December 6th, 2025 - December 23rd, 2025
An Original Kiwi Christmas Tale for the Whole Whānau! Join us for a heartwarming Kiwi Christmas adventure that the whole whānau will enjoy. When Santa’s sleigh breaks down over Aotearoa, it’s up to a brave little pīwakawaka named Piri to save the day. With determination, quick thinking, and help from friends she meets along the way, Piri must find a way to get Santa flying again in time for Christmas. This original live show features catchy songs, colourful characters, and interactive fun for tamariki. It’s a feel-good, proudly local celebration of teamwork, kindness, and festive magic.
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December 8th, 2025 - January 31st, 2026
Join us for a fun-filled School Holiday Programme at the library! From Lego building and teddy bear adventures to hands-on crafts, there’s something for everyone. CHRISTMAS WRIGGLE & RHYME Monday 8th December, 10:00am - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join us for a special Christmas-themed session filled with music and movement, designed for under 2 year olds. CHRISTMAS RHYMETIME Wednesday 10th December, 10:00am - 10:30 a.m. Songs, stories, and bubbles with a Christmas theme, for ages 18 months to 3 years. CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR KIDS Thursday 11th December, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Come along for a fun crafting session where kids can make their own Christmas creations! LEGO CLUB Every Wednesday in January, 2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Create amazing Lego models with us. POPCORN AND MOVIES Every Sunday in January, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Join us for a bear-themed family movie. TEDDY BEAR RHYMETIME Monday 5th January, 10.00 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Music and movement for babies and toddlers! NO SEW TEDDIES Monday 12th January, 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Make a cute teddy bear out of a facecloth! Bookings essential. WASTEWISE LITTER HUNT AND DIY T-SHIRT BAG Wednesday 14th January, 10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Recycling tips from Wastewise, including making a bag out of a used T-shirt. Bookings essential. GLOBETROTTERS Friday 16th January, 2.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m. Use a green-screen to take family photos with awesome backdrops from around the world. ICE CREAM IN A BAG Monday 19th January, 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Make yummy ice cream in a bag! Bookings essential. MAGIC WORKSHOP Friday 23rd January, 2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Watch a magic show, then learn a few tricks! Bookings essential. PYJAMA PARTY Saturday 31st January, 6.30 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. End the school holidays with an after-hours pyjama party in the library. Bring torches and bears. Bookings essential.
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December 10th, 2025
What can we learn from fungi? How might we work with them to adapt to the radical change of our times? What secrets lie beneath our feet? Join renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi. Selecting jaw-dropping time-lapse sequences from Fungi: The Web of Life, the award-winning breathtaking IMAX documentary narrated by iconic composer and singer Björk, Merlin will guide us beyond the screen—exploring the science, drawing on his research and his award-winning book Entangled Life, he will share insights into how fungi shape our understanding of life on Earth. Blending live discussion and audience-led exploration, this unique event features never-before-seen footage and groundbreaking new research, revealing the latest discoveries in the world of fungi…how they sustain life on Earth, change our minds, heal our bodies and help us avoid environmental disaster. Expect a dynamic, immersive experience where science meets storytelling, ask Merlin your own probing questions and prepare to see life on Earth in a completely new way. Step into the mycelial web and discover the unseen! “Thinking about fungi makes the world look different. These remarkable organisms have shaped life on Earth for over a billion years and continue to do so. There are so many ways that fungi can help us as we move forwards on this changing planet." –Merlin Sheldrake
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December 12th, 2025 - December 13th, 2025
OUR PLACE, A Celebration of Dance & Community. Seven years ago, Danza Studios began as a dream - to create more than a dance studio. That dream has grown into Our Place: a vibrant home for creativity, connection, and expression. Join us for an unforgettable evening where dancers and choreographers from across New Zealand bring stories to life through movement and music. Experience the energy, passion, and heart that make this community so special. This isn’t just a dance show - it’s a celebration of belonging. Welcome to Our Place.
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December 13th, 2025 - December 13th, 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a traditional Korean tea ceremony performed by the Yemyong-Won Institute of Korean Tea including music, traditional costumes, brewing demonstrations and tastings.
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December 14th, 2025
Legendary Kiwi children's presenter Suzy Cato joins the Auckland Philharmonia in a fun-filled family Christmas extravaganza! Auckland Philharmonia's Tunes 4 Tamariki offering brings colour and variety of the orchestra to littlies Auckland-wide. Introduce your under-sixes to the sound of a symphony orchestra through this vibrant concert experience. Come along and see the instruments of the orchestra come alive in this narrated and interactive concert for under-sixes. This is a great way to sing-along, dance-along and conduct-along to some popular orchestral works.
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December 14th, 2025
Our much-loved annual Christmas Carols in the Amphitheatre is back! This year, alongside the always-popular 6pm singalong, we’re adding a brand-new twilight session at 8:30pm! Perfect for those who just can’t get enough of the Christmas magic. The PumpHouse Community Choir will lead everyone in singing beloved Kirihimete songs and carols, filling our Amphitheatre with magic. Songbooks will be provided, so all you need to bring is your festive spirit. Start the holiday season as part of this fun event for the whole whānau! TWO SESSIONS: 6pm and 8.30pm BYO candle (battery powered) or torch/light-up device to the twilight singalong! (No live flames please) Proceeds from our annual Christmas Carols event go to The PumpHouse Theatre, which is a registered charity. We have five different ticket prices – you are welcome to choose from these to pay what you’d like to help us continue to thrive as a vibrant arts hub on the North Shore. Rudolph's Shiny Nose $10.00 Magical Christmas Elf $15.00 Santa's Little Helper $20.00 Sparkly Christmas Star $25.00 Generous Santa $30.00
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December 18th, 2025 - December 21st, 2025
An intimate evening of spooky storytelling Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. A small company of actors will share this classic tale as a performed reading in the spooky environment of The PumpHouse’s Coal Bunker Studio. No set, props or special effects – just talented actors, the magic of storytelling and Charles Dickens’ beloved story.
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December 19th, 2025 - December 20th, 2025
The Greatest Christmas Show is New Zealand’s #1 family Christmas event, blending heartwarming moments, spectacular dance, and world-class entertainment into one unforgettable night. Prepare for a breathtaking spectacle featuring soaring vocals that will fill the theatre with the spirit of Christmas, while our cast of incredible dancers and a jaw-dropping cirque aerial act bring the stage to life in a flurry of wonder, skill, and glittering costumes. From high-flying feats to touching moments that capture the true meaning of Christmas, and a very special visit from Santa Claus himself, this is a show that will warm hearts, inspire smiles, and create cherished memories for the whole family. Don’t miss the magic. Don’t miss the laughter. Don’t miss the #1 family show this Christmas.
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