Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood... After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Aotearoa for the first time since 2016! Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic award-winning picture book by Julia …

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Vanya and Sonia have led quiet and uneventful lives while taking care of their ageing parents in their family home. However, their peaceful existence is upended when their glamorous movie-star sister Masha unexpectedly arrives with her much-younger boyfriend in tow and a plan to sell the house. Insecurities and old resentments boil over in a weekend …

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Abstract? What is That? Have you ever looked at the artwork and thought: What is that? Abstract art can be like that! Instead of illustrating something real, abstract artworks use lines, shapes and colours to express feelings or ideas. Head to the Kids & Whānau Create area in Te Ātea | North Atrium to make …

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Ignite your child’s creativity and let them discover the wonders of clay with Future Potters Club! In our weekly hands-on classes, your child will create imaginative creatures to scenes from a movie. Designed to spark imagination, our classes offer a chance to make one-of-a-kind pottery while developing artistic skills. Join us today! Age : 6-12 …

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Candlelight Concerts Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Auckland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Holy Trinity Cathedral - Auckland under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Holy Trinity Cathedral - …

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Rainbow’s End enchanting Winter Lights are back and more magical than ever this winter! Winter Lights at Rainbow’s End transforms the park into a dazzling winter wonderland. Step into a magical world, with all your favourite rides plus over 40 kilometres of sparkling lights winding through Gold Rush Town, the Log Flume Enchanted Forest, and the majestic Kidz Kingdom …

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Presenter Jackie Clarke Est. running time one hour (Starts @ 11AM) Join Auckland Philharmonia for Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits, a magical concert to captivate the whole whānau. The effervescent vocals of Jackie Clarke, joined by Auckland’s professional orchestra and the National Youth Theatre Children’s Chorus, will bring Lynley Dodd’s stories of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, …

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Event Details Collect a scavenger hunt from Huia Lodge in Cornwall Park or print one at home. Use it to explore the park and discover some winter wonders. This FREE self-led activity is suitable for the young and young at heart. Take your time and find a new wonder each time you visit the park …

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Make a mess at ours, not yours Monty the Monkey is so happy to announce that Monty Mornings are back for 2025! We can’t wait to see you and your under 5’s at Westfield Albany anytime from 9.30am – 12pm Grab a free coffee* and catch up with your parent friends, while Monty the Monkey …

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