The Big Play Day
Saturday 30 January 2027 at 10:00 AM
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Event Description
Join us for a day of fun before The Big Read ends and it's time to go back to school!
Leave boredom behind with our selection of games, toys, puzzles, and building bricks that you can choose from. Join in on an activity for an easy addition to your booklet.
Bring your completed Big Read booklets to the front, get them stamped and enter into the prize draw before it closes!
When
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 30 January 2027
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Where
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Hillary Court
Naenae Lower Hutt 5011
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Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Naenae Neighbourhood Hub.
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