Kids' activities in Auckland

Between MOTAT, the Auckland Zoo, regional parks, and library sessions from Albany to Ōtara, Auckland has more family events on any given week than any parent can track alone.

EZPZ is tracking 67 family-friendly events in Auckland right now. Sign up free to filter by age and interests, or let EZPZ plan a whole family day around them.

What's on for Auckland families

A sample of upcoming events — sign up to see them all, filtered to your kids' ages

Whānau friendly exercise class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.

Free
Tuesdays
ExerciseMovementGross MotorPhysical Activity
via Matavaine

Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou 2026 (The Stars of the New Year)

Join us at Stardome as we celebrate Matariki in 2026— a time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal.

Free
Tue 2 Jun - Fri 31 JulStardome Observatory & Planetarium
ScienceLearningNatureStories
via Museums of Auckland

Ngā Whetū o Takurua (The Stars of Winter)

Ngā Whetū o Takurua (The stars of Winter) is an interactive indoor planetarium experience. Gaze up at the...

Free
Tue 19 May - Tue 28 JulStardome Observatory & Planetarium
ScienceLearningNatureWeather
via Museums of Auckland

T.Rex – The Tyrant Lizard King

Dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box...

Free
Fri 17 Apr - Tue 30 JunStardome Observatory & Planetarium
DinosaursDinosaur CreaturesLearningScience
via Museums of Auckland

Dinosaur Discovery Track

Opening on Wednesday 10 June, you can look forward to exploring 20 pre-historic animatronic dinosaurs from 15 different species (that move and roar!) and span the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods.

Free
Daily 9:30am-4pm (Winter hours)
DinosaursDinosaur CreaturesAdventureLearning
via Auckland Zoo

Flight School

Our Flight School inspires awe and delight as tamariki and adults alike connect with a variety of fascinating birds like galah, sun conures, African grey parakeets and macaws, and learn about their special adaptations. Join our passionate animal experiences team at our free flight displays, daily at 11:45am.

Free
Daily at 11:45am11:45am
AnimalsNatureLearningScience
via Auckland Zoo

Flight School

Our Flight School inspires awe and delight as tamariki and adults alike connect with a variety of fascinating birds like galah, sun conures, African grey parakeets and macaws. Join our passionate animal experiences team at our free flight displays, daily at 11:45am.

Free
Daily at 11:45am11:45am
AnimalsNatureLearningScience
via Auckland Zoo

Hidden New Zealand

Discover some of the incredible native species that call Aotearoa home. Join us at the Wild Work Centre, daily at 1pm to get a close-up view of these diverse and beautiful creatures.

Free
Daily at 1pm1pmWild Work Centre
AnimalsNatureLearningScience
via Auckland Zoo

Hidden New Zealand

Discover some of the incredible native species that call Aotearoa home. Join us at the Wild Work Centre, daily at 1pm to get a close-up view of these diverse and beautiful creatures.

Free
Daily at 1pm1pmWild Work Centre
AnimalsNatureLearningScience
via Auckland Zoo

More than events — meet other Auckland parents

EZPZ members host casual parent meetups — playground catch-ups, library mornings, weekend walks. RSVP in a tap, with a reminder so it actually happens.

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