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 …

Auckland Central City Library Diwali Events

Auckland Central City Library 44/46 Lorne Street,, Auckland Central,, Auckland, New Zealand

Take a small break from the colourful and energetic celebration and visit the Central City Library. The library has a dedicated parent’s room, ice cold water running from the water fountain and lockable charging stations for your phones so you can continue taking photos and videos of the Diwali Festival. Be inspired by the specially …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show

Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre 24 Elder Lane, Bethlehem, Tauranga, New Zealand

About the event Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show ⭐ Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Tauranga This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show in Tauranga! Highlights 🩰 …

Kinloch Market

Kinloch Domain Kinloch Rd, Kinloch, Taupo, New Zealand

The Kinloch Market is a massive vibrant annual market operating every year on the Sunday of Labour weekend, 9am-4pm at the Kinloch Domain Join us this year for over 200 fantastic art and crafts stalls, an abundance of street food, talented local musicians will rock the stage, bouncy castles (FREE), horse riding, a playground and …