Wrap up warm and enjoy a mid-winter treat with Winter Wednesdays at Wellington Zoo! Visit the Zoo any Wednesday in August and get 1/2 price standard adult and child entry. Online tickets are not part of the discount so get your tickets at the Zoo! Come to our Winter animal talks, learn about how animals …
Come along, have fun and make some art at Auckland Art Gallery FREE Whānau Drop-In’s in the Creative Learning Centre. Every week is a new activity, so make it part of your weekly routine! Held every weekend and every day during school holidays, Whānau drop-ins are free, family-focused, art-making workshops designed for families to get creative together. …
Connect with the cosmos in an entirely new way in this 360-degree live planetarium experience. Stardome's cutting edge projection technology gives you an amazing and accurate view of the night sky in Auckland and far beyond. Our expert astronomy presenter gives you a guided tour of the stars, constellations and their stories in this beautiful …
Vector Lights will light up in the Auckland Climate Festival colours alongside the World Wildlife Fund Whale Tales show in support of climate change, sustainability, and marine conservation. The four colours of Auckland Climate Festival take inspiration from a geologist’s sampling of the earth, uncovering the layers. They’re represented by: …
For the past year, ‘Peter’, one of the world’s rarest, most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons, has captured the imagination of visitors to the Museum. Now Peter is being joined by Barbara, an even larger female T. rex with an incredible survival story of her own to tell. Get ready for double trouble in a world-first …
Join Big Red and the Chuckle Monster gang as they go on wonderful adventures and learn about Improv. Starring the Covert Juniors, this colorful show, filled with delightful music and dance is one for all those who are young at heart. No audience member is brought up on stage, so you can relax …
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival is an annual celebration of cultural heritage and community spirit organized by the Auckland Presbyterian Church. The Event will be in Cantonese. It aims to bring together families and individuals from various backgrounds to cherish the significance of the Mid-Autumn Festival, fostering a sense of togetherness and joy. The carnival …
The Ellerslie Fairy Festival & Pirate Party is a fun, FREE family event for fairy and pirate fans of all ages. Dress up and come and meet our fairies, pirates and other magical characters as we transform Ellerslie’s main street. Plus, there’ll be face painting, amusement rides, bouncy castles, bubbles, fairy floss and much more! …
Practice speaking in te reo Māori as you explore the sanctuary with our te reo prompts. As you explore the sanctuary, keep an eye out for wildlife and botanical signage and the te reo Māori prompt cards next to them. The prompt cards contain some simple sentences in te reo Māori to practice while pointing …
Wellington Museum becomes like a 'Barbie Dreamhouse' with temporary exhibition The Barbie Collector featuring close to 500 Barbies and Kens owned by one of New Zealand’s biggest Barbie collectors, Patsy Carlyle. The Barbie Collector shines a short – but bright! – spotlight on the social history of Barbie, noting how this iconic doll has changed …
Join Science Jam with Professor Inventus for wild wonderment and baffling brainstorms in PlayHQ and learn about the wonders of the world. This is a 30 minute session suitable for ages 3+. Sheltered pram parking and family-friendly bathrooms. Donations appreciated. Science Jam is part of our weekly E Tipu E Rea programme. See the other …
Girls’ Brigade is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides a fun, interactive and varied programme for girls within our communities aged 5 - 18 years old. Girls’ Brigade is an international Christian organisation based around the social, physical, educational and spiritual growth of girls and young women in New Zealand. 14th Hamilton Girls’ Brigade, in …
Taranaki Toy Library is holding the popular annual book sale! Packed full of quality secondhand books suitable for ages 0+ to 13 years. Come and join us for this wonderful event and support Taranaki Toy Library in their fundraising efforts. Grab yourself a bargain! Eftpos available! Fri 15 Sep 2023, 2:00pm–6:00pm Sat 16 Sep 2023, …
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 …
Come along to the Hibiscus Coast Community RSA for a family movie night, showing The Super Mario Bros. Movie! The kitchen is open from 5pm for dinner and the movie will start at 6:30pm. It's a very casual affair, so bring your sleeping bags and/or something comfortable to curl up on. Tickets are limited, so …
Natalie Briddling is a world-class grump (according to her mum). Wanting to stand out, she’s hōhā with feeling average, ordinary and middling so she sets out on “probably the most amazing adventure ever!” Her magical journey takes her down an awa, up a maunga, meeting strange and wondrous beings along the way. Characters who in …
For Mental Health Awareness Week Five ways, Five Days, Activation and the Upper Hutt Library are providing a FREE Wellness event for Thursdays theme - Connect | Me Whakawhanaunga. Head on down to the library with whanau or friends to play some board games, cards, or complete some mindfulness colouring in. If you do enjoy …
Prepare to be captivated by a world filled with some of the most extraordinary legends and creatures. Embark on a fantastical journey through our magical Mythic Creatures, encountering Dragons, Unicorns, Aliens, mesmerizing Mermaids, the legendary Kraken, and a host of other wonderous creatures. After checking out our Butterfly Creek Kraken, don’t miss more Kraken antics …
Wellington Museum is excited to host the 7th Children’s Art exhibition from 23 September-8 October. Art for and by Wellington tamariki. This year’s theme “what makes me unique?” has inspired tamariki aged 3-12 to be creative, considering their favourite hobbies, special talents, and whānau traditions. All submitted artworks will be displayed at Wellington Museum. This …
Toy Story answers that question with a fantastic fun filled journey, viewed mostly through the eyes of two rival toys Woody, the lanky, likeable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, the fearless space ranger. Experience the beloved Toy Story in Concert, featuring a screening of the ground-breaking complete Film with Oscar and Grammy winning composer Randy Newman's …
Discover the ways of the old days in demonstrations and hands-on activities with costumed Visitor Hosts. Wash Day: Tuesdays 11am Butter Making: Wednesdays and Sundays 11am-3pm The Letterpress | Children's Workshop: Thursdays 11am Crafts & outdoor games: everyday Feed the chooks: everyday at 10:45 Admission: adult $15, senior/student $12, child $7, child under 5 free. No bookings required. Open …
Auckland Council presents the 2023 Auckland Heritage Festival with the theme of Peace, Love and Protest. We are proud to be a part of this event and present The Letterpress: Children’s Workshop. Check out the working historic printing presses at Howick Historical Village. Make a poster using letter stamps and colour pencils. Learn More.
Auckland Council presents the 2023 Auckland Heritage Festival with the theme of Peace, Love and Protest. We are proud to be a part of this event and present Children’s Butter Making. Experience the daily chores of the past at Puhi Nui and churn your own butter to take home. Session times: Wed 27 Sep, 11 …