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SUMMARY:Dinosaur Discovery Track
DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time on our Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some of the awe-inspiring creatures that lived up to 250 million years ago and learn about their connections with animals we care for here at the Zoo today and are helping to conserve in the wild. \nThis immersive educational experience in the Zoo’s former elephant habitat features 25 large-scale animatronic dinosaurs made by world-leading dinosaur creators\, The Dinosaur Company. \nThese spectacular replicas move and roar (some even spit water!) and represent the rich diversity of life from our planet’s intriguing Triassic\, Jurassic\, and Cretaceous periods of the Mesozoic Era between 252 – 66 million years ago! \n“Although most dinosaurs went extinct the best part of 65 million years before the first humans evolved\, they nevertheless have this incredible ability to intrigue and fascinate us about animals and epic wildlife. For many of us – including me – dinosaurs are a potent gateway drug that lead to a lifelong connection to nature and to conservation\,” says Auckland Zoo director\, Kevin Buley. \n“Over the seven months that our Dinosaur Discovery Track is here\, we hope that we inspire new audiences about not just extinct species\, but to also get them excited and motivated about all those wildlife species that are still with us\, and now desperately need all our help to stop them going the way of the dinosaurs and disappearing forever.” \nAmong the 19 dinosaur species you’ll encounter are the fabulously feathered Utahraptor (with babies) water loving Baryonyx\, Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) and rhinoceros-like Pachyrhinosaurus. \nInteractive activities \nAs you explore the Track\, you can try your hand as a palaeontologist and take part in fossil digs (this includes accessible height digs for wheelchair users) and via your phone\, scan QR codes for dinosaur audio guides and augmented reality experiences. \nThere’ll also be Dinosaur Rangers roaming the Track to chat with\, and free daily dinosaur keeper talks at 10.30am\, 12.30pm and 2.45pm exploring dinosaur evolution\, extinction\, and how the dinosaurs’ legacy lives on! \nKey info \n\n Open Wednesday 2 April until Sunday 31 October 2025\nOpen daily from 10am – 5pm\nLocated in the former elephant habitat on the Africa Safari Track\nEntry is free with an Auckland Zoo general admission ticket or an Auckland Zoo membership\n\nDinosaur membership \nA Dinosaur Pass membership gives you unlimited entry to the entire Zoo including the Dinosaur Discovery Track for six months from date of purchase. Be in quick\, unlike the tuatara\, this pass will go extinct soon! \nAvailable for purchase from 1 April till 30 June 2025.
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/dinosaur-discovery-track/
LOCATION:Auckland Zoo Te Whare Kararehe o Tāmaki Makaurau\, 99 Motions Road\, Western Springs\, Auckland\, 1022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland
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SUMMARY:TANIWHA
DESCRIPTION:Taniwha follows young Mereana and friends as they protect a taniwha from the urban development destroying its home. \n  \nWith a score by award-winning composer Leon Radojkovic\, invoking the spirit of 80s and 90s adventure flicks and Miyazaki anime\, Taniwha is an audacious Aotearoa adventure for the whole whānau – a tale of courage\, community\, environmental guardianship\, and fighting for what’s right. \nTaniwha bursts onto the stage in vibrant technicolour\, packed with live music\, puppetry\, and videography. \nSuitable for anyone aged 5 and up.
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/taniwha/
LOCATION:Herald Theatre\, 50 Mayoral Drive\, Auckland Central\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
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SUMMARY:Wairarapa Festival of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A month of festive cheer rolls into Wairarapa. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nGreytown is getting ready for one of the country’s happiest mid-winter celebrations. The Wairarapa Festival of Christmas is an extravaganza blending northern hemisphere charm with Kiwi flair. The month of festivities includes lights\, laughter\, and fun for all ages. This year’s theme\, ‘Christmas Carnival’\, applies to events including a Light Up Tractor Parade\, Illumination Night Walk\, and Kids Circus School Programme. There are also street parties\, house tours\, live music\, and fireworks. \nThe main street in Greytown provides the hub for many activities across the four weeks. It will offer twinkling lights\, themed shopfronts\, delicious street food\, and live entertainment. The mid-winter Christmas magic will be enhanced by the promise of a special snow delivery\, too. Get ready to have a cracker of a celebration.
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/wairarapa-festival-of-christmas/
LOCATION:Greytown Village\, Main Street\, Greytown\, New Zealand
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250628T093000
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SUMMARY:Dragon Trainer Quest at the Sky Tower
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to take flight – let your little Vikings soar into the Sky Tower for school holiday fun! \nHow to Train Your Dragon\, the live action movie is NOW in the cinemas and Sky Tower has started its Dragon Trainer Quest programme. \nComplete training missions and give the kids chance to prove how fierce of a Viking they can be\, all at the highest point of Tāmaki Makaurau! \nFly high with imaginations at the Sky Tower\, where every child can become the next dragon trainer!
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/dragon-trainer-quest-at-the-sky-tower/
LOCATION:Skycity Auckland\, 87 Federal Street\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland
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SUMMARY:School Holiday Fun at Butterfly Creek
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an unforgettable family day out these school holidays? \nEmbark on an epic adventure with Myths\, Monsters & Mischief at Butterfly Creek! Step into the world of magical creatures in our Mythic Creatures exhibit\, then meet some of our real-life dragons—like the Bearded Dragon and Water Dragon. Get up close with legendary beasts\, watch our cheeky otters and curious meerkats in action\, and don’t miss the thrilling Croc Show at 1pm daily! \nKids can take on the Dragon Quest for a chance to win awesome How to Train Your Dragon prizes\, plus there’s colouring stations\, face painting on Fridays\, and exciting animal encounters happening every day. \nIt’s the perfect mix of fun\, learning\, and adventure for the whole whānau—only at Butterfly Creek these school holidays!
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/school-holiday-fun-at-butterfly-creek-2/
LOCATION:Butterfly Creek\, 10 Tom Pearce drive\, Auckland Airport\, Auckland\, 2022\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland
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SUMMARY:Wharenui Harikoa
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Matariki 2025\, the nation’s woollen wharenui returns to her place of origin — Tāmaki Makaurau. Wharenui Harikoa\, the world’s first crocheted wharenui\, opens at The Civic in Auckland from 5 – 27 July – marking a powerful act of homecoming and aroha. Returning to her place of conception\, creation and cultural roots is somewhat of an offering and a final gift to Aotearoa before she begins her international journey. \nCreated by artists Lissy (Ngāti Hine\, Ngāti Kahu) and Rudi Robinson-Cole (Taranaki\, Ngāti Pāoa\, Waikato\, Ngāti Tahu/Ngāti Whaoa)\, the wharenui was born from a vision gifted in 2018. Crocheted with vibrant neon wool\, it merges traditional Māori practices with modern technology\, bringing joy\, colour and connection to Aotearoa. \n“This whare is aroha made physical\,” says Lissy Cole. “Stepping inside feels like entering the embrace of your kuia. It’s a deeply maternal\, deeply Māori experience rooted in aroha.” \nPresented by Auckland Live in collaboration with Lissy and Rudi\, Wharenui Harikoa is a fully immersive\, multi-sensory experience. Visitors are welcomed by karanga\, drawn into the heart of the whare via a shifting soundscape created with taonga pūoro artist Libby Gray (Ngāti Rēhia\, Ngāti Uepōhatu\, Tama Ūpoko Ki Te Awa o Wanganui Me Ngāti Tūwharetoa anō Hoki) and musician Rewi McClay (Ngati Hine\, Ngati Kahu). Lighting transitions from warm tones to pulses of fluro\, guiding guests from the physical into the wairua realm. \nEvery detail is intentional – each colour in the whare is described and given a te reo Māori name and vibration that supports visual and audio accessibility. The experience invites stillness\, dreaming and reflection. The whare welcomes all visitors\, children and kaumātua to experience the aroha of Wharenui Harikoa. \nCost\nFree \nEntry is free with a ticket and donations are welcomed to support more free and low-cost events presented by Auckland Live in Tāmaki Makaurau.
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/wharenui-harikoa/
LOCATION:The Civic\, Cnr of Queen Street & 269-287 Wellesley Street West\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Auckland Live":MAILTO:online@aucklandlive.co.nz
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SUMMARY:Make Days at the Maritime Museum
DESCRIPTION:Pom-pom Penguins\nEvery Sun in July\, 10am – 2pm | Free with museum entry \nStay warm this winter by making fluffy pom-pom penguins! Inspired by our Into Ocean & Ice exhibition\, brighten up the cold days with a soft\, woolly friend. Perfect for all ages!
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/make-days-at-the-maritime-museum/
LOCATION:Corner of Quay and Hobson Street\, Viaduct Harbour\, Auckland\, 1140\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
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SUMMARY:The Gruffalo
DESCRIPTION:Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler \nA mouse took a stroll through the deep\, dark wood… \nAfter sell-out seasons across the world\, including London’s West End & Broadway\, The Gruffalo returns to Aotearoa for the first time since 2016! \nJoin Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep\, dark wood in this magical\, musical adaptation of the classic award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. \nSearching for hazelnuts\, Mouse meets the cunning Fox\, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all\, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/the-gruffalo/
LOCATION:Bruce Mason Centre\, #1 The Promenade\, Takapuna Beach\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250713
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SUMMARY:Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
DESCRIPTION:Vanya and Sonia have led quiet and uneventful lives while taking care of their ageing parents in their family home. However\, their peaceful existence is upended when their glamorous movie-star sister Masha unexpectedly arrives with her much-younger boyfriend in tow and a plan to sell the house. \nInsecurities and old resentments boil over in a weekend of wild costume parties\, hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected romance. \nThis play contains language that may be offensive. \nWhen \nThursday 17 July 2025\n8pm-10.20pm \nFriday 18 July 2025\n8pm-10.20pm \nSaturday 19 July 2025\n8pm-10.20pm \nWednesday 23 July 2025\n8pm-10.20pm \nThursday 24 July 2025\n8pm-10.20pm \nFriday 25 July 2025\n8pm-10.20pm \nSaturday 26 July 2025\n8pm-10.20pm \nCost \n\nStandard $33\nSeniors $30\nStudents $19\nGroup bookings 10+ tickets $29 ea
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/vanya-and-sonia-and-masha-and-spike/
LOCATION:Howick Little Theatre\, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive\, Pakuranga\, Auckland\, 2010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howick Little Theatre":MAILTO:info@hlt.org.nz
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SUMMARY:July School Holiday | Abstract Art
DESCRIPTION:Abstract? What is That? \nHave you ever looked at the artwork and thought: What is that? Abstract art can be like that! Instead of illustrating something real\, abstract artworks use lines\, shapes and colours to express feelings or ideas. \nHead to the Kids & Whānau Create area in Te Ātea | North Atrium to make your own abstract masterpiece. \nMake a stamp that has simple shapes and lines on it. Use your stamp and the other stamps provided to make your own art.
URL:https://letsgokids.co.nz/event/july-school-holiday-abstract-art/
LOCATION:Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki\, Wellesley Street East\, Auckland City Centre\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Auckland
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