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The Last of Summer Carnival
2024-04-05 16:00 - 23:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Claudelands Events Centre, Gate 4 Brooklyn Road, Claudelands, Hamilton, 3214, New Zealand
Join us at The Last of Summer Carnival on Friday April 5th at Claudelands Events Centre!
Free entry for all!
The Carnival kicks off at 4pm till late.
The whole family can soak up the last of summer with carnival rides, outdoor markets, delicious food trucks and finish the evening with an outdoor movie starting at 8pm. It’ll be a night packed full of excitement, a taster of what’s to come later this year as part of The Great Waikato Festival.

TE ATATU FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS
2024-04-05 16:30 - 20:30 | Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays, 247 Edmonton Road, Te Atatū South, Auckland, 0610, New Zealand
A tasty selection of Auckland’s best street food, music and entertainment. Lot’s of free activities to keep the kids busy that change each month, free ReCreators craft workshop and other activities. Plenty of seating inside and outside or picnic in the park. 60 carparks on site plus additional parking can be found on the grass field being the St Johns hall. Stay a while and enjoy the fun community vibes.
There is also a free repair café where you can get household items repaired for free (koha/ donation appreciated).
4:30pm-8:30pm. Te Atatu South Community Centre, 247 Edmonton Road. Monthly on first Friday of summer daylight savings months except January.
Further details can be found at Te Atatu Food Truck’s Facebook page including event cancellations due to bad weather.

FRIDAYS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
2024-04-05 17:30 - 2024-04-19 20:00 | Haven Foundation, 1855 Great North Road, Avondale, Auckland, 1026, New Zealand
Enjoy a family night market in Avondale with eats, beats and treats with FREE entry.
There is FREE face-painting and FREE bouncy castle for the kids too!
A great place to spend some time and rub shoulders with other locals in Avondale
Cancellations and updates on Avondale Mainstreet’s Facebook Page.
For queries about having a stall, please contact Dominique Crawford at events@iloveavondale.co.nz
Schedule:
April 5 and April 19

Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Night Walks 2024
2024-04-05 19:00 - 2024-06-27 21:30 | Multiple Venues, New Zealand
Don’t hibernate this winter! Wrap up warm, grab a torch and explore the REAL Whakatāne Night Life scene with the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust!
Come along and learn about our local kiwi population and the work being done by our amazing volunteers to protect our national icon and other native taonga. If you listen carefully you might even hear the call of kiwi or weka! Birds aren’t the only stars of the show though, you’ll also discover various plant life, nocturnal creepy-crawlies like spiders and wētā, and incredible glow-in-the-dark fungi!
Please be aware that it is very unlikely that you will see a wild kiwi on this walk – they tend to run a mile when they hear a dozen humans coming down the track!
2024 night walks dates
Our night walks start on April 4th and run every Friday night until the 27th of June. They start at 7pm and finish at approximately 9.30pm. Kids Night Walks of Discovery are held on Thursdays, with a 530pm start time and finishing at approximately 730pm.
Tickets are purchased through Eventfinda.
We are alternating the locations of our night walks each week between Ohope Scenic Reserve and Mokorua Bush Scenic Reserve so please ensure you know which location you are booking at.
See dates and book tickets for Mokorua Bush Scenic Reserve night walks »
See dates and book tickets for Ōhope Scenic Reserve night walks »
See dates and book tickets for Kids Night Walk of Discovery »
Please note that a reasonable level of physical fitness is required as we will be going off the public tracks and this may not be suitable for children under the age of 8. Whilst the Trust team will have first aid kits, please bring any personal medication you may require (e.g. asthma inhalers). Finally, don’t forget to wear warm clothing and footwear (e.g. NOT sandals or jandals) and bring a torch, some snacks, a drink and a camera!
If you have any questions please contact the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust: volunteer@whakatanekiwi.org.nz
Thanks, we look forward to meeting you all – The Night Walks Team

THE DAY OUT MARKETS
2024-04-06 09:00 - 2024-05-26 13:00 | Bethlehem Town Centre, 19 Bethlehem Road,, Tauranga, Bethlehem, 3110, New Zealand
Join us for weekly Sunday markets at Bethlehem Town Centre from 1 October 2023 – 26 May 2024! This Summer is going to be epic!
Our markets are a must-do this summer and we’re inviting you to be a part of them! We have brought together some of the best vendors in the bay to celebrate creativity, collaboration and community.
Every week you can take a stroll down ‘High Street’ in the shopping centre and enjoy:

A heap of vendors
Live music
Free activities and games
Balloon animals
Delicious food
Candy floss and more!

Free events for the whole family – The perfect Day Out!
Held every Sunday 9am – 1pm.
Keep an eye out for our Christmas events in December!
Are you a maker, creator, small business or foodie? We are now taking vendor applications with limited spaces left! Apply online: www.thedayoutmarkets.nz. We would love to have you a part of it!
Find us on Facebook and Instagram

Earthsong Sustainable Living Festival
2024-04-06 09:30 - 15:00 | Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood, 457 Swanson Road, Ranui, Auckland, 0612, New Zealand
Find out how sustainable living works in practice at Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood in Ranui.

Interested in community living, sustainable housing, and permaculture? Come and visit Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood in Ranui for a day of workshops, activities, stalls, and live music.
Learn about:

How to compost and grow your own food using permaculture principles
How a diverse group of 60 people uses coloured cards to aid consensus-driven community decision-making
Tips and insights into how to build sustainable housing and community-centred design
Designing for flood resilience
Upcycling clothing
and more!

Chat with the residents over a cup of coffee and discover how Earthsong was developed as a collective. The project continues to run as a self-managed community aiming for social, environmental, and economic sustainability. Meet people involved in local conservation and sustainability initiatives, and enjoy live music from local artists. The event offers activities for kids and adults, as well as food, drink, music, and a sense of community.
A shared celebration of living sustainably, resiliently, and regeneratively together.
There will be no off-street parking available; please walk, bike, or take public transport! Bus stops for the 147 and 149 are right out front and around the corner, a 7-minute walk from Rānui train station.
No dogs or smoking, please.
This event is part of EcoFest, an annual month-long festival taking place Friday 15 March – Sunday 14 April 2024. Inspiring climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau, it is hosted in collaboration by EcoMatters, Kaipātiki Project, Beautification Trust and Waiheke Resources Trust, and proudly supported by Auckland Council.

ECOFEST: NOUGHTY WASTERS MAKERSPACE SESSION
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Resource Recovery Devonport, 27 Lake Road, Devonport, Auckland, 0624, New Zealand
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.
And not just for kids! Do you have an idea of how you might repair or reuse junk materials in this community space? Are you keen to volunteer and support this kaupapa? Come say hello and meet the team!

Little Day Out
2024-04-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Mt Eden Village Centre, 449 Mount Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, 1024, New Zealand
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 sale; a magic show with JP; science display with Nano Girl; Junky Monkey play; children’s books giveaway, biscuit decorating, live music and much more.

CULTURAL CELEBRATION DAY NATHAN HOMESTEAD PUKEPUKE
2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Nathan Homestead Pukepuke, 70 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland, 2102, New Zealand
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: 10:30am – 2pm
Na Wahine Lokomaika’i o Ka Hula | Auckland Southern District Chinese Association | Le La o Samoa Dance Group | Salsa and more!
Free Drop-In Activities: 10am – 2pm
Mini putiputi | Calligraphy of the World | Peace collages | Origami and more!
Food Trucks: 10am – 2pm
Roaming Flamingo Food Truck | Smashed Potatoes NZ
Paid Workshops: 10:30am and 1pm
Korean Kimchi workshop | K-Pop Dance workshop
Bring your friends, bring your whānau, come dressed in a way that celebrates your culture and join in on the fun.

BIKE BUDDIES PAPAKURA OPEN DAY | ECOFEST
2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Pakuranga Bike Hub, Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland, 2010, New Zealand
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 the expanding network of bike hubs across Auckland.
EcoMatters friendly team is ready to help you find the right bike for you or your whānau from the ever-changing selection of refurbished, safety-checked bikes for sale. The range of products changes daily, thanks to donations, so you may discover a real treasure—it’s all part of the fun!
Got a bike that’s no longer getting any love from you? Bring it in, so EcoMatters can give it a new lease of life and pass it on to someone who will put it to good use. As a charity, selling refurbished bikes enables them to continue their work, keeps bikes out of landfills, and means more people can experience the joy of cycling.
Discover how easy it is to look after your bike, thanks to tips, advice, and free access to tools for basic maintenance; get guidance on safe local cycle routes; and find out where the other bike hubs in our network are, so you can tell your friends and whānau.
Thanks to our partner Auckland Transport for their ongoing support and to Nice Blocks for donating ice blocks (available while stocks last). This event is part of EcoFest, an annual month-long festival taking place Friday 15 March – Sunday 14 April 2024. Inspiring climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau, it is hosted in collaboration by EcoMatters, Kaipātiki Project, Beautification Trust and Waiheke Resources Trust, and proudly supported by Auckland Council.

FREE STORY READING BYTIM BRAY THEATRE COMPANY AT MĀNGERE BRIDGE LIBRARY
2024-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Māngere Bridge Library, 5/7 Church Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
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 Theatre Company at these FREE events!

ECOFEST: PLAY FESTIVAL 2024
2024-04-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Western Park, 5/7 Howe Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand
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 the Play Festival is for it to be a recurring event for the community to enjoy, participate and get involved with.
New Zealand portraits an incredible social diversity, with the coexistence of numerous community groups often characterised by ancient, fascinating culture and traditions.
In this context Auckland stands as an ideal location to host an event that could potentially grow its reputation as a reference for traditional play in the Asia Pacific region.
The Play Festival can therefore be an occasion for communities to get together, celebrate their culture, have fun, and learn about each other in a meaningful, experiential, and inclusive way.
Traditional games are part of everyone’s cultural identity, they are inter-generational and are a natural way that can bring us together without boundaries nor discrimination.
Come along to a FREE FAMILY DAY to play and explore traditional games, music and food from many different cultures! THIS IS FOR ALL AGES!
This event is part of EcoFest, an annual month-long festival taking place Friday 15 March – Sunday 14 April 2024. Inspiring climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau, it is hosted in collaboration by EcoMatters, Kaipātiki Project, Beautification Trust and Waiheke Resources Trust, and proudly supported by Auckland Council.

GOGO FAMILY RAVE
2024-04-06 13:45 - 15:30 | Titirangi War Memorial Hall, 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi, Auckland, 0604, New Zealand
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 in a lounge with a raving child. We like a good boogie as much as the next 7 year old, but we got a bit tired of being dragged to Disney discos. Join GoGo Rave on April 6th for some amazing music, community, crafts and sweet as dance moves.

Kids Night Walk of Discovery!
2024-04-11 17:30 - 2024-06-20 19:30 | Mokorua Bush Scenic Reserve, Carpark - end of White Horse Drive, Whakatane, New Zealand
Venture into the bush at dusk and discover a new world of sights and sounds!
– Listen for kiwi, ruru and weka.
– Check out the spiders and huge cave wētā
– Look in the stream for native fish like the giant kōkopu
– Hunt for kiwi footprints
– Learn about the work of the Whakatāne Kiwi Trust and what our amazing volunteers are doing to protect kiwi and native taonga (treasures!)
Please be aware that it is very unlikely that you will see a wild kiwi on this walk – they tend to run a mile when they hear a dozen humans coming down the track!
Age guide: 5 to 12 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please bring a drink bottle and snacks. Please wear warm clothing, a raincoat (if appropriate), and sturdy, closed-in shoes (no jandals!). Whilst the Trust team will have first aid kits, please bring any personal medication you may require (e.g. asthma inhalers). Finally, don’t forget to wear warm clothing and footwear (e.g. NOT sandals or jandals) and bring a torch, some snacks, a drink and a camera!
Dates:

Thu 11 Apr 2024, 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thu 25 Apr 2024, 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thu 9 May 2024, 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thu 23 May 2024, 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thu 6 Jun 2024, 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thu 20 Jun 2024, 5:30pm–7:30pm

Takapuna Beachside Cinemas-School Holiday Special
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-28 | Takapuna Beachside Cinema, 32 Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand
$10 tickets for children under 13.
Friday 12th April till 28th April

Green Island Memorial Park Stage and BBQ Grand Opening
2024-04-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Green Island Memorial Park, 221A Main South Road, Green Island, DUNEDIN, 9018, New Zealand
We are so excited to announce that the the Green Island Memorial Park Stage and BBQ will be completed very soon.
Our family friendly grand opening will be Friday 12th April at 3:30pm. This will be a family friendly event with Free sausage sizzle, kids activities and performances from Green Island School and St Peter Chanel.
The formal aspect of the opening will begin at 3:45pm with speeches and acknowledgements to significant time, resource, and financial contributors to the project.

April school holidays at Wētā Workshop Unleashed
2024-04-13 - 2024-04-28 | Wētā Workshop Unleashed, Level 5, 88 Federal Street,, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Create your own characters!
13 April to 28 April
Unleash your imagination at our free activity stations these school holidays!
Take a tour then head to our creative space where young hands will be inspired to create their own out of this world, wacky characters. Craft, colour, then give them a name and personality – bring your imagination and your character to life! With the help of our expert crew, children of all ages are invited to explore their creativity with activities designed to inspire, engage and entertain.
Come check out our cool creative station at Unleashed, open every day during the school holidays.
FREE parking at SkyCity when you take a tour.

Dragon Warrior Adventure at the Sky Tower
2024-04-13 08:00 - 2024-04-28 17:00 | Sky Tower, Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
DRAGON WARRIOR TRAINEES ASSEMBLE! This April, we’ll be seeing some kung-fu-tas-tic action at the Sky Tower.
Look out for the dynamic Kung Fu Panda 4 activities in the 360° view of Tāmaki Makaurau where all the fun and games awaits. Let your little ones take the journey from top-to-bottom at the Sky Tower to enjoy all the Kung Fu Panda activities and head down to the bamboo forest at ground floor for a Dragon Warrior martial arts training available daily, 11am-2pm. Hi-yah!
During your visit, validate your carpark tickets at the Sky Tower ticketing office and get
FREE PARKING at SkyCity.
(T&Cs apply)

Psst, keep an eye out on a roaming panda on the weekends!

Methven Scarecrow Trail
2024-04-13 09:00 - 2024-04-28 19:00 | iHub Methven, 160 Main Street, Methven, 7730, New Zealand
The Methven Scarecrow Trail is a hugely popular and fun family event run that has run for over 10 years.
Members of the Methven community build scarecrows to a particular theme and these scarecrows, usually around 30+ in number, are scattered around the town for families to find and try to identify the name of the character represented by the different characters. Families or small groups purchase a Trail Map/Entry form from the iHub Information Centre and there are sponsored prizes for the most correct entries and for the most popular scarecrows. The Trail Maps are only $10 for the group – cash only please. We recommend one map for 3-4 people but some families like to buy one each to increase their odds of winning a prize!
The trail is designed to be an activity that can be done easily by walking the route, with a well timed stop for lunch, within a day, but some groups prefer to spread it over several days if they can. We love seeing groups of children of all ages, often with parents and/or grandparents for added input, out walking with their maps trying to guess the correct identities of the scarecrows.
The scarecrows are all located within the town boundaries for safe walking but some young children find the distances a bit long unless they use bikes or scooters. Some groups like to walk the route in the central village and then use the car to find the more remote scarecrows if the small children (or adults) are tired.

The Unbelieve-a-Bubble Science Show
2024-04-13 09:30 - 2024-04-14 16:00 | Gisborne A&P Showgrounds and Events Centre, 20 Main Road, Makaraka, Gisborne, 4010, New Zealand
Come and join Whizz Bang Science on a journey of discovery and be amazed by the science that goes into making bubbles well, so incredi-bubble! Explore rubber bubbles, bubbles in a bubble or even see a bubble on fire! The show is suitable for all ages!
MERCHANDISE
Want to make your own unbelieve-a-bubble bubbles at home? We’ve got you covered! Buy our amazing bubble concentrate and a wand kit or check out our other items. EFTPOS is available.
SAFETY
The show is tailored to a PRIMARY AGE GROUP level and contains experiments that involve fire and loud noises. Safety is always paramount so please ensure all children are accompanied by an adult. All demonstrations are performed by a trained professional.
Under 1 years FREE.
DATES:

Sat 13 Apr 2024, 9:30am–10:30am
Sat 13 Apr 2024, 11:15am–12:15am
Sat 13 Apr 2024, 1:15pm–2:15pm
Sat 13 Apr 2024, 3:00pm–4:00pm
Sun 14 Apr 2024, 9:30am–10:30am
Sun 14 Apr 2024, 11:15am–12:15am
Sun 14 Apr 2024, 1:15pm–2:15pm

School Holiday Fun at Butterfly Creek
2024-04-13 09:30 - 2024-04-28 17:00 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Embark on a butterfly-filled adventure at Butterfly Creek these school holidays! Discover the magic of our tropical Butterfly House, get creative with butterfly-themed arts & crafts, and enjoy enchanting face-painting sessions. Keep an eye out for our Dino Keepers as they take our dinosaurs for a stroll and enjoy close encounters with animals, mythical creatures, and prehistoric dinosaurs. Don’t miss out – book your tickets online now for a fun-filled school holidays!
Dates: Saturday 13th April – Sunday 28th April
School Holiday Opening Hours: 9.30am – 5:00pm

Wanna go on a Treasure Hunt at Staglands Wildlife Reserve?
2024-04-13 09:30 - 2024-04-28 17:00 | Staglands Wildlife Reserve, 2362 Akatarawa Road, ,, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
It’s time to channel your inner explorer and join the Staglands Treasure Hunt these school holidays.
Every correct entry wins a prize and there are heaps up for grabs!
To enter download the Treasure Hunt Sheet from their website or ask for one at the Ticket Office when you visit.
So many prizes for so little time…
Terms & Conditions apply – see website for more details.
Offer runs 13th – 28th April 2024
www.staglands.co.nz

Bruce Mason Centre: Tunes 4 Tamariki: Toi Time
2024-04-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Bruce Mason Centre, #1 The Promenade, Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand
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 available at 10 am and 11:30 am, offering families the flexibility to choose a time that suits them best for this enchanting experience. This collaboration promises to ignite a lifelong appreciation for the arts, leaving children with unforgettable memories and perhaps even inspiring future musicians.

Vintage Kids Family Day - Ecofest
2024-04-13 10:30 - 16:30 | EcoMatters Environment Trust, 1 Olympic Place, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
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 Vintage Costumes
‘Grew it/Made it Myself’ table
Check out our second-hand kids’ bikes and more!
Kids Workshops require an online booking and payment.
1. Creative Clay Garden Markers 12.30 – 1.30 pm $10
2. Harakeke weaving and Māori Tikanga 1.30 – 2.30 pm $10
3. Patch it! Designer Clothes: 2.30 – 4.30 pm $10
Every online booking goes into the draw for a second-hand kids’ bike from EcoMatters’ Bike Hub.
Maximum of 12 attendees per workshop.
Thanks to the Whau Climate Action Network and EcoMatters volunteers for their help on the day.
Questions? Contact Meg@ecomatters.org.nz
This event is part of EcoFest, an annual month-long festival taking place Friday 15 March – Sunday 14 April 2024. Inspiring climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau, it is hosted in collaboration by EcoMatters, Kaipātiki Project, Beautification Trust and Waiheke Resources Trust, and proudly supported by Auckland Council. Visit ecofest.org.nz and join us!

The PumpHouse: The Great Piratical Rumbustification
2024-04-13 10:30 - 2024-04-27 17:00 | The PumpHouse Theatre, 2a Manurere Avenue, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Hoist the Flag of Fun & Mayhem
Shiver me timbers! The pirates are restless, yearning for a grand piratical adventure. “Oh, for a pirate party!” they proclaim. But, as any good pirate knows, a proper pirate party must be a stolen one. So now, get ready to set sail into the high seas of imagination as Margaret Mahy’s delightful tale, The Great Piratical Rumbustification comes to life in a swashbuckling stage performance by Tim Bray Theatre Company.
Join our young hero, Oliver Terrapin, as he opens up the doors of his oblivious parents’ home for a party – a party with real pirates! Mayhem ensues in this rollicking, rumbunctious rumpus of an escapade by Tim Bray Theatre Company that promises the most piratical fun you’ve had in years. Yo ho ho!
“Perhaps (Tim) Bray’s most noteworthy quality as an adapter/director of children’s stories is his uncanny ability to find the essence of the works he adapts and to find ways to translate this to the stage. His work with Mahy’s quirky creations is no exception. It’s been my pleasure to see many of (Tim) Bray’s children’s theatre works but I have to say The Great Piratical Rumbustification is quite simply his best effort yet and it’s all down to harmony.” – Lexie Matheson, Theatreview
— For NZSL Interpreted, Audio Described, and Sensory Relaxed performance dates and accessibility resources, head to timbray.org.nz/accessible-performances/
Costume Parade
Dress up in character! We love to see imaginations running wild and encourage our young audience to dress up as their favourite Great Piratical Rumbustification characters. We will take a moment to show off the costumes onstage with a parade at the start of the performance.
Dates and times

Gala Opening – Premium Price
Sat 6th April, 5:00 pm
Schools, ECCs, and Home School Groups (public also welcome)
Mon 8th April – Fri 12th April, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm
General Public
Sat 13th April – Sat 27th April, 10:30 am and 1:00 pm; No shows Sunday
* Thu 25th April (ANZAC Day), 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm *
Audio Described + Touch Tour
Tue 9th April & Sat 20th April, 1:00 pm
Sensory Relaxed
Wed 10th April (schools only) & Mon 15th April, 10:30 am
NZ Sign Language Interpreted
Sat 6th April, 5:00 pm
Thu 11th April & Sat 27th April, 10:30 am

Herakles and The Zany Zoo
2024-04-13 11:00 - 2024-04-28 16:00 | The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, 2 Worcester Boulevard,, Christchurch, New Zealand
Herakles has been given a heroic new task. He has to set up a magical zoo of mythical animals – but first he has to find them! Can you help herakles spot the mythical minifigure animals in the museum and put together his zany zoo?
Complete the activity sheet and fill in your details to go in the draw to win an awesome prize pack.
This event is part of the arts centre’s school holiday fun (13 – 28 April), a lively programme packed full with events to nurture creativity, spark imagination and entertain pre-schoolers through to teens.

Dinosaur FX Workshop at Wētā Workshop Experience
2024-04-13 12:30 - 2024-04-27 13:30 | 129 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington, 129 Park Road,, Miramar, Wellington, New Zealand
Transform the ordinary into the extra-roar-dinary these school holidays with the magic of movie prosthetics.
Calling all budding creators! Use the magic of movie prosthetics and transform you or a friend into a prehistoric creature—just like we do on the big screen. Our expert crew will lead you through this hands-on workshop where you’ll apply dinosaur horn prosthetics and learn more about the process of how to make the ordinary become the extra-roar-dinary.
Suitable for children and young people aged 5-17 years.
Caregiver supervision required for anyone under 12 years (caregiver free of charge).
Dates available during the April school holidays.
Spaces are limited, so sign up today.
1 Hour workshop
13, 14, 20, 27 are all at 9:30am
18, 19, 25, 26 are all at 12:30pm

Arts on Tour-Land of the long long drive
2024-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt, 5018, New Zealand
Wētā, Tuna and Kārearea are mates of Gary the Glowworm, and are travelling to attend his rave in the cave birthday party. The friends face a number of trials on the road, and learn that despite their differences, they can achieve their goals by working together!
A tale for Kiwi kids, featuring iconic NZ creatures, landscapes and fresh waiata.

Silverstream Outdoor Movie Night
2024-04-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Silverstream Subdivision, 1/42 Silverstream Boulevard, Silverstream, Kaiapoi, 7630, New Zealand
We’re excited to announce that the Silverstream Outdoor Movie Night is back and this time we will be screening The Super Mario Bros Movie!
Bring your chairs, blankets and some movie snacks along to the reserve on the corner of Barnard St & Footbridge Tce on Saturday 13th April.
We will be selling hot chocolates for a gold coin donation, with proceeds going to the wonderful Silverstream Social Club to help them organise even more exciting events for the community!
The movie will start at 7pm, so come along from 6:30pm to secure your best viewing spot and grab a hot choccy.
See you there!
Note: Please make sure to wear some warm clothes as it may be a chilly evening.

Ecofest Workshop - DIY Kids Bug Hotel
2024-04-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Huia Lodge Discovery Hub, Cornwall Park, Michael Horton Drive,, Cornwall Park Epsom, Auckland, 1051, New Zealand
Join The ReCreators create to your very own sustainable Bug Hotel made from discarded wood and recycled materials.
This is a wonderful woodworking activity for kids and their grown up. There will be drilling and sanding pre-cut wood, assembling the parts, and painting for the finishing touch. The hotels will be filled with a variety of natural garden materials to make the perfect accommodation for a host of different insects.
All materials and equipment provided. Things will probably get messy, so wear old clothes!
Suited for ages 8+, grown up participation is encouraged.
