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2026 Dragon Boat Festival
This one is over — but there is plenty else on.
What's on in Auckland →- It ranĀhea
- Saturday 30 May · 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- WhereKei hea
- Epsom Community Centre
- How muchTe utu
- Free
- Their siteHe pārongo atu anō
- epsom-community-centre.org.nz
- Last checkedI tirohia
- Last checked 15 Aug 2026
What it is
Discover the magic of traditional Chinese culture at this wonderful free festival, where your children can try their hand at making zongzi, creating festival sachets, and enjoying mesmerising magic shows and shadow puppet performances. With face painting, arts and crafts, delicious food stalls, and wellness activities for the whole family, there's something to delight everyone—no matter their age or interests. It's the perfect day out to explore, learn, and make lasting memories together.
Where this fits
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