HELLO AUCKLAND - WELCOME TO YOUR WEEKEND! Heres our round-up of family friendly fun happening this weekend. The weather is looking okay - a bit of sun, a bit of cloud and possibly some showers. But it will be a nice balmy 22 degrees on both days. If you are heading to the beach - high tide on the east coast is first thing in the morning around 8am. On the west, around 10:30am. Heres whats on! SANTAS BACH, SILO PARK [FREE] Friday 5: 3pm-9pm, Saturday 6/Sunday 7: 10am-6pm. wynyard-quarter.co.nz/things-to-do/asb-santas-bach Kick off the season with a visit to Santas bach down on the Wynyard Quarter! Children of all ages will be able to take a free tour through Santa’s customised kiwiana bach of four highly interactive unique spaces. We went last year and it was heaps of fun! SILO MARKETS: FESTIVE EDITION, SILO PARK [FREE] Friday 5: 5pm-late, Saturday 6/Sunday 7: 12pm-6pm. wynyard-quarter.co.nz/things-to-do/silo-markets-festive-edition Silo Park Markets will be alive with the vibes of a New Zealand Christmas this weekend. It’s your one stop shop for curious crafts, stocking filler options, real Christmas trees for sale and gift wrapping. Plus food, drink and music! WORKSHOPS ON THE WHARF, WYNYARD QUARTER [FREE] Sunday 7: 11am-2pm. Make and take a hanging ornament wynyard-quarter.co.nz/things-to-do/workshops-on-the-wharf Workshops on the Wharf is a series of free drop-in workshops where kids play, make, create and problem solve. Get the kids involved in a range of activities from creative arts and crafts to practical skills like knot tying alongside all sorts of sports based activities. BRITOMART XMAS MARKET [FREE] Saturday 6: 8am-12:30pm. britomart.org/whats-on/christmas-market The Britomart Farmers Market is celebrating all things jolly with festive food, activities, gift-wrapping and more. There will be complimentary face painting, balloons, arts and crafts, Christmas story times and more! SILO CINEMA, SILO PARK [FREE] Friday 5: from 9pm. A tribute to the late Robin Williams with Good Morning, Vietnam. wynyard-quarter.co.nz/things-to-do/silo-cinemachristmas-classics Head down to Silo 7 every Friday night before sundown to catch all of your favourite Christmas classics. This is a free, fun and open-air film event for families and friends of all ages, held in Auckland’s prime seaside spot! ONEHUNGA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, JELLICOE PARK [FREE] Friday 5, 7-9pm. Onehunga Christmas Lights is a spectacular family-friendly event - bring a picnic or choose from the delicious food stalls. There will be Santa’s Grotto, face painters, roving performers, carol singing and local performances - and a visit from Santa himself! THREE KINGS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT, THREE KINGS RESERVE [FREE] Friday 7-9pm. Three Kings Carols By Candlelight features Santa’s grotto, face painters, roving performers, as well as carol singing and local performances. HOWICK VILLAGE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, HOWICK VILLAGE [FREE but a gold coin donation appreciated!] Friday 5: 8-11pm, Saturday 6/Sunday7: 8-11pm. Go see this enchanting Christmas light display and capture the magic of the holiday season - a fabulous display in a marquee for all ages. CHRISTMAS AT THE ZOO Saturday 6: 5-8pm. Buy tickets: eventfinder.co.nz/2014/christmas-at-the-zoo/auckland/western-springs/tickets The Penguins of Madagascar and carolling elves are only some of what will make this years Christmas at the Zoo an extra special one. Enjoy the Christmas at the Zoo festivities, waddle over to the Penguins of Madagascar interactive activity centre or have your photo taken with Skipper, Rico, Kowalski and Private. There will also be the hugely popular Singing Santa show where the guest of honour, Santa Claus, will once again arrive in style for his starring role. GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY TO SANTAS WONDERLAND. Sunday 7: 11am-3:30pm . gvr.co.nz/Special+Events/Train+to+Santas+wonderland.html For a real Vintage experience catch the Glenbook Vintage Railway train to Santas Wonderland in Waiuku! AUCKLAND FAIR, SHED 10, QUEENS WHARF [Entry $2, kids under 12 FREE] Sunday 7: 11am-3pm. aucklandfair/ The Auckland Fair is a destination event and is one of New Zealands biggest and best design, art and craft markets, showcasing a curated selection of independent, artisan talent from up and down the country. PARNELL CHRISTMAS FAIR [FREE] Saturday 6: 10am-1pm. parnell.net.nz/ Experience a taste of Parnell through music, laughter, food, entertainment and fashion with Parnell Village’s old style Christmas Fair. Stilt walkers, jugglers, Santa, face painters & balloon animals to entertain the kids. Staged and roving entertainment including Latin Fiesta dancers, jazz and many more! PT CHEVALIER KIDS ONLY MARKET, WESTERN SPRINGS HALL [FREE] Saturday 6: 9am-1pm. https://facebook/ptchevcommunitycentre Go along to the Christmas Kids Only Market. Stalls are for the children and run by our children with gifts, toys, games, clothes, baking and much much more! COATESVILLE MARKET, COATESVILLE [FREE] Sunday 7: 10am-2pm. Visit the fabulous Coatesville Market for fantastic foods and home-made New Zealand wares. LOVE YOUR MOUNTAIN DAY [FREE] Saturday 6: 10am-4pm. maungawhau.co.nz/events/lymd.html This event celebrates the maunga/volcanic cones of Auckland and highlights the importance of their care and preservation. There will be guided walks, landscape drawing, weaving, a discovery trail, music and displays. There are heaps of local Christmas Parades on this weekend! DEVONPORT CHRISTMAS PARADE, Sunday 7: 11-11:30am ELLERSLIE SANTA PARADE, Sunday 7: 11am-12:30pm PUKEKOHE CHRISTMAS PARADE, Sunday 7: 2-3:30pm BIRKENHEAD SANTA PARADE, Sunday 7, noon. BLOCKHOUSE BAY SANTA PARADE, Saturday 7: 9:30am DEVONPORT SANTA PARADE, Sunday 7: 11am OTAHUHU SANTA PARADE, Saturday 6: 11am
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 23:55:41 +0000
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