We've handpicked the coolest, quirkiest, and most family-friendly events during Art Week, so your whole crew can dive headfirst into the colorful world of art. From magical light displays to interactive activities and colourful spotting, we're about to turn Auckland into your ultimate playground for artistic exploration. So, gear up for an artful journey that's equal parts education and entertainment, all wrapped up in a whole lot of FUN!
Get creative!
Drawing Playground | Silo Park
Let the little ones to exercise their imagination with sketches, markings or free-hand squiggles. The whole family will love the Squiggla Play Arena, where you can sit back and enjoy creative flow. No matter the age, this playground is all about getting your hands moving and creating.
Dance O Mat | Aotea Square
What goes well with art? Movement! Connect your phone, que your best dancing-tune and push the red button to get moving to the beat. This dancefloor is the perfect spot for the whole family to connect and shake it out!
Head to a magical light display
Efflorescence | Darby Street
This work of art is a dynamic exploration of light and movement, exploring the theme of happiness. This Changing Lanes brings a different feel to a familiar public space and sparks the curiosity of exploration. Head to this lane to watch light move and flow like flowers unfurling.
Bloom | Soul Bar & Bistro
Outside of Soul Bar & Bistro on the Viaduct, will be a display of a larger-than-life vase, holding a bunch of flowers that are all shapes & sizes. Bringing wonder to the streets, this bright, neon display will bring a joyous energy to the sight of all who walk by.
Play a game of colour-spotting
Pink Blossom Spring | Freyberg Place
Escape the hustle and bustle of the streets and find peace among in the pink cherry blossoms at Freyberg Steps. While you head there see what pink you can spot along the way. Artist Soo Park encourages lightness as you venture towards the blooms. Celebrate the season of spring as it brings forth renewal, and joy as we enter a new chapter.
Watch out for monsters!
Roaming Performers | Weta Workshops
As part of Late Night Art, Wētā Workshop are unleashing creative havoc on the streets of Auckland.
Keep your eyes peeled for wandering monsters, robots, and giants as you make your way around the city, as they may appear when you least expect it!
