Enjoy the FREE 2km sculpture trail of New Zealand artists at Auckland Botanic Gardens.

The sculpture trail is a perfect family day out at the gardens and a fun way for children to learn about New Zealand modern art.  The 2km outdoor sculpture trail features 20 impressive large sculptures made by New Zealand artists.

Don’t forget to pick up the free Fun Trail Guide booklet for the kids and an adults Trail Guide for yourself from the Visitor Centre before you set off on the trail.

The Visitor Centre is closed on Christmas Day only.

Read about Auckland for Kids visit to the Sculpture in the Gardens here.

Sculpture in the Gardens runs over summer until 1 March 2020.

The largest and only free British and European Classic Car Show in the Southern Hemisphere will be turning five in 2020!

Attracting a family friendly crowd of 10,000 people there are displays for every classic car fan, with plenty of food and refreshment options to choose from.

Plus there’s a car themed treasure hunt for the kids with a selection of prizes to be won.

With 60 car clubs and over 1,000 vehicles already registered this year is going to be even bigger and better!

Bring your little aliens along for a family-fun day out exploring the Universe at Stardome’s Open Day. Come along for outdoor fun, science fun, and planetarium fun!

Short 360-degree planetarium shows will be running throughout the day, alongside the Discovery Room activity centre, solar telescopes and more!

Reserve seats via 09 624 1246 or on the day for an allocated planetarium show time.

Viist the kid friendly VOYAGE TO AOTEAROA: TUPAIA AND THE ENDEAVOUR exhibition at Auckland Museum.

Jump on board this Pacific adventure where you can sail a va’a around the Society Islands, experience life as a sailor, and the charting of the coastline of Aotearoa.

You and your family can experience life as it was 250 years ago in our action-packed new exhibition. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the world of Tupaia, the Tahitian navigator, high priest and artist, as he journeys on the Endeavour to Aotearoa New Zealand.

With three parts to this exhibition, each with child-friendly interactive activities, we feature the little-known story of Tupaia and the significant role he played in James Cook’s first voyage. Experience life as a sailor, navigate your vessel across the ocean, watch Tupaia’s paintings come to life, and more.

Summer school holidays – Quest of the Navigators activity
During the summer school holidays collect a map from the information desk  and follow the clues to discover what skills, tools and knowledge were used in the pre-digital age, while the kids and you explore the Museum galleries.

The exhibition is on until Sunday 15 March 2020.

In New Zealand Children’s Day is celebrated on the 1st Sunday in March and WestCity are hosting a special celebration for the littlest and most precious members of the community.

Fern & Nikau the WestCity Explorers will be handing out treats plus there’s free face painting and a balloon artist to add to the fun.

Activities will be taking place at Centre Court, level 1,

Silo park will be packed with giant wooden games & puzzles!

Come down and put your brain to the test! A pop-up (one-weekend only) park of giant games and fun puzzles to challenge your skills and co-ordination.

Fun and entertainment for all ages.

A block busting few days for the whole fam!

SOLD OUT

Explore the Cornwall Park Farm with farmer Peter and chat all things agriculture for Open Farms Day.

This one-hour farm walk will take you through the Cornwall Park Farm paddocks while you learn about the rich history of farming at Cornwall Park and get up close with a few of the animals.

The Cornwall Park Farm is a unique sight to see in the middle of our bustling city!

Numbers are limited so make sure you register early. 

Visit www.openfarms.co.nz for more details and other farms you can visit.

A sneak peek into the world of a diverse family. Millie is a single mother of Liam, a boy with Autism and ADHD. Liam and Millie’s world is unconventional to say the least and school well, it’s tricky…

Together with Millie’s sister Sam they fill their life with stories, goddesses, rabbits, song and dance to show you how incredible and glorious life is outside the box…

This show aims to flip perceptions of disability and has been written by Charlotte Nightingale for whom disability is literally in her DNA. As a woman with a chromosome difference she is part of a diverse and unique family. The work is part personal experience and part experiences of whānau for whom like Charlotte disability is their norm. She is currently the General Manager of Touch Compass Dance Co, New Zealand’s leading inclusive arts organisation.

This immersive theatre experience has a diverse cast of professional and youth performers with and without disabilities and an original score from Gareth Pring and his 13 year old son Sonny. The show is performed partly in NZ Sign Language with direction and choreography from Jeremy Hinman. The lead role of Liam is played by talented youth performer Daniel Nielson.

This show has strong language. Recommended for audiences of age 13+

Presented by Pop-up Globe’s Northumberland’s Company.

“These violent delights have violent ends…”  Pop-up Globe’s resident company present a brand new production of Shakespeare’s epic love story, Romeo & Juliet.

Set against the baking heat of an Italian summer, the ancient vendetta between two families takes a tragic turn as gangs of hooded youths look for trouble on the streets. But even as their rivalry turns deadly, love blooms in an unexpected place. The wrong boy falls in love with the wrong girl. Their ill-fated love will become the stuff of legend.

Justly regarded as Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet enchants audiences with a spell-binding mix of comedy, love, poetry and – ultimately – tragedy. This new production, directed by Pop-up Globe’s Artistic Director and founder Dr Miles Gregory, fuses spectacular Jacobean costumes with edgy contemporary street violence to create our flagship production for the 2019/20 Pop-up Globe season.

Based on the performance tradition of 1614, the Northumberland’s Company are Pop-up Globe’s resident company of actors and musicians, drawn from around the world. Working with international theatre experts and creatives, they will transport you four hundred years into the past for the extraordinary experience of seeing Shakespeare’s plays performed in the space for which they were written.

In this live 360-degree experience, the planetarium presenter will take you on an extraordinary tour of the stars, planets and constellations visible on the night of your visit from our little corner of the globe, Auckland.

Be curious, ask questions, look up, and be amazed as you experience the Auckland night sky in ways you’ve never seen before. As Earth moves through the seasons, the view above is ever-changing so you’ll get a new perspective on the celestial sights every time you return.

If the weather cooperates, you’ll then get the opportunity to head outside and look through the telescopes to spot the real celestial sights in the skies above. If the weather doesn’t play fair, you’ll receive a rain check voucher to come back another time to experience the telescopes.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for shows. Late entry into the planetarium is not possible once the show has started.

Recommended ages 8 years plus.

Music and movement playgroup suitable for children under 5s.

There is a 30 minutes of music and movement followed by playtime for the children and chat time for the adults as you watch your child explore, meet other children and have fun.

A FREE fun time for preschoolers to play with big toys, be active and to make new friends on Tuesdays. ​

Bring your toddler and a coffee and enjoy the beautiful Windsor Reserve.  The session will be held on the waterfront at Windsor Reserve.

Caregiver supervision is required.

The event may be cancelled due to bad weather, if you wish to check if the event is still on please email: julia@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz

A FREE fun time for preschoolers to play with big toys, be active and to make new friends on Thursdays.

​Bring your toddler and a coffee and enjoy the beautiful Bayswater park.

The event may be cancelled due to bad weather, if you wish to check if the event is still on please email: julia@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz

Please note that the preschool play sessions will not be running over the Christmas holiday period from 19 Dec 2019 to 9 Jan 2020 or on Waitangi Day 2020.

A tasty selection of Auckland’s best food trucks, music and entertainment.

Plenty of free activities to keep the kids busy with bouncy castle inside the community centre, ReCreators craft workshop, pop up games, small children’s play area and other activities. Plenty of seating inside and outside or picnic in the park. 60 carparks on site plus additional parking can be found on the grass field being the St Johns hall.

Stay a while and enjoy the fun community vibes.

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

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

Pre-movie entertainment starts from 6pm
Movie starts at sunset approximately 8:15pm

Movie run time 1 hour 58 minutes
Film Rating: PG (violence)

This event is brought to you by the Papakura Local Board and Auckland Council Movies in Parks

Grab a picnic blanket and sit underneath the stars and watch the movie Grease in the Town Square at NorthWest for a great family Friday night.

Everyone’s favourite classic movie – watch Sandy, Danny and all the Pink Ladies.

Rating: PG contains coarse language & sexual references

Calling all junior scientists! Rotoroa Island is doing a one-day survey to identify the flora and fauna that live on Rotoroa Island. And they need your help!

This is the perfect chance to bring your family to an island paradise and contribute to NZ Bird Altas 5-year mapping project.

Grab an ecosystem fan deck and an observation map and make special note of the wildlife and plants you see around the island. Collate all the info from your junior scientists and load these on NZ Bird Atlas.  Rangers will also be on-hand to share the tools used on island to protect our wildlife and keep Rotoroa Island predator free.

The island also has four lovely swimming beaches – Men’s Bay, Ladies’ Bay, Mai Mai Bay and Cable Bay. They are great for picnics too.

DAY PLAN

8:45am ​Fullers360 Ferry departs Downtown Auckland

9:30am Ferry departs Orapiu (eastern end of Waiheke Island)

10am Arrive on Rotoroa Island.

Welcome and collect your observation map, along with a ecosystem fan deck (free to borrow) – Complete your survery in your own time (each survey takes between 5 min – 1 hour). Free to explore the island! Colouring activities all day in the Salisbury room.

5:15pm – Ferry departs Rotoroa Island

WHAT TO BRING: Your own food and drink bottle as there are no shops on the island other than our kiosk (open late afternoon) which sells Dr Feel Good Ice Blocks, Crafty Weka muesli bars, a selection of books and Rotoroa Island T-shirts, Walking shoes, sunblock, and a sun hat and Swimwear – there are 4 lovely beaches!

BOOKING: No Booking required for the event but you will need to purchase a ferry ticket for 7 March to get to Rotoroa Island.

CANCELLATIONS :While unlikely to cancel unless terrible weather, here’s how you can be sure it’s going ahead. Check Rotoroa Island’s Facebook page where we’ll post a cancellation notification. If you are unsure on the morning, please call the island’s duty phone 09 283 0849.

Annual Car Boot Sale, including pony rides, food, car boot, family entertainemnt, community groups or more.

Cash only.

Rain date: 21 March 2020.

There are many interactions happening every minute in Cornwall Park involving the sun, plants, trees, insects and animals! This exhibition celebrates and delves a little deeper into these interesting encounters and explores how our ecosystem works.

The park’s ecosystem is unique – it is both self-contained and plays an integral role in the wider ecosystem of Tāmaki Makarau, the Auckland region. All life in the park is interconnected, from trees to birds to sheep to fungi, and everything plays its part.

Visit the Huia Lodge Discovery Hub to learn more about our ecosystem, how it works, what is happening and who is involved.  This is knowledge that will be be enjoyed by the whole family.

The exhibition is daily from Wednesday 4th March to Sunday 31st May, except for 15 March and 9 May when it will be closed.

Bring the whole family to celebrate the opening of Auckland’s newest destination for art lovers, the Didsbury Art Trail!

Experience larger-than-life public artworks from some of New Zealand’s top artists as you wind your way along picturesque coastline and through parks and playgrounds, taking in unique heritage sites along the way.

The walk is approximately 5km long and mostly flat boardwalk or graded gravel – perfect for scooters, cycles and prams. You can start at any point along the trail and do some or all of it.

There are loads of fun events scheduled to celebrate the opening, including kids’ activities, artists’ workshops, and plenty of ice cream and coffee stops along the trail. Plus, the popular Catalina Bay Farmers Market will be hosting their 10 year anniversary celebration on the waterfront. Located alongside cafes, restaurants and the Little Creatures microbrewery, it’s the perfect pitstop for hungry art lovers.

BYO headphones. Hear from the artists themselves and experience the trail in a whole new way by downloading the Didsbury Art Trail audio tour. Just search for ‘Didsbury Trail’ in your preferred podcast app which will be available from Monday 24th February so you can listen on the day while you view each piece of art.

TAKE THE FERRY AND MAKE A DAY OF IT
You catch the ferry from the CBD directly to the Didsbury Art Trail at Hobsonville Point, and enjoy a scenic adventure on the water. Kids travel free on the weekends with a registered AT HOP card.

Using leaves and flowers found on the ground around the park, you can make your very own suncatcher to hang in a window for the sun to shine through!

Craft Corner is a do-it-yourself arts and crafts station inside Huia Lodge Discovery Hub that you can visit in throughout the day on the weekends.

Activities suitable for children aged 4 years and up , parent supervision required.

Craft Corner is a do-it-yourself station inside Huia Lodge that you can stop in throughout the day from 10am to 4pm.

Note, that there are no instructors leading the crafts.

This free all-ages workshop takes you through how to make biology-rich clay seed balls that provide food for pollinators, humans, soil, microbes and plants.

Clay seed balls have been used for thousands of years as an effective technique for both the growing of agricultural crops and re-greening large areas of land with trees, shrubs, wildflowers and vegetables.

In recent times, they have been popularised through the Guerrilla Gardening movement. Throw them out into a meadow, under used land or place them with loving intention into your garden beds, through exposure to the elements they will sprout into life and grow into an ecology that will strengthen and support all kinds of life.

You can also see the healthy soil/healthy water demonstrations at Silo Park, which highlight the building blocks of soil that makes it alive and thriving with diversity and in good relationship to support the well being of seeds, plants and flowers and hold water – the essential ingredient for all life!

Workshops start at 12PM and will run until 6, so bring your whānau and friends down to Silo Park for a great afternoon.

Join the amazing Circability team to play and learn circus skills like juggling, hula hoop, acrobatic, walking the tight wire or ride the unicycle. There will be something for everybody in your family to “have a go”. Our motto is “all ages, all abilities, all together”

Brought to you by Manurewa Local Board and Out and About Auckland.

Come along to experience Alberton’s Sunday market in the garden featuring specialty produce and handmade items with music, garden workshops, artisan food stalls and a pop-up tearoom!

As well as seasonal fruit & veg there will be homemade preserves, pickles, sauerkraut and jams, honey, gourmet sausages and cured meats, deli products, boutique olive oil and chocolate, nuts, teas, sweet treats and coffee. Local makers will be selling unique handcrafted goods such as jewellery, candles, homewares, kids clothes, soap, beauty products and other trinkets.

Street food stalls offering a tempting array of options for brunch or lunch.  Alberton’s volunteers will be serving tea and light English scones with cream & jam. From the vintage china of course!

There will be live music and other activities to keep the young ones entertained.

LET YOUR VOICES SOAR AS AUCKLAND ARTS FESTIVAL KICKS OFF IN STYLE AGAIN AT TIRA IN AOTEA SQUARE.

Join Hollie Smith, Hātea Kapa Haka and choirs from around Auckland in singing a playlist of iconic waiata.

14 years ago, amidst the backdrop of Mt Roskill and from the soundtrack of Toa Fraser’s hit movie, No. 2, Hollie Smith electrified the airwaves with her iconic rendition of ‘Bathe in the River’, penned by Don McGlashan. The song spent 37 weeks in the top 40 and is now part of the soundtrack of a nation, while Hollie Smith has become one of Aotearoa’s most beloved voices. To open this year’s Auckland Arts Festival, Hollie Smith is breathing new life into this mighty waiata, by singing a reo Māori version.

From ‘Bathe in the River’ to the National Anthem in te reo Māori, waiata set to the tune of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, and soulful tunes by Hollie Smith, sing together at TIRA 2020.

Turn up on the night and sing-along, or join in the open rehearsals in the lead up to the event.

Creative Director Tama Waipara | Music Director Steven Rapana

Watch Lion King outdoors with your family and friends at Silo Park.

The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau helms this CG-animated re-imagining of the 1994 Walt Disney classic.

Don’t forget to bring something comfy to sit on and a blanket because it does get a bit chilly later in the night!

Foodtrucks and DJ from 5pm
Movie starts at 8pm
Film Rating: PG

PLEASE NOTE: All Silo Park activities are dependent on good weather

45 stalls over three halls selling quality Pre Loved Kids: Clothes, Toys, Books, Games, Buggies, Nursery Furniture, and accessories for babies, toddlers, children and teens.

Lots of fun, great bargain. Get behind recycling.

Plenty of car parking. Get behind recycling.

This is a fabulous event for the little “Thomas” fans (and the family too!). Join Thomas & FriendsTM to enjoy train rides and take part in many Thomas-themed activities when you purchase tickets for the 12km steam and diesel train ride.

Thomas the Tank Engine will be offering rides in his trucks. His friends Rusty and Bulgy will be there. Bulgy will be taking passengers on trips around the beautiful local countryside. And of course Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller will be in charge for the day.

Book your train tickets online or pay at the gate.

Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of the South Pacific right here in Auckland, at the 2020 Pasifika Festival.

Taste delicious food, see powerful music and dance performances, browse the markets for arts and crafts, and get an insight into traditional practices across diverse Pacific cultures.

Pasifika is free, family-friendly, and features 11 different villages, each with a performance stage and market stalls selling signature dishes and crafts unique to the village’s culture. The villages represent the Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Aotearoa, Hawaii, Kiribati, Samoa, Tahiti, Tuvalu, Tonga and Tokelau.

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.

Yes, that’s right, the Hugh Green Group St Patrick’s Day Parade is returning to Auckland’s Queen Street!

The first St Patrick’s Parade in the world, and the only one in the Southern Hemisphere. Featuring Irish inspired floats, traditional music and dancing, marching bands, leprechauns and St Patrick himself.

Following the parade, the celebrations continue at the Irish Music and Dance Festival outside Auckland Town Hall. Enjoy traditional Irish music, dancing plus lots of fun activities for kids!

Key times:
Hugh Green Group St Patrick’s Parade 12pm-1pm, Queen St
Hugh Green Group Irish Music and Dance Festival, 12.30pm-3.30pm, outside Auckland Town Hall

Watch Aladdin outdoors with your family and friends at Manukau Sports Bowl, Bring along a picnic or grab a bite from one of the food stalls.

The Disney movie Aladdin is about a kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Pre-movie entertainment starts from 5:40pm.
Movie starts at sunset, approximately 8pm.
Movie run time: 2 hours 8 mins
Film Rating: PG
Accessibility: Some designated mobility car parking available.  Accessible toilets available.

Night Rides are one of Rainbow’s End’s  most popular events and they are hosting a special encore series on 14, 21 & 28 March!

Night Rides are the perfect time to visit for that different experience.  Teens will love the thrill rides and taking on the challenge of the big 5 at night!

For some all family fun, test your night driving skills on the Family Karts, make a splash on the Bumper Boats or drift through the Enchanted Forest Log Flume under the stars.  Don’t miss the change to make a night time run on the Scorpion Karts, Dodgems and Gold Rush.

Kidz Kingdom outdoor area will be open on the nights until 9pm especially for children 8 years and under.

Celebrate Howick Historical Village’s 40th Anniversary.

Step back in time to a 19th Century Fete Day and experience traditional fete games, farm animals, pony rides, partake in a school lesson or enjoy our sausage sizzle, plus much more.

Bring plenty of coins to try out the games, lucky dip or $5 pony rides.

Watch as Auckland’s landmark locations light up green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day – See Eden Park light up green on March 17.

More than 300 stadiums, statues, museums and towers around the world go green to celebrate Ireland’s national day and we are delighted to have Auckland kick things off!

Watch as Auckland’s landmark locations light up green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. In 2020,  see Auckland’s Sky Tower  light up green on March 17.

More than 300 stadiums, statues, museums and towers around the world go green to celebrate Ireland’s national day and we are delighted to have Auckland kick things off!

A FAMILY BATTLES EXTREME WEATHER AND INTREPID FILMMAKERS BRAVE THE ARCTIC WILDS IN THIS INGENIOUS, VISUALLY-INSPIRED PORTRAIT OF HUMANITY AT THE MERCY OF MOTHER NATURE.

For one average family, a lazy Sunday at home turns into an absurd struggle for normality as apocalyptic weather rages outdoors. Meanwhile, somewhere near the North Pole, three wildlife reporters, foolishly unequipped but determined to document Earth’s environmental woes, follow a pack of polar bears on the brink of extinction.

From physical theatre trailblazers Chaliwaté Compagnie and Focus Company – a Belgian collaboration between brilliant puppeteers and technical geniuses of the stage – Dimanche is a pure gem of visual and storytelling imagination. Compellingly centred on the planet’s climate change crisis, this microscopically detailed show stirs emotion and wonder in equal measure, as performers manipulate intricate miniatures and lifelike puppets through richly cinematic sets to evoke a world in peril.

As creative and comedic as any Wes Anderson movie, Dimanche’s ability to simultaneously delight and deliver an urgent message is second to none. A gorgeous piece of theatre.

“A jewel of creativity and humour.” — Le Suricate Magazine (France, on Backup)
“[An] exquisite, heartbreaking show [with] abundant wit and elegance.” — The Arts Desk (UK, on Backup)

Duration: 1hr 20mins no interval

Recommended for ages 9+

See the The Secret Life of Pets 2 movie outdoors in Milford Reserve.

Watch the story about Max and his pet friends following their secret lives after their owners leave them for work or school each day.

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

Pre-movie entertainment starts from 5:40pm.
Movie starts at sunset, approximately 7:50pm.
Movie run time 1 hour 26mins
Film Rating: G
This film has closed captions.

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

Welcome to the Wild Streets Festival of Play!

A day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages, young and old – everyone can join in!

Bring along a picnic and make a day of it. Short and quick games, longer in-depth games and lots of pick up and play fun.

There will be unicorns, bees, sharks, mermaids and more!

Event hosts are the Manurewa Local Board and Out and About Auckland

Straight from the score to the stage, Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling and twirling, as musical mayhem and movement fuse in this family show with a circus twist. Reinventing the composer’s magical music, this skillful and illuminating show features Circa’s dexterous daredevil artists and a live accordionist.

1hr no interval

Recommended for ages 3 years plus.

Created by Yaron Lifschitz with Benjamin Knapton and the Circa Ensemble. Presented in partnership with Auckland Live

The Toy Story 4 movie is about when a new toy called “Forky” joins Woody and the gang, a road trip alongside old and new friends reveals how big the world can be for a toy.

Pre-movie entertainment starts from 5:40pm.
Movie starts at sunset at approximately 7:45pm
Movie run time 1 hour 40mins

Bring along a picnic or grab a bite from one of the food stalls at Movies in the Park.

Film Rating: G

The movie will be on the Upper Field of Birkenhead Memorial Park. This event is zero waste, smoke free and alcohol free.

Showcasing over 200 designers and creatives from across the country this is the place for beautiful homewares, jewellery, art, craft, fashion, plants, kids products and more – from brands you know and love to products you won’t find in the shops.

There’s a carefully curated selection of lifestyle products, designer homewares, contemporary art, fashion, jewellery, handmade toys and unique gifts for everyone.

This a great family day out, with free kid’s activity stations dotted throughout the venue and plenty of spots to stop, quench your thirst, have a tasty bite to eat and refuel with some of Auckland’s best street food vendors.

Location: ASB Showgrounds Pavilion

Parking is availble at: ASB Showgrounds – pay-as-you-go and at  Alexandra Park – flat rate $10.

Get the kids riding bikes.

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.

The 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. Bring your bike or try one of theirs.

Sessions are weather dependent and run on a drop-in basis so no need to register.

These Kingsland sessions run at Eden Park – enter through Gate G, Reimers Ave and look for the flags and bikes.

Studio One Toi Tū will be taking over Silo Park for a whānau-friendly day of art and creativity!

Discover the creative community of Tāmaki Makaurau through free immersive workshops, demonstrations and art exhibitions. Try your hand at figure drawing, throw some clay on the pottery wheel, collaborate on an artwork or browse exhibitions by local artists.

Food trucks, music and art workshops will be on from 12 to 6pm.

Studio One Toi Tū is an Auckland Council community arts centre on Ponsonby Road offering exhibitions, venue hire, creative courses and artists’ studio hire. The Toi Tū Takeover at Silo Park is your opportunity to discover what happens behind the doors of this unique heritage building. 

CIRCUS SUPERSTARS CIRCOLOMBIA ARE HERE TO AMAZE WITH THEIR RENEGADE BRAND OF DANCE, LIVE MUSIC AND ASTOUNDING ACROBATICS. SMASHING ALL PRECONCEPTIONS OF CIRCUS, THIS HIGH-RISK, ADRENALIN-FUELLED PRODUCTION BURSTS WITH LATIN FIRE AND HEART-STOPPING ENERGY.

Welcome to the new revolution. Circolombia, a supercharged company of youthful Colombian artists, has been changing the face of contemporary circus now for over a decade. Their latest phenomenon, Acéléré, smashes all preconceptions of circus with a high-risk, adrenalin-fuelled production bursting with Latin fire, urban flavour and heart-stopping energy.

Delivered with the rawness and attitude of South American street life, Acéléré turns the spotlight on 14 incredible performers and their endless feats of strength, balance, tumbling and insane pinpoint accuracy. Every gutsy and improbable stunt is staged in the same breath as Circolombia’s trademark circus-concert soundscape, a vibrant mixtape of Latin hip-hop and electrro cumbia performed live and in the spirit of an infectious dance party.

Rebellious, dynamic and wildly entertaining, Acéléré is no ordinary circus. It’s simply extraordinary.

Watch the trailer HERE

“Circus like you have never seen or heard before”Edinburgh Guide

“Sensational singing, wild atmosphere. They’ve caught the old world big top ethos and doused it in Colombian spirit” Fest Magazine

Recommended for ages 7+

Duration: 1hr 20mins no interval

Recommended for ages 7 years +

A Saturday visit to Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park in support of The McCahon House Trust

Get the kids riding bikes. 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.

The 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 Auckland Transports

See the Abominable movie outdoors in Stanmore Bay Park

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

Pre-movie entertainment starts from 5:30pm.
Movie starts at sunset, approximately 7:45pm.
Movie run time 1 hour 37mins
Film Rating: G

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

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