Matakana Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm (rail, hail or shine)! From award-winning coffee, to mouth-watering brunch dishes, there’s plenty to sample and savour. Relax by the riverside to live local music, while the kids explore the rustic treehouse and natural playground. Matakana Market is zero waste – so bring your …
Drop-in art activities for kids and families Every Saturday 10:30 – 12:30 (from 6 April 2024) Free (gold coin donation appreciated) Come into Uxbridge on Saturdays and join in the art-making with the Art Cupboard. Suitable for the whole family to join in, everything you need to get creating on your own is provided along …
It’s 2530, humans have left the planet and a new world has risen in their place! LEGO® Minifigures have taken over the planet and built intricate civilisations in the artifacts left behind, each one inspired by the object they now call home. Experience LEGO® like never before in this immersive new exhibition created by Australian LEGO® …
Get ready to be mesmerized by the return of Tūrama, a spectacular series of large-scale illuminated art installations that will light up Queen Street for the city centre's Matariki ki te Manawa programme. This creative collaboration between talented artists brings a unique blend of art, culture, and technology to the heart of the city, transforming …
Aotearoa is the seabird capital of the world, home to about 90 species of the world’s seabirds. Just as canaries once warned coal miners of carbon monoxide, seabirds signal the declining health of our ecosystem. With the birds increasingly threatened by habitat loss and predators, Sentinel serves as an urgent call to action. Through science, photography, interactive …
EVERY WEEKEND, EXCEPT LABOUR WEEKEND 10AM - 10.30AM, 11AM - 11.30AM, 1PM - 1.30PM FREE, NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED LOOK OUT FOR THE SIGNAGE TO SEE THE ACTIVITY ON THE DAY Discover the delights of the natural world, in these immersive sessions inspired by the amazing collections in our Weird & Wonderful gallery. Our AM Learn …
With the installation being active nightly, every night will be a shining bit of winter magic on Parnell—but make sure you don’t miss Fridays. On Friday nights in Heard Park while the installation is live, grab a free hot drink from Mrs Sippy coffee cart and enjoy some of New Zealand’s finest musicians as they …
Rainbow’s End enchanting Winter Lights are back and more magical than ever this winter! Winter Lights at Rainbow’s End is a winter wonderland featuring all your favourite rides plus over 35 kilometres of fairy lights through Gold Rush Town, the Log Flume Enchanted Forest, and the majestic new look Kidz Kingdom Castle, sparkling with magical fairy lights. Be sure …
This winter, prepare for Fire and Ice, when the happiest festival in New Zealand returns to Greytown from 29 June - 27 July 2024. Yes, the best little festival in New Zealand is back this winter, and it’s set to warm the cockles of your heart once again with a month long programme of spectacular …
Attention all anti-villain agents! Gru and the Minions are back at the Sky Tower for more despicable Minion madness. Despicable Me 4 is now in the cinemas, so celebrate the return of the Minions with a fun-filled mission up at the Sky Tower, surrounded by a 360° view of Tāmaki Makaurau. Mega Minions are scattered …
Join us this school holidays for a wild, exciting adventure you’ll never forget! 🌟 🎉 Meet the Newest Animals and Explore the Exhibits: Lace Monitors: One of the largest lizards in the world – a must-see! NEW Adventure Playground: Climb, jump, and balance through a super fun course made just for kids! Holiday Entertainment Schedule: …
Welcome, young adventurer! Your quest this school holidays is to create your own fantasy family crest - a magical symbol of your heroic tales. Take a tour then head to our creative space where young hands will be inspired to create their own fantastical family crest. Each family has a unique story to tell – …
Learn the magic of sculpting and worldbuilding as you bring your own 3D character to life with modelling tinfoil and plasticine. Creative Crew: Create & Sculpt a Character Workshop Suitable for 7 to 12 years Calling all budding creators and makers! Design and sculpt your own original characters from fictional worlds — just like we …
Badjelly the Witch, the much-loved, utterly loony Spike Milligan classic, is this year’s Glow Show! Nearly 100,000 Kiwi kids, parents and educators have seen a Glow Show; come and join the fun with the frolicking, witchy-poo, super-fun Badjelly the Witch! The brilliantly nonsensical tale is being entirely reimagined with the unique Glow Show …
Join us at Butterfly Creek this school holidays for an unforgettable adventure! Discover our fascinating new animals and exhibits, including the magnificent Lace Monitors – one of the largest lizards in the world. Kids will love the thrilling Woodland Adventure Playground, where they can climb, jump, and balance their way through a fun and challenging course. Enjoy a …
Matamata Market and Craft Fair is an open-air Market offering a huge variety of crafts, food, and produce. The market promises toothsome goodies whether your palate is savoury or sweet. Situated on the grounds of the Matamata Primary School, held on the second Saturday of every month. Food Stalls by arrangement For all market enquiries …
Enjoy a magical evening in the Shire™ with the Mid-Winter Feast event at Hobbiton Movie Set on 12 - 13 July 2024 Your guide will escort you through the twelve-acre site recounting fascinating details of how the movie set was created. Throughout the movie set you will see 44 complete Hobbit Holes and venture beyond …
Feeling brave enough to jump in the lake!? Join the hundreds of brave souls and join us for an afternoon you’ll remember forever! Some great spot prizes will be handed out, including for ‘best dressed’.
Be part of the excitement at NZ Young Farmers' biggest event—the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final Evening Show! It's set to be an epic celebration as we unite to back our seven Grand Finalists and announce the FMG Young Farmer of the Year for Season 56.
Join us for three days of activities including the exhilarating Bumper Balls! Back by popular demand, these inflatable balls will leave youngsters and adults grinning from ear to ear. Meet your family and friends at the domain to bounce, flip, roll and bump until your hearts content! There will also an inflatable slide for children …
Get your skates on this July! Fun for the whole family as we turn the hall into a roller skating rink! Rent some skates from us, or bring your own and join the action. 1:30pm – 3.30pm: 10yrs & under 3.30pm – 6pm: All ages 6pm – 7pm: 13yrs plus Admission is $10 for 45minutes …
The Dropzone is Taupo’s one and only destination for fun, thrills, Laughter and excitement! Come and join us on Monday 15th or Tuesday 16th July, and join in the fun of our family bowling competition. A family can consist of 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children We provide everything you …
The Taupō Winter Festival and Towncentre Taupō are bringing you a super fun and really easy activity to keep the kids entertained and everyone active over these winter school holidays! A colouring-in competition and a scavenger hunt all in one. Complete the colouring-in, the beanie bonanza scavenger hunt or both and be in for a …
Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure into the fascinating world of seabirds! You'll receive your very own seabird fact book, get hands-on and craft a brilliant seabird mask, and explore Sentinel where science and art intertwine.
Bring the kids to the city for an action-packed end-of-school holiday adventure: Bounce, climb, and race through an action packed double lane inflatable obstacle course. It's the perfect challenge for young adventurers aged 8-15 years. Face painters will be there to transform your kiddos into their favorite superheroes, animals, and more. Enjoy special treats like …
🎨🕯️ Bring your children along to this free workshop to make fun lanterns at the Whakatāne Library! 🕯️🎨 📅 Date: Saturday, 20 July ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Whakatāne Library ✨ All materials supplied thanks to Whakatāne and Ōhope Community Board and Arts Whakatane. Children must be accompanied by an adult. …
Following a sell out 2022 New Zealand tour - The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to New Zealand in 2024 featuring an all new show. The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented artists who exquisitely perform classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, …
Takapuna Winter Lights will keep winter alive for four nights this July. The fully assessable, all-ages outdoor sensory experience is a free event in the heart of Takapuna that will bring communities and families together, with light installations, performances and music and it is on its way to becoming an annual highlight on the Auckland …
Using the darkness of winter, Whakatāne's festival will be held over ten nights from 26th July to 4th August 2024. The Lighting Festival will delight participants with light activations and digital displays by both local and regional artists. Art works will be installed in various locations encouraging visitors to walk amongst our parks through …
This August, the iconic Sky Tower is celebrating its 27th birthday with a month-long extravaganza of fun and events! From stunning views to thrilling activities, there’s something for everyone. Come join the celebration and make unforgettable memories this August! Weekend Face Painting Every weekend in August, from 10am to 2pm, our friends at Rainbow Rascals …
🚂✨ River Edge Park Miniature Railway’s Annual 'Glows in the Dark' Event! ✨🚂 Held in conjunction with Trust Horizon Light up Whakatāne. 📅 Date: Saturday, 3 August ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 👟 Please wear your closed-toe shoes—no sandals, jandals, or bare feet allowed on the train! …