If the last time you communicated with your kids was through Facebook, maybe it’s time to take a break away from techno-land and get back to family outings basics. You remember those – where you all hang out together for some face time fun at concerts, shows and good ole’ picnics?

The Tower Tutus on Tour in Rotorua on 26 February is kind of like Natalie Portman’s Black Swan in the flesh – plenty of drama and lies, but minus the evil twin sister (at least as far as we know). The NZ Ballet bring the story of Pinocchio to life in a production designed specifically for families.

The Brylin Motel Rotorua has two-bedroom apartments with a TV for each bedroom and a double spa bath— so you can relax in the suds while the kids keep themselves busy.

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Give the offspring some more songs for their repertoire other than “Jungle Bells Batman Smells” by taking them along to the Opera in the Park in Nelson on the 26^th of February. Take a picnic under the starry night sky as top opera singers belt out some well-known pieces—and there will be yodelling too.

Just because you’re a family doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some style: the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco Hotel & Resort is an elegant and comfortable choice, with a swimming pool that the kids can try out while you visit the health and beauty spa.

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Celebrate Chinese New Year (the dawn of the Year of the wascally Wabbit) in Christchurch at the Chinese Lantern Festival on 26–27 February. Watch the colourful magical rod puppets, hear some authentic Chinese rock, delight in the gorgeous feature lanterns, and of course, all that amazing food!

Knock together a healthy feast after the day’s indulgences in your suite’s kitchen at the Sherborne Motor Lodge.

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OMG, kids like, totally love everything we cringed about in the eighties. So give them a taste of that lovin feelin on a Top Gun day at the North Shore Aero Club Open Day in Auckland on 26 February.  Watch flying displays and aerobatics – even take a joy flight – and check out the classic and homebuilt aircraft.

Enjoy the view from above at the Scenic Hotel Auckland, with vistas of the city and an onsite café sure to satisfy fussy eaters.

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