Travel back in time on our Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some of the awe-inspiring creatures that lived up to 250 million years ago and learn about their connections with animals we care for here at the Zoo today and are helping to conserve in the wild. This immersive educational experience in the Zoo’s former …
Taniwha follows young Mereana and friends as they protect a taniwha from the urban development destroying its home. With a score by award-winning composer Leon Radojkovic, invoking the spirit of 80s and 90s adventure flicks and Miyazaki anime, Taniwha is an audacious Aotearoa adventure for the whole whānau – a tale of courage, community, environmental guardianship, and …
A month of festive cheer rolls into Wairarapa. Greytown is getting ready for one of the country’s happiest mid-winter celebrations. The Wairarapa Festival of Christmas is an extravaganza blending northern hemisphere charm with Kiwi flair. The month of festivities includes lights, laughter, and fun for all ages. This year’s theme, ‘Christmas Carnival’, applies to …
Prepare to take flight – let your little Vikings soar into the Sky Tower for school holiday fun! How to Train Your Dragon, the live action movie is NOW in the cinemas and Sky Tower has started its Dragon Trainer Quest programme. Complete training missions and give the kids chance to prove how fierce of …
Looking for an unforgettable family day out these school holidays? Embark on an epic adventure with Myths, Monsters & Mischief at Butterfly Creek! Step into the world of magical creatures in our Mythic Creatures exhibit, then meet some of our real-life dragons—like the Bearded Dragon and Water Dragon. Get up close with legendary beasts, watch …
In celebration of Matariki 2025, the nation’s woollen wharenui returns to her place of origin — Tāmaki Makaurau. Wharenui Harikoa, the world's first crocheted wharenui, opens at The Civic in Auckland from 5 - 27 July – marking a powerful act of homecoming and aroha. Returning to her place of conception, creation and cultural roots is somewhat …
Pom-pom Penguins Every Sun in July, 10am - 2pm | Free with museum entry Stay warm this winter by making fluffy pom-pom penguins! Inspired by our Into Ocean & Ice exhibition, brighten up the cold days with a soft, woolly friend. Perfect for all ages!
Based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood... After sell-out seasons across the world, including London’s West End & Broadway, The Gruffalo returns to Aotearoa for the first time since 2016! Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the classic award-winning picture book by Julia …
Vanya and Sonia have led quiet and uneventful lives while taking care of their ageing parents in their family home. However, their peaceful existence is upended when their glamorous movie-star sister Masha unexpectedly arrives with her much-younger boyfriend in tow and a plan to sell the house. Insecurities and old resentments boil over in a weekend …
Abstract? What is That? Have you ever looked at the artwork and thought: What is that? Abstract art can be like that! Instead of illustrating something real, abstract artworks use lines, shapes and colours to express feelings or ideas. Head to the Kids & Whānau Create area in Te Ātea | North Atrium to make …
Ignite your child’s creativity and let them discover the wonders of clay with Future Potters Club! In our weekly hands-on classes, your child will create imaginative creatures to scenes from a movie. Designed to spark imagination, our classes offer a chance to make one-of-a-kind pottery while developing artistic skills. Join us today! Age : 6-12 …
Candlelight Concerts Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Auckland. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen and The Beatles at Holy Trinity Cathedral - Auckland under the gentle glow of candlelight. General Info 📍 Venue: Holy Trinity Cathedral - …
Rainbow’s End enchanting Winter Lights are back and more magical than ever this winter! Winter Lights at Rainbow’s End transforms the park into a dazzling winter wonderland. Step into a magical world, with all your favourite rides plus over 40 kilometres of sparkling lights winding through Gold Rush Town, the Log Flume Enchanted Forest, and the majestic Kidz Kingdom …
For easy family fun look no further than Heritage Park, at Kiwi North. Located on 25 hectares of rolling farmland, forest and bush in Maunu, with views overlooking Whangārei, Heritage Park is always free for the public to enjoy. On the third Sunday of the month the park also comes alive for ‘Train Day’, a …
Presenter Jackie Clarke Est. running time one hour (Starts @ 11AM) Join Auckland Philharmonia for Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits, a magical concert to captivate the whole whānau. The effervescent vocals of Jackie Clarke, joined by Auckland’s professional orchestra and the National Youth Theatre Children’s Chorus, will bring Lynley Dodd’s stories of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, …
Event Details Collect a scavenger hunt from Huia Lodge in Cornwall Park or print one at home. Use it to explore the park and discover some winter wonders. This FREE self-led activity is suitable for the young and young at heart. Take your time and find a new wonder each time you visit the park …
Step back in time and travel in style aboard the Glenbrook Vintage Railway’s Snowball Express – a special one-day return journey to Mt Ruapehu and Ohakune. Hauled by heritage diesel locomotive DBR1254, this nostalgic rail trip takes in dramatic landscapes, iconic viaducts, and offers the choice of alpine or township adventures. Departing from Waiuku, …
Make a mess at ours, not yours Monty the Monkey is so happy to announce that Monty Mornings are back for 2025! We can’t wait to see you and your under 5’s at Westfield Albany anytime from 9.30am – 12pm Grab a free coffee* and catch up with your parent friends, while Monty the Monkey …
Travel back in time on our Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some of the awe-inspiring creatures that lived up to 250 million years ago and learn about their connections with animals we care for here at the Zoo today and are helping to conserve in the wild. This immersive educational experience in the Zoo’s former …