BOOKARAMA 2025

Howick College 25 Sandspit Road,, Howick, Auckland, New Zealand

BOOKARAMA returns this October school holidays with five days of books galore at the Howick College Gymnasium. From Wednesday to Sunday you can browse thousands of quality second-hand books at bargain prices – a family favourite event not to be missed.  Dates: Wednesday to Sunday, second week of the October school holidays  Opening Hours: Thursday, …

Puka Pikitia – Toi Hikitia | Picturebooks – Artistic Hooks

Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Hamilton Waikato Gate 2B, Knighton Rd, University of Waikato, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, New Zealand

Thursday 01 May - Friday 03 Oct 2025 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm (excl. public holidays) Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts | Foyer Gallery Join us in celebrating the superheroes of art and illustration, sharing stories about superheroes, and shaping our future by connecting with our tamariki through art and story. Ka rawe! When …

Young Creators Market Stall – Seekers Mākete

Market Square 2 Worcester Boulevard,, Central, Christchurch, New Zealand

Calling All Young Creatives! This school holidays, we’re thrilled to welcome tamariki to be part of the Seekers Market – a special opportunity for young makers to showcase their creativity and run their very own stall! For just $10, kids can join our vibrant market community on Saturday, 10am–3pm, and share their handmade crafts, baking, …

Blast Off! Make a Bottle Rocket

Space Place at Carter Observatory 40 Salamanca Rd, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand

FREE these school holidays! Join us outside Space Place to make a bottle rocket, then send it soaring! Space Place is excited to celebrate Space Week with a FREE rocket activity for all whānau these school holidays. We’ll be sending water rockets and pump rockets into the atmosphere. Head inside Space Place to build and …

Monty Mornings with LEGO® DUPLO® bricks | Westfield St Lukes

Westfield St Lukes 80 St Lukes Road,, Auckland, New Zealand

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! Plus your kids can play with thousands of LEGO® DUPLO® bricks each time, creating and connecting anything their imagination can …

Monster Truck Mayhem Messy Play

Te Pae o Kura 126 Awaroa Road,, Sunnyvale, Auckland, New Zealand

Rev up your engines and get ready to smash, crash and splatter!  Little Drivers can zoom through muddy tracks, crush pretend cars, and create their own monster truck mayhem! Expect plenty of dirt, foam, and colourful chaos — perfect for your mini monster truck fans to dig, dump, and demolish to their heart’s content. All …

BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival

Aotea Square 291-297 Queen Street,, Auckland CBD, Auckland

The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is New Zealand's premier Indian cultural festival. It's a free, family-friendly event held every year. The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival, known as 'The Festival of Lights', draws over 65,000 attendees. Since its inception in 2002, the festival has been a vibrant showcase, featuring traditional and contemporary music, dance, and stalls offering …

Kenakena School Festival of Fun 2025

Kenakena School 19A Arnold Grv,, Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington, New Zealand

Kenakena School Festival of Fun 2025 🤩 Families LOVE the Kenakena School Festival of Fun on Saturday 8 November 2025! We're planning some new surprises this year, alongside all the family favourites the kids have come to love! KIDS! Come in fancy dress and you could win a spot prize! 🧌🧞‍♂️🧜‍♂️🧚💃👨‍🦽 Add Wacky Hair and …

Diwali Festival of Lights 2025

TSB Arena 4 Queens Wharf,, Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand

Step into the vibrant world of India and South-East Asia at this year’s Diwali Festival of Lights. Enjoy a lively event filled with music, dance, and cultural performances, plus fun activities for the whole whānau. Explore Indian fashion and jewellery stalls, try your hand at henna and lantern-making, meet local community groups, and feast on …

Wellingtons 4×4 Camp and Outdoor Show

Brewtown Upper Hutt 23 Blenheim Street, Maidstone, Upper Hutt 5018, Upper Hutt, New Zealand

Wellingtons 4x4 Camp and Outdoor Show Buckle up, Wellington — we’re unleashing the BIGGEST 4×4 and outdoor adventure show the city’s ever seen! For the first time, global brands, NZ legends, and epic giveaways collide for one action-packed day. 👉 What’s Waiting for You? 🛞 4×4 HQ Meet the biggest names in the game — …

Paddy the Wanderer

Wellington Museum 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand

A dog’s eye view of Wellington waterfront history with Wellington Museum Senior Curator, Taonga, Ian Wards. Bring your canine family member. Dog treats included! Who was Paddy the Wanderer? Paddy the Wanderer was a beloved Airdale Terrier known for roaming Wellington waterfront in the 1930s. After many adventures and years of dedication to the city’s …

Raumati Scouts Spring Fair

Scout Hall 45 Tiromoana Rd,, Raumati South, Wellington, New Zealand

About the event Raumati Scouts Spring Fair SAVE THE DATE: The Raumati Scout group invites you to our Spring Festival at the Raumati Scout Hall on Sunday, 19 October. Details to come! Also check out other Festivals in Paraparaumu.