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
Exercise your imagination into sketches, markings or free hand squiggles.
Whether you're a beloved drawer or new at the craft, this session is you time to dive in and explore your creative juices.
The whole family will also love the Squiggla Play Arena, where you can sit back and relax in the space, enduring in a creative flow or mark making and sound experiences. No matter the age, this playground is all about getting your hands moving and creating.
Dance O Mat | Aotea Square
Make use of the space, by adding in movement! This brings life back into the city while allowing your freedom of expression to shine through.
Connect your phone to a groovy song, push the red button and move to the beat.
This dancefloor is the perfect arena for the whole family to connect together and shake it out!
Head to a magical light display
Efflorescence | Darby Street
This feature is a dynamic exploration of light and movement, exploring the themes of happiness.
These changing lanes bring a different walk to the city by enhancing this public space and uplifting the spirits of those who cross these paths. Head to this lane to bring a unique visual perspective to the everyday ordinary.
Bloom | Soul Bar & Bistro
Outside of Soul Bar & Bistro on the Viaduct, will be a display of a larger-than-life vase, holding a variety of flowers of all shapes & sizes.
Bringing wonder to the streets, this display will bring a joyous energy to the sight of all who walk by.
The bright and neon colours will bring a kaleidoscope of radiated beauty to the streets.
Play a game of colour spotting
Pink Blossom Spring | Freyberg Place
Escape the hustle & bustle of the streets and find peace and gratitude in the cherry blossoms at Freyberg Steps.
Artist Soo Park encourages lightness as you venture towards the blooms, showcasing that just like nature, everything is temporary and fleeting. The new season of spring 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, the Wētā Workshops 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!
