January, 2020
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What’s on in Auckland for Kids
The BEST events and things to do for families with children and teenagers in Auckland, New Zealand.
Featured Auckland Events
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Aotea Square
- 50 Mayoral Dr, Auckland CBD, Auckland
When
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
Vodafone Events Centre
770 Great South Rd, Manukau, Auckland
Future dates
Sunday 19 January 2020 9:00 am - Sunday 19 January 2020 5:00 pm
Event Details
Kia ora Funfesters !! It's back ! Trillian Trust Funfest 2020 is New Zealands biggest annual FREE family event. Four days of FREE rides, FREE entry, FREE entertainment and FREE parking. Trillian Trust
Event Details
Kia ora Funfesters !! It’s back !
Trillian Trust Funfest 2020 is New Zealands biggest annual FREE family event.
Four days of FREE rides, FREE entry, FREE entertainment and FREE parking.
Trillian Trust FunFest 2020 is the only event of it’s kind in the Southern Hemisphere with over 30,000 fans enjoying New Zealand summers largest free family event.
FREE RIDES
Ride New Zealand’s number 1 rides as seen at the Easter Show and New Zealand’s top festivals. Mahons Rides will feature all your crowd favourites The Sizzler, The Roundup, The Hurricane, The Dragon Wagon, Cup’n’Saucer, Tug’n’Boat, Kidz Train…and more !
FUNFEST INFLATABLE ZONE
Inflatable Zone… Check out New Zealand’s top inflatable attractions from festival favourites like slides and bouncy castles to the Inflatable fun courses.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Check out the FunFest Stage featuring Kids Karaoke, Kids disco, Stage prizes & fun competitions PLUS a lineup of local singers, dance groups and pacific performance groups !!
MARKET ZONE
Selection of market stalls inside the Sir Wolf Fisher Arena (also features a small inflatable zone inside).
CAREERFEST
Features stalls including Elections New Zealand, Quality Education services (QES) and Life Education Trust (Counties Manukau).
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD & DRINK
Tables and chairs are provided in front of the stage which is located inside the air conditioned Sir Noel Robinson Conference centre. You are more than welcome to BRING IN YOUR OWN FOOD and drink. Or you can purchase food from the Food court featuring Mussel Fritters, Fish & Chips, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Bacon & Egg Rolls, Steak Rolls, Coffee & Crepes, Shaved Ice, Donuts, Tip Top products, Island food, Candy Floss and Cold Drinks.
Price
FREE entry, FREE parking, FREE rides and FREE entertainment
Organiser
Trillian Trust
When
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
MOTAT
805 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active,
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active, and entertained in the school holidays as they explore concepts of energy, science, engineering and physics.
ACTIVITIES
Connect-It!
Experience Connect-It!, the fast-building card game of Invention, Innovation and crazy-contraptions. Collect your starter set and step into the role of an inventor, as you challenge your friends and out-build your rivals. Do you have what it takes to build the most innovative machine? Find out in this MOTAT exclusive game!
Land Zorbs
Race, roll, and bounce around the track using your energy to propel the Land Zorb as fast as you can to win! Suitable for ages 5 years and above.
Waitakere Station Jigger
This one requires a bit of muscle! Power the Jigger down the Waitakere Station rail track. How fast can you go?
Ramp it Up!
Take aim and send your toy car down each ramp toward a target!
Imagination Playground
Get creative with giant foam building blocks, designing and piecing together crazy structures.
Energize is on daily in the January school holidays until Monday 27 January 2020.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12 years old.
Price
Everything is included in the normal general admission price of:
Kids under 5 years old: FREE
Children (5-16 years) – $10
Student with NZ Student ID (includes tertiary students) – $10
Adults – $19
SuperGold Card Holders with ID – Free
Overseas Senior Citizen (non NZ, aged 65+) – $10
Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) – $45
Organiser
When
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
Vodafone Events Centre
770 Great South Rd, Manukau, Auckland
Event Details
Kia ora Funfesters !! It's back ! Trillian Trust Funfest 2020 is New Zealands biggest annual FREE family event. Four days of FREE rides, FREE entry, FREE entertainment and FREE parking. Trillian Trust
Event Details
Kia ora Funfesters !! It’s back !
Trillian Trust Funfest 2020 is New Zealands biggest annual FREE family event.
Four days of FREE rides, FREE entry, FREE entertainment and FREE parking.
Trillian Trust FunFest 2020 is the only event of it’s kind in the Southern Hemisphere with over 30,000 fans enjoying New Zealand summers largest free family event.
FREE RIDES
Ride New Zealand’s number 1 rides as seen at the Easter Show and New Zealand’s top festivals. Mahons Rides will feature all your crowd favourites The Sizzler, The Roundup, The Hurricane, The Dragon Wagon, Cup’n’Saucer, Tug’n’Boat, Kidz Train…and more !
FUNFEST INFLATABLE ZONE
Inflatable Zone… Check out New Zealand’s top inflatable attractions from festival favourites like slides and bouncy castles to the Inflatable fun courses.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Check out the FunFest Stage featuring Kids Karaoke, Kids disco, Stage prizes & fun competitions PLUS a lineup of local singers, dance groups and pacific performance groups !!
MARKET ZONE
Selection of market stalls inside the Sir Wolf Fisher Arena (also features a small inflatable zone inside).
CAREERFEST
Features stalls including Elections New Zealand, Quality Education services (QES) and Life Education Trust (Counties Manukau).
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD & DRINK
Tables and chairs are provided in front of the stage which is located inside the air conditioned Sir Noel Robinson Conference centre. You are more than welcome to BRING IN YOUR OWN FOOD and drink. Or you can purchase food from the Food court featuring Mussel Fritters, Fish & Chips, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Bacon & Egg Rolls, Steak Rolls, Coffee & Crepes, Shaved Ice, Donuts, Tip Top products, Island food, Candy Floss and Cold Drinks.
Price
FREE entry, FREE parking, FREE rides and FREE entertainment
Organiser
Trillian Trust
When
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Where
Aotea Square
50 Mayoral Dr, Auckland CBD, Auckland
Event Details
In partnership with Screenies, Auckland Live Summer in the Square presents The Magical World of Margaret Mahy, five animated short films based on the best-selling children's books by internationally acclaimed
Event Details
In partnership with Screenies, Auckland Live Summer in the Square presents The Magical World of Margaret Mahy, five animated short films based on the best-selling children’s books by internationally acclaimed NZ author, Margaret Mahy.
Grab your friends and whānau, and head on down to Aotea Square early to grab a beanbag or deckchair before the screening starts at 10am. Box in the Square Cafe and Bar will be open for food and beverage while live music will be playing from 12pm – 4pm.
This is part of Tāmaki Makaurau’s outdoor cinema line-up Films in the Square in Aotea Square, so grab the whānau, picnic rug and ready, set, action!
Not rated: some material may not be suitable for young children. Parental guidance is advised.
Price
FREE
Organiser
Auckland Live
When
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
MOTAT
805 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active,
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active, and entertained in the school holidays as they explore concepts of energy, science, engineering and physics.
ACTIVITIES
Connect-It!
Experience Connect-It!, the fast-building card game of Invention, Innovation and crazy-contraptions. Collect your starter set and step into the role of an inventor, as you challenge your friends and out-build your rivals. Do you have what it takes to build the most innovative machine? Find out in this MOTAT exclusive game!
Land Zorbs
Race, roll, and bounce around the track using your energy to propel the Land Zorb as fast as you can to win! Suitable for ages 5 years and above.
Waitakere Station Jigger
This one requires a bit of muscle! Power the Jigger down the Waitakere Station rail track. How fast can you go?
Ramp it Up!
Take aim and send your toy car down each ramp toward a target!
Imagination Playground
Get creative with giant foam building blocks, designing and piecing together crazy structures.
Energize is on daily in the January school holidays until Monday 27 January 2020.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12 years old.
Price
Everything is included in the normal general admission price of:
Kids under 5 years old: FREE
Children (5-16 years) – $10
Student with NZ Student ID (includes tertiary students) – $10
Adults – $19
SuperGold Card Holders with ID – Free
Overseas Senior Citizen (non NZ, aged 65+) – $10
Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) – $45
Organiser
When
(Monday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
MOTAT
805 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active,
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active, and entertained in the school holidays as they explore concepts of energy, science, engineering and physics.
ACTIVITIES
Connect-It!
Experience Connect-It!, the fast-building card game of Invention, Innovation and crazy-contraptions. Collect your starter set and step into the role of an inventor, as you challenge your friends and out-build your rivals. Do you have what it takes to build the most innovative machine? Find out in this MOTAT exclusive game!
Land Zorbs
Race, roll, and bounce around the track using your energy to propel the Land Zorb as fast as you can to win! Suitable for ages 5 years and above.
Waitakere Station Jigger
This one requires a bit of muscle! Power the Jigger down the Waitakere Station rail track. How fast can you go?
Ramp it Up!
Take aim and send your toy car down each ramp toward a target!
Imagination Playground
Get creative with giant foam building blocks, designing and piecing together crazy structures.
Energize is on daily in the January school holidays until Monday 27 January 2020.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12 years old.
Price
Everything is included in the normal general admission price of:
Kids under 5 years old: FREE
Children (5-16 years) – $10
Student with NZ Student ID (includes tertiary students) – $10
Adults – $19
SuperGold Card Holders with ID – Free
Overseas Senior Citizen (non NZ, aged 65+) – $10
Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) – $45
Organiser
When
(Tuesday) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where
Windsor Reserve
2 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland
Future dates
Tuesday 28 January 2020 9:30 amTuesday 4 February 2020 9:30 amTuesday 11 February 2020 9:30 amTuesday 18 February 2020 9:30 amTuesday 25 February 2020 9:30 amTuesday 3 March 2020 9:30 amTuesday 10 March 2020 9:30 amTuesday 17 March 2020 9:30 amTuesday 24 March 2020 9:30 amTuesday 31 March 2020 9:30 am
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Price
FREE event
Organiser
Devonport Peninsula Trust
When
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
MOTAT
805 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active,
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active, and entertained in the school holidays as they explore concepts of energy, science, engineering and physics.
ACTIVITIES
Connect-It!
Experience Connect-It!, the fast-building card game of Invention, Innovation and crazy-contraptions. Collect your starter set and step into the role of an inventor, as you challenge your friends and out-build your rivals. Do you have what it takes to build the most innovative machine? Find out in this MOTAT exclusive game!
Land Zorbs
Race, roll, and bounce around the track using your energy to propel the Land Zorb as fast as you can to win! Suitable for ages 5 years and above.
Waitakere Station Jigger
This one requires a bit of muscle! Power the Jigger down the Waitakere Station rail track. How fast can you go?
Ramp it Up!
Take aim and send your toy car down each ramp toward a target!
Imagination Playground
Get creative with giant foam building blocks, designing and piecing together crazy structures.
Energize is on daily in the January school holidays until Monday 27 January 2020.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12 years old.
Price
Everything is included in the normal general admission price of:
Kids under 5 years old: FREE
Children (5-16 years) – $10
Student with NZ Student ID (includes tertiary students) – $10
Adults – $19
SuperGold Card Holders with ID – Free
Overseas Senior Citizen (non NZ, aged 65+) – $10
Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) – $45
Organiser
When
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
MOTAT
805 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active,
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active, and entertained in the school holidays as they explore concepts of energy, science, engineering and physics.
ACTIVITIES
Connect-It!
Experience Connect-It!, the fast-building card game of Invention, Innovation and crazy-contraptions. Collect your starter set and step into the role of an inventor, as you challenge your friends and out-build your rivals. Do you have what it takes to build the most innovative machine? Find out in this MOTAT exclusive game!
Land Zorbs
Race, roll, and bounce around the track using your energy to propel the Land Zorb as fast as you can to win! Suitable for ages 5 years and above.
Waitakere Station Jigger
This one requires a bit of muscle! Power the Jigger down the Waitakere Station rail track. How fast can you go?
Ramp it Up!
Take aim and send your toy car down each ramp toward a target!
Imagination Playground
Get creative with giant foam building blocks, designing and piecing together crazy structures.
Energize is on daily in the January school holidays until Monday 27 January 2020.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12 years old.
Price
Everything is included in the normal general admission price of:
Kids under 5 years old: FREE
Children (5-16 years) – $10
Student with NZ Student ID (includes tertiary students) – $10
Adults – $19
SuperGold Card Holders with ID – Free
Overseas Senior Citizen (non NZ, aged 65+) – $10
Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) – $45
Organiser
When
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where
Cornwall Park
Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland 1051
Event Details
Come wiggle like worm, turn like the wind and waddle like a duck in Cornwall Park! Everything that moves through Cornwall Park moves in it's own unique way. To celebrate and
Event Details
Come wiggle like worm, turn like the wind and waddle like a duck in Cornwall Park!
Everything that moves through Cornwall Park moves in it’s own unique way. To celebrate and learn from your surroundings Cornwall Park is holding a kids movement trail on two dates in January where kids can join in the fun, move through the park and learn as they go! Costumes are always encouraged.
The trail is facilitated, so parents if you wish you can take the time to relax in the park or if your up for it, join in the adventure!
This is a free event, but spaces are limited to 30 children. To secure you place please register to attend at info@cornwallpark.co.nz. People who have not registered will only be able to attend the event on the day is spaces remain.
The children’s trail event is open to kids aged 4 years plus.
Price
Free
Organiser
Cornwall Park
When
(Thursday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
MOTAT
805 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active,
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active, and entertained in the school holidays as they explore concepts of energy, science, engineering and physics.
ACTIVITIES
Connect-It!
Experience Connect-It!, the fast-building card game of Invention, Innovation and crazy-contraptions. Collect your starter set and step into the role of an inventor, as you challenge your friends and out-build your rivals. Do you have what it takes to build the most innovative machine? Find out in this MOTAT exclusive game!
Land Zorbs
Race, roll, and bounce around the track using your energy to propel the Land Zorb as fast as you can to win! Suitable for ages 5 years and above.
Waitakere Station Jigger
This one requires a bit of muscle! Power the Jigger down the Waitakere Station rail track. How fast can you go?
Ramp it Up!
Take aim and send your toy car down each ramp toward a target!
Imagination Playground
Get creative with giant foam building blocks, designing and piecing together crazy structures.
Energize is on daily in the January school holidays until Monday 27 January 2020.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12 years old.
Price
Everything is included in the normal general admission price of:
Kids under 5 years old: FREE
Children (5-16 years) – $10
Student with NZ Student ID (includes tertiary students) – $10
Adults – $19
SuperGold Card Holders with ID – Free
Overseas Senior Citizen (non NZ, aged 65+) – $10
Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) – $45
Organiser
When
(Friday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where
MOTAT
805 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active,
Event Details
Enjoy the collectable card game, land zorb track, model car racing tracks and ramps Energize holiday activities at MOTAT this January. This experience is sure to keep kids thinking, active, and entertained in the school holidays as they explore concepts of energy, science, engineering and physics.
ACTIVITIES
Connect-It!
Experience Connect-It!, the fast-building card game of Invention, Innovation and crazy-contraptions. Collect your starter set and step into the role of an inventor, as you challenge your friends and out-build your rivals. Do you have what it takes to build the most innovative machine? Find out in this MOTAT exclusive game!
Land Zorbs
Race, roll, and bounce around the track using your energy to propel the Land Zorb as fast as you can to win! Suitable for ages 5 years and above.
Waitakere Station Jigger
This one requires a bit of muscle! Power the Jigger down the Waitakere Station rail track. How fast can you go?
Ramp it Up!
Take aim and send your toy car down each ramp toward a target!
Imagination Playground
Get creative with giant foam building blocks, designing and piecing together crazy structures.
Energize is on daily in the January school holidays until Monday 27 January 2020.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 12 years old.
Price
Everything is included in the normal general admission price of:
Kids under 5 years old: FREE
Children (5-16 years) – $10
Student with NZ Student ID (includes tertiary students) – $10
Adults – $19
SuperGold Card Holders with ID – Free
Overseas Senior Citizen (non NZ, aged 65+) – $10
Family Pass (2 adults and up to 4 children) – $45
Organiser
Events for Auckland Families by Month
Auckland for Kids Searchable Event Calendar
January, 2020
Type:
All
All
Art
Christmas
Culture
Environmental
Exhibition
Festival
Free
Markets & Fairs
Movies
Museums and Galleries
Music
School holidays
Science & Tech
Sports
Theatre
Where:
All
All
Central Auckland
East Auckland
Gulf Islands
North Auckland
South Auckland
West Auckland
Ages:
All
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All Ages
Babies (up to 1 year)
School age children (5 to 12 years)
Preschoolers (3 to 5 years)
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Toddlers (1 to 3 years)
Tweens (10 to 12 years)
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