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. …
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 …
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 …
Market 3rd Saturday of every month. Jewellery, books, art, pottery, plants, crafts, new stall holders welcome, $12 for stall holders. Contact Jo 021 066 3646, or Vicki 027 372 9189. You can also email bulletin.waihilions@gmail.com. Supporting our community.
Market Central is a vibrant and exciting market that operates every Sunday morning on Taupō's beautiful lakefront. With many talented creators, makers, growers & entertainers, Market Central is the best way to spend your Sunday morning in Taupō! Join us for brekkie, brunch or lunch, browse the many arts & crafts stalls, meet the talented …
Kids shouldn’t miss out on the opportunity to see the stars above Auckland simply because their bedtime is too early. Ignite a wonder of the night sky in your young ones with this indoor live planetarium tour of the planets, stars and constellations visible above Auckland on the day of your visit. This is the …
The Waikato is gearing up for a family-orientated, super fun festive season with a huge variety of events happening across the region. Check out the list of events below for your city or town, and enjoy the lights, markets, carols and of course, the appearances by the man himself – Santa! Hamilton Tree Lighting …
Be swept away by the magic, romance, and elegance of a Viennese extravaganza with Operatunity’s Christmas in Vienna. Hear beautiful Viennese Waltzes like “I’m in Love with Vienna”, “Vienna City of Dreams” and “The Blue Danube”, performed alongside joyful Christmas classics such as “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”, “Silent Night”, and “O Come All Ye …
Ho-ho-ho, it’s Christmas show time! Tim Bray Theatre Company presents their hugely popular family favourite, The Santa Claus Show, back for its 19th season and more lovable than ever! Written in 1991 and now New Zealand’s best-selling Christmas show, this unmissable experience tells a merry tale about finding the true meaning of Christmas, with special …
A great show for all those participating and families to come and join in the fun and watch the competitions going on during the day. Below is a list of what is on for the day: ALPACA FLEECE COMPETITIONS AXEMEN COMPETITIONS BALLOONIST & MAGICIAN CATTLE COMPETITIONS DAN THE PUPPET MAN DAIRY GOAT COMPETITION EQUESTRIAN EVENTS …
Market Central presents The Greenflea carboot sale on the first Sunday of every month! This is an amazing wee carboot sale with a green twist! You will find quality reusable, recycled & repurposed items here including furniture, toys, tools, clothing, vintage & collectibles and second-hand books. All of this alongside our amazing main market. For …
Specially designed for the littlest members of your family, come along for a fun-filled, festive hour full of music, singing, and hands-on activities for your tamariki. Multiple Venues: Bruce Mason Centre Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau
Specially designed for the littlest members of your family, come along for a fun-filled, festive hour full of music, singing, and hands-on activities for your tamariki.
The 69th Annual Te Kauwhata A&P Show has set the table this year to include the very first Eat Street Food Festival. With over 20 Food truck options its a must to come hungry! 2000+ visitors | over 50 vendor sites Live Entertainment Fun Zone with Amusement rides (tickets 3 for $5) Shop till you …
Rotorua locals are set to celebrate the festive season with the 2023 Rotorua Christmas Parade. Based in and around the iconic Government Gardens, it is a perfect morning outing for all the whanau. Starting at 10am, it means it’s not too hot for the younger ones. So we can all enjoy the sights and sounds …
Get your ‘Christmasy’ on and come and join the festive celebrations at Gilmour Lake from 2 - 6 pm on Sunday December 10th! There’ll be creative kids activities, fun rides, bouncy castles, food trucks, cool stalls, prizes, live music and of course Santa will be there in his grotto It’s going to be HUGE!
As the festive season approaches, there's no better time to come together with loved ones and create cherished memories. Christmas embodies the spirit of togetherness, a time when friends and whānau unite to celebrate the joy of the season. And what better place to revel in the magic of Christmas than up in the iconic …
This December take part in our Mount Mainstreet Christmas activities for the kids, we’ve got a scavenger hunt, a colouring competition and also a sandcastle competition!! All competitions are open from Friday 1st December and close on Tuesday 19th December at 5pm. So rally the troops and on come down the the Mount Mainstreet and …
Get the whānau together for APO’s Christmas concert! Specially designed for the littlest members of your family, come along for a fun-filled, festive hour full of music, singing, and hands-on activities for your tamariki.
The countdown to Christmas has begun, and Waihī Beach Events and Promotions are getting ready to kick off the festivities! On December 16th, from 8am onwards, the Saturday Farmers Market at Waihī Beach School will transform into a festive community event for the whole family. This event has something for everyone, especially the little ones. …
Join us down the Mount Mainstreet on Sunday 17th December for our Mount Mainstreet Urban “Christmas” Market. We’ve got all your favourite stall holders and live music, plus Santa will be visiting from 10am – 12.30pm, so you can get your free photo with him! Bring the kids down and say hi. There will also be a free …
Join us for a sing-a-long of everyone’s favourite Christmas Carols! We invite you to join us for this annual, hugely popular, sing-along event on Sunday 17th December at 6:00 pm. The PumpHouse Community Choir will be singing everyone’s favourite Kirihimete songs and carols and would love the whole audience to join in. Don’t worry about …
Come along to Butterfly Creek these school holidays and join us for an exciting line-up of dinosaur-themed fun. Travel back to a time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth – explore prehistoric Dinosaur Kingdom and meet our huge, life-size animatronic dinosaurs including a Triceratops mother protecting her young from a T-Rex, the vicious Velociraptor and the …
Dinner At the Lake Is Back This Summer! Northcroft Reserve On Taupo's Stunning Lakefront 4.30pm - 8.30pm Every Thursday December 21st 2023 -- February 7th 2024 Join Your Family and Friends Each Thursday for A Huge Variety of Street Food, Beer & Wine Plus Free Live Entertainment With Talented Local Bands. Bring your own Rug, …
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up! Welcome to Season 9 of New Zealand’s largest and most fabulous travelling festival/fair! The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2023-2024 !!! The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family affair, free entry for kids, gold coin entry for the adults. A …
New Year’s Eve Celebrations are back for 2023. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with family and friends at one of Council’s free community celebrations. Enjoy live music, roving entertainment, food trucks, activities for the kids and a local MC to host. The events will finish with fireworks at 9.30pm, except the Greerton celebration that will finish …
On Sunday, 31st December 2023, Taupō District Council, in partnership with Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board and Temple Productions will be holding its Annual New Year’s Eve Big Bang Firework Display. Stay tuned for more details to come! Please note this will be a family friendly event. Alcohol, Vaping and Dogs not permitted.