Eventfinda calendar

Mon 15 Apr - Mon 22 Apr
Cable Car Museum, Wellington

Create magic out of everyday objects with a thaumatrope! Bring your pictures to life and experience the early days of animation by creating your very own thaumatrope at one of the two drop-in sessions. Draw your ...

3… 2.. 1… Blast off! Tamariki learn all about the forces of flight at Space Place’s 4-hour school holiday workshop featuring rocket experiments, vortex cannons and beyond. From making everyday ...

Local artist Tayla Hartemink joins Wellington Museum for 2 special School Holiday Workshops inspired by tikanga, whānau and pūrākau. Art materials provided by Gordon Harris The Art and Graphic Store. Mahi Toi ...

Conservation and ecology can be overwhelming spaces to study and work in our current climate. So, we're celebrating Earth Day a little early this year! Join us to hear about positive stories from around the sector ...

Sat 20 Apr
Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington

Join us for a one-day community event that welcomes any budding artist to capture the Botanic Garden through an artist’s eye. Meet at Begonia House at 10.30am for registration and briefing, with the competition ...

Sat 20 Apr
City Gallery Wellington, Wellington

Our popular Family Day is back for April! Come to City Gallery Wellington for a day of experiences and encounters this Family Day. From 11am–3pm there will be a range of activities and pop-ups happening through the ...

Sun 21 Apr
Miramar Prison Garden, Wellington

Community gardens are the hidden gems of our city. If you’ve ever wondered what happens at a community garden and how you can get involved, Open Sundays are your chance to find out. Community Gardens in eastern ...

Join the Friends of the Garden for a leisurely stroll amidst the vibrant hues of autumn foliage. Along the way, enjoy a selection of garden poems that beautifully encapsulate the essence of the season. Meet at the ...

A dog’s eye view of Wellington waterfront history with Wellington Museum Senior Curator, Taonga, Ian Wards. Bring your canine family member. Dog treats included! Who was Paddy the Wanderer? Paddy the ...

This is always a popular, easy walk, to learn about the wonderful birdlife to be found in Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush with DOC’s Principal Science Advisor and renowned ornithologist Hugh Robertson. Meet at Tāne ...