Levin's Christmas Fair 2025
2025-10-31 23:00 - 2025-11-01 05:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Horowhenua Events Centre and Showgrounds, 32 Victoria St,, Levin, Wellington, 5510, New Zealand
Levin’s Christmas Fair 2025
Free Entry, a brand-new Christmas fair in Levin featuring local crafters and artisans, with affordable stalls, exceptional organization, and transportation for visitors. The event is not-for-profit and will support HUHA.

Epsom flood ready treasure hunt - family welcome!
2025-11-01 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road,, Epsom, Auckland, 1023, New Zealand
Start from Epsom Library, explore the surroundings and come back to Epsom Library
Ever wondered what’s happening beneath your feet when it rains?
Bring your tamariki (children) on a fun and educational treasure hunt around Epsom to discover the secret journey of water, learn about flooding, and how we can all help protect our communities!
You will become Flood Explorers — equipped with maps and clues to uncover hidden “treasures” and unlock the mystery of our waterways.
Along the way, we’ll visit local landmarks, learn about underground streams and stormwater, and finish with hands-on activities and refreshments back at the library.
✅ Suitable for families with children or those young at heart
✅ Free to attend, with goodie bags for participants
✅ Presented in English, with support available in Mandarin
Join us for a morning of discovery, learning, and action — and become kaitiaki (guardians) of our environment!
Limited spots to 10 families ONLY — Register now to secure your place.
This event is a part of the Auckland Council’s Making Space for Water.
Perfect for families with kids, this event leads tamariki on a fun walking route near Epsom Library, with interactive stops to uncover water-related “treasures” and solve clues.
Along the way, participants will learn:
How water flows through our streets and parks
How to stay safe in heavy rain
What to do when paths are flooded
How to get prepared at home
The adventure ends back at the library with hands-on activities, flood safety tips, and refreshments.
Coming to the event, please consider:
Check the weather forecast and wear appropriate gear.
By registering for the event, you acknowledge that you are physically fit for outdoor work for 1.5 hours.
If you have allergies or medical conditions, carry any necessary medication and you should also inform the event lead if required
Practice good hygiene and stay home if you’re sick.
Children Under 16 – We welcome younger participants; please ensure they are accompanied by an adult for safety.
In case of extreme weather conditions, you will be notified of the cancellation.

N0ughty Boxes
2025-11-01 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Kell Park, Albany, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand
Welcome to the magical world of N0ughty Wasters Makerspace, where we inspire zero waste practices through the power of play!
N0ughty Wasters is hitting the road and coming up to beautiful Kell Park in Albany, bringing a large assortment of cardboard boxes and some interesting tools for you to create with!
After you make your amazing cardboard creations, all of the cardboard will be recycled, helping us achieve our goals of wasting NOUGHT a single thing!
So if you love building things and using tools, come and explore with us!
Not a drop off session, children must attend with caregiver.
Book 1 ticket per family group.
Big thanks to Upper Harbour Local Board for funding this event!

Spooky Maze
2025-11-01 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Sir Howard Morrison Centre, 1170 Fenton Street,, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
This October, Te Haumako will be transformed into a spine-tingling Spooky Maze for the whole family to explore!
Watch out – spooky characters lurk around every corner, waiting to give you a fright! Can you make it through without losing your way?
But the chills don’t stop there…
· Scavenger hunt – Search the building, fill your card, and go in the draw to win great prizes!
· Kids craft area – Get creative with creepy crafts.
· Colouring competition display – See the amazing entries from around the city.
· Halloween parade at 12pm – Show off your spooky style! Best dressed wins prizes.
Available to Purchase:
· Face Painting
· Balloon Twisting
· Goodie Bags
· Halloween treats & Lolly Stalls
Gather your little ghosts, witches, and goblins for a day of spooky fun, prizes, and frights!
BOOK TICKETS NOW

TICKET INFORMATION
$10 per person (adults & kids)

DATES

Sat 1 Nov | 10am – 2pm

Runtime

20 -30 minutes

VENUE

Te Haumako

Carnival Day
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Pakuranga Library, 7 Aylesbury Street, ,, Pakuranga, Auckland, 2010, New Zealand
Carnival Day – Celebrating cultures.
With mini Christmas market (cash only).
Cultural performances, carving, and more…lots of fun for all ages.

Halloween Weekend at Butterfly Creek 2025
2025-11-01 10:00 - 2025-11-02 14:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
Get ready for a spooktacular (but not too scary!) Halloween weekend at Butterfly Creek. Dress up in your favourite costume and come along for a fun day out at Auckland’s favourite family attraction! Keep an eye out for our walking dino and our Halloween entertainers, who’ll be handing out treats throughout the weekend.

The fun happens on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2025, with plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Kids can get into character with free face painting from 10am–2pm each day, then join in our giant pumpkin hunt for the chance to win one of two fantastic Halloween prize packs.

And some of our animals will be joining in the spooky spirit with Halloween-themed public animal encounters across the weekend, so be sure to come and join the fun!

Make Days: Ika pepa (paper fish)
2025-11-02 10:00 - 2025-11-30 14:00 UTC | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Bring the ocean to life with your own woven paper fish! Using recycled materials, explore the art of raranga (weaving) while learning about the creatures of Te Moananui-a-Toi.

LEGOween party
2025-11-04 15:15 - 17:00 UTC | Glen Eden Library, 12/32 Glendale road,, Glen Eden,, Auckland, 0602, New Zealand
Join the Glen Eden Library Lego Club for a Spook-tacular Halloween celebration!
Take our challenge to build your own ghost train, haunted house, and pumpkin parade. Meet Lego witches, mummies, skeletons, bats, and heroes.
Don’t forget to wear your favourite Halloween dress up on the day!
Suitable for ages 5+

Gumboot Friday at Velocity Valley!
2025-11-07 | Velocity Valley, 1335 Paradise Valley Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua, 3040, New Zealand
The Shweeb Raiser is ON!
This Gumboot Friday, we’re turning speed into support for Kiwi youth mental health! 🙌
Here’s how you can join in:
Donate at least $20 to our official Givealittle page → https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/the-home-of-speed-and-adrenaline
Show us your proof of donation at reception
We’ll shout you a FREE ride on the Shweeb Racer!
Every dollar goes to Gumboot Friday, helping young Kiwis access free mental health counselling when they need it most.
So chuck on your gumboots, grab your mates, and come race for a cause.

Have a Go Day
2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Fairburn School, 10 Pukeora Road,, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, 1062, New Zealand
We a ‘Have a Go’ Day for kids aged 2-13.
Bring along your friends and whānau for an opportunity to try out the different sports that Ōtāhuhu has to offer.
This is a FREE event from 10am-12pm and it is open to the public.
We have:

Big Foot Adventures coming along with their bikes to teach cycling skills and run an obstacle course for confident riders,
Ōtāhuhu United AFC with football, and the
Ōtāhuhu Jammers from the Ōtāhuhu Pool and Leisure Centre with basketball.

Keep an eye out for other groups/sports coming along! See you there!

NZ-VR: Dive Beneath the Surface
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 14:30 UTC | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Dive into a world beneath the waves as you step inside a 360˚ virtual reality ocean adventure and come face-to-face with the beauty and challenges of our marine world. Developed by BLAKE NZ in partnership with New Zealand Geographic, the award-winning NZ-VR experience takes you beneath the surface to experience firsthand how pollution, overfishing, and climate change are impacting life in our oceans and what we can all do to protect it.
Learn about kaitiakitanga, the guardianship of our environment, inspiring tamariki to become ocean champions through small, powerful actions.
After your VR dive, wander through our newest exhibition, Ngā Huhua: Abundance, and discover Te Moana-nui-a-Toi, the spectacular outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Bricks and Blocks
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 16:00 UTC | MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology, 805 Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs,, 1022, New Zealand
Bricks and Blocks by MOTAT is a LEGO® Fan Display by the Auckland Lego Users Group.
Lego fans big and small will love the fantastical creations on show at Bricks and Blocks.
Thanks to the Auckland Lego® Users Group (AuckLUG), visitors will be treated to a range of displays including cityscapes, vehicles, pirate ships and, of course, trains! Set in our science and technology centre Te Puawānanga.
We recommend parking outside the Aviation Hall and enjoying the free heritage tram ride between sites.
Cost
Paid
General Admission entry fees to MOTAT apply.

Adults $19,
Child and Students $10.
SuperGold Card holders get free admission.
Family Pass $45.

NZ Sculpture OnShore
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-23 17:00 UTC | Operetu Fort Takapuna, 170 Vauxhall Rd,, Devonport, Auckland, 0624, New Zealand
Now in its 29th year, NZ Sculpture OnShore features more than 120 spectacular, quirky and thought-provoking works by emerging and established artists from all over New Zealand. Be inspired by soaring monumental sculptures, sound and light artworks and site-specific installations. Get in early to enjoy the incredible range of smaller artworks available, too.
Situated in Operetu Fort Takapuna, a stunning clifftop park with the backdrop of Rangitoto Island and the Hauraki Gulf, NZ Sculpture OnShore is a great day out with family and friends.
All artworks exhibited at NZ Sculpture OnShore are for sale, and proceeds are donated to Women’s Refuge NZ. To date, more than $2.6 million has been donated to help Women’s Refuge NZ support the victims of domestic violence.
Head along for a terrific experience supporting a great cause.
Cost
Paid
Earlybird prices end 8 October
General tickets – $25 / $30
Child tickets – $10 / $15
Family tickets – $60 / $70
Concession – $20 / $25
Gala – $90 / $99

Tales of Tīkapa Moana
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:30 UTC | New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner Quay and Hobson streets, Viaduct Harbour,, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Join us for a special storytelling session celebrating the opening of Ngā Huhua: Abundance.
Enjoy Hauraki Broo, a gentle, inspiring tale by Nikki Slade Robinson exploring life in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana and the challenges our whales face — sparking big ideas for little ocean lovers.
There’ll also be fun whale tattoo giveaways and creative crafts happening throughout the museum.
Storytime is suitable for children aged 3-10.

LIVE DAY | History in the baking
2025-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Howick Historical Village, 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Come along this Live Day to discover the foods that were produced, grown, traded, cooked and shared in early Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Explore recipes and culinary traditions in displays throughout the site. Roll up your sleeves to help costumed Villagers at work, peeling potatoes and preparing the stew!
To mark the launch of the ‘Heritage Home Cookery’ book produced by The Howick & Districts Historical Society, meet David Veart – social anthropologist, cookbook collector and author of First Catch Your Weka. A Story of New Zealand Cooking – in an informal talk at 2pm.
Sip soup or sample bread and biscuits freshly baked in the oven and coal range. Churn cream into butter in interactive demonstrations at 11:30 and 1pm.
Watch the blacksmiths and woodturners at work. Attend a Victorian school lesson at 11:30 & 2:30. Don’t miss the sweet shop, filled with old-fashioned lollies and fudge!
With crafts, outdoor games and performances of Morris dancing (11am & 12pm) and bagpipes (12:30) there will be lots going on. Have brunch or lunch at the Homestead Café and make a day of it!

Parnell Festival of Roses 2025
2025-11-09 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Parnell Rose Gardens, Dove-Myer Robinson Park, 85 Gladstone Road,, Parnell, Auckland, 1052, New Zealand
Parnell Festival of Roses is a fun-filled, free community event celebrating the Parnell Rose Garden in full bloom. Festival-goers will experience a day of flowers, food trucks, craft stalls, a farmer’s market, and free activities for the whole whānau.
This year, we’re adding a new element to the festival called ‘The Greenhouse’ – a space offering free craft and horticulture related workshops all day!
The cutting and seed swap will return for the public to trade their seeds and seedlings with other plant enthusiasts (don’t forget to bring yours)!
The Upcycle Garden Challenge is back again too, with schools and families from around the city competing and giving the public plenty of garden inspiration.
Street parking surrounding the park is limited, please consider using public transport or active modes of transport. Visit https://at.govt.nz/journey-planner to plan your journey.
Mobility parking will be available.

Light up the Plaza 2025
2025-11-14 16:30 - 20:30 UTC | Phoenix Plaza, 53 Clyde Road,, Browns Bay,, Auckland, 0630, New Zealand
Bring the kids and join us for a magical evening to celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Browns Bay!
Enjoy live music and entertainment

Browse festive craft market stalls for Christmas gifts
Witness the giant Christmas tree light up for the very first time
See the children’s faces light up when Santa makes a special early season visit with treats!

It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday spirit full of fun, laughter, and festive cheer for the whole family.
Important Times:

Arts and crafts Christmas market stalls from 4pm
Festive face painting from 4pm – 7pm
Santa with his sack of treats arrives at around 6.30pm
Christmas tree lights will be switched on by a lucky winner at 8pm

Mark your calendars and don’t miss this free community celebration, proudly brought to you by Browns Bay businesses. Please show your support of the businesses by shopping and dining local.
STALLHOLDER enquiries to sales@aucklandmamamarket.co.nz
Beware of fake event pages: This is the only official page for Light Up The Plaza 2025. We will not be streaming the event online.

Kāpiti Strawberry Festival 2025
2025-11-14 23:30 - 2025-11-15 05:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Kapiti Primary School, Rimu Road,, Paraparaumu, Wellington, 5032, New Zealand
Kāpiti Strawberry Festival 2025
ENTRY BY GOLD COIN
You’re invited to the annual Kāpiti Strawberry Festival, the sweetest festival in Kāpiti. 🍓
The very special thing about this event is that all of its profits stay local right here at Mary Potter Hospice Kapiti – an organisation that provides quality palliative care services – all free-of-charge – across Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti.
With kids’ activities, live music and entertainment, strawberries and ice cream, food trucks and food stalls, local businesses to start your Christmas shopping and much more, this is a family day out not to be missed.
Mark your calendars, save the date, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Also check out other Festivals in Paraparaumu, Kids events & activities in Paraparaumu, Music events in Paraparaumu.

Kids Market
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Blockhouse Bay Community Centre, 524 Blockhouse Bay Rd, Auckland, New Zealand
Our little entrepreneurs take over!
Selling their quality pre-loved toys, clothing, books, games or new hand-crafted items.
Tasty home baked goodies too!
Held inside and outside the main hall at the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre.
Ph Roz 027 4151342 for more details.

Albert-Eden Garden Festival
2025-11-15 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Western Springs Community Halls, 956 Great North Road,, Western Springs, Auckland, 1022, New Zealand
The one-day event will celebrate gardening, sustainability, and local community pride, with a number of activations, workshops, markets and delicious kai to keep everyone entertained.
Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre – $5 Fill-A-Bag Sale
Join our neighbors at Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre. The perfect start to your event day, bring your reusable supermarket bag and get ready to fill it with quality clothing, shoes, books, and toys – all for just $5 per bag. Fill as many as you like.
Garden Stories: display gardens
One of the many highlights of the event is the six crafted balcony display gardens.
These garden activations demonstrate how to maximise small spaces to get the most out of your garden, and what tips and tricks you can apply at home.
Workshops: get your green fingers on
There will also be a number of workshops to enjoy, here’s a few of them:

The Mushroom Smith: An introduction to edible funghi

Introduction to Edible Fungi: Phoenix Oyster Mushrooms Get a quick overview of Phoenix Oyster Mushrooms from Chris the Mushroom Smith – and then set up your own grow kit to take home.

Lip balm making

Join naturopath and medicinal herbalist Jane Wrigglesworth to create your own natural lip balm to take home.

Seed bomb making workshop

Make your own seed bomb to take home to your garden.
Markets, food trucks, live entertainment, community stalls and kids activities
There will be more than market stalls, including featuring local artisans, home and garden products, crafts, as well as food trucks, live music and plenty of free activities for the Tamariki, such as face painting, crafts, and more

Farmers Santa Parade 2025
2025-11-30 12:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Farmers Santa Parade, Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Every year, the Farmers Santa Parade marks the beginning of the festive season in Aotearoa, sprinkling magic, song, and dance down Auckland’s Queen Street. Next month, the parade will return for its 92nd year with an unmissable line-up of family favourites.
The festive FREE annual event will be held in Auckland on Sunday, November 30th, 2025. Spectators can expect to see the parade hero, Santa, alongside a suite of new characters and floats.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure the perfect viewing spot for this cherished holiday tradition.
HOT TIP! View the parade from Customs St East and Mayoral Drive to see the each float and be in the perfect spot for Santa’s Party.

NotEnoughLights Christmas Light show
2025-12-19 20:30 - 2025-12-31 23:30 UTC | Notenoughlights Light Show, 8 Dunluce Place, Christchurch, New Zealand
500,000+ colourful lights decorating a residential property and 99.99% of the front yard
Dancing lights flash in time with the music with lots of patterns and colours.
The best place to park is around Kathleen Crescent or along Parker Street and take a short 3 minute walk around to the display as we want to limit the amount of traffic in the street for the safety of all the visitors.
Most fine weather nights we should have a Real Fruit Ice-cream vendor for those who love ice-cream to enjoy while watching the lights.
Entry is free with the choice of making a donation should you wish, with 50% of the donation proceeds going to the Christchurch SPCA

Agrodome Farmers Market
2025-12-21 09:00 - 2026-04-26 14:00 UTC | The Agrodome Rotorua, 141 Western Road, Ngongotaha, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand
Enjoy sunny market days with fresh produce, local crafts and whānau-friendly fun. Grab a coffee at the new Woollen Mill Cafe, meet the animals, shop local, and soak up the farm atmosphere.
Upcoming Market Dates:
• 21 December 2025 – Early pre-Christmas market
• 25 January 2026
• 22 February 2026
• 29 March 2026
• 26 April 2026

Big summer energy at Adventure Alley!
2026-01-12 - 2026-02-06 | Adventure Valley, 17 Ride Way, Rosedale, Auckland, 0632, New Zealand
Adventure Alley is serving up non-stop summer fun 🎉
School Holiday Programme runs from 12–30 Jan at $55 per day, plus a Back to School Party on 24 & 25 Jan featuring free face painting, Spiderman appearances, candyfloss and more 🎉Open on Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan) and Waitangi Day (6 Feb).Chinese New Year deals drop 9 Feb 🧧Passholders can sip on $5 milkshakes all January 🥤✨

The Kid Tongariro
2026-01-17 | Ohakune Mountain Road, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
A special adventure run just for young trailblazers aged 5 to 16, The Kid Tongariro is part of The Goat Tongariro Adventure Run and designed to inspire a love for the outdoors.

The Kid Tiongariro – Saturday 17 January 2026
A special adventure run just for young trailblazers aged 5 to 16, The Kid Tongariro is part of The Goat Tongariro Adventure Run and designed to inspire a love for the outdoors. This exciting 3.2km off-road trail takes place in Ohakune’s Mangawhero Forest and finishes under a dedicated finisher’s arch — with a few fun surprises along the way (and yes, The Goat mascot will be there!).

Event Details

Date: Saturday 17 January 2026

Start Location: Ngāti Rangi’s Te Urunga property (approx. 200m up the road from the Powderhorn Chateau)

Start Time: Final race briefing at 3.50pm, followed by wave starts from 3.54pm

Distance: Approx. 3.2km loop

Age Limit: 5–16 years

Entry Includes:

Finisher’s medal or plant a native tree in Tongariro National Park (or do both for $10 extra)

Edible finish line treats for every Kid finisher

The Course
This friendly off-road track loops through the beautiful Mangawhero Forest and includes a small section of road crossing (safely managed by traffic control). With approx. 110m of elevation gain and descent, it’s a manageable but exciting adventure for confident young runners.
Course Notes:

Not suitable for pushchairs or buggies

Designed as a running event – entrants must be capable of running the majority of the distance

Runners aged 5–6 must be accompanied by a supporter on-course

Marshals and medics will be present throughout

Start Waves (Age-Based)

3.50pm: Final race briefing (all entrants)

3.54pm: Wave 1 – Ages 13–16

3.56pm: Wave 2 – Ages 10–12

3.58pm: Wave 3 – Ages 7–9

4.00pm: Wave 4 – Ages 5–6

Finishers are expected to arrive shortly after 4.05pm, with course cut-off at 4.40pm.

Important Info
Parents/caregivers should ensure children are confident trail runners with previous bush track experience. The Kid Tongariro is not designed as a walk — entrants must be prepared to run most of the 3.2km course.
Please note: Pushchairs/buggies are not permitted on course.

Celebrate the Finish
Prizegiving will follow immediately after the event at the Goat Tongariro prizegiving area — just a short walk from the finish line.

This is more than just a run — it’s an unforgettable outdoor adventure for the next generation of trail lovers.

School Holidays: The Great Solar System Adventure
2026-01-17 13:30 - 2026-01-31 17:00 UTC | Stardome Observatory & Planetarium, 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Join showman extraordinaire ‘The Great Schiaparelli’ as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium.
From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our solar system, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.
This show is followed by an immersive full-dome presentation on the night sky. Total time of show plus presentation is 50 minutes.
Bookings essential. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for shows. Late entry into the planetarium is not possible once the show has started.
Free for annual pass holders.
Recommended for families with children ages 6+

Summer Fun starts at Butterfly Creek!
2026-01-18 - 2026-01-26 | Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pearce drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
These school holidays, dive into adventure at Butterfly Creek! Step back in time as you explore our incredible Dinosaur Kingdom, home to life-size animatronic giants — from the towering Diplodocus to the ferocious T-Rex. Enjoy dino-themed fun with roaming dinosaur entertainers, face-painting, and arts and crafts on selected days. Plus, we’re celebrating the release of The Pout-Pout Fish movie with a special park-wide scavenger hunt and awesome movie prize packs up for grabs.
There’s even more to discover as you wander through the tropical butterfly house, meet friendly animals in Buttermilk Farm, spot a Kiwi in Kiwi Forest, and watch our otters, monkeys, meerkats, and more at play.
Find out more one our website to plan your visit https://www.butterflycreek.co.nz/schoolholidays-2
Book your tickets now and make your summer unforgettable!

SkyCity Summer Garden
2026-01-18 08:00 - 2026-02-01 23:30 UTC | Skycity Auckland, 87 Federal Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Your new favourite summer hangout starts here!
This summer, the base of the Sky Tower transforms into the ultimate Kiwi backyard party. SkyCity Summer Garden is a three-month pop-up packed with sunshine, good food, cold drinks, family-friendly fun and those long, easy summer vibes Aucklanders live for.
Whether you’re grabbing a bite with the whānau, need a coffee and bite in the morning on your way into town, stopping in after work, or showing off the city to summer visitors, SkyCity Summer Garden is your go-to spot for relaxed, al fresco fun in the heart of the CBD.
Eat, sip and chill all summer long
Bring your appetite. We’ll be serving up the classics – crispy wings, hot chips, hot dogs and more. Simple, bold, delicious. In the mornings, we’ll have a range of fresh pastries to go with your coffee. Our bar has your summer drink of choice ready from spritzes to ice-cold beers to refreshing cocktails and low/no-alc sips.
Live entertainment
Every Friday and Saturday from 4pm–7pm, SkyCity Summer Garden comes alive with live music with a line up of Mal Lakatani, John Blackburn, Manoah Pickering, Lee Gray and Richard Murray – the perfect soundtrack for your sunny afternoon or balmy evening.
Note: On 20 December, live entertainment pauses for our SkyCity Christmas Plaza Shows.
Sugar & Steam Dessert food truck
Our friends at Sugar & Steam will be parked up alongside us rolling out the sweetest summer treats – scoops, sundaes and cool-down favourites for all ages. It’s the big purple truck, you can’t miss it!
Sun on your face, drinks in hand, delicious food, great music and the Sky Tower towering above – SkyCity Summer Garden is the easiest way to soak up the season.
Perfect for families. Perfect for friends. Perfect for summer.
Proudly brought to you by SkyCity, G.H.MUMM, Peroni, Jameson, ALTOS, Schweppes and Stoneleigh.

Summer Holidays Trail Competition
2026-01-18 09:00 - 2026-01-31 12:00 UTC | Various Locations Dunedin, New Zealand
You won’t be bored in the summer holidays with these free family-friendly trails that are perfect for little explorers. By completing all the trails, you could be in to win a prize!
Head to the Kōpara Loop Track at Jubilee Park, home of the ‘Birds of the Town Belt’ trail, to spot 28 hidden birds perched high in trees and tucked away on the ground. Pick up a map at the Dunedin isite Visitor Centre.
At Dunedin Public Art Gallery, pick up an Art Spy gallery trail that will guide you through an exploration of some of the exhibitions.
The Great Pixie Hunt will run at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum from 1–24 December, followed by an exciting new gallery trail from 26 December.
Complete all the trails during December and January and be in to win either a double pass to Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden or a Family Pass from our friends at Orokonui Ecosanctuary! Just take a photo enjoying each of the trails and email it to marketing@dcc.govt.nz.
For full terms and conditions, see dunedin.govt.nz/holidaytrails.

School Holidays: 3-2-1 Liftoff!
2026-01-18 10:00 - 2026-02-01 14:00 UTC | Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, 670 Manakau Road, Epsom, Auckland, 1345, New Zealand
Elon is a hamster scientist who lives in a dump yard. He tries to fit in with the local rats but nobody takes him seriously.
One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden he finds a crater and a damaged robot inside. And that’s how his great adventure starts.
3-2-1 Liftoff! Is an adventurous animated film about the courage and wits you need to get to space and back.
Suitable for all ages. Recommended for age 4+
Free for annual pass holders.
