Spend a good part of Sunday 6 September exploring the Beveridge and Exhibition Trails at Arataki Visitor Centre. This FREE drop-in event brought to you by Bupa and EcoMatters and supported by Waitakere Ranges Local Board has something for the whole whānau: Bike Hub colouring-in, bike drawing competition & scavenger hunt with prizes Try an e-bike, decorate-your-bike station, and a photo spot at the giant frame Free bike safety checks and basic maintenance tips Free smoothies by bike Sausage sizzle Coffee and ice cream for sale First 50 people get a free warm drink — bring your keep cup! It is also the launch of the updated Flat White Ride map, your guide to West Auckland’s best cycling routes and cafés. No registration needed — just turn up. This event will continue in wet weather, though some outdoor elements may be removed.
Give colourful leis a new life by transforming them into a beautiful flower pin at the New Zealand Maritime Museum! Using recycled lei petals, tamariki can create a brooch inspired by the vibrant flowers of Moana Oceania to keep for yourself or to gift to someone special. Free with museum entry
Bring your family and friends along for a FREE Sunday afternoon celebrating Chinese language, culture and community at Kohia Terrace School Hall. Experience how learning Mandarin builds confidence, sparks friendships and creates cultural connections with Pistachio Mandarin Here’s what’s on: – Traditional lion dance – Special guest speaker – Nancy Lu MP – Students bringing their Mandarin learning to life through performances and interactive activities – Stories from adult learners and parents sharing their own and their children’s Mandarin learning journeys – Light refreshments and networking Location: Hall, Kohia Terrace School, Epsom
Make a day of it and celebrate Father’s Day with these FREE family friendly activities at Glenfield Mall. Bouncy Castle | Sat & Sun , Mall Hours Let the kids bounce, play and burn off some energy while you enjoy your day at the Mall. Arts & Crafts Corner | Sat & Sun, 11am – 3pm Kids can get creative and make a special handmade card for Dad, Grandad or someone special. Face Painting with Carmel | Sat & Sun, 10am – 4pm From superheroes to animals, butterflies and more, let the kids choose their favourite look. Roaming Characters | Sat & Sun, 11am – 3pm Keep an eye out for some special characters roaming the Mall, ready for photos, waves and a little extra fun throughout the day. Spin & Win | Sat & Sun, 11am – 3pm Have a spin for your chance to win some fantastic instant prizes featuring retailers like Stirling Sports and Just Cuts!
Bring the whānau down to Auckland’s waterfront for Your Big Backyard a FREE, fun-filled day packed with ways to get moving along the water’s edge. Check out the line-up of activities: 🕺Shake it out with fun dance workshops 🧗Reach new heights on the climbing wall 🤸Bounce high on the bungy trampoline 🛹 Try out skateboarding or rollerblading 🎪 Enjoy circus workshops plenty more activities to explore
Experience a brand new season of work from Auckland’s newest and only classical ballet collective! Auckland New Ballet is proud to present their inaugural season of work, Folklore, a ballet performance in 2 acts. Presented at the stunning Holy Trinity Cathedral with live accompaniment by the Kulios Ensemble, Folklore celebrates humanity’s enduring fascination with myth, fairytale and fable. Perfect for families, experience our Quiet Matinee – a sensory-friendly, family-oriented experience with lower sound and lighting and open doors for freedom to enter and exit at various points throughout the performance. Or for older kids and adults, enjoy the Evening performances, 7PM 18th and 6PM 19th of September. Each performance concludes with a Q A with the dancers onstage for audience members to connect with our Artists about the performance – this is your chance to ask anything you’ve ever wanted to know about ballet! Bookings essential
Direct from the USA comes the next sensational show from the creators of Cirque du Soleil’s Mad Apple and the global smash hits The Illusionists and Le Noir. Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventures with breathtaking twists and astonishing, gravity-defying feats. Featuring a lineup of some of the greatest circus and magic performers on earth – from America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League, and Cirque du Soleil cast members, to exciting new talent from the international circuit. The cast that has been selected for Cirque Alice are among the very best acrobatic, music, dance and magic talent that has ever been presented in New Zealand in any circus show. Set to an enthralling soundtrack of newly arranged contemporary takes on some of the world’s favourite classical hits, Cirque Alice delivers a fantastical show for all ages, packed with unforgettable performances, and a chance to sit amongst the action on The Civic stage. Enjoy a spectacular adventure down the rabbit hole! Duration: 2 hours, including interval Ages: Recommended for ages 6 years+.
Now in its sixty-first year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year from the Natural History Museum, London, showcases some of the most exceptional nature photography from across the globe. This exhibition at Auckland Museum shines a light on powerful and fascinating images that capture hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is a global competition that has showcased the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for 61 years. Organised by the Natural History Museum in London, the competition attracts the world’s most impressive nature photographers, showcasing a combination of skill, luck, and above all the beauty of the natural world. The winning images of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 were announced at the Awards ceremony in London in October 2025. Please note that no photography is permitted within the exhibition. ON FOR A LIMITED TIME: OPENS SUN 28 JUN 2026 UNTIL SUN 13 SEP 2026
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Enjoy a cosy afternoon Studio Ghibli movie marathon with snacks, stickers, and colouring at Manukau Library! Drop by for some popcorn and heartwarming classics like Ponyo, My Neighbour Totoro, and Kiki’s delivery service! Everyone is welcome!
Titanic. The Human Story is coming to Auckland after sold-out runs in Perth, Brisbane and its twin exhibitions in London, New York, Austin and DC. A new, renovated experience that through a selection of original artefacts, including personal belongings, tells touching stories of the ship’s passengers and crew. Created by Musealia and Titanic historian and expert Claes-Göran Wetterholm, this experience separates fact from fiction like never before. An audio guide in English will serve as the narrator that will guide you throughout the experience. Testimonies of passengers and crew will take you back to 1912. Unravel the true story of the ship as you embark on a trip through time bringing you closer to the myths, stories and the real history of the Titanic. Highlights🛳️ Embark on an audio-guided experience describing the events aboard the famous ship on that fateful day in 1912🥾 Unravel the true story of the ship through personal belongings, photographs, and other relics from the passengers and the ship🔊 Your audio guide, included with each ticket, narrates the stories and testimonies of passengers and survivors from the Titanic, accompanied by period music and captivating sound effects✨ Witness a recreation of the ship’s interior—from a first-class suite to a humble third-class cabin Duration: 80 to 90 minutesAges: All ages are welcome to this experience and the space is accessible for prams/strollers. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 years old do not require a ticket.Accessibility: the exhibit is wheelchair accessibleExhibition opens: Friday 28 August
By A Slightly Isolated Dog. As Auckland celebrates the first day of City Rail Link services, discover a series of unexpected encounters throughout Midtown by acclaimed theatre company A Slightly Isolated Dog.
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity this September? Celebrate both Sewing Month and Self-Care Awareness Month as this market brings together local makers and an ever-changing mix of handmade creations, unique gifts and beautiful things. The Sew Much to Love Market is all about celebrating the skill, imagination and creativity that goes into making things by hand — and encouraging you to take a little time for yourself, too. Suitable for all ages.
Experience the fresh beauty of Spring at Howick Historical Village as the garden bursts into life. Discover how families in the 1800s welcomed the warmer weather, tended their gardens, and embraced the busy season of growth and renewal. Join us to experience the sights, sounds, and traditions of a Victorian spring. Churn fresh cream into butter, attend a Victorian school lesson, meet the Village beekeeper during a special talk, and discover how bees begin their busy work as flowers bloom. Enjoy delicious treats including freshly baked bread from the bread oven, sample traditional fare from Puhi Nui Homestead kitchen, and visit the sweet shop stocked with old-fashioned lollies and fudge. With hands-on games and crafts, live demonstrations, Morris dancers performing at 11.00 am and 12.00 pm, the bagpipe band at 12.30 pm, and plenty of activities for visitors of all ages, this promises to be a delightful Live Day celebrating the energy and optimism of spring. Due to popular demand from past events, we’ve added a perfume workshop to this Spring fete!
Join us from 14 to 20 September as we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with a week full of playful, creative, and hands-on experiences for tamariki and whānau!
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A vibrant celebration of tamariki, culture and identity, Te Kahu Tōpuni Kapa Haka Festival brings together primary schools from across Tāmaki Makaurau in a joyful, non-competitive showcase of kapa haka. Through waiata, haka, poi and mōteatea, young performers celebrate the stories of Tāmaki Makaurau. Filled with pride, energy and heart, this is a festival where confidence grows, friendships flourish, and the future of kapa haka shines brightly. This is an opportunity for kura to strengthen relationships with tangata whenua by learning narratives that pertain to these very lands and remember and commemorate the beginnings of our beautiful city, Auckland. This event is part of the Poumatua Festival which is a three-day celebration of the birth of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Squish! Bang! Splat! is where science meets play, noise and art at MOTAT. Over two fun-filled days, tamariki and their whānau can discover and explore all things squishy, loud and messy together through experiments, instruments, games and performance. Catch a live Science Show, get hands-on with science experiments, enjoy performances and multi-instrumentalist workshops! Looking for somethings less loud? Have a go with wax hand moulds, a water balloon catapult and splatter paint your very own canvas to take home with Rainbow Rascals! Bring dad along for a fun-filled Fathers Day on Sunday – there’s plenty more to explore at MOTAT! Recommended for kids aged 7 – 12 years.
Calling all Teens and Tweens that want to join a fun book club to meet friends and share the love of books. Bring a friend, bring a book – or bring both to East Coast Bays Library on Fridays. Be prepared to share key points from your book and we can inspire each other to read something new. This session is perfect for homeschoolers, Te Kura and alternative education students.
Manahua – A Weavers’ Collective is proud to showcase traditional weaving skills at the Maritime Museum. Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice. Over the past two years at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (Māngere campus), they have been learning, practising and creating kete, tāniko, kākahu, korowai, and now tukutuku panels. Come and spend some time with Manahua, sit and watch the weaving take shape, ask questions, or pull up a chair for a kōrero. Everyone is welcome.
Poumatua is a three-day celebration of the birth of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Experience spectacular kapa haka, inspiring stories, vibrant markets, authentic Māori culture and unforgettable entertainment as we celebrate Auckland’s past, present and future.
Ahoy, me hearties. Get ready to unleash your inner swashbuckler and join us for a special pirate-themed sailing in celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Having captivated crowds in Melbourne and Sydney in 2025, multi-Platinum selling US duo MKTO are set to return - charting a full national tour of Australia, as well as a stop in New Zealand, this September!
For one special afternoon, The Civic Foyer will come alive with the sounds of Aotearoa's emerging young artists as The Civic Sessions: Rangatahi On Stage takes centre stage.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori | Kōrero: Te Rā Tuku Whenua
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To mark Te Rā Tuku Whenua (the gift of land) on 18 September, join our Poumatua and Head of Kaupapa Māori Joe Pihema (Ngāti Whātua), for a talk exploring this important moment in the history of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Join us this Te Wiki o te Reo Māori for a captivating walking tour highlighting significant Māori artworks that shape the city centre of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
New Zealand is bringing the Davis Cup World Group I action to West Auckland this September, with The Trusts Arena set to host the international tie against Japan on 19 & 20 September 2026.
In partnership with Auckland Live. Supported by Tumutumuwhenua Cultural Trust. Experience the timeless excellence, artistry and mana of Māori performing arts as four legendary kapa haka groups come together for one unforgettable showcase.