August, 2026

Folklore & Fairytales LIVE DAY

2026Sun09Aug10:00 am4:00 pmFolklore & Fairytales LIVE DAYHowick Historical Village10:00 am - 4:00 pm Event TypeArt, Culture, Museums and GalleriesSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationEast Auckland

When

Sunday 9 August 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event Details

Delve into the past through the enchanted world of Folklore and Fairytales at Howick Historical Village

Explore the historic buildings and heritage gardens, where costumed villagers bring the past to life. Learn about much-loved storybook characters and discover more in a fairytale trail through the gardens.

Watch a live puppet show of Jack and the Beanstalk, try your hand at calligraphy or candle making and make your own enchanted forest crown led by tutors from Corban Estate Arts Centre!
Taste freshly baked goods hot from the coal range in Puhi Nui Homestead, and visit the sweet shop filled with old-fashioned lollies and fudge! The blacksmith will be at work in the forge, woodworkers in the carpenter’s workshop, and the schoolmistress ready to teach Victorian school lessons at 11:30 am and 2:30 pm.

Enjoy outdoor games and shows – Morris dancing at 11:00 am and 12:00 pm and the bagpipe band at 12:30 pm. There will be lots of fun for everyone! Have brunch or lunch at Homestead Café and make a day of it.

Price

Adults $18 | Students/Seniors $16 | Children $10 | Family Pass $46
Free for children under 5, HHV members, and annual pass holders.

Organiser

Logo of Howick Historical Village featuring stylised heritage buildings, a cabbage tree and an open book

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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