Enjoy a Kid-Free Date Night in Mt Eden Village:
The Mt Eden Village Business Association is excited to offer you Free Babysitting and Children’s Activities for Kids 5+ again while you enjoy a kid-free Date Night at one of our fabulous eating places here in Mt Eden Village. Please see the list of 15 qualifying eating places below:
- Circus Circus Café, De Nada Mexican Eatery & Tequila Bar, De Post Belgian Beer Café, Frasers Café, The Garden Shed, Gina’s Italian Kitchen, Impression Chinese Restaurant, Indian Lounge Mt Eden, Katsu Bay (previously known as ZoolZool), Pasta & Cuore, Scarlett Slimms & Lucky, Sora Sake Bar, Taste of India, Wu & You and Xoong.
Our first three Date Nights for 2025 are:
- Fri 14 Feb 6.00-9.00 @ Mt Eden Village Centre (449 Mt Eden Rd)
- Fri 14 Mar 6.00-9.00 @ Mt Eden Village Centre (449 Mt Eden Rd)
- Sat 17 May 6.00-9.00 @ Mt Eden Village Centre (449 Mt Eden Rd)
The bookings for babysitting for each date night open around 3-4 weeks beforehand.
We are currently taking bookings for the night of Valentine’s Day. Get in quick!
Registration and Enquiries: For more information, please visit: https://www.mounteden.co.nz/events-and-promos/date-night
Date Night is aimed at parents/caregivers with children aged from 5-13. Limited to 40 kids.
To register, we need kid’s name, age, emergency contact details, any food allergy/medical need information and the eating place where you will be enjoying your Date Night.
Date Night Enquiries to: datenight@mounteden.co.nz
Bricks 4 Kidz Childrens Activities Enquiries to: info@bricks4kidz.co.nz
For the Parents/Caregivers:
- Date Night parents reconfirm booking at least 48 hours in advance (to allow us to finalise staffing and food).
- Date Night parents drop off children from 6.00pm and pick up before 9.00pm for Fri and Sat Date Nights. (The drop off time is from 5.30pm and pick up before 8.30pm for any Sun Date Nights).
- Please pack a bag with snacks, a water bottle, a book or device and blanket to snuggle in (in case child gets tired).
- Drop off – Parents sign kids in – double check emergency contacts and any allergies / dietary / medical information that has been provided.
- Pick up – Parents sign kids out – and provide proof of local dining eg, receipt, photo of receipt, photo of dining.
For the Kids:
The free babysitting and children’s activities will be managed by Bricks 4 Kidz which will organize different LEGO-building stations catering to various age groups and interests. This will not only keep the children engaged but also add an educational element to the evening. Pizza provided (unless allergy-restricted).
Don’t Forget:
Book a Date Night with your partner or friend (or group of friends), Book your favourite eating place and Book your free babysitting service! We look forward to seeing you in Mt Eden Village!
We’re excited to invite you to Splash Landing, a free, family-friendly marine festival happening this weekend!
This two-day event is packed with opportunities to try new water sports and enjoy a variety of on-land activities—including a super fun Tamariki Zone for the kids. We’d love to see as many families from our community come along and make the most of this amazing experience.
Please see the attached flyer and website for more details, and feel free to share it with your families.
Girls in Year 6 from all New Zealand schools (including Saint Kentigern Girls’ School) are eligible to apply for these scholarships, which provide fee assistance for education at the Girls’ School in Years 7 and 8.
Scholarship Application forms are also available on our website. https://www.saintkentigern.com/girls-school/apply/scholarships/
Scholarship applications close on Thursday 6 March 2025 and all applicants must sit a scholarship test on Wednesday 12 March 2025.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Ph 529 5750.
A reminder of our 70th Anniversary Dinner.
When: Friday 4th April
Where: Alexander Park
Cost: $150 pp or $1500 per table
How will the night work? Well, we will be opening Cornwall Cricket Club and the Bar from 4 pm. The Alexander Park venue will be open from 5.30 pm, and dinner will be served from 6.30 pm.
Throughout the night, we will have special guest speakers; these will be announced soon. We will also have an auction throughout the night.
This event will serve as a fundraiser to support vital upgrades to our facilities, including the clubrooms, toilets, changing rooms, and indoor cricket nets.
We are also seeking auction items to be auctioned off on the night. If you or someone you know would like to contribute, we’d love to hear from you!
Everyone is welcome to park at Cornwall and walk over to Alexander Park.
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Epsom South Kindergarten has a unique outside environment designed with areas of interest to spark children’s imagination and exploration.
Here at Epsom South Kindergarten we focus on sustainable practices. We are proud to be an Enviroschool Kindergarten – aiming for a peaceful, healthy and sustainable world through people sharing, teaching and learning together.
Epsom South Kindergarten offers quality Early Childhood Education to develop children as competent and confident learners.
Our kindergartens have early childhood qualified and registered teachers. The teachers are dedicated to, and passionate about, early childhood education. Each kindergarten has a head teacher plus teachers and support staff. Quality learning programmes are based on the New Zealand Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whãriki. The team at Epsom South are passionate, experienced and fun.
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Epsom
Auckland 1023
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