May, 2025

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Auckland Writers Festival: Pukapuka Adventures

2025Sat17May10:00 am3:30 pmAuckland Writers Festival: Pukapuka AdventuresAotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū10:00 am - 3:30 pm Event TypeArt, Culture, Festival, FreeSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland

When

Saturday 17 May 2025 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Event Details

Even the youngest of readers can join in the fun at Auckland Writers Festival. The entirely free PUKAPUKA ADVENTURES programme includes readings from beloved children’s authors, playtime sessions and workshops for young children alongside their parents.

SATURDAY 17 MAY 2025

Wicked Lambs and Witchy Troubles

Animal Escapades

Make a Mean Zine

Dance like the Atua

Criminally Fun

Take the Mic

Construct a Story

A Dreampanion Quest

Action Stations Saturday

How to Draw a Dragon

Granny McFlitter Champion Knitter

How to Festival for Families

SUNDAY 18 MAY 2025

Rock Solid

Absolute Nonsense

Weaving Wonders

Collage Creation Corner

Action Stations Sunday

How to Festival for Families

There is also a ticketed family offering, which includes a chance for children to put their burning questions to author of the eternally popular Treehouse Series Andy Griffiths and Morrigan Crow bestseller Jessica Townsend.

Price

Free (but there are some ticketed options)