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What's on

Fun events happening near you for the whole family

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 11:00 – 11:30

Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which...

South Colombo Library
Reading to Dogs
Ages 6–12

Reading to Dogs

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Do you have a reluctant reader that just needs to build confidence with a non-judgemental audience? Then reading to dogs...

Shirley Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Friday 5 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone- with a new activity every week! Join us for a variety of activities...

South Colombo Library
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at our Afterschool Activity Zone. Join us for a variety of activities including technology,...

The Library at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre
Afterschool Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Afterschool Activity Zone

Tuesday 16 June - Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

Come and have fun at Redwood Library! Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm during term time.Join us for a variety of activities including...

Redwood Library
MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

MASAZ - Matariki After School Activity Zone

Tuesday 23 June - Friday 26 June 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

As part of our Matariki mā Puaka celebrations, join us for some paper star crafts! Free, no bookings required

South Colombo Library
Matariki After School Activity Zone
Free
Ages 6–12

Matariki After School Activity Zone

Tuesday 23 June - Friday 26 June 2026 · 15:30 – 16:30

As part of our Matariki mā Puaka celebrations, join us for some paper star crafts! Free, no bookings required

South Colombo Library
Dungeon Delvers @ Tūranga - 9-12 years - FULLY BOOKED
Ages 6–12

Dungeon Delvers @ Tūranga - 9-12 years - FULLY BOOKED

Tuesday 9 June - Tuesday 30 June 2026 · 16:00 – 17:30

Be the hero in a tabletop roleplaying campaign where everything rests on your roll of the dice! Join in on a shared stor...

Tūranga
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu
Free
Ages 0–12

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu

Saturday 6 June - Sunday 26 July 2026 · All day

Every library holds taonga - some nestled safely away, others passed through countless hands.Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu b...

Tūranga
Mobile Discovery Wall
Ages 6–12

Mobile Discovery Wall

Friday 5 June - Tuesday 30 June 2026 · All day

The Discovery Wall at Tūranga has a smaller, mobile 'sibling'. Local heritage comes to life with this unique interactive...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services
Halswell Plunket Playgroup
Free
Ages 0–5

Halswell Plunket Playgroup

Wednesday 9:30am–11:30am · 09:30 – 11:30

Weekly drop-in with toys and activities supporting neural development and social interaction. Features an enclosed playg...

Halswell Plunket Clinic
Toddler Time
12
Ages 0–5

Toddler Time

Daily 9:00am–10:00am (1 Jan - ongoing) · 10:00 – 12:00

Access to the entire park - exclusively for Toddlers!! A special time reserved for children under the age of 5 and paren...

Launch Pad Trampoline Park
Wā Kōrero-Storytimes
Ages 3–5

Wā Kōrero-Storytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 10:15 – 10:45

Meet others in our community when you and your preschooler join us for a fun variety of stories, songs and rhymes which...

Matatiki Hornby Centre - Pool & Customer Services
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books to delight and dev...

Spreydon Library
Wā Pēpi-Babytimes
Free
Ages 0–2

Wā Pēpi-Babytimes

Wednesday 10 June - Wednesday 29 July 2026 · 10:30 – 11:00

Meet others in the community and join our relaxed, fun group for interactive songs, rhymes, and books to delight and dev...

New Brighton Library