It is with regret that Auckland Live’s April School Holiday activation, the AOTEA SQUARE ARCADE along with STRING SYMPHONY is now being postponed until further notice.

This decision has been made due to the Covid-19 outbreak and the need to eliminate the risk of spread of the virus within Aotearoa. Auckland Live are sad to have to make this decision, but look forward to rescheduling this Aotea Square outdoor activation at a future date which will be confirmed in the coming months.  

Bring a two-storey high puppet to life in Aotea Square!

A giant illuminated puppet is waiting to come to life, with your help. Work together with twelve fellow puppeteers to animate this enchanting spectacle, taking turns to pull the strings and enliven the towering handwoven creature.

All ages can enjoy this event, participation is for children and adults 10 years old and over. Children aged 14 years and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who attends the event with the child.

This free non tickets event is every 15 minutes from 1;30pm to 9pm from 16 Apr to 22 Apr 2020.

The Creative Learning Centre exhibition, Sara Hughes: All My Favourite Shapes, will is temporarily closed until further notice. Auckland Art Gallery thanks you for your understanding of these changes, which are made for the wellbeing of our visitors, staff and volunteers.

Participate and contribute to the exciting new interactive Todd Foundation Creative Learning Centre project by Auckland-based artist Sara Hughes.

Use coloured magnetic shapes to make your own abstract artwork on the Gallery walls, experimenting with colour, composition, shape and pattern.

Work with friends and family to fill the gallery with a constantly evolving collective artwork, take it all down and start again.

The project will be in the Creative Learning Centre until Friday 30 October 2020.

The Art Gallery is closed on Christmas Day, but open on every other day in the holidays.

Auckland Museum is temporarily closed to the public.

Experience the world’s most prestigious international nature photography exhibition, on now at Auckland Museum.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, direct from the Natural History Museum in London, is a must-see, world-class FREE exhibition that showcases the 100 winning images from the competition.

This is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights. The exceptional images in this exhibition capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world.

This is your chance to discover the surprising – and often challenging – stories behind the images during a time of environmental crisis.

This FREE exhibition is on until Sunday 10 May 2020

This event has been cancelled

See E.T the Extra-Terrestrial movie outdoors in Woodall Park.

Bring along a picnic or grab a bite from one of the food stalls.

Pre-movie entertainment starts from 4pm.
Movie starts at sunset, approximately 6:20pm.
Movie run time 1 hour 55mins
Film Rating: PG

Accessibility: Some designated mobility car parking available.  Accessible toilets available.

This event is brought to you by Auckland Council Movie in Parks.

Hey kids, come make a Creature Visor!  The visor will be provided and the drawings to colour in, cut out and glue on. You provide the creativity. It’s sun smart too!

Whānau friendly.

This event is part of EcoFest West 2020 and is brought to you by Arataki Visitor Centre.

It is with regret that Auckland Live’s April School Holiday activation, the AOTEA SQUARE ARCADE along with STRING SYMPHONY is now being postponed until further notice.

This decision has been made due to the Covid-19 outbreak and the need to eliminate the risk of spread of the virus within Aotearoa. Auckland Live are sad to have to make this decision, but look forward to rescheduling this Aotea Square outdoor activation at a future date which will be confirmed in the coming months.  

Dancing, retro games and more!

Bring the whole family down to Aotea Square for a free day in the city. Play old school arcade games and locally-made indie video games on our larger-than-life outdoor Digital Stage.

Plus, Auckland Live kids are bringing back the ever-popular Dance-O-Mat! Choose your favourite song, crank up the music and cut loose to the beat on this free outdoor dance floor! You might even spot yourself live on the Digital Stage.

Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who attends the event with the child.

WestCity has cancelled this Celebrate Easter event.

The health and safety of customers and staff is a priority. WestCity wants to assure customers that robust health and safety procedures have been put in place in response to Covid-19 Coronavirus. This includes the postponement of all public events to minimise close social contact.

WestCity appreciates and thanks you for your patience and support during this time. The latest Covid-19 advice from the Ministry of Health is available at www.health.govt.nz.

We appreciate and thank you for your patience and support during this time. The latest Covid-19 advice from the Ministry of Health is available at www.health.govt.nz.

Join Fern & Nikau the WestCity Explorers this Easter weekend for FREE Easter craft activities, mini Easter eggs & treats for the kids from 11am till 2pm on Saturday.

Hop on down for some Easter fun!

Cancelled

End the summer season with a big party blow out!

Local Glen Innes stars, Three Houses Down and General Fiyah showcase what’s made them one of NZ’s top reggae bands and 13-year-old General Fiyah a rising star.

Silika Isaia uses her amazing vocal talent to tell a story that connects positively with every audience. See her perform live, and catch local up and coming talent from Te Oro Music and Arts centre.

Auckland Council presents Party In the Park, brought to you by Tamaki Regeneration Company.

WestCity has cancelled this April school holiday event.

The health and safety of customers and staff is a priority. WestCity wants to assure customers that robust health and safety procedures have been put in place in response to Covid-19 Coronavirus. This includes the postponement of all public events to minimise close social contact.

WestCity appreciates and thanks you for your patience and support during this time. The latest Covid-19 advice from the Ministry of Health is available at www.health.govt.nz.

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies at Westcity

From December through to April hundreds of Monarch Butterflies can be seen, with lots of eggs, chrysalis and caterpillars – the full life cycle of a Monarch – a unique experience.

Head on down to WestCity these school holidays to draw the cycle and make it your own and  to create your own butterflies.

The FREE school holiday activities will be taking place on Centre Court, Level 1 at WestCity.

Building a bug hotel for the garden is a fun project to do with the kids.

Bug hotels provide a welcome refuge to beneficial insects.

Come along and learn how to build your own.

Accessible by bus. Whānau friendly

Bookings required: email triangleparkgarden@gmail.com

This event is part of EcoFest West 2020 is brought to you by Triangle Park Community Teaching Garden.

The Re-Creators will show you how to colour, decorate, indent and insert seeds into your recycled paper.

Understand the process of making paper and how much water is used. Be prepared to get messy, wear old clothes!

Suitable for ages 5 years plus.

This event is part of EcoFest West 2020 and is brought to you by Te Manawa.

Cancelled

Imagine you are a little seed that grows into a big tree in Cornwall Park!

Most living things that are growing in the park start off small as a seed or a baby. But with the help of the sun, food and some nurturing, they grow to be big and strong. To celebrate and learn from this growth Cornwall Park are holding a Kids Movement Trail on two dates in April where kids can join in the fun, move through the park and learn as they go! Costumes are always encouraged.

Parents, please join in the adventure  to help your little ones around the park.

After you’ve finished your trail, you can pop in to see the current ‘Cycles of Life’ exhibition in the Huia Lodge Discovery Hub.

This is a free event, but spaces are limited. To register please email info@cornwallpark.co.nz with your name, phone number and participant numbers. Open to kids aged 3

Event cancelled

Explore the theme of soil through painting and drawing. Use soil from scratch and learn how to make your own paint. Soil will be ground with a mortar and pestle, then sieved into a fine powder/pigment.

Accessible by bus. Whānau friendly

Bookings required: blockhousebaylibrary@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or 09 3770209

This event is part of EcoFest West 2020 and is brought to you by Auckland Libraries.

Event cancelled

Bring along any household item and try your hand at turning it into a pot plant. Things like an old shoe, doll or a basketball might work well.

Suitage for ages 8 years plus. Seeds and soil provided.

Bookings required: newlynn.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

This event is part of EcoFest West 2020.

Event cancelled

The Royal New Zealand Navy Band and international guests will be performing light entertainment and a Ceremonial Sunset on Windsor Reserve in Devonport.

This is a FREE event so come along and celebrate The Band’s 60th Birthday!

Listen to your favorite tunes performed by naval musicians from across the Pacific and the World. Some of the featured military musicians will be from Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, The Royal Australian Navy, The Royal Canadian Navy, United States Navy, United States Coast Guard, Republic of Singapore Navy, His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga and Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

Get the kids riding bikes this autumn!

If you are wondering how to get the kids started on a balance or pedal bike, or are experiencing a few bumps along the way, then check out our free #Learn2Ride sessions. Brought to you by Auckland Transport.

Accessible by bus, train. Bring your own bike or try one of Auckland Transports.

Whānau friendly

This EcoFest West 2020 event is brought to you by Auckland Transport

This event has been cancelled.

Get the kids riding bikes this summer!

Learning to ride a two-wheeler is one of those big childhood milestones, and being part of that experience as a parent is a thrill.

If you are wondering how to get started, or experiencing a few bumps along the way then check out Auckland Transport’s free #Learn2Ride sessions.

Their team of qualified instructors work alongside parents to get kids riding. Whether starting on a balance bike or making the transition to pedals the team is here to help.

Sessions are weather dependent and run on a drop-in basis so no need to register. Bring your own bike or try one of ours.

The event is cancelled

Please join EcoMatters Environment Trust, Massey Matters and Leataata Preschool for the annual Stream Clean Up.

A fun activity for all people to show some love to our local environment. Free sausage sizzle afterwards. Please wear covered footwear.

Accessible by bus and Whānau friendly event.

The event has been cancelled.

Some of New Zealand’s top tree climbers are heading to Cornwall park  to go head to head and see just who is the fastest.

The event is hosted by NZ Arb and Cornwall Park arborists will be joining in the fun (battle)!

Official stopwatches will be used, so a New Zealand or world record might be broken on the day.

Stop for a moment to watch while walking through the park, or bring a picnic and watch the climbers compete to see just who is ‘King of the Canopy”!

This is a free, spectator event. Crowd participation will not occur.

Event location: Tall pine trees across the road from the archery carpark and next to the grotto.

Rain date: Sunday 26th April

WestCity has cancelled this school holiday event.

The health and safety of customers and staff is a priority. WestCity want to assure customers that robust health and safety procedures have been put in place in response to Covid-19 Coronavirus. This includes the postponement of all public events to minimise close social contact.

WestCity appreciates and thanks you for your patience and support during this time. The latest Covid-19 advice from the Ministry of Health is available at www.health.govt.nz.

We appreciate and thank you for your patience and support during this time. The latest Covid-19 advice from the Ministry of Health is available at www.health.govt.nz.

Using a mix of paints, pom poms and other creative items, you will be able to decorate and put together your  FREE own wind chimes to take home!

The FREE school holiday activities will take place on Centre Court, Level 1.

Bookings will be taken on the day of the activity.

Cancelled

Join Auckland Museum this Anzac Day for commemorative services, tours, music and poetry.

Entry to the Museum is free to everyone on Anzac Day. The Museum will open immediately following the Dawn Service.

Dawn Service
6 AM
COURT OF HONOUR

Civic Service 
11 AM
COURT OF HONOUR

After the Anzac Day services, visit the commemorative galleries for your own personal reflections and to discover more about New Zealand’s history and involvement in WWI and WWII.

Cantare and Choralation Choirs
Approx. 6.40AM, directly following the Dawn Service
WWI HALL OF MEMORIES, LEVEL 2

As the sun rises on Anzac Day, join Cantare and Choralation as they welcome the Dawn in the evocative surroundings of the WWI Hall of Memories, with a programme of reflection and remembrance. Cantare is Westlake Girls’ premier choir, which won their consecutive Gold Award at the Big Sing in 2019, and Choralation is the combined Westlake Girls’ and Westlake Boys’ High Schools choir, who also won a Gold Award at 2019’s Big Sing.

Military Service Research 
6.45AM – 5PM
POU MAUMAHARA MEMORIAL DISCOVERY CENTRE, LEVEL 2

In Pou Maumahara, you can discover more about a service person using Online Cenotaph and other library resources.

Holding Hands in Peace Craft
6.45AM – 3PM
WEIRD AND WONDERFUL, LEVEL 1
Draw yourself on the doll template, then add yourself to the human chain holding hands on the world map.

Messages of Hope
6.45AM – 5PM
WWI HALL OF MEMORIES
Write a wish for peace or a message of hope for the many children living in war-torn countries today.

WWI and WWII Tours
7.15AM, 8.15AM, 9.15AM, 12.30PM, 1.30PM, 2.30PM AND 3.30PM
MEET OUTSIDE PACIFIC LIFEWAYS, GROUND LEVEL
Join the experienced guides and explore the stories of the First and Second World Wars.

Auckland Youth Choir – Meditations on Mercy and Innocence
8.30AM
WWI HALL OF MEMORIES, LEVEL 2
On this day of remembrance, Auckland Youth Choir perform a selection of poignant pieces under the musical direction of Lachlan Craig as we contemplate mercy and innocence.

Lest We Forget Poetry Competition Finalists
9.30AM
WWII HALL OF MEMORIES, LEVEL 2
Join  in support of the finalists of the  Lest We Forget Poetry Competition, as they read out their winning entries. Finalists were asked to create a response in poetry or prose to the theme of “Children of War”.

Cantare and Choralation Choirs 
Approx 12 NOON, directly following the Civic Service
WWI HALL OF MEMORIES, LEVEL 2
Cantare and Choralation Choirs from Westlake Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools returns to present another programme of reflection and remembrance.

Cancelled

Devonport Anzac Day Service commences at 10am on 25 April 2020.