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Pekapeka Sewing Workshop

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive

Fly into some holiday fun as kids sew their own pekapeka using upcycled fabric 🦇 This is a laid back sewing session where tamariki can learn a new skill, have…

Free

Genesis — Special Screening

Waiheke Community Cinema Artworks Complex 127-129 Ocean View Road

Join us at the cinema for a special screening of the 2004 documentary Genesis, which asks the question of "where are we coming from?" Six years in the making, it…

$9 – $17

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Whānau Day at the Māra Kai

Pourewa Reserve - Māra Kai 105-111 Kepa Road, Orakei

Join us for an eventful day in the Māra gardens, learning by doing and enjoying time on the whenua. We’ll be weeding the gardens, working with vegetables, and sharing practical…

Free

Kids Art Workshop – Ellerslie

Ellerslie Arts, Home of the Dust Palace 134-138 Main Highway, Ellerslie

Learn how to turn everyday waste into imaginative works of art at Creative Matters' Eco Holiday Art Programme. These April holidays, children will explore sustainability through hands-on creative projects that…

$88

Upcycled Sun Catchers – Albany

Albany Village Library 30 Kell Drive

Come along and make your own vibrant sun catchers that sparkle in the light and look seriously cool hanging in a window or outside. We will be using laser cut…

Free

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free

Tiger Worms Morning Workshop – Howick

Uxbridge 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick, 2014

Join Ali, one of our friendly Compost Collective facilitators, for this fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover…

Free

Wrap: Mindful Stones at Monarch Park

Monarch Park, 68 Moore St, Hillcrest, auckland 0627 68 Moore St

Wrap: Mindful Stones Creative Nature Workshop In partnership with Auckland Parks Join us for a gentle, hands-on playshop where we wander the park, gather natural treasures—sticks, feathers, leaves, and more—and…

Free

Critter Crafts

Critter Crafts
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

In the heritage gardens at Howick Historical Village, get crafty and creative with natural and recycled materials! In this children’s workshop with educator and historical interpreter Linda Darby Coring, join…

$10 – $16

Mai i Kurawaka Wānanga – Manurewa – April

Mai i Kurawaka Wānanga – April
Beautification Trust 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa

The Mai i Kurawaka Reclaiming our Menstrual Mātauranga wānanga invites participants to: Reconnect with the traditional Māori worldview of ikura (menstruation); Explore its whakapapa, sacredness, and connection to atua wāhine; Introduce reusable ikura products and…

Free

Climate Change – What Can We Do?

Onehunga Library 85 Church Street, Onehunga

Have you noticed the increasing number of severe floods happening around the world and here in Aotearoa? Join Estella from Chinese Conservation Education Trust (CCET) for an informative and practical…

Free

Critter Crafts

Critter Crafts
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

In the heritage gardens at Howick Historical Village, get crafty and creative with natural and recycled materials! In this children’s workshop with educator and historical interpreter Linda Darby Coring, join…

$10 – $16

Tiger Worms Afternoon Workshop – Howick

Uxbridge 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick, 2014

Join Ali, one of our friendly Compost Collective facilitators, for this fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover…

Free

Nature Photography Workshop

Epsom Library 195 Manukau Road

Learn how to use a DSLR camera and take photos of nature. Facilitated by IMAgEN8. For teens only.

Free

Rongoā at your kāinga

72 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn 72 Williamson Avenue, Grey lynn

Join us and learn the basics of getting started with growing rongoā (medicine) at home. We’ll be exploring simple foundations for growing rongoā, practical tips on choosing the right plant…

Free

Worm Farm and Bokashi Workshop – City Centre

Auckland Central City Library 44/46 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD

Join Wei at Auckland Central Library, for this fun, interactive worm farming and bokashi workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how…

Free

Healthy Homes Workshop

Waitākere Central Library 3 Ratanui Street, Henderson

It is easier than you think to keep your home healthy, comfortable and dry while improving your whānau’s health. In this workshop, you will be provided with budget-friendly tips and…

Free

Toy Makeover & Adopt a Toy

Botany Library Level 1, Botany Town Centre Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki

Celebrate EcoFest and the school holidays at Botany Library! Adopt a donated toy or bring your own and give it a brand-new look using recycled fabrics, beads, and craft supplies.…

Free

Māra Iti – Limited space māra – updated

72 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn, Auckland 72 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn

This event has been moved to 15 April. Join us and learn how to grow a māra at home, even with limited time and space. We’ll be covering simple, space-conscious…

Free

Titiwai: The Magic of Glowworms

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Looks like night sky, but not in the sky?   Glowworms: Titiwai /Glowworms are some of Aotearoa’s most iconic nighttime residents, their tiny blue-green lights twinkling like stars along streams,…

Free

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Taihinui Historical Reserve

Taihinui Historical Reserve
Taihinui Historical Reserve 8 Te Kawau Pass, Greenhithe

Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Taihinui Historical Reserve this EcoFest 2026 Love tramping off the beaten track and exploring wild bush? This group is made for you. Be part…

Free

Upcycled Sun Catchers – Birkenhead

Birkenhead Library 204a Hinemoa Street

Come and join us for this EcoFest and school holidays event! In this workshop, our friends from The ReCreators, will show you how to create vibrant Sun Catchers, which can…

Free

Junior Ranger Explorer – Dingle Dell

Dingle Dell Reserve, meet at the Dingle Road entrance 29 Dingle Road, St Heliers

Junior Ranger Explorer Walk Join your Auckland Parks Ranger for an exciting opportunity to explore, learn, and discover the wonders of our fascinating park environments. Become an Auckland Parks Junior…

Free

Throw and Grow: Make a Seed Bomb!

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Join us for an exciting Event for all ages, making Seed Bombs! Head along and get your hands dirty making your very own Seed Bombs! A seed bomb is little…

Free

The Power of Food Scraps

Waimāhia (Clendon) Library 17 Palmers Road, Manukau, Auckland 2103

How do orange peels and onion skins from your kitchen become clean energy and fertiliser? What else can go in your food scraps bin and be transformed? Learn all about the journey of…

Free

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free

Plant Pot Painting

New Lynn Community Centre 45 Totara Ave, New Lynn

🪴🎨 Get creative with New Lynn Community Hub these school holidays 🌱🖌️ Paint your own design on a terracotta pot, with optional microgreen planting. Afterwards, it's yours to keep 🧑‍🎨💭…

Free

Manurewa Lunch and Ride

Manurewa Lunch and Ride
Manurewa Library 7 Hill Road, Manurewa

Due to severe weather, the event on 26th March has been cancelled. Please sign up to one of the other four dates. Discover the neighbourhood of Manurewa on a fun…

Free

Kids Holiday Programme

Kids Holiday Programme
Sustainable Papakura 67 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura

🌸Get creative and go green at our Kids Craft Workshop! 🌸 Join us at SUSTAINABLE PAPAKURA for a fun, hands‑on session where tamariki turn EVERYDAY SCRAP RESOURCES into an item…

Koha

Candle making

Candle making
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainability was a way of life. Get an insight into the work done every day in the…

$14

WALL-E Free Family Movie

Lopdell Theatre 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Join us for a free family movie screening featuring the beloved animated film WALL-E. Set in the future, WALL-E is a lovable little robot left behind to clean up Earth…

Free

Tamariki Seasonal Gardening Wheel Craft

Epsom Library 195 Manukau Road

Make a seasonal wheel and learn what and when you can grow and eat. Facilitated by Gardens4Health.

Free

Make Your Own Seed Paper

Auckland Central City Library 44/46 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD

Be an eco-warrior with a fun and eco-friendly craft! Tamariki will turn recycled materials into seed paper that can be planted to grow flowers, herbs, or veggies. Make them start…

Free

Sustainable Seafood Workshop

MERC | Marine Education & Recreation Centre 1045 Beach Rd, Torbay, Auckland, New Zealand

Making sustainable seafood choices is one of the most important things consumers can do to help support ocean conservation. Navigating information on sustainable fisheries can sometimes be tricky. Join this…

Free

Lamentation for our Changing Climate

Artworks Theatre 2 Korora Road,. Oneroa

A traditional Irish music and storytelling performance that explores what is being lost in a changing climate—and how we might meet the emotions this brings with care, courage, and connection.…

$17.50 – $27.50

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Rēwana Wānanga with Whakatipu Mana Kai

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Nau mai haere mai! Whakatipu Mana Kai is running a wānanga for kids to get hands-on with rēwana bread for Eco Fest 2026! The session will include kōrero and art…

Free

Sew a Pēkapeka (bat) – Tamariki Workshop

Waitākere Central Library 3 Ratanui Street, Henderson

Make & Protect! This Pēkapeka (native long-tailed bat) Upcycling Sewing workshop uses reclaimed fabrics to create your very own Pēkapeka soft toy. This hands-on activity not only builds sewing skills…

Free

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free