Whaipānga - Raranga Workshop
Te Kaha o te Rangatahi presents WHAIPĀNGA - A sharing of Matauranga Māori. Kairaranga Shelley Bell (Ngāpuhi/Ngai Tai) will be sharing her expert knowledge surrounding raranga and its tikanga. In this...
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Experience the crafty creativity of our tamariki at the free Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibition these school holidays! South & East Auckland kindergartens and primary schools have been...
View ArticleCelebrate Spring
**Learn about Chinese cultural practices and traditions at a weekend of free demonstrations and activities. ** Come to join us this fun weekend in the beautiful Auckland Botanic Gardens, the cherry...
View ArticleFood Trucks in the Gardens
Food Trucks are on their way to the Botanic Gardens! Tell your mates, family & neighbours as no one will want to miss this amazing selection of street food in one of the most lovely places in...
View ArticleEcoFest South Launch Event
Celebrate the launch of EcoFest with us in the South! Grow your own oyster mushrooms with The Mushroom Smith, meet Kiki Kiwi, get up close & personal with Hands-on Creatures, create a puppet from...
View ArticleMaramataka and Nature Walk at The Gardens
Ootaane giveback day! Come and join us to learn more about how the Whakaoranga o te Puhinui Project is supporting in the re-establishment of Maramataka on our local awa. There will be a Maramataka...
View ArticleUpcycle Your Old Clothes - Tie Dye Style!
Grab your old clothes and drop into our tie-dye workshop! Tie-dye is a great way to give your old clothes a new life. Tie dye works best on light-coloured, cotton clothes for a colourful revamp. We...
View ArticleMake You Own Puppet From Recyclables!
Watch the puppet show at 11am; then join in the fun and make your very own puppet out of recyclables! This event is part of the Launch Event for EcoFest South.Auckland | Saturday, 18 March 2023
View ArticleInteractive Creature Display
Experience what you can't anywhere else! Come and get up close and personal with critters and creatures of all shapes and sizes! See and hold reptiles, amphibians, insects and spiders. This event is...
View ArticleGrow your own Phoenix Oyster mushrooms w/ The Mushroom Smith
Come join in a practical session on the different methods of growing Phoenix Oyster mushrooms, with a focus on sustainability. You will be introduced to the basics of cultivation and then get to setup...
View ArticleFree Phoenix Oyster Mushroom Grow Kits
The Mushroom Smith will be handing out free grow your own Phoenix Oyster mushroom grow kits. This is on a first in first served basis with 20 to give away. Feel free to also come chat about mushrooms...
View ArticlePuppet Show
Come on a fun adventure with puppet Rudy as he hunts for a lion, tries to wake up a bear, and discovers "Box Town" and lots more. A show full of action encouraging children to recycle. Stay for the...
View Article'Hidden Secrets' - an Exhibition of Botanical Art
This exhibition of 2D artwork and jewelry produced by the Friends of Auckland Botanic Gardens Art Group, showcases the beauty of the world of plants. Forty plus artworks by 15 artists, in watercolour,...
View ArticleAuckland Climate Festival
Auckland Climate Festival will light up Taamaki Makaurau between 31 August and 29 September 2023. Hundreds of activations, events, pop-ups, offerings, and gatherings will take place throughout the city...
View ArticleCelebrate Spring - Experiencing Chinese Culture
**Learn about Chinese cultural practices and traditions at a weekend of free demonstrations and activities. ** Come to join us this fun weekend in the beautiful Auckland Botanic Gardens, the cherry...
View ArticleEye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibition
Experience the crafty creativity of our tamariki at the free Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibition these school holidays! South & East Auckland kindergartens and primary schools have been...
View ArticleGrain To Glass Distillation Workshop
By popular demand, The Alembics Lab partners up with Sparks Brewing for a very special two-day grain-to-glass workshop held at The Auckland Botanic Gardens. Suitable for anyone interested in making...
View ArticleSunny Sunday Sessions
We’re back to keep the good times rolling! Join us for a Sunday treat at the Botanic Gardens on November 19th! We have a killer a Food Truck line-up there for a dinner you won’t forget. Where...
View ArticleWhat She Burned
Canada’s Talk Is Free Theatre invites you to walk into the woods to retrace steps taken by a classic heroine of Russian folktales. Find out What She Burned in an immersive installation featuring...
View ArticleSunny Sunday Sessions
We’re back to keep the good times rolling! Join us for a Sunday treat at the Botanic Gardens on January 21st! We have a killer all star Food Truck line-up there for a dinner you won’t forget....
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