off are fine for males (great because it was very hot and I swear a lot), chalk is fine, they said it was actually harder cleaning liquid chalk. They managed to do a lot with the space,. there's even a Yoga room on top, a children's area, and a small fitness box. They have 2 tension boards, campus boards and a lot of boulders. Would def come back here.”

“Attended a wedding reception at Markovina Vineyard Estate in late autumn. Although there was a bit of drizzle, the venue was a good size and handled the weather well. The estate was beautifully maintained and professionally decorated. Catering quality depends on the hosts' budget, but in our case it was good to great. Did not include photos with people for privacy reasons, but you can get a better idea of the venue from other photos online. A lovely place for a special occasion.”

“We had so much fun and they allowed us to start at same time as we had to have two groups. Was a little bit hot. Don't be too cocky before you start...we didn't make it and the boys beat the girls. Awesome fun though”

“We booked an hour session with the VR Club for my son aged 10 and daughter aged 13. They loved it!!! They mostly did the job simulator. They said it was amazing and they are already talking about wanting this for their birthday parties. I had a go as well and thought it was pretty cool. The host was really helpful.”

“We loved our family outing at Escape Quest. The staff, and in particular Bradley, were welcoming and authentic, and the Escape Room had a good mix of logical and cryptic clues to keep us engaged. The right mix of challenging and do-able. I liked that the rooms were locally designed by real people, too. Thanks team!”