April Holiday Experience - Search and Rescue
2025-04-15 10:00 - 2025-04-27 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology, 805 Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs,, 1022, New Zealand
This April, join us for an action-packed time, learning the science of survival, navigation, and outdoor safety through fun experiments and interactive activities.
Create Morse code secret words, go on a geocaching hunt or play ultraviolet hide and seek! Spend some time in Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre with illumination themed design challenges, arts, crafts and hands-on entertainment.
Included in General Admission.

The Chuckle Monsters
2025-05-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Covert Theatre, 51 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1021, New Zealand
Get ready for a whirlwind of laughs and mischief with Chuckle Monsters!
This family-friendly comedy adventure brings Big Red and the hilarious Chuckle Monster gang to life in an action-packed show filled with side-splitting improv, catchy tunes, and delightful dance moves. Join them as they embark on wacky adventures, play games, and spread heaps of laughter. With special appearances by the Covert Juniors, Chuckle Monsters is the perfect show for kids and grown-ups alike, where everyone can join in the fun, embrace their silly side, and create memories that’ll have you chuckling all the way home.

TANIWHA
2025-06-26 18:30 - 2025-07-13 20:00 | Herald Theatre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Taniwha follows young Mereana and friends as they protect a taniwha from the urban development destroying its home.

With 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.
Taniwha bursts onto the stage in vibrant technicolour, packed with live music, puppetry, and videography.
Suitable for anyone aged 5 and up.

Dragon Trainer Quest at the Sky Tower
2025-06-28 09:30 - 2025-07-13 18:00 | Skycity Auckland, 87 Federal Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Prepare to take flight – let your little Vikings soar into the Sky Tower for school holiday fun!
How to Train Your Dragon, the live action movie is NOW in the cinemas and Sky Tower has started its Dragon Trainer Quest programme.
Complete 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!
Fly high with imaginations at the Sky Tower, where every child can become the next dragon trainer!

School Holiday Fun at Butterfly Creek
2025-06-28 13:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Looking for an unforgettable family day out these school holidays?
Embark 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!
Kids 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.
It’s the perfect mix of fun, learning, and adventure for the whole whānau—only at Butterfly Creek these school holidays!

Wharenui Harikoa
2025-07-05 10:00 - 2025-07-27 18:00 | The Civic, Cnr of Queen Street & 269-287 Wellesley Street West, Auckland, 1010, 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 of an offering and a final gift to Aotearoa before she begins her international journey.
Created 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.
“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.”
Presented 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.
Every 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.
Cost
Free
Entry is free with a ticket and donations are welcomed to support more free and low-cost events presented by Auckland Live in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Make Days at the Maritime Museum
2025-07-06 10:00 - 2025-07-27 14:00 | Corner of Quay and Hobson Street, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, 1140, 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!

The Gruffalo
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-13 | Bruce Mason Centre, #1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood…
After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Aotearoa for the first time since 2016!
Join 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.
Searching 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?

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-26 | Howick Little Theatre, 1 Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland, 2010, 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 of wild costume parties, hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected romance.
This play contains language that may be offensive.
When
Thursday 17 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Friday 18 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Saturday 19 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Wednesday 23 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Thursday 24 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Friday 25 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Saturday 26 July 2025
8pm-10.20pm
Cost

Standard $33
Seniors $30
Students $19
Group bookings 10+ tickets $29 ea

July School Holiday | Abstract Art
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-27 | Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Wellesley Street East, Auckland City Centre, Auckland, 1010, 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 your own abstract masterpiece.
Make a stamp that has simple shapes and lines on it. Use your stamp and the other stamps provided to make your own art.

Rhymetime at New Lynn War Memorial Library
2025-07-14 10:30 - 2025-12-08 11:00 | 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.

Future Potters Club
2025-07-15 - 2025-08-19 | Studio One Toi Tu, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1010, 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
Length : 6weeks
Class : 12 Max
Materials Included

4pm-5.30pm

Cost
Paid$185

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
2025-07-18 | Holy Trinity Cathedral, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Auckland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Holy Trinity Cathedral – Auckland under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info

📍 Venue: Holy Trinity Cathedral – Auckland
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ View the FAQs for this event here
🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Auckland
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Programme
Beatles

Here Comes The Sun
Blackbird
Help!
Come Together
Yesterday
All You Need is Love

Queen

Love Of My Life
Another One Bites The Dust
I Want To Break Free
We Are The Champions
We Will Rock You
Radio Ga-Ga
Bohemian Rhapsody

Program subject to change
Performers: Kerr Taylor – String Quartet

Winter Lights - Enchanted Evenings
2025-07-19 - 2025-08-16 | Rainbow’s End, 2 Clist Crescent, Manukau City Centre, Auckland, 2104, 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 Castle.
Be sure to check out the Deep Dive Dodgems, an immersive driving experience on the ocean floor!
How do you experience the magic?
Enjoy all of the magic of Winter Lights with a Twilight Rides or Night Rides Pass!
Night Rides
Our 6PM-11PM Saturday evening session, suited for ages 12+

Kidz Kingdom is closed for our Night Ride sessions.
Saturday 19th July
Saturday 26th July
Saturday 2nd August
Saturday 16th August
Twilight Rides
Our 5PM-9PM family-friendly sessions have now ended for 2025.
You can still enjoy Winter Lights with Night Rides, suitable for ages 12+ on selected Saturday evenings.
ENTERTAINMENT
As well as thousands of fairy lights, check out some special Winter Lights entertainment during our sessions!
Night Rides
dj fr3quency – 6PM – 11PM
Our resident DJ will be spinning some tunes on Centre Stage during Night Rides!
WINTER FAIRIES – 5:45PM – 8:45PM
Say hello to our magical Winter Fairies who will be glowing throughout the park on Night Rides! Take some pics for the ultimate Winter Lights selfie!

Hairy Maclary's Greatest Hits
2025-07-26 | 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, and his adorable friends, to life through music and songs.
Accompanying the songs will be projections of Dodd’s delightful illustrations from her Hairy Maclary and Friends books.
Look out for Schnitzel von Krumm, Bottomley Potts, Zachary Quack, Slinky Malinki, Scarface Claw and more.
Don’t miss this spellbinding show celebrating New Zealand’s beloved canine icon!
Recommended for ages 2–10.

Cornwall Park Winter Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 | 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 or race your friends and whānau to see who can find them all the fastest.
The clues will lead you all around the park to eight different accessible locations. You will need to bring your own pen or pencil.
Cornwall Park gates are open from 7am-6pm in Winter, and the Huia Lodge is open from 10am to 4pm.
Sunday 1st June to Sunday 31st August

Monty Mornings with LEGO® DUPLO® bricks
2025-07-30 09:30 - 12:00 | Westfield Albany, 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand
Make a mess at ours, not yours
Monty the Monkey is so happy to announce that Monty Mornings are back for 2025! We can’t wait to see you and your under 5’s at Westfield Albany anytime from 9.30am – 12pm
Grab a free coffee* and catch up with your parent friends, while Monty the Monkey entertains your under fives with colouring, crafts and stories. It’s the best way to have coffee group without the mess!
Monty Mornings are held at Albany for all Westfield members once a month from 9:30-12pm on Level 2, outside Mecca Maxima.
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Plus, we’ve teamed up with LEGO® DUPLO® so your kids can come along and play with thousands of bricks each time, creating and connecting anything their imagination can think of.
Discover more reasons to enjoy Westfield​
Make the most out of the school holidays (and every day). Become a member today to unlock your benefits and enjoy member offers, events and services that’ll make your centre experience so much more awesome.​
Download the free Westfield app

*Terms and conditions apply. See in-centre for more details. LEGO®, the LEGO® logo and DUPLO are trademarks of the LEGO® group. ©2018 The LEGO® Group.

Dinosaur Discovery Track
2025-08-02 10:00 - 2025-10-31 16:00 | Auckland Zoo Te Whare Kararehe o Tāmaki Makaurau, 99 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland, 1022, 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 elephant habitat features 25 large-scale animatronic dinosaurs made by world-leading dinosaur creators, The Dinosaur Company.
These 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!
“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.
“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.”
Among the 19 dinosaur species you’ll encounter are the fabulously feathered Utahraptor (with babies) water loving Baryonyx, Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) and rhinoceros-like Pachyrhinosaurus.
Interactive activities
As 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.
There’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!
Key info

• Open Wednesday 2 April until Sunday 31 October 2025
• Open daily from 10am – 5pm
• Located in the former elephant habitat on the Africa Safari Track
• Entry is free with an Auckland Zoo general admission ticket or an Auckland Zoo membership

Dinosaur membership
A 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!
Available for purchase from 1 April till 30 June 2025.

Perfect Little Planet
2025-08-16 08:00 - 2025-09-13 17:00 | Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, 670 Manakau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Greetings Earthlings!
In Perfect Little Planet, a family from another star system is looking for the perfect holiday spot as they travel through our solar system.
Bookings essential. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for shows. Late entry into the planetarium is not possible once the show has started.
Aimed at ages 5-9. Rated G.
Free for annual pass holders.
Dates
Sat 16 Aug 2025, 10:00am–10:50am
Sat 23 Aug 2025, 10:00am–10:50am
Sat 30 Aug 2025, 10:00am–10:50am
Sun 7 Sep 2025, 10:00am–10:50am
Sat 13 Sep 2025, 10:00am–10:50am

LA01. Thursday Introduction to Comic Drawing with Liam Addison
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:00 | Mairangi Arts Centre, 20 Hastings Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Join tutor Liam Addison in this class where students will study practices and principles that are applied when designing a Comic from concept, characters, story and art styles using traditional drawing methods. Students will undergo creative tasks to refine their artistic skills and understanding of these principles. Using inspiration and references of multiple comic artists and illustrators, this class aims to inspire creative storytelling, confidence in drawing and share each other’s awesome work in a supportive environment.
Dates:
Thu 21 Aug 2025, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Thu 28 Aug 2025, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Thu 4 Sep 2025, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Thu 11 Sep 2025, 4:30pm–6:00pm
Ticket Information
Young Member: $215.00 each
Non member: $230.00 each

Father's Day at Auckland Zoo
2025-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | auckland zoo, 99 Motions Road,, Western Springs
Treat dad and the whole whānau for Father’s Day at the iconic Old Elephant House. Back by popular demand, the low and slow BBQ menu is a winner with two mouth-watering options and the whole Zoo to enjoy afterwards – the perfect way to celebrate dad!
As Father’s Day steps into spring, you can leave the winter blues behind! Dad will feel like the king of the whānau when he sits down to a BBQ lunch on his special day. Our chefs have created something scrumptious, and we’ve given them the tick of approval.
There are two BBQ boards to choose from, and you can select the lunch that suits dad best – from the carnivore to the herbivore, we have you and dad covered!
Do you have little cubs treating dad to a special day out? We have something just for them – a delicious plate packed full of goodies.
Father’s Day BBQ is just the start of an incredible day of connection! Auckland Zoo boasts lush gardens and sprawling tracks (including the Dinosaur Discovery Track), and of course is home to more than 130 species of animals to enjoy at your leisure all day long. Plus, every time you book with Auckland Zoo, you’re supporting our conservation efforts in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.
$73 per adult. $33 per child (4-14 years). Auckland Zoo entry is included in the Father’s Day ticket price. Annual Pass members receive 15% off with valid I.D.

Auckland Night Market
2025-08-29 17:00 - 23:00 | Hamilton Night Market, 306 Barton Street,, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, 3204, New Zealand
Auckland Night Markets are now in seven different locations across Auckland, along with two markets in Hamilton. Starting in Pakuranga in 2010, the Night Markets have steadily expanded and become a regular event.

The First XV Collection - Now on permanent display at the All Blacks Experience
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-12-31 16:00 | 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

Bad Guys Breakout at the Sky Tower
2025-09-20 - 2025-10-05 | Sky Tower, Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Join the Bad Guys crew and break into a school holiday adventure at the Sky Tower!
This September, the Bad Guys are striking the cinemas once again! To celebrate, the gang is teaming up with the Sky Tower to challenge kids with exciting missions that will test if they’ve got what it takes to join Team Bad. All the fun happening with breathtaking views of Auckland below!
Elevate family fun at the Sky Tower, where everyone can enjoy Bad Guys 2 missions and epic challenges!
Daily, from 9.30am
*Sky Tower admission fees apply. Bad Guys 2 will not be screened at the Sky Tower.

Spring Holiday Fun
2025-09-20 - 2025-10-05 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Looking for an unforgettable family day out these school holidays?
Celebrate the arrival of Spring with an adventure at Butterfly Creek! Spring is the perfect time to get out and explore, and our park is full of exciting experiences for the whole family. Say hello to the newest arrivals in Buttermilk Farm — from cheeky baby goats to fluffy lambs and curious calves, they’re eager to make new friends.
Check out our hatching eggs display and enjoy the magic of chicks breaking free from their shells, and the gorgeous fluffy new arrivals.
Wander through the tropical butterfly house and be surrounded by butterflies as they flutter and fly around you.
With so many amazing animals, interactive encounters, and playgrounds for kids to play and explore, Butterfly Creek is the ultimate spring destination. Make the most of the school holidays and plan your family day out today.
Find out more: https://www.butterflycreek.co.nz/schoolholidays

The Imaginarium
2025-09-20 | Aotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū, 50 Mayoral Drive,, Aotea Square, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Step inside a world where ideas aren’t just for thinking – they’re for living, breathing, dancing, and making. The Imaginarium is a one-day creative explosion for tamariki and rangatahi to explore, create, and play in a vibrant celebration of the senses.
Explore our sensory discovery space, a whimsical world filled with textures, sounds, lights, and scents designed to awaken your senses and transport you into the heart of a creative wonderland. Enter our sensory storytelling sessions, where tales unfold not just through words, but through touch, taste, sound, and movement – inviting every participant to become part of the story.
Take part in accessible music making workshops that bring imaginative soundscapes to life, or join an exploratory dance session, where every movement expresses the creativity inside you. Our visual arts workshops invite you to bring your inner world to life through colour, collage, and self-expression.
Whether you’re leaping through clouds, painting possibilities, or dancing with ideas, The Imaginarium is a place where fantasy and reality blur – and anything is possible.
Open to all, this is a playful and welcoming day for Disabled and non-disabled young people alike. Our experienced team of artists and support crew will guide you through a series of hands-on, inclusive workshops that celebrate individuality, imagination, and joy.
Bring your ideas – we’ll help you build them.

About Glass Ceiling Arts Collective
Glass Ceiling Arts Collective is an Arts charity; it’s a community who believe that young people with disabilities should not be defined by their disability but, rather, they should be afforded the opportunity to enjoy the performing arts alongside their nondisabled peers. The benefits for the young person with a disability are untold. Similarly, the benefits for young people without disabilities, and indeed the whole of society, are untold too.

School Holiday Fun | Heritage Festival
2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-10-05 16:00 | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Test your skills, roll the dice and spin the wheel! Inspired by the 2025 Heritage Festival theme ‘Auckland at Play’, experience classic games, fun pastimes and old-fashioned entertainment such as marionette and stick puppet theatre.
Step back in time in hands-on demos and activities with costumed guides. Explore the historic buildings and heritage gardens and make a day of it!
Tuesday 23 and 30 September 10.30am-12.30pm – Cyanotype Printing
Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-2pm – Pastimes & Parlour Games
Wednesdays 11am – Bread making
Thursdays 11am – Butter making
Fridays 11am – Puppet show & Puppet making workshop
Weekends 11am – Butter making
Sunday 28 September & Sunday 5 October 1:30pm – Puppet show & Puppet making workshop

Admission: adult $16, senior/student $14, child $8, child under 5 free.
Additional charges apply for some events. See the full listings for details.
Open Tues-Sun 10am-4pm. Last admission at 3pm.   No booking required.

Magical Mascots - Free September School Activity
2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 | Torpedo Bay Navy Museum, 64 King Edward Parade Torpedo Bay,, Devonport, Auckland, 0624, New Zealand
This September School Holiday we’re all about mascots. Come and hunt the museum’s mascot Torpedo Ted who is hiding in the galleries. Find all the bears and go in the draw to win your very own Torpedo Ted!
Then, head along to our learning space Tūhura and invent your own magical mascot to draw and add to our display.
When: Saturday 20th September – Sunday 5th October
10am – 5pm daily
Cost: FREE
Suitable for children aged 3+
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Holiday groups must book please email: info@navymuseum.co.nz

International Hobbit™ Day 2025
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-23 | The Shire’s Rest Cafe, 501 Buckland Road,, Matamata, Auckland, 3472, New Zealand
Celebrate International Hobbit Day at the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set with a magical event honouring the birthday of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Enjoy a festive evening of themed entertainment, food, and adventure in the heart of Middle-earth.

Boutique OSCAR Holiday Programme in Auckland
2025-09-22 09:00 - 2025-10-03 18:00 | Thrillzone, Level 1, 28 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand
Looking for something special these school holidays? At Thrillzone Auckland, our OSCAR-approved Holiday Programme offers a boutique experience with small groups, ensuring every child (ages 7–13) gets the attention and fun they deserve.
From thrilling activities and escape adventures to creative team challenges, it’s the ultimate mix of learning, laughter, and action! With full-day and half-day options available, spaces fill fast.
Book now to secure your child’s spot in our boutique holiday programme!
