Kids / Family

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Community 25 Jul 2025

We Read Auckland returns

We Read Auckland, Auckland Council Libraries’ free month-long festival celebrating authors and readers of Tāmaki Makaurau, returns this August.

Kids / Family 18 Jul 2025

Belle Verde Playground reopens

A refreshed playground in Sunnynook now caters for tamariki of all ages, giving whānau in the area more reasons to get outdoors and connect with others in the community.

Community 1 Jul 2025

Keep the kids busy: Top things to do across Auckland these school holidays

School holidays are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune, Auckland Council has you covered.

Community 26 Jun 2025

Box full of cheer, for a bright first year

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are making a real difference for families across South Auckland by helping fund baby boxes for whānau (family) and pēpi (baby).

Community 22 May 2025

Nature’s getting a helping hand in Howick — and it’s starting to show

Howick’s green spaces are growing stronger thanks to ecological efforts funded by the Howick Local Board — and the community is part of the story.

Community 20 May 2025

Push play and go: Kaipātiki adopts 2025 Play Plan

The Kaipātiki Local Board have played a key role in progressing the magic of play by adopting the 2025 Play Plan. 

Community 14 May 2025

Mahurangi East Community Centre opens after renovations

The Mahurangi East Community Centre doors are open again to Snells Beach community.

Easter 10 Apr 2025

Egg-cellent Easter activities to enjoy in Auckland

There are plenty of activities around Tāmaki Makaurau during Easter to keep kids (and adults) entertained.

Events233 Results

21 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Lego Club

Get creative with block building.

20 Jul 2025 - 07 Dec 2025

Family Storytime

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs encouraging a love of books.

08 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

School Holiday Programme Raumati Reads at Highland Park Library

Come along this school holidays for crafts, movies, games and family fun!

10 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Takapuna Library

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

27 Oct 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join us for Rhymetime!

13 Oct 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

4D Frame class for kids

Build, explore, and learn.

13 Oct 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Junior Art Classes

Discover their own unique artistic style. Fun, messy, and full of colour—get ready to create!

06 Oct 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Korean Bilingual Story & Rhyme Time at East Coast Bays Library

Come and join us to sing and read in both Korean and English.