Dinosaur Discovery Track

Auckland Zoo Te Whare Kararehe o Tāmaki Makaurau 99 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand

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. This immersive educational experience in the Zoo’s former …

Wharenui Harikoa

The Civic Cnr of Queen Street & 269-287 Wellesley Street West, Auckland, New Zealand

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 …

Make Days at the Maritime Museum

Corner of Quay and Hobson Street Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, New Zealand

Pom-pom Penguins Every Sun in July, 10am - 2pm | Free with museum entry Stay 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!

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Howick Little Theatre 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand

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. Insecurities and old resentments boil over in a weekend …

July School Holiday | Abstract Art

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Wellesley Street East, Auckland City Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

Abstract? What is That? Have 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. Head to the Kids & Whānau Create area in Te Ātea | North Atrium to make …

Rhymetime at New Lynn War Memorial Library

New Lynn War Memorial Library 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

Bring along your tamariki & enjoy a morning of music, rhymes, dance and more. This is a great event for ages 18 months to 3 years.

FREE

Future Potters Club

Studio One Toi Tu 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

Ignite your child’s creativity and let them discover the wonders of clay with Future Potters Club! In our weekly hands-on classes, your child will create imaginative creatures to scenes from a movie. Designed to spark imagination, our classes offer a chance to make one-of-a-kind pottery while developing artistic skills. Join us today! Age : 6-12 …

Winter Lights – Enchanted Evenings

Rainbow's End 2 Clist Crescent, Manukau City Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

Rainbow’s End enchanting Winter Lights are back and more magical than ever this winter! Winter Lights at Rainbow’s End transforms the park into a dazzling winter wonderland. Step into a magical world, with all your favourite rides plus over 40 kilometres of sparkling lights winding through Gold Rush Town, the Log Flume Enchanted Forest, and the majestic Kidz Kingdom …

Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits

Bruce Mason Centre #1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

Presenter Jackie Clarke Est. running time one hour (Starts @ 11AM) Join Auckland Philharmonia for Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits, a magical concert to captivate the whole whānau. The effervescent vocals of Jackie Clarke, joined by Auckland’s professional orchestra and the National Youth Theatre Children’s Chorus, will bring Lynley Dodd’s stories of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, …

Cornwall Park Winter Scavenger Hunt

Cornwall Park Greenlane Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

Event Details Collect a scavenger hunt from Huia Lodge in Cornwall Park or print one at home. Use it to explore the park and discover some winter wonders. This FREE self-led activity is suitable for the young and young at heart. Take your time and find a new wonder each time you visit the park …