Whanau Lantern Making Workshop
2024-07-20 10:30 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Whakatāne Library, 49 Kakahoroa Drive,, Whakatāne, 3120, New Zealand
🎨🕯️ Bring your children along to this free workshop to make fun lanterns at the Whakatāne Library! 🕯️🎨
📅 Date: Saturday, 20 July
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Whakatāne Library
✨ All materials supplied thanks to Whakatāne and Ōhope Community Board and Arts Whakatane. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
🎉 Join in Lights on Parade to display your lanterns! Assembling at 5:00 PM at Mataatua Reserve. Don’t miss this fun and creative event—bring your lanterns and let’s light up Whakatane together! 🌟🕯️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The World of Musicals in Concert
2024-07-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga, 3110, New Zealand
Following a sell out 2022 New Zealand tour – The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to New Zealand in 2024 featuring an all new show.
The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented artists who exquisitely perform classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes.
From the best of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and ‘Les Miserables’ to ‘Guys & Dolls’ and ‘South Pacific’ and many, many more, the World of Musicals delivers a stirring musical concert theatre experience that will leave you spellbound – from the opening song to the final medley of classics.
‘ALL THE HIT SONGS IN ONE SHOW’ that is the quintessential takeaway from this musical concert gala.
The World of the Musicals In Concert is a show that is tailored for the entire family, so get ready to be enthralled and sing along to all your to all your favourite and much-loved songs from the world of Musical Theatre in one unforgettable evening. Secure your seats today to a show inspired by many but unlike any other.

TAKAPUNA WINTER LIGHTS
2024-07-25 17:00 - 2024-07-28 22:00 | Central Takapuna, New Zealand
Takapuna Winter Lights will keep winter alive for four nights this July. The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapuna that will bring communities and families together, with light installations, performances and music and it is on its way to becoming an annual highlight on the Auckland arts and cultural calendar.

Trust Horizon, Light Up Whakatāne - Light Festival
2024-07-26 18:00 - 2024-08-04 21:00 | Kakahoroa Carpark, Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Using the darkness of winter, Whakatāne’s festival will be held over ten nights from 26th July to 4th August 2024. The Lighting Festival will delight participants with light activations and digital displays by both local and regional artists.

Art works will be installed in various locations encouraging visitors to walk amongst our parks through the town centre and along the riverside to enjoy and delight at the lighting and digital displays.

Trust Horizon Light Up
2024-07-28 18:00 - 2024-08-06 21:00 | Whakatāne Town Centre, Whakatāne Town Centre, Whakatāne Town Centre, Whakatāne, New Zealand
2024 DATES!!!
24th July – 4th August 2024
Illuminate the Winter Night
Kia pūaho mai te kahu , pō O Hinetakurua

Sky Tower Celebrates 27 Years – Join the Party!
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-27 | Sky Tower, Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
This August, the iconic Sky Tower is celebrating its 27th birthday with a month-long extravaganza of fun and events! From stunning views to thrilling activities, there’s something for everyone. Come join the celebration and make unforgettable memories this August!
Weekend Face Painting
Every weekend in August, from 10am to 2pm, our friends at Rainbow Rascals will be set up on the Main Observation Deck offering free Sky Tower-themed face painting. Bring the kids and let their imaginations soar!
Dance Battle on Sky Deck
Challenge a friend to a dance-off on our highest observation level, Sky Deck. Experience the iconic dance simulation game “Pump It Up” in a whole new way, high above the city. Show off your moves and enjoy the ultimate dance battle experience!
$12 All Day Parking
Visit the Sky Tower during August and be eligible for $12 parking during your visit (8am – 8pm). Validate your ticket at the Sky Tower gift shop before you leave.

Glows in the Dark - River Edge Park Miniature Railway
2024-08-03 13:00 - 19:00 | River Edge Park, 1 McAlister Street,, Whakatāne, 3120, New Zealand
🚂✨ River Edge Park Miniature Railway’s Annual ‘Glows in the Dark’ Event! ✨🚂 Held in conjunction with Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne.
📅 Date: Saturday, 3 August
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
👟 Please wear your closed-toe shoes—no sandals, jandals, or bare feet allowed on the train!
🎟️ Fares: $2.00 per person
💳 Eftpos or Cash accepted (Sorry, no Debit/Credit cards or Paywave).
Come and join us for a glowing good time! 🌟🚂

Sentinel - Seabirds of Aotearoa Exhibition
2024-08-16 10:00 - 2024-10-27 17:00 | 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 video, sculpture, and sound, Sentinel invites you into the world of these magnificent creatures. The collective of scientists and creatives Edin Whitehead, André Bellvé, Marcel Bellvé, Micah Livesay, Lani Purkis, and Shane McLean urge us to protect Aotearoa New Zealand’s seabirds, their environment, and our shared ecosystem.

STORYTIME AT THE MARITIME
2024-08-16 10:30 - 2024-11-15 11:30 | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Every Friday at 10:30am, the Maritime Museum runs FREE sessions exploring the stories of the sea. Your tamariki will be treated to tales of the high seas and can join in the fun with movement and song.
Please note these sessions are aimed at preschool children. Older siblings are welcome.
Groups of 5 or more children will require a private session.

Takurua Hauora: Waiata Time
2024-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Wellington Museum, 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Enjoy the sweet sounds of WOSOSI Choir as you explore the displays of Te Waka Huia Wellington Museum.
Waiata Time is part of Takurua Hauora: Winter Wellness, an event series promoting health and wellbeing inspired by Sir Mason Durie’s Whare Tapa Whā model.
Music does wonders for our wellbeing and sense of connection to each other. Escape the cold and let their song recharge your batteries as their uplifting voices reverberate throughout the museum.
Donations Appreciated.
About WOSOSI:
WOSOSI World Song Singers is an a cappella choir in Wellington, New Zealand, that brings the world’s rich singing traditions to you. From songs that celebrate peace, stand up for freedom or yearn for loved ones lost, we embrace the power of music and shared human experience.

Food Truck Takeaway in Narrow Neck
2024-08-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Woodall Park, Old Lake Road, Narrow Neck, New Zealand
Join us at Narrow Neck for a night of delicious takeaways!
Indulge your taste buds at our diverse selection of food trucks offering a wide range of culinary treasures making this the perfect way to dodge the dishes and still get the best quality food out there.
On the menu:
Phong Nha Limited
Double Dutch Fries
Hapunan
Ma Va Pizza
Bear Gelato
Sweet As Crepes
Please note there will be no seating area or bar at this event, therefore we welcome you to bring a picnic blanket or camping chairs to enjoy your meal onsite or takeaway to the comfort of your home!
So mark your calendars and come join us right there in Narrowneck.

Sounds Fun For Kids | Suzy Cato, Loopy Tunes and Chanelle
2024-08-18 09:30 - 15:00 | The Tuning Fork, 42 - 80 Mahuhu Crescent, Parnell, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Sunday 18th August
Doors 9:30am | Fun starts at 10:00am

Come and join Suzy Cato and friends at The Tuning Fork for SOUNDS FUN FOR KIDS for songs, stories and fun for your little ones from some of Aotearoa’s best children’s singer/songwriters and performers.
We’re almost halfway through this 9 event series so grab your tickets, and invite your friends, and join us for some singing, dancing and arts and crafts fun!

The Secrets of Plants and Their Hidden Treasures
2024-08-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Wellington Botanic Garden, 101 Glenmore St, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand
Join the Friends of the Garden for this walk to discover some of the herbal and medicinal properties of plants, both large and small, which are unseen by the naked eye. Meet below the playground for this 75 to 90-minute walk, which has one uphill section and ends in the Herb Garden.
Meet below the Botanic Garden playground. Cost: $5 (cash only, please).
This is part of the regular walks run by the Friends of the Wellington Botanic Garden, they run twice monthly throughout the year with a different topic every time.
Join the Friends for only $30 a year and all the walks will be free, as well as other great benefits. https://friendsofthewellingtonbotanic.wordpress.com/join-us/

Sunday Storytime | Takapuna
2024-08-18 14:30 - 2024-12-29 15:00 | Takapuna Library, 9 The Strand, Takapuna,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Free morning of fun for you and your preschooler at the Bayview Community Centre on the North Shore.
Proudly supported by Kaipatiki Local Board and Birkenhead Licensing Trust.

Whangaparāoa Music and Rhyme
2024-08-19 06:30 - 07:00 | Whangaparāoa Library, 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay,, Whangaparāoa, 0932, New Zealand
Rhythm & Beats is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 3-5 years old. The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement

Experience Wellington and Win
2024-08-20 10:00 - 2024-09-01 17:00 | Wellington Museum, 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf, Wellington, New Zealand
Explore the hidden wonders of Wellington Museum, ignite creativity at Nōku to Ao Capital E, delve into the rich history of Cable Car Museum and reach for the stars at Space Place.
How to play:
Grab your copy of Pōneke Stamp Collector Map on the back cover of Wellington City Council’s Winter edition of “Our Wellington” out of your letterbox or pick up a map from one of the participating sites and start collecting!
To be in to win collect 3 out of 4 special stamps when visiting:
– Wellington Museum
– Nōku te Ao Capital E
– Cable Car Museum
– Space Place
After you collect 3 out of the 4 stamps, fill in the entry form and give it to a staff member at your last stop to be in the draw to WIN a fun local getaway for you and your family!
One winner will be drawn Monday 2 September 2024 and contacted privately via email address provided.
Prize Value $2000 and includes:
– 2 nights in a 2 bedroom suite at Boulcott Suites
– Local food and beverage vouchers
– Family activity vouchers
– Welcome pack filled with local treats
Competition runs from 16 June – 1 September 2024.
View Full T&Cs: https://home.experiencewellington.org.nz/competitions

Kaipatiki Winter Fun Preschool Play Bayview
2024-08-20 10:00 - 2024-09-24 13:00 | Bayview Community Centre, 72 Bayview Road, Bayview, Auckland, 0629, New Zealand
The Winter Fun Programmes organised for the Kaipatiki local communities have become somewhat of an institution in the area, with families looked forward to events specifically designed for them each year.
KCFT have over the years collected together a huge range of educational aids, toys, physical challenge elements, that have given local children (and adults) the chance to push their boundaries, and for families to enjoy a fun time together at the Families in Parks events.
All the goodies are brought to different schools and parks for Preschool Play, so there’s something throughout the summer and winter months for young families to look forward to and enjoy.
Other events such as Fun Runs, Guided Bike Rides, Reserves Cleanups, Getting Active Days, Reserves Walks, etc are listed when available.

Contemporary-Ballet Dance Class 9-12/13yrs
2024-08-20 15:30 - 2024-09-17 16:30 | Empire Studios, 2 Bond Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
At Empire Studios we teach contemporary-ballet. This is a modern approach, fusing ballet, lyrical and contemporary disciplines, allowing younger dancers the opportunity to experience all three genres; The discipline of ballet, technique and feeling of lyrical, with the expression of contemporary. Ballet is a disciplined dance form, and is one of the world’s most popular dance genres. Ballet dancers are renowned for their grace, flexibility and athleticism.  Empire trends towards a more modern ballet approach, mixing modern and contemporary dance with classical ballet & dance technique.

Contemporary Dance is interpretive dance that embraces innovation, blending techniques from various genres, including ballet, jazz, modern dance, lyrical, as well as the use of devices such as spoken word, multi-media, soundscapes, that all play a role in the act of physical storytelling. The fusion of the two means our students can experience and develop thebest of these worlds. Email to register dance@empirestudiosauckland.com Visit us www.empirestudiosauckland.com Youth Dance classes $165 Per termWe are not open on public holidays for youth classes.

Lincoln Envirotown: Cultivating a Sustainable Future Together
2024-08-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Blinc Workshop, Lincoln University Campus, Canterbury, 7674, New Zealand
Join us for our next Vibe event where we are joined by Dave Fitzjohn from Lincoln Envirotown.
Lincoln Envirotown is an environmental initiative based in Lincoln, dedicated to fostering sustainable practices within the local community. They engage residents through a variety of educational programs, workshops, and events aimed at promoting environmental stewardship. By collaborating with schools, businesses, and local government, Lincoln Envirotown helps implement sustainable solutions, such as waste reduction, energy conservation, and biodiversity projects. Their efforts include community gardens, recycling initiatives, and native plant restoration, all designed to create a more environmentally conscious and resilient community. Through these collaborative efforts, Lincoln Envirotown empowers individuals and organizations to adopt and maintain sustainable habits, contributing to the overall health and sustainability of the region.
A particularly large project they are currently working on is their Responsible Business Awards and Network. These aim to offer help and recognition to all participating businesses regarding their sustainable actions, interest and community engagement.
Our speaker, Dave will share some more about this as well as some of the other exciting projects Lincoln Envirotown is currently working on and how you can be involved.
The B.linc VIBE event series is an opportunity to hear from one of the wider Lincoln precinct companies about their business and to touch base, reconnect and build connections across the precinct.

Quiz Night With Believe It Or Not Events
2024-08-20 19:00 - 2024-09-17 22:00 | Mr Illingsworth, 571 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland, New Zealand
A great night out for family & friends! Time to prove how smart you can be!
Come in early for Happy Hour 3-6pm and grab a tasty meal.
We have a great array of small plates too. Check out our menu!

Our Sky Tonight
2024-08-20 20:30 - 2024-08-25 21:30 | Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Connect with the cosmos like never before in our flagship live planetarium experience, Our Sky Tonight.
Join one of our expert astronomers as they take you on a guided tour of the stars, constellations and stories that play out each night above us.
From the comfort of our immersive digital planetarium, you’ll explore the changing night sky above Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and far beyond.
Suitable for ages 10+ (For under ten years, we recommend our family-friendly version of this show: Looking Up).
Bookings essential. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for planetarium shows. Late entry may not be possible once the show has started.
Free entry for Starlight Explorer members.
50 mins | Rated G (Aimed at age 10+) | Educational

RELICS: A New World Rises - Experience LEGO® like never before | Auckland Museum
2024-08-23 10:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland, 1010, 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® Masters Jackson Harvey and Alex Towler. Amongst the ‘relics’ you’ll see a grandfather clock that’s been turned into a time machine, a cryonics facility nestled inside a vintage refrigerator keeping minifigures on ice, and a retro arcade with airlocks and elevators that connect a series of gaming machines to form a futuristic spaceport… and much more!
Plus, you’ll be able to show off your own creativity in the ‘Build Your Own’ space, ‘Meet the Makers’ where you’ll hear from Jackson and Alex about their creative process, and take part in a unique Scavenger Hunt as you try and track down items hidden in the incredible displays.
ON NOW UNTIL SUN 13 OCT 2024
Please note: children under 14 must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times, and cannot enter this exhibition on their own or in groups without an adult.

Crafternoons - Birkenhead Library
2024-08-23 16:30 - 2024-11-29 17:30 | Birkenhead Library, Hinemoa St, Birkenhead, 204a, New Zealand
Come and get your craft on in a neurodivergent & queer friendly space at the library. This is a safe creative space for all.
Meet like-minded creatives in a comfy atmosphere, with all crafts welcome! Use the library materials provided or bring your own project.
Craft supplies, fidget toys and snacks provided!

When:
Friday 23 August 2024
Friday 6 September 2024
Friday 20 September 2024
Friday 4 October 2024
Friday 18 October 2024
Friday 1 November 2024
Friday 15 November 2024
Friday 29 November 2024

Tauranga Food Show
2024-08-24 10:00 - 2024-08-25 17:00 | Mercury Baypark, 81 Truman Lane,, Mount Maunganui, 3152, New Zealand
Bringing New Zealand’s best food to the Bay of Plenty! Explore over 150 exhibitors at Tauranga’s biggest culinary exhibition, bringing you everything from chocolate, cheese and chutney to tea, truffles and tabasco, with plenty for everyone including allergy friendly, vegan or vegetarian, gluten free and organic options.
Discover something new and delicious you haven’t seen in the supermarket, take advantage of exclusive food show deals and try before you buy. Meet the makers and find out more about the producers behind what you put on your plate.

Sign up for Beverage Masterclasses, catch the action in the Live Cooking Kitchen, chow down on a tasty meal from the gourmet food trucks and go in the draw to win the huge door prize.
It’s the Bay’s biggest weekend for foodies! Tickets available at the door.

MONTY MORNINGS WITH LEGO® DUPLO® BRICKS | WESTFIELD ST LUKES
2024-08-28 09:30 - 2024-11-13 12:00 | Westfield St Lukes, 80 St Lukes Road,, Auckland, 1025, New Zealand
Catch up with your parent friends, while Monty the Monkey entertains your under fives with colouring, crafts and stories, and members can also grab a FREE* coffee. It’s the best way to have coffee group without the mess! Plus, Westfield have teamed up with LEGO® DUPLO® so your kids can play with thousands of bricks each time, creating and connecting anything their imagination can think of.
Monty Morning is on the second and last Wednesday of the month from 09:30AM – 12PM on level 2, near Starbucks at Wesfield St Lukes.
*Terms and conditions apply. Offer is for participating parents or guardians who are Westfield Members attending Monty Mornings with children. See in-centre for more details. Must be a Westfield member. One one coffee card per Westfield member. Offer is for participating parents or guardians who are Westfield Members attending Monty Mornings with children. Limits may apply, available while stocks last.
**Upcoming events are subject to change

He Wero Taitamariki Tāne, Wahine Pūioio Carpet Court Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
2024-08-29 08:30 - 2024-08-30 12:30 | Lakes Ranch, 79 Lake Rotokawau Road, Ōwhata, Rotorua, 3074
So you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge?
This is a chance for primary and intermediate aged kids to get involved in New Zealand’s biggest mud run series in a version tailored especially for them! The Junior Tough Guys and Gals will take on a 1.5km or 3km muddy obstacle course consisting of swamp crossings, a spider’s web net climb, crawl under obstacles, beautiful native bush trails, tunnels, hurdles, a climbing frame, water crossings and not to mention, mud mud and more mud!
All competitors will receive a special finishers medal for taking part along with some race goodies!
1.5km Course Option – For school years 3-4
3km Course Option – For school years 5-8

Father’s Day at Butterfly Creek
2024-09-01 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Celebrate all the Dads that CROC!
Give Dad a day to remember with an adventure-packed outing at Butterfly Creek! Watch him go head-to-head with the mighty T-Rex, discover our fascinating new Lace Monitors, and enjoy some quality time with our adorable animals at Buttermilk Farm. Throughout the day, experience thrilling animal encounters—get an up-close look at the incredible wetapunga, and don’t miss the showstopping croc display featuring our giant saltwater crocodiles!
Plan your visit to Butterfly Creek for Sunday, September 1st, and book online using the code DAD20 to enjoy 20% off your individual day pass*. After a day of fun, treat Dad to a delicious lunch—whether he’s craving succulent ribs or a mouthwatering burger, we’ve got it covered. Let us handle the cooking while you focus on making memories!
Plus, you could win an unforgettable Father’s Day gift! Purchase your tickets online between Monday, August 19th, and Thursday, August 29th, 2024, and use the promo code “DAD20” to enter the draw for a Private Animal Encounter of your choice*. This unique experience lets Dad get up close with our Otters, Meerkats, Emperor Tamarins, or Porcupine—making it the perfect gift for the dad who has everything!

Learn more, and check out all the terms and conditions at their official website.

Father's Day Brunch at Sebel Manukau - Ora Bistro
2024-09-01 11:00 - 14:00 | The Sebel Auckland Manukau, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau, Auckland, 2104, New Zealand
Treat Dad to a delicious brunch with a complimentary house wine or house beer.

Frozen Reo Māori Screening
2024-09-17 01:00 - 18:30 | Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, 61-69 Abel Smith St, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
Frozen Reo Māori ki Toi Pōneke
Toi Pōneke Arts Centre is excited to announce that we will be screening Frozen Reo Māori twice for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori on Tuesday 17 September in the Upper Chamber West.
MŌ FROZEN
Ka tauria tō rātou whenua e te takurua ngauroa, ka mahi tahi a Anna ki te kaipiki maunga, ki a Kristoff rāua ko tāna mōkai renetia ki te rapu i tana tuakana, i a Elsa, kia whati ai tana hirihiri haupapa. Ā, i tā rāua tūāoma nui ka tūtaki rāua ki te hunga taipō, he tangata pukukatakata, te huarere katopō, me te matarau ki ia piko, ka koke wehikore tonu atu a Anna rāua ko Kristoff ki te whakarauora i tō rātou whenua i te anu mātao o te takurua.
ABOUT FROZEN
When their kingdom becomes trapped in perpetual winter, fearless Anna joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna’s sister, Queen Elsa, and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman, harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to save their kingdom from winter’s cold grip.
This film is rated G in New Zealand.
For more details, including a cast list and screening schedules, visit the Toi Pōneke Arts Centre website via the link above.

Free Junior Darts Programme
2024-09-19 - 2024-10-03 | Upper Hutt Darts Association Building, 58 Totara Park Road, Foxton, Upper Hutt, 4891, New Zealand
Following their U-Play event, The Upper Hutt Darts Association have decided they would like to start a FREE junior darts programme to give young people a chance to learn a new skill.
What: Free Junior Darts Programme – Focused on teaching the basics of darts and encouraging young people in Upper Hutt to try something new
When: Every Thursday evening, 5-6.30PM until the 3rd of October
Where: 58 Totara Park Road (Upper Hutt Darts Association Building)
Who: Anyone aged 8-16 with an interest in playing darts and learning more about the game
Allan Cushnahan (Cush) will be running this programme for the Darts Association. No cost or registration required. Please wear closed shoes and turn up on time.
If your child has their own darts, they are encouraged to bring them along but they will be provided as well. If you’d like more information, please contact Allan on 029 770 4895.
