School holidays

We The Young Festival

Auckland Live’s We The Young Festival is a vibrant celebration of young people and their loved ones, offering a jam-packed programme of over 19 live performances, creative workshops, interactive art installations, and plenty of FREE outdoor entertainment.

Tailored especially for families, more than half of the events are completely free! This September, Aotea Square will transform into a lively hub of hands-on fun for the whole whānau.

From imagination-sparking activities to movement-filled moments for tamariki, these joyful experiences are designed to create lasting memories—without spending a cent. Click here to find out more. 

Big marine magic

^{at the New Zealand Maritime Museum}

Ocean Odyssey: Cruising the Pacific | 22 SEP - 3 OCT | $5 per child

Discover the magic of the Pacific through hands-on fun—make a colourful lei, navigate island routes, hunt for souvenirs, and relive the charm of vintage cruise adventures, all from dry land.

Make Days | Spring Sardines | 7, 14, 21 & 28 SEP | Free with museum entry

Spring has o-fish-ally sprung at the NZ Maritime Museum! Bring the whānau along for a fin-tastic afternoon of creativity as you craft your very own glittery sardine.

Pirate For a Day Sailing | 20 SEP | From $20pp

Have your kids don their finest pirate attire and climb aboard Ted Ashby, where Captain Jean the Pirate Queen will be leading her scurvy crew on a high-seas adventure. 

Create, explore, repeat!

Circability School Holiday Circus Programme | 24 - 26 SEP | $60 per day

Get your kids ready for a thrilling adventure as they learn juggling, aerial tricks, clowning, diabolo, acrobatics, and much more! Circability's experienced tutors will guide them through a variety of circus skills, providing plenty of opportunities to showcase their newfound talents.

Wētā Workshop: Heroes and Villains Sculpting | 22 SEP - 5 OCT | $29 - $45

Calling all young adventurers! This spring school holidays, join a thrilling The Bad Guys-inspired workshop at Wētā Workshop Unleashed—packed with creativity, imagination, and epic fun.

Sounds Fun For Kids with Suzy Cato & Loopy Tunes | 21 SEP | $12 - $45

Siu and Leah from Loopy Tunes returns to team up with Suzy Cato for another ka rawe Sounds Fun for Kids celebration! Join the festivities as they wrap up Māori Language Week with vibrant waiata, hands-on crafts, and interactive music experiences.