Come check out Devonport’s new educational makerspace where we play and create with items otherwise destined for landfill!  Construct and de-construct using a variety of tools, or think big with large junk treasures in our outdoor creation space. Suitable for all ages, but children under 3 will require close supervision due to choking hazards present. …

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Mt Eden’s community centre and Methodist church in the heart of Mt Eden village welcomes you to their annual Little Day Out – a day packed full of fun for pre and primary school aged children. This is a FREE family event including; a weird and wonderful animal zoo; FREE pony rides; crafts and origami; bake …

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On Saturday 6 April, 10am – 2pm, Nathan Homestead Pukepuke is excited to present Cultural Celebration Day! This FREE event will include a range of fun activities that celebrate the many different cultures in the community. There will be FREE cultural performances, free drop-in workshops, food trucks and booked workshops all day. Free Cultural Performances: …

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Come and meet your new bike buddies at the Pakuranga Bike Hub Opposite Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool & Leisure Centre. Enjoy an extra-special open day, with free Nice Blocks and spot prizes up for grabs. Browse the ever-changing range of refurbished bikes for sale, donate your unused bikes, and discover more about our services and …

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Bring your kids for a FREE story reading Pirate Adventure at Māngere Bridge Library! The fun & animated storyteller from Tim Bray Theatre Company will be in full costume reading an excerpt from Margaret Mahy’s The Great Piratical Rumbustification. There will be more live readings across Auckland Libraries for the next few weeks so Tim Bray …

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Play Festival celebrates cultural identity, facilitates intercultural connections, and creates a safe and inclusive environment for people to play, interact and JUST HAVE FUN. The purpose of the Play Festival is to bring people together to celebrate cultural identity, diversity, inclusion, friendship, integration, creativity, wellbeing, and fun in life through play. The original vision for …

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Join GoGo Rave on April 6th for some amazing music, community, crafts and sweet as dance moves. There will be: DJ WAM; Light Library Nature Retreat Corner; Bio-Glitter bar; Local Artist colouring murals ; Bottomless Coffee Supreme; Popcorn and fruit; Dance wand making; Hula Hooping grotto; More crafts to come… GO-GO Family Rave was born …

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Embark on a magical musical journey with the Toi Time team and the Auckland Philharmonia in this specially crafted one-hour concert for children under six. With interactive elements woven throughout, young attendees will discover the wonders of orchestral music while getting a chance to explore the instruments up close as the musicians play. Sessions are …

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Come and join us on the first day of the school holidays for some vintage kid family fun! Activities requiring an online booking and Koha/Donation All day giant educational wooden games with Wood Botherer Q&A with maker Phil on hand from 10.30 am Kowhai and the Giants book reading, 11.30 am–12 pm. Spot Prizes for …

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