/rss/central-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:30:21 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/big-box-play-pop-up-creative-playground/ We are bringing a van load of cardboard to Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall to build, deconstruct and create with. The kids take the lead on this one as they repurpose and explore with household recycling, loose parts and loads of cardboard boxes! It's up to... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:33:04 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/walk-on-the-wild-side-gallery-encounters/ These school holidays, step into a world where museum specimens come to life through story, imagination and your help! Meet two larger than life wildlife enthusiasts who will be romping through our natural sciences galleries from 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm... Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:27:14 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-storytime-parnell/ Join Parnell Library for Matariki themed storytimes during the school holidays! Tuesday 7 July: We will be reading Matariki picture books. Tuesday 14 July: Books will be star themed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Feel free to dress in a... Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:27:10 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-aotea-great-barrier/ School holiday fun at Aotea / Great Barrier Library!  Looking for something creative to do these school holidays? Join our Matariki-themed colouring-in competition and be in to win! Pop into the library to pick up your colouring sheet, then return... Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:46:33 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-leys-institute-little-library/ Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!  Monday 6 July, 2pm - 2.30pm | Matariki Storytime Join us for stories and songs that celebrate Matariki. Suitable for younger tamariki. Thursday 9 July, 10am - 5pm | Make a Matariki Star  Matariki manako... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:26:02 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/nga-whetu-o-takurua-the-stars-of-winter/ Ngā Whetū o Takurua (The stars of Winter) is an interactive planetarium experience. Gaze up at the night sky and learn about the stars from a Māori perspective. Learn how Māori see the skies above as a calendar system that gives us insight into what is... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:02 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/free-play-drop-in/ Bring your little ones to have a play with all sorts of fun toys - blocks, instruments, balls, soft toys, bean bags and more! This event has no maximum age, so feel free to bring toddlers or older children.  All children must be supervised. Parnell... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:54:51 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-grey-lynn/ Come along and enjoy our fun school holiday activities! Matariki Lantern Magic | Wednesday 8 July, 10am - 11am  Enjoy papercraft with the stars! Worm Farming For Kids Workshop | Thursday 16 July, 10.30am - 11.30am Join Laura (from Compost... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:40:13 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/power-tools-101-make-a-chopping-board/ Create something useful these school holidays with our chopping board workshop! Tamariki will learn simple woodworking skills while shaping and sanding their very own board to take home. They’ll choose their piece of timber, design the shape and transform... Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:36:54 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/time-travellers-quiz/ Quiz. Play. Win. Calling all time travellers - step inside Heritage New Zealand properties, Highwic and Alberton and travel back to the late 1800's. See if you've got what it takes to crack the Time Travellers' Quiz. Explore the houses and hunt for clues.... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:46:46 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/constellations/ Set under the stars of Matariki, this Aotearoa adaptation by Nī Dekkers-Reihana reimagines Nick Payne’s award-winning play through a te ao Māori lens. An astrophysicist and a beekeeper meet at the summit of Maungawhau, drawn together by curiosity and... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:40:27 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/3d-design-and-coding/ Join BrainPlay at Glen Innes Library these school holidays for fun, hands-on coding and 3D design sessions where kids can create and learn new tech skills. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:18:29 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-central-city-library/ Come and explore the whetū of Matariki at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero! The Whetū of Matariki | Saturday 4 July - Sunday 19 July (all day) An exhibition of whetū and their stories, featuring artwork by AUT design student Te Awanui-a-Rangi Clark. The... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:22:56 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/fish-weaving/ Join The ReCreators these school holidays to weave a vibrant fish sculpture made entirely from upcycled materials. This hands-on creative workshop encourages imagination and sustainability while transforming discarded items into a unique piece of art. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:30:34 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/the-stars-of-matariki-nga-whetu-o-matariki/ Drop into the museum and watch the story of Matariki unfold through a sand art short film. This recorded work by award-winning artist Marcus Winter (The Sandman) uses sand to create images that shift and change before your eyes. Grounded in Te Ao Māori,... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:47:42 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-pt-chevalier/ Enjoy our fun school holiday activities at Pt Chevalier Library! Register to book your spot.  Nau Mai Haere Mai Poi-Making | Saturday 4 July, 10am - 12pm  Celebrate Matariki with Whaea Deidre and learn how to make poi from recycled... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:40:54 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-st-heliers/ Enjoy our July Matariki School Holiday Programme at St Heliers Library! Fun with LEGO St Heliers Library | Tuesday 7 July, 2 - 4pm and Thursday 16 July, 2 - 4pm Drop in for fun afternoons of building with LEGO! Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Adult... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:14:19 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-mt-roskill/ Warm up this winter at Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall with a fantastic line-up of free activities for the whole whānau! Sessions include: Dragon Beats with SportHub Cardboard pop-up creative play with Creative Kids Collective Pasifika Pop Up Play Korean... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:03:32 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/out-about-winter-programme-western-springs/ Beat the winter chill with a packed programme of free activities at Western Springs Community Hall! Whether you're after creative play, high-energy fun or something a little different, there's something for the whole whānau. Activities across our sessions... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:02:54 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-lantern-workshop/ Celebrate Matariki by creating your own beautiful lantern inspired by the stars of the Māori New Year. Join us for a fun and creative workshop where tamariki can design, decorate and take home their lantern to light up the season. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:34:37 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/dinosaur-discovery-track-experience/ A highly immersive educational experience of awe-inspiring creatures from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods between 200 - 66 million years ago! The track features 20 animatronic replicas of 15 different species that move and roar - created by... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:23:19 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/mid-winter-monster-mug-mayhem/ Design your own monster mug this winter holiday!  Choose from your favourite freaky monster. Create your own hand-built clay mug. Glaze it, decorate it and bring your monster mug to life. Take home a colourful, fired, full functional ceramic mug! For... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:01:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-with-auckland-council-pools-and-leisure/ Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships at our Auckland Council Pools and Leisure School Holiday Programme! These winter holidays, we’ve lined up the perfect mix of cosy indoor activities, exciting... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:54:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-waiheke/ Enjoy our fun Matariki themed school holiday activities! Matariki Raft Workshop | Tuesday 7 July, 2pm - 3.30 pm Build a miniature raft using flax fibres as rope while learning about resourcefulness and traditional Māori materials. Space is limited. To... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:25:05 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-motat/ This July, explore how lenses and optics shape the way we see everything around us. Make your own 3D glasses, draw an anaglyph image and see the world of MOTAT in 3D. Experiment with mirrors, black panels and reflective surfaces on a large-scale light... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:03:21 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-epsom/ Come along and enjoy fun school holiday activities at Epsom Library! Saturday 4 July, 1.30pm - 3.30pm | Cantonese Storytime and Craft Come celebrate NZ Chinese Language Week with us at our bilingual storytime and craft in English and Cantonese. No booking... Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:49:19 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-mt-roskill/ Join us for some exciting events during the school holidays! Love Food Hate Waste | Saturday 4 July, 10.30am - 12pm Make a snack dip and discover the beauty of edible plants! For ages 8+. Book through the Compost Collective’s website. Chinese Language and... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/school-holidays-mt-albert/ Join us these July School Holidays and celebrate Matariki! Saturday 4 July, 11am - 12.30pm | Wā Tamariki Come explore the world of te ao, and meet some of our wāhine atua (Māori goddesses) in line with Matariki celebrations. We will sing, share stories... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:32:57 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/encore-artboards/ Enjoy this small glimpse of the taonga held within Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, available to explore via Kura Heritage Collections Online.  These photographs show a range of musical moments in Tāmaki Makaurau. From a school music festival... Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:53:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/rainbow-messfest/ Back by popular demand, join us for Rainbow MessFest! A colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, allies, and all our littlest explorers! These safe, welcoming sessions invite tamariki to dive into vibrant trays of slime, water, bubbles... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:08:18 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/matariki-open-mic-and-community-meal/ Gribblehirst Hub and Holding Space Aotearoa present our annual Matariki Open Mic Night.  Come together and connect with our community over live music, poetry and performance. Bring an ingredient to add to our vegetarian 'Friendship Soup' or some kai... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:45:07 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/world-press-photo-and-doc-edge-immersive-exhibition/ World Press Photo and Doc Edge unites global photojournalism and immersive storytelling for the first time in Aotearoa. Doc Edge Festival and the Rotary Club of Auckland are proud to announce World Press Photo & Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition 2026, a... Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:05:58 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/07/guided-community-ranger-walks/ Ranger‑guided local park discovery walk Join our knowledgeable Community Ranger for a guided walk through one of the region’s most cherished natural spaces. This relaxed and engaging experience invites you to slow down, look closely and uncover the... Thu, 28 May 2026 09:05:49 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/06/doc-edge-festival-2026/ Welcome to Doc Edge 2026 - a documentary festival like no other! 75 films, 12 immersive projects, 1 industry event. And an Oscar®-qualifying awards ceremony. Doc Edge is the home for storytelling that changes your world, and the Asia-Pacific centre for... Tue, 26 May 2026 08:37:36 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/05/listen-up/ Listen up! showcases some of the different ways people have enjoyed music - from sheet music to iPods - through material held in Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its... Mon, 11 May 2026 14:49:29 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/tai-chi-for-health/ Tai Chi for health programmes are accessible for just about anyone. They are easy-to-learn, safe and effective for health. A team of tai chi and medical experts created these programmes by combining authentic traditional tai chi, up-to-date medical... Tue, 05 May 2026 09:27:34 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/encore/ Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience. The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a performance, connections between those on stage and those in the... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:52:53 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/all-together-now-choirs/ All Together Now singing opportunities for 2026  This year we are offering more choices than ever before in our quest to provide choirs that meet a range of singers' needs. For the first time, we will offer the new concept, Singing Club. We are also... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:22:05 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/low-sensory-hours/ Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with calmer lighting, sound, and sensory elements. During this time, we can adjust sensory levels up or down to suit individual access needs and preferences.... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:14:24 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2025/08/sandringham-community-playgroup/ We are a volunteer-led, parent-run community playgroup that has been operating in Sandringham for over 20 years. We are for children aged 5 years and under, their parents and caregivers. Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:51:30 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/04/yoga-vinyasa/ Yoga in a friendly environment, connecting with breath and body, releasing stress. Yoga Vinyasa is characterised by a series of flowing sequences along with poses that are held.  Breath and movement are linked, encouraging the mind to turn inward.... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:37:43 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/03/digital-drop-in-at-little-leys/ Drop in with a tech query for one-on-one coaching. Bring your digital devices and your questions, and upgrade your confidence in day-to-day technology. Digital Drop Ins take place weekly on Mondays at 10am. Please note that these sessions do not run on... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:14:51 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/chess-club-epsom/ Join our Chess Club!! Play with others, sharpen your tactics, and boost your game with tips from our awesome chess coach! Attendees should have basic chess knowledge. For all ages Please check on our Facebook page for updates, including session start... Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:26:13 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/01/wonderful-world-of-tiger-worms-workshop-for-kids/ A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Children will meet tiger worms and learn how they turn food scraps into fertiliser. This playful session includes hands-on activities and wiggly worm fun. It suits children aged 3–9 years. Each... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:15:53 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/01/microgreens-workshop-for-kids/ A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers. Children will learn why reducing food waste matters and how to grow microgreens at home. Each child will make a take-home growing kit using recycled materials. This workshop suits... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:13:19 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/01/digital-together-online-council-services-drop-in-sessions/ Come along to a free drop-in session and learn how to use Auckland Council’s online services. We’ll show you how to log in to MyAuckland, explore the different services available, and answer any questions you have.Please bring your own laptop, phone, or... Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:37:20 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2026/02/onehunga-library-bookchat/ Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers. Book Chat is held at Onehunga Library on the first Tuesday of each month. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:17:02 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2025/10/free-seniors-yoga/ Free Seniors Yoga led by Sally Haydon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:50:40 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2025/09/artland-by-do-ho-suh-children/ The Gallery’s free family-friendly interactive experience, Artland is a collaborative hands-on clay installation designed by Do Ho Suh with his young daughters. Opening 20 September, Artland is an evolving sculptural environment created from children’s... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:32:19 EST http://ourauckland-prod-pub.azurewebsites.net/events/2025/09/the-lightship/ Australasia’s Largest Lightwall, The Lightship, Launches New Art Season On Auckland’s Waterfront. Australasia’s largest lightwall, The Lightship, is set to launch its 2025–26 season next month, illuminating Auckland’s waterfront with its contemporary art... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:19:58 EST