LetsGoKids

Rhymetime at New Lynn War Memorial Library
2025-07-14 10:30 - 2025-12-08 11:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | New Lynn War Memorial Library, 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, 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.

The First XV Collection - Now on permanent display at the All Blacks Experience
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-12-31 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | All Blacks Experience, Level 4, 88 Federal Street, Sky City Precinct, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Step into the legacy of New Zealand rugby through the First XV Jersey Collection – a powerful tribute to the players, moments, and stories that shaped our national identity.
This extraordinary collection features 15 iconic jerseys from over a century of New Zealand Rugby history – each one representing a defining moment in the black jersey’s journey. From the 1905 Originals to the 2015 World Cup champions, these jerseys tell stories of triumph, resilience, and cultural pride.
Free to view at The All Blacks Experience, SkyCity Precinct, Auckland

Make Days: Ika pepa (paper fish)
2025-11-02 10:00 - 2025-11-30 14:00 UTC | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Bring the ocean to life with your own woven paper fish! Using recycled materials, explore the art of raranga (weaving) while learning about the creatures of Te Moananui-a-Toi.

Have a Go Day
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Fairburn School, 10 Pukeora Road,, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, 1062, New Zealand
We a ‘Have a Go’ Day for kids aged 2-13.
Bring along your friends and whānau for an opportunity to try out the different sports that Ōtāhuhu has to offer.
This is a FREE event from 10am-12pm and it is open to the public.
We have:

Big Foot Adventures coming along with their bikes to teach cycling skills and run an obstacle course for confident riders,
Ōtāhuhu United AFC with football, and the
Ōtāhuhu Jammers from the Ōtāhuhu Pool and Leisure Centre with basketball.

Keep an eye out for other groups/sports coming along! See you there!

NZ-VR: Dive Beneath the Surface
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 14:30 UTC | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and come face-to-face with the beauty and challenges of our marine world. Developed by BLAKE NZ in partnership with New Zealand Geographic, the award-winning NZ-VR experience takes you beneath the surface to experience firsthand how pollution, overfishing, and climate change are impacting life in our oceans and what we can all do to protect it.
Learn about kaitiakitanga, the guardianship of our environment, inspiring tamariki to become ocean champions through small, powerful actions.
After your VR dive, wander through our newest exhibition, Ngā Huhua: Abundance, and discover Te Moana-nui-a-Toi, the spectacular outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Bricks and Blocks
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 16:00 UTC | MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology, 805 Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs,, 1022, New Zealand
Bricks and Blocks by MOTAT is a LEGO® Fan Display by the Auckland Lego Users Group.
Lego fans big and small will love the fantastical creations on show at Bricks and Blocks.
Thanks to the Auckland Lego® Users Group (AuckLUG), visitors will be treated to a range of displays including cityscapes, vehicles, pirate ships and, of course, trains! Set in our science and technology centre Te Puawānanga.
We recommend parking outside the Aviation Hall and enjoying the free heritage tram ride between sites.
Cost
Paid
General Admission entry fees to MOTAT apply.

Adults $19,
Child and Students $10.
SuperGold Card holders get free admission.
Family Pass $45.

NZ Sculpture OnShore
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 UTC | Operetu Fort Takapuna, 170 Vauxhall Rd,, Devonport, Auckland, 0624, New Zealand
Now in its 29th year, NZ Sculpture OnShore features more than 120 spectacular, quirky and thought-provoking works by emerging and established artists from all over New Zealand. Be inspired by soaring monumental sculptures, sound and light artworks and site-specific installations. Get in early to enjoy the incredible range of smaller artworks available, too.
Situated in Operetu Fort Takapuna, a stunning clifftop park with the backdrop of Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf, NZ Sculpture OnShore is a great day out with family and friends.
All artworks exhibited at NZ Sculpture OnShore are for sale, and proceeds are donated to Women’s Refuge NZ. To date, more than $2.6 million has been donated to help Women’s Refuge NZ support the victims of domestic violence.
Head along for a terrific experience supporting a great cause.
Cost
Paid
Earlybird prices end 8 October
General tickets – $25 / $30
Child tickets – $10 / $15
Family tickets – $60 / $70
Concession – $20 / $25
Gala – $90 / $99

Tales of Tīkapa Moana
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Join us for a special storytelling session celebrating the opening of Ngā Huhua: Abundance.
Enjoy Hauraki Broo, a gentle, inspiring tale by Nikki Slade Robinson exploring life in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and the challenges our whales face — sparking big ideas for little ocean lovers.
There’ll also be fun whale tattoo giveaways and creative crafts happening throughout the museum.
Storytime is suitable for children aged 3-10.
