Are you unsure what to do with your kids this month? We have got you sorted, as we have a selection of upcoming events in February 2021 for families, children, and teenagers in Auckland, New Zealand.
Note: Event details are subject to change; please refer to their facebook pages or online websites before going to an event in case there have been any last minute changes.
Event: Lunar New Year Storytime Remuera Library
Details: Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with Remuera Library! Join in for a special story time session about Lunar New Year! Learn about the 12 zodiac animals including the Ox, who is this year’s zodiac animal.
Location: Remuera Library
429 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050
Dates & Times: Saturday 13th February 2021 10:00am
Price: Free
Organiser: Auckland Council Libraries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/265473648334028/
Event: Mission Bay Taniwha Meets Dragon On The Beach
Type: Market and fairs
Details: Auckland Night Markets and the Orakei Local Board have joined forces to bring you an exclusive night market installment at Mission Bay Beach.
Relax in the sun at Mission Bay Beach market and enjoy a fun-filled day full of delicious food, fashion, festivities, and cultural performances.
Location: Mission Bay Reserve
101 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland
Dates & Times: Saturday 13th March 2021 10:00am – 8:00pm
Ages: All ages.
Price: Free
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/456357119063158
Event: Meet Everyday Heroes At Northwest
Type: Free event
Details: Bring the family and meet your local Emergency Service heroes from the New Zealand Police, New Zealand Defence Force, St John, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and Coastguard New Zealand.
An action-packed day for the whole family with demonstrations from your local heroes, live music and more.
Catch the free fun outside in NorthWest’s Town Square.
Location: NorthWest Shopping Centre
1/7 Fred Taylor Drive, Massey, Auckland 0814
Dates & Times: Saturday 13th February 10:00am – 2:00pm
Ages: All ages.
Price: Free
Website: https://northwestshoppingcentre.co.nz/whats-on/centre-promotions/summer-series-2021/
Event: Matuku Link Open Day 2021
Type: Environmental
Details: A family friendly fun day with stalls for education and information, like Forest & Bird, Million Metres, Whitebait Connection, Birds New Zealand and Pest Free Waitakere Ranges, plus stalls with locally made produce and products. Their famous Matuku Link fundraising BBQ and cake stall will be there, too.
Location: Matuku Link
111 Bethells Road, Bethells, Auckland
Dates & Times: Saturday 13th February 2021 10:00am – 3:00pm
Ages: All ages.
Price: Free
Website: https://matukulink.org.nz/open-day-2021/
Event: Okura Kaitiaki Day
Type: Environmental, sports
Details: Celebrate the Okura marine reserve with Experiencing Marine Reserves. Enjoy a day of guided kayaking with Canoe and Kayak, stand up paddle boarding with Mission Bay Watersports, freshwater workshops by Whitebait Connection, and information stalls about the Long Bay – Okura Marine Reserve.
Registrations are essential for kayaking and paddleboarding.
You can only sign up for one activity as spaces are limited on this event.
Location: Deborah Reserve
43 Okura River Road, Okura, Auckland 0792
Dates & Times: Slot 1: 8:00am-9:30am
Slot 2: 9:30am-11:00am
Please arrive 15mins prior to your start time.
Ages: Minimum age for the on-water activities is 10 years old.
No minimum age for the land based activities.
Price: Free – You will need to give 48 hours notice if you want to cancel, otherwise an invoice of $25pp may be issued
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/227928652133795
Organiser: Experiencing Marine Reserves
Events: Holi 2021 Festival of Colours
Type: Culture, Festival
Details: New Zealand’s largest Holi Festival.
- A family friendly event.
- Entry is free, but registration is required.
- Colours are $5 per bag. Food stalls throughout the event offer food at various prices.
Location: Hare Krishna Temple Auckland
1229 Coatesville-Riverhead Hwy, Kumeu, Auckland 0892
Dates & Times: Sunday 14th February 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Ages: All ages.
Price: Free entry and Free parking.
You need to register to attend the event.
Organiser: Krishna Holi
Event: Bayswater Raumati Summer Fun Preschool Play
Details: A Free fun time for preschoolers to play with cool toys and meet new friends whilst being active.
Caregiver supervision is required and sessions are weather and Covid Alert level 1 or 2 dependent.
Location: Bayswater Park
Bayswater Park, Bayswater, Auckland 0622
Dates & Times: Thursdays 9:30am
Ages: Preschoolers
Prices: Free
Organiser: Devonport Peninsula Trust
Website: https://www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz/community-events
Contact details: 09 445 9533 027 924 3494 or email maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
Event: Auckland Latin Fiesta
Type: Festival, music
Details: The Auckland Latin Fiesta brings the exciting sounds, tastes, and experiences of Latin American culture. Enjoy three days of free salsa and tango classes, live music, and traditional food at the markets.
Location: Aotea Square
291-297 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Dates & Times: Friday 19th February – Sunday 21st February 2021
11:30 am – 10:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Prices: Free entry
Organiser: Auckland Live
Website: https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/show/latin-fiesta
Event: Fire & Emergency Live Day at MOTAT
Type: Museums, galleries, science & tech
Details: Join in an action-packed day of fun with demonstrations from Fire, Police, Ambulance, Surf Lifesaving, Search and Rescue, and many more. You get to meet real life heroes from Auckland Fire & Emergency teams.
Location: MOTAT 805 Great North Road & Meola Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022
Dates & Times: Sunday 21st february 10:00am – 4:00pm
Ages: All ages
Prices:
- FREE Children under 5
- $10 Children (5-15 Years)
- $19 Adults
- $45 Family Pass (2 adults + up to 4 children)
- $10 Students with NZ Student ID card
- FREE SuperGold Card Holders with ID
- $10 Overseas Seniors (non NZ, aged 65+)
Free entry for emergency service workers and their families with proof of employment (staff ID card or employment/volunteer confirmation on company letterhead).
Organiser: MOTAT | Museum of Transport & Technology
Website: https://www.motat.nz/events
Event: Milford Beach Eats
Type: Markets & Fairs
Details: An evening of street eats, beats and beers on Milford Reserve.
Location: Milford Reserve, 43 Craid Road, Milford, Auckland, New Zealand
Dates & Times:Thursday 25th February 2021 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Ages: All
Prices: Free entry
Organiser: Food Truck Collective
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2695094780805936
Event: Tiny Tot Groovers Hippest, Hottest Fundraising Disco
Type: Music
Details: Disco party where you can dress up and dance like a superstar!
Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Orakei Community Centre
156 Kepa Road, Orakei, Auckland 1071
Dates & Times: Saturday 27th February 2021 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Ages: Toddles (1 to 3 years) Pre school (3 – 5 years)
Prices: $5 per child at the door with candy floss, snow cones and popcorn available at $2 (Sorry no Eftpos).
Organiser: Drama Queens
Event: Families in Parks – Marlborough Park
Type: School holidays
Details: Free summer fun for families at Marlborough Park on the North Shore
Location: Marlborough Park, Archers Road, Glenfield, Auckland
Dates & Times: sunday 28th February 2021 3:00pm
Ages: All ages
Prices: Free event
Organiser: Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust
Website: https://www.kaipatikicommunityfacilitiestrust.org.nz/events.php
