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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Make lifelong, magical memories with family right here in the city centre. From pre-schoolers to grandparents and everyone in between, there's festive activities to suit the whole whanau.
Read on for our top recommendations of Christmas activities for families in the heart of the city.
Experience Christmas magic on Queen Street with this annual Christmas window display at iconic department store, Smith & Caughey's, as well as their must-do Enchanted Forest experience and Christmas Shoppe.
Queen Street comes alive with a feast of family fun on Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week from 28 November to 21 December.
Visit Santa in his Enchanted Forest this Christmas at Smith & Caughey's - a festive activity not to be missed!
Join in the Christmas festivities at SkyCity, with live entertainment and plenty of Christmas cheer.
Join Mrs Claus for a special Christmas sailing aboard Ted Ashby and take home a commemorative photo snapped by an elf!
Join a free whanau workshop at the Maritime Museum and make and take home your very own craft of shell ornaments and paper snowflakes
From free mocktails to Christmas markets, food trucks, performances and more, the festive season is kicking off at Britomart!
Post a letter to Santa and watch as it shoots off through the Mail Machine and directly to the North Pole.
The festive season is shaping up at Commercial Bay with activities, events and pop-ups sure to get you in the silly season spirit! See what's on below
Artisan market stalls, craft workshops, meet Santa & more!
Get amongst this great Christmas day out, complete with gift stalls, gourmet treats, entertainment, delicious wines, specialty drinks and more!
Head down to Aotea Square, for a month of free open air Christmas performances and large, colourful decorations.
Grab a sweet treat from these spots
The sweet arrival of this brand new chocolate shop invites you to indulge your senses in a world of decadent delights.
If you are in search of a sweet treat there is no better place than Giapo. Made fresh daily from 100% natural products, Giapo...
Fatcarons are derived from Macarons. As the name implies, Fatcarons are overloaded with filling and are twice as thick as a...
Your local chocolatier in the City. A beautiful store with stunning, hand decorated chocolate bonbons, single origin...
Island Gelato prides itself on its inventive streak that leads to the creation of many unique unforgettable flavours.
A gourmet cookie bakery with the motto of less sugar, and more flavour!
Bluebells Cakery is Auckland's top boutique bakery, specialising in beautiful hand-iced, cupcakes, birthday and celebration...
Gelatiamo offers some of the finest gelato outside of Italy. Offered in a range of speciality flavours, made from organic...
Since 1996 The Gateau House have had one mission and that, quite simply, is to produce the finest cakes and gateaux in New...
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Christmas in Te Komititanga and Christmas on Queen Street are brought to you by Auckland Council and Heart of the City and are supported by the city centre targeted rate.