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Events
KidsHey kids, There's no need to huddle up with the PlayStation - there are heaps of fun things happening around Auckland city! ArtstationGet artsmart at Artstation, Auckland City's community visual arts centre. Artstation runs art classes and workshops for kids year round and special school holiday programmes. Activities for kids and teens include
Art classes for home-schooled children are also available. Ever thought of having a kids' birthday party with a difference? Artstation offers some great ideas! Auckland Art GalleryThe gallery runs special family event days throughout the year which include a variety of hands-on workshops, performances, entertaining exhibition tours, demonstrations, theatre and much more. There are also special holiday programmes for kids. Auckland City LibrariesAuckland City Libraries offer hundreds of free events and activities from exhibitions and meet-the-author sessions to story times and live music. Auckland MuseumThis is a cool place for kids which offers everything from exhibitions and events to how the world works and all its plants, animals and people. Join Auckland Museum's Dinomite Club for kids and you'll receive great benefits, including a cool quarterly magazine, early notice of holiday programmes, a great starter pack and heaps more!
Auckland ZooKids can go bananas at the zoo 364 days of the year. Swing by for the day or hang out at one of the zoo's many events. Take a walk on the wild side through the zoo's education service which provides a fun and innovative way for kids to learn in a living classroom.
MOTATTake an interactive journey through time at MOTAT (Museum of Transport & Technology). Experience the Victorian Village, go for a tram ride or wander around the vintage cars and huge aircraft collection. Motat also offers special holiday programmes for kids.
New Zealand National Maritime MuseumAll aboard to the New Zealand National Maritime Museum for a host of exhibitions and events. The museum's Educational Services also offer many exciting programmes including special holiday programmes.
Stardome ObservatoryStimulate your senses on a tour of the universe at the observatory. You'll experience 360° theatre with 3500 stars high overhead, plus guided telescope viewing. The observatory is open seven days (and most nights). Phone (09) 624 1246.
Other venues
Camps, holiday and afterschool programmes, sports and craft facilities and much, much more - Youthtown offers it all! Check out the list of school holiday programmes. You will need to contact the programme providers directly for dates and details. Check out more kids' events by searching the kids category of our events calendar.
Useful linksThe following websites can give you more information about events and activities you can attend and participate in and also contains ideas about what kids and young people can do around the city:
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