This one has been and gone
Loose Parts Play
Good for toddlers (0–3) and younger kids (4–8)
This one is over — but there is plenty else on.
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- Western Springs
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- Free
What it is
Huts, marble runs, go-karts, time machines — what will your kids build?
Junky Monkeys is bringing a massive stash of clean, rescued junk to Western Springs Garden Community Hall these winter holidays, and whānau are invited to dive in and create whatever their imaginations can dream up.
This is old-school play at its absolute best — away from screens, full of problem-solving, creativity, and pure joy. Loose parts play means there are no instructions, no right answers, and no limits. Just junk, imagination, and the kind of play that kids remember.
Free, family-friendly, and proudly supported by Albert-Eden Local Board.
Where this fits
Every one of these is a list we keep for Auckland families.
While you're in Western Springs
Everything in Western Springs →
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Sat 5 SeptFather's Day at Auckland Zoo
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Sun 6 SeptPlaces to go nearby
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