Stuff To Do This Weekend

One of the coolest Christmas events on this weekend is Motat Night, Christmas Lights. Just a gold coin koha for entry and it looks pretty magical!


Christmas At The Zoo is on this weekend too so go wish the lions some holiday wishes. 


The Muka Print Exhibiton - strictly for under 18s only - is on this weekend. Don't miss out! 


If you're still looking for Christmas presents/haven't started yet check out the Aotea Square Christmas Markets. They've got free entertainment too!


Definitely make the trip to Franklin Rd in Ponsonby to see the amazing Christmas lights displayed on people's houses. There's also a list here of different neighbourhoods in Auckland with light displays.


I took Haeata to see Santa at Smith & Caughey's yesterday and amazingly the cue wasn't that bad (I suspect because they had two Santas, just quietly). For $10 you get entry into the Enchanted Forest, all lit up and full of moving puppets, and then a photo with one of the best Santas on offer this side of the North Pole. So much more worthwhile than lining up at some fluorescently lit mall. And of course they have the best window displays outside the store too!


Tonight in Aotea Square there are Burundian Drummers playing at 6pm and then Batucada and the Brazilian Divas are on at 7pm. There is entertainment happening there all weekend and all next week so check out this schedule for more. 


Have a great weekend and remember to take time out to just chill.