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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Join us at the library for a fun and creative session for children under five years old. Each session includes stories, songs and a simple fun craft! No need to register, just come along and join in!
Lets celebrate Christmas the Filipino way! If you miss the sights, sounds, and flavours of home during the holidays, now is the perfect time to reminisce and remind ourselves why the way Filipinos celebrate Christmas is unmatched anywhere in the world. Join us for Paskong Pinoy NZ for caroling, parol-making and storytelling on the 25th …
Drop into the Maritime Museum every Sunday to make and take home a free, whānau-friendly craft. Create a masterpiece that makes a splash, and paint yourself a vibrant watercolour whale. Free with Museum Entry
Hōtoke Winter Fun Tamariki Play is back every Tuesday (including the school holidays). These FREE, casual attendance sessions are the perfect way to keep little ones active and make new friends during the cold & wet months, as well as a great opportunity for parents to have a hot drink and chat. Caregiver supervision is …
Grab a free coffee* and catch up with your parent friends, while Monty the Monkey entertains your under-fives with colouring, crafts, and more. It's the best way to have coffee group without the mess! Plus, we’ve teamed up with LEGO® DUPLO® so your kids can play with thousands of bricks each time, creating and connecting …
The family friendly event that is Halloween in Mt Eden Village returns for its 14th ghostly year at Mt Eden Village on Sunday 29th of October 2023, with free entertainment and activities for kids of all ages. Come along in costume and get your ghoul on with spot prizes, creepy craft, fortune telling, graveyard tunes …
Get ready for a gooey good time at the Xs Small Rave Tamaki Slime-tacular Halloween Party, as part of the K' Road freakout Halloween celebration. Our favorite DJ, Fergus Waveforms, will be spinning spooktacular beats that will keep the whole family moving and grooving. Dive into a world of slimy adventures with fun slime-themed activities …
Howick Historical Village’s ‘Festival of Frights’ is back! Explore the grounds after dark, lit up and decorated for All Hallows' Eve. Beware of fiendish and frightening villagers lurking along the way… Come in costume for a chance to win prizes, or come as your best spooky self. Brew a ghoulish potion or make an old-fashioned …
We’ve got spooky kooky fun happening down at Exscite for Halloween! Come along for a magical day of crafting, stories, and some special events. These no-scare activities will be running between 11am and 4pm. Full schedule announced soon. Costumes are encouraged, with spot prizes for best dressed. Goodie bags kindly supported by the Friends of …
Enrol your young sorcerers in the Highwic School of Witches and Wizards for an afternoon of magical mischief, fantastical fun, and creepy creativity on Sunday 29th of October beginning at 1pm. Come dressed in your best wizarding garb and attend an Advanced Potion-Making class, undertake a Wandlore Apprenticeship (make a wand), design your own house …
Inviting all you little ghosts and goblins to step into the eerie world of Hauntingly Historic Halloween, an unforgettable experience for kids ages 12 years and under! Follow the map while it leads you on a journey around the creepy corridors, spooky outdoor spaces and the creaky stairs of Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts …