2026 Lunar New Year - Horsing Around

Schedule

Sun Feb 22 2026 at 01:00 am to 06:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Frank Kitts Park | Wellington, WG

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Supported by Four Winds Foundating, Horsing Around promises to be a family fun zone with abundance of laughter and joy for the whole whānau! 🐎
Frank Kitts Park will be transformed into a creative and interactive space where families can connect, play and celebrate together!
Bouncy castle, merry-go-round, face-painting , balloon animals and horse-themed art, craft and so much more will be available on the day for the young, and young-at-heart. 🎨
There will also be a performance and participation programme with an opportunity to watch and then give it a go. There’s something for everyone - from Chinese dragon dancing to martial arts, Traditional dance to k-pop, or the intense beats of taiko drumming to serene sounds of music therapy.
Full programme will be available soon!
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Where is it happening?

Frank Kitts Park, Frank Kitts Park, Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

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