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Auckland Council presents the 2023 Auckland Heritage Festival with the theme of Peace, Love and Protest. We are proud to be a part of this event and present The Letterpress: Children’s Workshop. Check out the working historic printing presses at Howick Historical Village. Make a poster using letter stamps and colour pencils. Learn More.

Auckland Council presents the 2023 Auckland Heritage Festival with the theme of Peace, Love and Protest. We are proud to be a part of this event and present Children’s Butter Making. Experience the daily chores of the past at Puhi Nui and churn your own butter to take home. Session times: Wed 27 Sep, 11 …

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Grab a free coffee* and catch up with your parent friends, while Monty the Monkey entertains your under-fives with colouring, crafts, and more. It's the best way to have coffee group without the mess! Plus, we’ve teamed up with LEGO® DUPLO® so your kids can play with thousands of bricks each time, creating and connecting …

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The family friendly event that is Halloween in Mt Eden Village returns for its 14th ghostly year at Mt Eden Village on Sunday 29th of October 2023, with free entertainment and activities for kids of all ages. Come along in costume and get your ghoul on with spot prizes, creepy craft, fortune telling, graveyard tunes …

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Get ready for a gooey good time at the Xs Small Rave Tamaki Slime-tacular Halloween Party, as part of the K' Road freakout Halloween celebration. Our favorite DJ, Fergus Waveforms, will be spinning spooktacular beats that will keep the whole family moving and grooving. Dive into a world of slimy adventures with fun slime-themed activities …

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Howick Historical Village’s ‘Festival of Frights’ is back! Explore the grounds after dark, lit up and decorated for All Hallows' Eve. Beware of fiendish and frightening villagers lurking along the way… Come in costume for a chance to win prizes, or come as your best spooky self. Brew a ghoulish potion or make an old-fashioned …

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This guided walk, led by our Huia Lodge Discovery Hub team, will encourage tamariki to use their imagination and adventure in Cornwall Park. We'll explore snapshots of our history in a unique and fun way as we travel through time. Suitable for ages 4+, grown-up participation is encouraged. Please dress for the weather conditions, wear …

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Gather your friends and family for a fabulous free night of world class entertainment from some of Aotearoa's top singers, dancers and musicians. The nation's favourite Christmas celebration is topped off by a fabulous fireworks finale. The perfect way to start the festive season at the happiest night of the year! Enjoy the magic of …

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As the festive season approaches, there's no better time to come together with loved ones and create cherished memories. Christmas embodies the spirit of togetherness, a time when friends and whānau unite to celebrate the joy of the season. And what better place to revel in the magic of Christmas than up in the iconic …

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