What's on this weekend
The best of what's on this weekend in Auckland for Kids: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018
Our pick of the best weekend events on for families, children and teenagers in Auckland, New Zealand
Saturday Events
Karaka School Agricultural Day
Karaka School, 12 Blackbridge Road, Karaka, Auckland
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to 2:30pm
http://www.karaka.school.nz/school-life/ag-day/
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to 2:30pm
http://www.karaka.school.nz/school-life/ag-day/
Karaka School’s Ag Day gives children the opportunity over preceding months to rear, train and prepare calves, lambs, kid goats, horses, chickens and piglets for a range of competitions held at Ag Day. To ensure that all children have the chance to be involved there are also horticultural activities and indoor art and craft and handwork themes, and stalls.
Cost: FREE entry
Conservation week bird discoveries
Arataki Visitor Centre, 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Auckland
Saturday 22 September 2018: 10:00am AND 11:00am sessions
Arataki Visitor Centre
Nature is calling for our help. Let’s get curious about conservation. Chris Bindon, Auckland Council Biodiversity Advisor, leads an awesome workshop which teaches kids why the five minute bird count is important for conservation and protection of our native birds. Head out with the family and get your bird count on.Wear sturdy shoes and clothing for outdoor environment – weather changeable. Suitable for anyone interested in conservation. Booking mandatory or for more information call the team at Arataki Visitor Centre: (09) 892-4777.
Saturday 22 September 2018: 10:00am AND 11:00am sessions
Arataki Visitor Centre
Nature is calling for our help. Let’s get curious about conservation. Chris Bindon, Auckland Council Biodiversity Advisor, leads an awesome workshop which teaches kids why the five minute bird count is important for conservation and protection of our native birds. Head out with the family and get your bird count on.Wear sturdy shoes and clothing for outdoor environment – weather changeable. Suitable for anyone interested in conservation. Booking mandatory or for more information call the team at Arataki Visitor Centre: (09) 892-4777.
Cost: FREE
On Ya Wheels Treasure Hunt
Lloyd Elsmore Park Pathway, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga, Howick
Saturday 22 September 2018: 10:00am to Noon
Out and About Auckland
Saturday 22 September 2018: 10:00am to Noon
Out and About Auckland
Bring your bike rollerblades, skateboard or scooter to take part in a treasure race. Two different treasure race options to cater for all ages and abilities.
Cost: FREE
Ramarama School Calf Club Day
Ramarama School, 126 Ararimu, Ramarama, Auckland
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to 1:00pm
ramarama.school.nz
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to 1:00pm
ramarama.school.nz
Animals, Food, Stalls, Fun, Activities, Bargains and Sweets.
Cost: FREE event
Te Reo Māori classes – Ngā Pūtake
Te Reo Māori classes – Ngā Pūtake will be offered to the public. The learning method is Te Ataarangi (utilising the Cuisenaire rods or rākau). This is a unique learn by doing/kinaesthetic language teaching method that was developed for Te Reo Māori by pioneers of the revitalisation movement. One of the unique aspects of the classes are that Te Reo Māori is the only language to be spoken or heard from the time class starts until the time class finishes. This is made possible by listening, watching and copying the teachers and other students in the class. This class environment enables everyone to feel and engage on the same level – whether you have no Te Reo Māori or you have some Te Reo Māori. Everyone learns together at their own pace while learning outcomes are effective and significant.
Cost: FREE
Style Me 2018 Teen event
Rangitoto College, 564 East Coast Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland
Saturday 22 September 2018: 7:00pm to 10:00pmRangitoto College annual Fashion Show.
Saturday 22 September 2018: 7:00pm to 10:00pmRangitoto College annual Fashion Show.
Tickets: $10 to $30
Ford Model A Car Display
Howick Historical Village, Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland
Saturday 22 September 2018: 10:30am to 3:00pm
Howick Historical Village
Today Howick Historical Village have 20, 1928 to 1932, Ford Model A cars displayed all around the village, including Roadster, Open Toures and Closed Cab vehicles. Have your photo taken in traditional costume for a keepsake, extra costs apply. We look forward to meeting you.
Saturday 22 September 2018: 10:30am to 3:00pm
Howick Historical Village
Today Howick Historical Village have 20, 1928 to 1932, Ford Model A cars displayed all around the village, including Roadster, Open Toures and Closed Cab vehicles. Have your photo taken in traditional costume for a keepsake, extra costs apply. We look forward to meeting you.
Whangaparoa Tennis Club Junior Open Day
Whangaparaoa Tennis Club, Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to Noon
www.wgptennis.co.nz
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to Noon
www.wgptennis.co.nz
All junior players welcome (5 to 18 years old). New players starting out, returning HotShots, Social Teen players and Interclub players. Meet the coaches.
Cost: Free open day
Arataki Visitor Centre Drop in activity: Map our favorite creatures
Arataki Visitor Centre, 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere, Auckland
Saturday 23 September 2018: 10:30am to 11:30am sessions
Arataki Visitor Centre
Animals of the world need our help to survive. Department of Conservation Join Christine Rose, nature lover and dolphin defender, for a Conservation Week art activity where we put nature at the heart of our action. We’ll choose our favorite species and map out what we can do to make the world better for the creatures we love. Be inspired and find pathways to enhance nature’s flourishing through thoughts, love and planning for action.
Saturday 23 September 2018: 10:30am to 11:30am sessions
Arataki Visitor Centre
Animals of the world need our help to survive. Department of Conservation Join Christine Rose, nature lover and dolphin defender, for a Conservation Week art activity where we put nature at the heart of our action. We’ll choose our favorite species and map out what we can do to make the world better for the creatures we love. Be inspired and find pathways to enhance nature’s flourishing through thoughts, love and planning for action.
Cost: FREE
Saturday Events
Moon Festival 2018
Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland
Saturday 22 September 2018: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Howick Local Board
Saturday 22 September 2018: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Howick Local Board
The Moon Festival is known as the mid-Autum Festival in Asia, one of the traditions of the festival is eating moon cakes. It’s one of Asia’s biggest celebrations and now you can enjoy an evening of culture and tradition at Howick’s first Moon Festival. There will be traditional performances from a range of cultures, food and craft stalls and giveaways for the kids.
Cost: FREE event
Chris Sanders’ new albumn and book “These Memories Make You and Me” launch
Whoa Studios, 8-14 Henderson Valley Rd, Henderson, Auckland
Saturday 22 September 2018: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
www.angelstar.co.nz
Saturday 22 September 2018: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
www.angelstar.co.nz
Children’s songwriter and author Chris Sanders is releasing his debut Children’s and Family album and picture book ‘These Memories Make You and Me’. Children, mums, dads and grandparents can spend some quality time together listening to some great kiwi original family music. Includes access to Whoa Studios playground
Tickets: Children $10; Adults $10 to $28
Devonport Toy Library Family Fun Day
Play-A-While Toy Library, Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence Street, Devonport, Auckland
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to 11:30am
Facebook event page
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to 11:30am
Facebook event page
Bouncy castle, fire truck, back sale, toy roller coasters, arts & crafts, and heaps more fun stuff at the Play-A-While Toy Library Family Fun Day. We’ll even be offering discounted duty memberships for those who join on the day! Suitable for kids aged 0 to 6 years old.
Cost: Gold coin donation
Saturday and Sunday Events
Magical September
Ellerslie Village Town Centre, Ellerslie
Saturday 22 September to Sunday 30 September 2018: 9:00am to 5:30pm
Facebook event page
www.ellerslievillage.co.nz
Enjoy Magical September at Ellerslie Village. Join in the Fairy Door Trail & Pirate Treasure Hunt, Fairy & Pirate Morning Tea, Fairy Mail Box and Colouring Competition.
Cost: FREE event
Bubble Weekend at MOTAT
MOTAT, 805 Great North Road, Western Springs
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018: 10:00am to 4:00pm
https://www.motat.org.nz/experience/events/bubble-weekend/
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018: 10:00am to 4:00pm
https://www.motat.org.nz/experience/events/bubble-weekend/
It’s that time of year again, time to blow bubbles and explore the science behind these floating balls of soap! Science in a Van will be hosting four special shows exploring the magic behind the bubble. With a variety of hands-on activities on offer, young and old will have the chance to step inside a giant bubble, get creative with bubble art and experiment with UV bubbles.
Cost: Children under 5 are FREE; Children aged 5 to 16 years $10, Students $10, Adults $19; Family Pass $45
Conservation Week at Butterfly Creek
Butterfly Creek, 10 Tom Pear Drive, Auckland Airport
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018: 9:30am to 5:00pm
www.butterflycreek.co.nz
Enjoy two daily conservation talks about Wētāpunga & Butterflies at Butterfly Creek.
Conservation Week Wētā Encounter at 11:30am includes:
– Butterfly Creek’s role in the Wētāpunga breeding programme
– Ideas to increase the Tree Wētā population in your garden (including shelter design and food sources)
– General information about Wētāpunga and Tree Wētā
– This talk will include an encounter with a live Wētāpunga
Conservation Week Butterfly Encounter at 3pm includes:
– Information about New Zealand butterflies
– How to enhance your garden to encourage NZ butterflies
– This talk will also include an encounter with the tropical butterflies
Secret World of Butterflies
Sainsbury Horricks Gallery, Auckland Museum
Saturday 22 September 2018 onwards
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.
Saturday 22 September 2018 onwards
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
Sunday Events
Mangere Bridge Fun Run 2018
Naomi and Bill Kirk Park, Mangere Bridge, Auckland
Sunday 23 September 2018
Mangere Bridge Village
Run, walk, stroll and stride.
Brookby School Ag Day
Brookby School, 395 Brookby Road, Auckland,New Zealand
Sunday 23 September 2018: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Brookby School
Sunday 23 September 2018: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Brookby School
Come and visit the beautiful little country school that’s only 20mins from the motorway! Meet the baby animals that have been brought up by the Brookby kids, food, games, raffles and HELICOPTER RIDES.
Cost: Free admission
Cost: Free admission
