Tūrama

Queen Street and Aotea Square , New Zealand

Get ready to be mesmerized by the return of Tūrama, a spectacular series of large-scale illuminated art installations that will light up Queen Street for the city centre's Matariki ki te Manawa programme. This creative collaboration between talented artists brings a unique blend of art, culture, and technology to the heart of the city, transforming …

KŌRERO KIDS

Artworks Community Theatre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa, Waiheke Island, Auckland

Kōrero Kids - Singing the stars | Getting ready for Matariki Bring the whanau and prepare for a beautiful Matariki with Kōrero Kids! Led by Tanya Batt and Peter Forster, Kōrero Kids is Childhood Playgroup with a bicultural focus, learning Te Reo through waiata and tikanga Māori. Held on Tuesday mornings at 10am, in the …

SENTINEL

New Zealand Maritime Museum Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Aotearoa is the seabird capital of the world, home to about 90 species of the world’s seabirds. Just as canaries once warned coal miners of carbon monoxide, seabirds signal the declining health of our ecosystem. With the birds increasingly threatened by habitat loss and predators, Sentinel serves as an urgent call to action. Through science, photography, interactive …

MATARIKI WHĀNAU DAY!

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, West Auckland, New Zealand

Bring the whole family to Arataki Visitor Centre for a day of fun and learning to celebrate the Matariki season. Enjoy activities related to the nine whetū (stars) of matariki, join in on whakari (storytelling) with our friends from Glen Eden and Titirangi libraries, enjoy some kai with Friends of Arataki, and more! Free sausage …

WEIRD & WONDERFUL WEEKENDS AUCKLAND MUSEUM

Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand

EVERY WEEKEND, EXCEPT LABOUR WEEKEND 10AM - 10.30AM, 11AM - 11.30AM, 1PM - 1.30PM FREE, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGNAGE TO SEE THE ACTIVITY ON THE DAY Discover the delights of the natural world, in these immersive sessions inspired by the amazing collections in our Weird & Wonderful gallery. Our AM Learn …

DINOSAURS AT DUSK STARDOME

Stardome Observatory and Planetarium 670 Manakau Road, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

From pterosaurs to paragliding — a full-speed flight through history! Take to the skies and discover the origins of flight. It’s a learning adventure of a father and his teenage daughter Lucy, who share a fascination for all things that fly. You’ll travel back in time to meet the pterosaurs and the ancestors of modern-day …

KIDS ONLY SUSTAINABLE MARKET 2024

Mt Albert War Memorial Hall 773 New North Road, Mount Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

🎉 Kids Only Sustainable Market 🌟 Where kids run the show! Crafts, plants, baking, second hand and more! ** Stalls are fully booked!** Sunday 16 June, 10am - 1pm Mt Albert War Memorial Hall Come along to the most interesting and original market in town! It will be full of unique treasures, creative crafts, second …

SUNDAY PAINTING FOR FAMILIES

Art4Kidz Unit 7, 53 William Souter Street, Forest Hill, Auckland, New Zealand

Create Beautiful Memories Together at Forest Hill! Join us on Sundays from 10am to 1pm for a fun-filled painting experience with your family or friends in Forest Hill. Unleash your creativity as you craft your own masterpiece or choose from a variety of images to paint. Bookings are essential, with a minimum of two people …

DEVONPORT MID-WINTER DIP 2024

Windsor Reserve Devonport 2 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand

Everyone’s welcome to join the fun at the annual Midwinter Dip. Come in your togs or come in costume! Devonport’s very own Druid will open proceedings. For the brave and the bold there’ll be free soup or Milo kindly provided by the wonderful people at the Officer’s Mess at Fort Takapuna and the 1st Devonport …

MANUKAU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FAMILY CONCERT

Due Drop Events Centre 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Manukau, 2104, New Zealand

Family Concert Sunday 16 June, 5.00pm Due Drop Events Centre Tickets available now! Click here to visit Eventfinda. ROSSINI         ‘BARBER OF SEVILLE’ OVERTURE WILLIAMS     HARRY POTTER ‘HEDWIG’S THEME’ ‘RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK’ BACH                CONCERTO FOR TWO VIOLINS MOZART        ‘LAUDATE DOMINUM’ HAMILTON   ‘THE SONG IS BUT A DOOR’ ORFF                 ‘O FORTUNA’ HANDEL  …

FREE ARTS 4 US, TE ATATU PENINSULA

Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre 595 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland, New Zealand

Join the Fun at Arts 4 Us! Free Creative Therapy Sessions for Kids! Dance & Arts Therapy NZ invites you to our FREE and popular Arts 4 Us drop-in sessions! Happening every Friday during term time at the Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, these exciting arts therapy sessions are perfect for …

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT HEARD PARK AFTER DARK

Heard Park 170 Parnell Rd, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand

With the installation being active nightly, every night will be a shining bit of winter magic on Parnell—but make sure you don’t miss Fridays. On Friday nights in Heard Park while the installation is live, grab a free hot drink from Mrs Sippy coffee cart and enjoy some of New Zealand’s finest musicians as they …