Aotea Square is the place to be for the creatives, the curious, the adventurous. Have a go at Ngā Taonga Tākaro (traditional Māori games) or circus workshops with Te Kura Maninirau. Make music with The Nukes in a ukulele jam, create puppets, or craft your own POPS! inspired hat with The Open Fort, amongst other exciting activities.
- Sat 26 – Sun 27 Sep | 11am – 3pm: Te Kura Maninirau | Circus Have-A-Go
- Tue 29 – Wed 30 Sep | 11am – 3pm: Ngā Taonga Tākaro | Traditional Māori Games
- Thu 1 – Fri 2 Oct | 11am – 3pm: Puppet Play and Little Top Circus
- Sat 3 – Sun 4 Oct 2026 | 11am – 3pm: Ukulele Jam
- Tue 6 – Wed 7 Oct | 11am – 3pm POP Hats! Hat Making
- Thu 8 – Fri 9 Oct 2026 The Bee Garden Game
- Sun 11 | 11am – 3pm K-POP Party (on Dance-o-Mat)
- Mon 28 Sep – Sun 11 Oct FREE Play Days