TREE PLANTING LYFORD RESERVE

Lyford Reserve Sunnynook, Auckland, New Zealand

Join Pupuke Birdsong Project in planting native trees at Lyford Reserve in Sunnynook on 18 May 2024. Tools provided.

The Art Cupboard

UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture Centre 35 Uxbridge Rd, Howick,, Auckland, New Zealand

Drop-in art activities for kids and families Every Saturday 10:30 – 12:30 (from 6 April 2024) Free (gold coin donation appreciated) Come into Uxbridge on Saturdays and join in the art-making with the Art Cupboard. Suitable for the whole family to join in, everything you need to get creating on your own is provided along …

MATARIKI – NGĀ WHETŪ O TE TAU HOU

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

Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou Matariki - The Stars of the New Year Following four years of sell-out runs, Stardome’s annual Matariki celebrations return for 2024. From the comfort of your planetarium seat, you’ll embark on a journey to ngā whetū (the stars) and beyond to uncover the purākau (stories) and significance …

MUSIC TIME!

Western Springs Garden Community Hall 956 Great North Road, Western Springs, 1022

Music Time! is a FREE weekly music and movement session for under 5 year olds and their parents/caregivers. Join the wonderful tutor Genevieve for a structured musical adventure with your kids. Weekly during term time, 10.00 – 10.45am at Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Great North Road (Hall 2, nearest the car park). Bookings …

Mission Possible

Capital E 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand

Join Agent Ali on top secret missions at Capital E’s PlayHQ. Through physical play movement and creative storytelling, your little one will be helping Agent Ali solve curious and fun mysteries! This is a 30 minute session suitable for ages 3+. Sheltered pram parking and family-friendly bathrooms. Donations appreciated. Mission Possible is part of our …

HUAPAI FOOD TRUCK TAKEAWAY

Huapai Domain Kumeū, New Zealand

Enjoy a mouth-watering evening of delicious food and good vibes at the Food Truck Fest on May 24th from 5 pm to 8 pm at Huapai Domain. On the menu: French Kiss WellyNom NomDouble Dutch FriesPhong Nha LimitedSmashed Potatoes Feast your taste buds on a diverse range of food trucks serving up a storm of …

POCKET SIZED PLAY – FACE PAINTING

Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga Library He Puna Manawa 21, Devonport Road, Tauranga, New Zealand

Let your kids imaginations run wild as they transform into a fairy, tiger, superhero... or whatever tickles their fancy! Andrea face painting kiwi will be working her magic to put a smile on their dials. There’s a free activity between 10.30am – 1.30pm every Saturday for children to enjoy, so grab the tamariki and head …

THE HULA JOURNEY | HŌ’IKE 2024 SHOWCASE

Blockhouse Bay Primary School 584 Blockhouse Bay Rd, Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

Hālau Ka Waikahe Lani Mālie presents their Hō’ike 2024 showcase—an evening of traditional and modern Hawaiian Hula. Come along for an evening of song, chants and dance from the haumana (students) in tthe community-based halau. This hō’ike will take place in Blockhouse Bay Primary School’s Performing Arts Centre. Ticket sales help fundraise to travel to …

Little Scientist Expo

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

Guests will have the opportunity to engage with a wide array of hands-on activities, captivating shows, and interactive demonstrations led by experts in their fields. With exciting workshops by Mr Science, robotics programming and play by Bricks 4 Kidz, hands on model building with the Wellington Meccano Club, and awe-some demonstrations by Victoria University of …

Nanogirl Science Show

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa 55 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

Originally created by Nanotechnologist and Materials Engineer, Dr Michelle Dickinson, MNZM—Nanogirl™ is a superhero with a difference! Her superpowers don’t come from alien parents or magic—instead, Nanogirl builds them using the superpowers of STEM! Nanogirl and her friends use their skills to engineer their way into - and out of - trouble in order to …

RELICS: A NEW WORLD RISES

Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand

It’s 2530, humans have left the planet and a new world has risen in their place! LEGO® Minifigures have taken over the planet and built intricate civilisations in the artifacts left behind, each one inspired by the object they now call home. Experience LEGO® like never before in this immersive new exhibition created by Australian LEGO® …

Tamariki Imagination: Farm

Cornwall Park Greenlane Rd, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

This guided walk, led by our Huia Lodge Discovery Hub team, will encourage tamariki to use their imagination, learn about our farm and adventure in Cornwall Park. Suitable for ages 3+, grown-up participation is encouraged. Please dress for the weather conditions, wear sturdy shoes and bring a drink bottle as we will be leaving pathways …