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Mārama Kids: School Holiday Fun in Rotorua
Looking for school holiday activities in Rotorua? Join us at Te Puia for Mārama Nights every Friday and Saturday during the school holidays, with whānau-friendly activities, kai, movies and the magic of Mārama after dark. Book Mārama or Mārama + Dinner, and we’ll take care of the rest — your Mārama Nights experience is included.
Make a Mārama Wish
- Write your name or a special wish on a glowing star and add it to the Mārama Star Wall.
- Take a photo, tag @Te_puia on Instagram and receive FREE popcorn!
Kirituhi
- Get into the Mārama spirit with white face paint kirituhi.
Free Popcorn
- Enjoy free popcorn as you explore Mārama.
Café Open
- The café will be open with kai and inu available to purchase.
School Holiday Movie Nights in Rotorua
Friday 2 October & Friday 9 October
Make your Mārama night even more magical with a movie under the stars. Settle in with free popcorn and a glow bracelet, then enjoy a family favourite surrounded by the lights of Mārama.
Moana 2 | Friday 2 October
Details:
- Friday 2 October
- Open from 7.00pm
- Movie starts 7.40pm
Three years after her first great adventure, Moana receives an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors and sets off on a new journey across the far seas of Oceania. Joined by Maui and a new crew of unlikely seafarers, Moana must venture into mysterious and dangerous waters to uncover what lies beyond.
An epic animated adventure filled with ocean exploration, music, friendship and plenty of Mārama magic — perfect for a night out with the whānau.
Coco – Reo Māori | Friday 9 October
Details:
- Friday 9 October
- Open from 7.00pm
- Movie starts 7.40pm
Te Reo Māori version of Pixar’s Oscar-winning family musical about a boy who travels to the land of the dead.
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
Movie Night Extras
- Tamariki receive a free movie snack pack including popcorn + a glow bracelet.
Want to add to the fun?
Glow sticks and hand warmers will also be available to purchase.
Make a night of it at Te Puia! Explore the lights. Make a wish. Enjoy kai. Watch a movie. Create memories together through school holiday activities in Rotorua!
Coming up for Mārama Nights:
- Live music
- Night Markets
- Matariki
- And more!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the school holiday activities at Mārama Nights?
- Mārama Nights at Te Puia offers family-friendly school holiday activities including free popcorn, Mārama Star Wall wishes, white face paint kirituhi, movies and the opportunity to explore Mārama after dark.
When are Mārama Nights held?
- Mārama Kids takes place every Friday and Saturday during the school holidays. Mārama Movie Nights are held on Friday 2 October and Friday 9 October 2026.
What movies are showing at Mārama Movie Nights?
- Moana 2 will screen on Friday 2 October, followed by Coco – Reo Māori on Friday 9 October.
What time do the Mārama Movie Nights start?
- Mārama Movie Nights open from 7.00pm, with movies starting at 7.40pm.
Is Mārama Nights suitable for families?
- Yes. Mārama Nights is designed as a whānau-friendly experience, with activities and entertainment for tamariki and their families.
What is included for tamariki on Movie Nights?
- Tamariki receive a free movie snack pack with popcorn and a glow bracelet. Glow sticks and hand warmers will also be available to purchase.
Where is Mārama Nights held?
- Mārama Nights is held at Te Puia, 20 Hemo Road, Rotorua.
Can I explore Mārama Geyser Light Trail during Mārama Nights?
- Yes. Mārama Nights gives visitors the opportunity to experience Mārama after dark, including the illuminated geothermal landscape and light trail.