December, 2021

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Christmas time at the Village!

2021Fri03Dec10:00 am4:00 pmChristmas time at the Village!Howick Historical Village10:00 am - 4:00 pm Event TypeChristmas, Museums and GalleriesSuitable for AgesAll Ages, Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 10 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)LocationEast Auckland

When

Friday 3 December 2021 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event Details

Visit the Howick Historical Village for Christmas fun throughout December!

While the decorations have been pared back festiveness is still in the air. From 3rd to 24th December see the interiors of the grand, 1861 homestead Puhi Nui gloriously decked-out! Work your way around the Village learning about traditions from the past on a Christmas trail.

On weekends between 1-3pm, come along for a CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOON! Make the following:

  • 4 & 5 Dec – Peg Doll Tree Ornaments
  • 11 & 12 Dec – Orange & Clove Pomander Ornaments
  • 18 & 19 Dec – Christmas Lanterns

With lots of space in the beautiful gardens to allow for distancing, bring a picnic or purchase something from the Homestead Café!

No booking required but Crafternoon activities are limited to 24 groups/bubbles (max 3 per group) to allow for distancing. Register on arrival.

Please note that presenting a vaccine certificate on arrival is a condition of entry. Craft activities are subject to change. If wet the activities will be held in the large schoolhouse. Last admissions are at 3pm.

Price

Admission: Adult $16, Child (over 5) $8, Child (under 5) FREE, senior/student $12, family $40.

No cost for activities, but donations are welcome, or support the Village through gift shop purchases!

Organiser

Howick Historical Village

Experience living history in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles and see how people lived in early Auckland....
Experience living history in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Explore heritage buildings filled with authentic furniture and textiles and see how people lived in early Auckland. Howick Historical Village is a living history museum on 7 acres of grounds and heritage gardens. The museum depicts a settlement from 1840 to 1880 and offers visitors an immersive historical experience.

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