What's on this weekend
The best of what's on this weekend in Auckland for Kids: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August 2018
Our pick of the best weekend events on for families, children and teenagers in Auckland, New Zealand
Saturday Events
Hine Kihāwai at Ōrākei Marae
Orakei Marae, 59C Kitemoana Street, Auckland
Saturday 18 August 2018: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Taki Rua
Taki Rua present a free te reo Māori theatre production for kids Hine Kihāwai.Hine Kihāwai may have left the world of the living, but she lives on in the memories of her children Tama and Te Aniwa. Against all odds, her tamariki fight to hold on to her teachings, her wisdom, her songs – everything they knew and loved about her. Only through retaining all that she gave them can they truly face the challenges of their turbulent world.The 2018 Te Reo Māori Season is a retelling of the 2003 children’s play Āwhina. Written by the highly regarded composer, teacher and Māori leader Hone Hurihanganui, Hine Kihāwai has been redeveloped for a new generation of tamariki.
Cost: FREE event
The Mini Market
Week of Engineering Expo
Saturday 18 August 2018: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Week of Engineering
www.weekofengineering.co.nz
Howick Kids Market
Saturday and Sunday Events
Kids Takeover – Stars of Tomorrow
Auckland Live Pick & Mix event
Saturday 18 August 2018: 10:30am
Bruce Mason Centre, 1 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland
Sunday 19 August 2018: 10:30am
www.aucklandlive.co.nz
Workshop: Learn one of the dances from the show and explore how to create and perform your own fairytale.
Cost: FREE but BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
The Baby Show
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August 2018
www.babyshow.co.nz
Saturday and Sunday Events
Secret World of Butterflies
Sainsbury Horricks Gallery, Auckland Museum
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August 2018
http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/exhibitions
Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colours and patterns as new exhibition Secret World of Butterflies takes flight. View thousands of butterflies from the Shannon Collection, on display for the first time. Be amazed by these stunning insects in this family-friendly exhibition that reveals unbelievable butterfly facts and is packed full of interactive activities. Zoom in on nature’s designs or create your own butterfly and unleash it into a magical digital garden.
Cost: FREE for Aucklanders
Bug Lab at Auckland Zoo
Saturday 18 July to Sunday 26 August 2018
http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/bug-lab
Don’t miss the blockbuster science exhibition from Te Papa and Weta Workshop at Auckland Zoo. Featuring massive 3-D bug models within four magical chambers, Bug Lab is a spectacularly immersive and interactive experience for all ages that offers visitors the unique opportunity to learn from the genius of bugs.
Tickets to Bug Lab: Kids under 4 go FREE; Children $13, Student $16.50; Adult $18.50; Family Pass – 1 adult and 2 children $36; Family pass 2 adults and 2 children $50
Sunday Events
Helensville Primary School Student Group Lego Display
Helensville Primary School Hall, 29 Rata Street, Helensville, Auckland
Sunday 19 August 2018: 10:00am to 4:00pm (Last entry at 3:30pm)
allblocks.nz
Fun interactive LEGO Remote controlled racers you can drive. New City Trains and LEGO Technic. Exciting new displays: Lord of the Rings, Disney, Friends, Star Wars, and Classic Space. Speed Champions in a Top Gear themed race track and studio with adjoining airport.Talk to the creators of two NZ based LEGO Ideas Projects.
Tickets: $5 per person. FREE for children under 3 years old.
For Children Concert: Encore
King’s School 258 Remuera Road, Remuera
Sunday 19 August 2018: 4:00pm
www.wairuasinfonietta.com/events/2018/8/19/for-children-encore
An exciting musical project showcasing young talent from Auckland, this concert will support the charity Ronald McDonald House in their important work supporting families with sick kids. This is a family friendly concert – come and support a worthwhile cause!
Entry: donation
Sunday Showcase: showcasing youth talent!
The Vic Devonport, 48 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland
Sunday 19 August 2018: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Devonport Peninsula Trust
The variety show you don’t want to miss, Devonport youth present: Sunday Showcase! Starring Freya, Sons of Sing, BIS Kapa Haka, Dance Sprite, Devonport Drama and films from TGS media students, that are sure to entertain and delight you.
Cost: FREE
Free Town Hall Organ Concert
Auckland Town Hall, 55 Mayoral Drive, Auckland, 1010
Sunday 19 August 2018: 2:00pm to 3:30pm
aucklandorgan.org.nz
Hear New Zealand organist Thomas Gaynor perform at this free Sunday concert on the concert hall organ in the Auckland Town Hall.
Cost: FREE entry
Art Club
The Pah Homestead, TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre, 72 Hillsborough Road
Sunday 19 August 2018: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
www.tsbbankwallaceartscentre.org.nz
Discover colours and shapes! Children can create an abstract three-dimensional artwork inspired by recent acquisitions to the Wallace Arts Trust Collection.Suitable for children ages 4-10.