SPN Children’s Day 2026 - Foster Park, Rolleston.
Schedule
Sun Mar 01 2026 at 01:00 am to 05:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Foster Park Rolleston | Rolleston, CA
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🎉 SPN CHILDREN’S DAY 2026Selwyn’s Biggest Free Family Day Out
Everything is completely FREE.
No tickets. No wristbands. No hidden costs. Just turn up and enjoy it.
On Sunday 1 March 2026, Foster Park transforms into a full-scale family fun zone designed to remove barriers so every child gets the same experience.
And when we say big, we mean big.
🎡 Free Amusement Rides
• The Mitre 10 Carousel
• Dolphin Boats
• Rocket Ride
• Inflatable Water Rollers
• Kids Chair O Plane Swing Ride
Every ride. Free. All day.
🐴 Experiences Kids Don’t Always Get
• Pony rides
• Animal encounters
• Hands-on creative activities
• Craft stations
• Interactive community experiences
🎨 Make + Take Craft Zones
From wooden kiwi fidget spinners to hands-on creative stations, children can build, colour, create and take something home.
🍔 Fuel the Families
Thanks to our community partners and volunteers, families can grab a free sausage sizzle without the pressure of a $120 day out. (Optional additional food vendors will be there for those who want to treat themselves, but we are also encouraging families to pack a picnic 🧺 too!)
We know what it costs to leave the house right now.
🎭 Live Young MCs + Entertainment
Youth-led, high energy, community powered.
This isn’t a corporate event. It’s built by Selwyn, for Selwyn.
Why We Do It
Selwyn Parenting Network exists to remove barriers.
We know there are families who simply wouldn’t attend a paid event. We know cost stops people connecting. We know isolation is real.
So we build one day where:
• No child feels left out
• No parent has to calculate the cost
• No one stands on the sidelines
Last year thousands came through. This year will be even bigger.
The Ripple Effect:
This isn’t just a fun day.
It’s:
• Youth volunteering in action
• Community groups connecting with families
• Local businesses giving back
• 150+ volunteers donating their time
• A district showing what it means to show up
It’s preventative social infrastructure in real life.
📍 Foster Park, Rolleston
📅 Sunday 1 March 2026
⏰ 11am - 3pm
Bring your neighbours.
Bring your cousins.
Bring your whole whānau.
Just don’t bring the family savings! **Maybe a few gold coins for our optional community fundraisers**
Because this one’s on us. 💛
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Where is it happening?
Foster Park Rolleston, Foster Park,,Rolleston, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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