Celebrate Chinese New Year and see more than 800 handmade Chinese lanterns illuminating the Auckland Domain. Taste authentic foods and watch live music, dance, martial arts and the spectacular fireworks finale. ‘With free entry, it’s great weekend of fun for all ages.’

If you’re all about the lanterns and less about the crowds, be sure to head to the Domain on 14 February for the lantern appreciation night (there will be no stalls, live entertainment or food on this night).

The Lantern Festival is on each evening as follows:

• Thursday 14 February 2019: 7:00pm to 10:30pm note this is a lanterns only evening
• Friday 15 Feburary 2019: 5:00pm to 10:30pm
• Saturday 16 February 2019: 4:00pm to 10:30pm
• Sunday 17 February 2019: 4:00pm to 10:30pm

The lanterns only light up in the evenings,  outside of the official Festival times, however you can still enjoy seeing the lanterns in the day time when it is less crowed.

For the full programme of events see: https://www.aucklandnz.com/lantern-festival/festival-programme-and-map

You can download the festival map here.

Explore the Zoo after hours with the return of our popular Open Lates series!

Why not visit after school with the kids and enjoy a stroll through the Zoo’s award-winning landscapes on a summers night?

The Zoo will stay open from 4pm until 8pm on selected Thursday and Saturday evenings in February and March.  The last admissions at 7 pm and the Zoo closes at 8pm.

Avoid queuing with the kids and but your tickets online here before you go.

Open Late encounters are included in your admission and run every Open Late night as follows:

• 4:30pm Flamingo
• 4:30pm Otter
• 5:00pm Elephant
• 5:00pm Lace monitor
• 5:30pm Meerkat
• 5:30pm Spider monkey
• 5:45pm Kea
• 5:45pm Galàpagos tortoise
• 6:15pm NZ birds in the Forest
• 6:15pm Squirrel monkey/Capybara
• 6:30pm Fur seal
• 6:30pm Tasmanian devil
• 6:45pm Leopard tortoise
• 7:00pm African Savannah
• 7:00pm Australian birds

For one night only, the biggest K-Pop dance stars will take over the Town Hall with a sparkling, electric night of your favourite hits.

Curated by Rina Chae – who’s danced with Beyoncé and Justin Bieber and choreographed for AOA, Cosmic Girls, SF9 and Monsta X – this all-ages dance party will feature the hottest K-pop on rotation, special guest performances, games, and a chance to show off your best moves. And if you’re feeling especially brave, come dressed up as your favourite K-pop star (or group!)

Featuring Rina Chae with Street Candee, 603 and Jua.

One night only as part of Auckland Live’s Fringe Town, a four day Auckland Fringe extravaganza in the Auckland Town Hall.

Presented by Auckland Live

Explore the waters of Takapuna by snorkel. Find spotties, parore, goatfish and the occasional snapper. Fun for the whole whanau.

Bring your own gear or get free hire of our mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuits. Recommended for everyone 5 years and up. All children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult beach observer. Experienced guides and advanced safety procedures will be in place on the day.

Arrive and register any time between 10am and 2:30pm north North of the Takapuna Boat Ramp, Auckland.

Parking is pay and display along the surrounding streets.

Check out the frequently asked questions here:
https://emr.org.nz/images/emr/pdf/snorkel-days/FAQ__Information_Sheet_2018-19.docx.pdf

Explore the Zoo after hours with the return of our popular Open Lates series!

Why not visit after school with the kids and enjoy a stroll through the Zoo’s award-winning landscapes on a summers night?

The Zoo will stay open from 4pm until 8pm on selected Thursday and Saturday evenings in February and March.  The last admissions at 7 pm and the Zoo closes at 8pm.

Avoid queuing with the kids and but your tickets online here before you go.

Open Late encounters are included in your admission and run every Open Late night as follows:

• 4:30pm Flamingo
• 4:30pm Otter
• 5:00pm Elephant
• 5:00pm Lace monitor
• 5:30pm Meerkat
• 5:30pm Spider monkey
• 5:45pm Kea
• 5:45pm Galàpagos tortoise
• 6:15pm NZ birds in the Forest
• 6:15pm Squirrel monkey/Capybara
• 6:30pm Fur seal
• 6:30pm Tasmanian devil
• 6:45pm Leopard tortoise
• 7:00pm African Savannah
• 7:00pm Australian birds