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Community 28 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Upper Harbour

Discover Upper Harbour with adventures, festivals, outdoor movie, swimming and free fun — all supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board.

Kids / Family 22 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Rodney

Explore Rodney’s free events, youth programmes, arts, parks, and beaches — all supported by Rodney Local Board for affordable summer fun.

Community 22 Jan 2026

5 top things to do in Hibiscus and Bays

Enjoy affordable summer fun in Hibiscus and Bays with beach days, outdoor adventures, creative workshops and festivals; all backed by the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board.

Community 20 Jan 2026

Free summer swimming makes a splash in Whau

Whau locals are being invited to cool off for free this summer, thanks to a community swimming initiative delivered in partnership with local schools and Whau Local Board.

Kids / Family 15 Jan 2026

Your summer fun starts here in Henderson-Massey

Summer is officially calling! Get ready for heaps of fun thanks to support and funding from Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Kids / Family 15 Dec 2025

Unmissable family-friendly fun in Tāmaki Makaurau this 2026

Tāmaki Makaurau is bursting with family-friendly activities year-round, offering something for every interest and budget.

Kids / Family 7 Dec 2025

Top free summer experiences in Whau

We’ve rounded up five must-do, free activities across Whau to make this your best summer ever. 

Akl Paths 3 Dec 2025

A guide to easy walking paths in Tāmaki Makaurau

Auckland’s network of easy walking paths makes exploring simple. From volcanic cones and harbours to sacred maunga, Tāmaki Makaurau offers scenic routes without steep climbs - ideal for buggies, wheelchairs, bikes, or anyone wanting a flat walk.

Events187 Results

28 Mar 2026

Whau cultural celebration day

Enjoy vibrant cultural performances, delicious food from around the world, and experience activit...

28 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2026

STEM Fair

Discover the fascinating world of science, tech engineering and maths at the 2026 STEM Fair!

29 Mar 2026

Around the world in 8 games

Participants will have the opportunity to learn and play eight games from around the world, inclu...

30 Mar 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

The Ice Cream is Melting!

Sprinkled with aerial acrobatics, contortion, ice cream juggling and more, the siblings work thei...

31 Mar 2026

Mochi making

Join us for a hands-on Japanese mochi-making class. Mochi is a traditional Japanese food with a c...

31 Mar 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Easter Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

16 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026

The Valentina

A family friendly adventure for anyone who’s looked to the stars and imagined the cosmos.

01 Apr 2026

Celebrando Mexico

Ōtara Library is excited to celebrate the rich, vibrant life and culture of Mexico!