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
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to 2:30pm
http://www.karaka.school.nz/school-life/ag-day/
Conservation week bird discoveries
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.
On Ya Wheels Treasure Hunt
Saturday 22 September 2018: 10:00am to Noon
Out and About Auckland
Ramarama School Calf Club Day
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to 1:00pm
ramarama.school.nz
Te Reo Māori classes – Ngā Pūtake
Style Me 2018 Teen event
Saturday 22 September 2018: 7:00pm to 10:00pmRangitoto College annual Fashion Show.
Ford Model A Car Display
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
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to Noon
www.wgptennis.co.nz
Arataki Visitor Centre Drop in activity: Map our favorite creatures
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 Events
Moon Festival 2018
Saturday 22 September 2018: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Howick Local Board
Chris Sanders’ new albumn and book “These Memories Make You and Me” launch
Saturday 22 September 2018: 4:00pm to 5:00pm
www.angelstar.co.nz
Devonport Toy Library Family Fun Day
Saturday 22 September 2018: 9:00am to 11:30am
Facebook event page
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
Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 September 2018: 10:00am to 4:00pm
https://www.motat.org.nz/experience/events/bubble-weekend/
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
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.
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
Sunday 23 September 2018: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Brookby School
Cost: Free admission