Upcoming Dates & Events

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN


Sunday 3rd December

Grab your friends, family and the dog and get into the Village to snap your photo with Santa during our Santas Christmas Village weekend fun event! Enjoy with our Compliments Santa will be strolling around the Village and is keen to meet you!

10.00am  Meet at the Old NZ Post office
                 22 Mokoia Road

11.00 am  Meet at the Village Library
                 Twas the night before Christmas Reading with Santa

2.00-4pm  Photographs at the Norfolk Pine
                  1 Birkenhead Ave  (Raincheck Village Library)
          
                 

CASH FOR CHRISTMAS

Win $500 Cash! 



It's back by popular demand! Come have some fun and a chance to win $500 cash this Christmas when dining, shopping or indulging in a service in the Village - all Village reciepts are eligible! Most businesses will have entry forms and entry boxes, and a central entry box will be located at Paper Plus in the mall!

Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash!

Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide or save your receipts and enter online via the link below

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close  Wednesday 20th December and winners drawn  Thursday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised. Thats the whole weekend to have some fun with your shopping locally!

Click here to enter online
Click here to download the list of participating stores!

 

FESTIVE  MAGIC   
A HAT FULL OF  SANTAS TRICKS SHOW 

FREE XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

The Amazing Alan Watson will be here to entertain you with a fantastical magic show
Saturday  2 Dec 11-11:30 pm

Kaimataara Platform Theatre Stage
39 Birkenhead Ave
Raincheck Birkenhead Village Library 
 

FESTIVE  MAGIC   
A HAT FULL OF  SANTAS TRICKS SHOW 

SANTAS PRINTING PRESS
Birkenhead Village

Santas printing press is working overtime this weekend creating free door knockers for Santa in the Village Library.

Pop in and let Graham Santas Elf on the press show you how to make your very own door knob with our compliments.  Value $5

Saturday  2 Dec 10-3 pm

Birkenhead Village Library 
 

FESTIVE   
MRS CLAUS BALLOON ART 

FREE XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

Let our  MRS CLAUSE TWIST SOME  fun!

Mrs Claus
Saturday 2 Dec 1-3pm
Sunday 2-4 pm (raincheck Library Chelsea Rise Tent)

Kidzstuffonline  Fantasy Tent /Post office Raincheck 
18-32 Mokoia Road
 

FESTIVE   
FAIRY NAILS

FREE XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

Let our Street Fariies  paint your nails for Christmas!

Fairy Katie Belle
Saturday 2 Dec 1-3 pm
Sunday 3 Dec 1- 3 pm

Fairy Tent Outside
Kids stuff online/post office 
18-22 Mokoia Road 

Fairy Emily Rose
Fairy Lolly Scramble - Nell Fisher Reserve
Saturday  2 Dec 12 noon
Sunday 3 Dec 12 Noon

FESTIVE 
CHRISTMAS TREES

XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

Stop by our Santa's Christmas Village to buy a tree and enjoy the festive scents of the season from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday 2nd Dec and Sunday 3rd Dec.

Old Post Office
22 Mokoia Road
 

FESTIVE   
FANTASY FACEPAINT

FREE XMAS CHEER!
Birkenhead Village

Let our Street Elves  paint your faces for fun!

Elf Asta
Sunday 3 Dec 11-1 pm

Elf Fairy Laura
Sunday 3 Dec 12-2 pm 

Fairy Tent Outside
Kids stuff online/post office 
18-22 Mokoia Road 
 

FESTIVE   
FANTASY GYMNASTIC ELVES

FREE XMAS FUN FOR THE FAMIL:Y !
Birkenhead Village

Let our Aspiring Elves wow you with their tricks and show you how at the Kaimataara Plaftform 


Sunday 3 Dec 11-1 pm

11 -11.30 Elf Village Post office 22 Mokioa road1
11.30-12  Birkenhead Village Library  Nell Fisher
12-00       Kaimattaara Platform
12.30        Elf workshop and show you have to have a go! 
 

SPECIAL MUSICAL SOUNDS OF  SANTAS CHRISTMAS VILLAGE 

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Special Sounds of the Village
Christmas Programme

Until Christmas, Music Every Weekend on in the Village.

Our fabulously talented line up 
The Voice  Mr Paul Town Treweek
Our Sunny Songbird  Miss Maila Baker
Seriously Sooth Sax Mr Fred Baker #3
Voice of an Angel Mr Jimmy Earle Singer/Songwriter
Fantastic Society Jazzmen will bring the Jingles all the Way home
& Presenting the Glorious "Sounds of the Shore Choir"

Fridays & Saturdays from mid November till Christmas stroll into the Village and enjoy with our compliments.  A year to celebrate our loyal customers and our way of saying thanks to you our Customers.

Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

We invite you into the Village to enjoy this Christmas Music Festival on Sunny Village streets with us! Thank you for your support during the year from the Businesses of Birkenhead Village.


Birkenhead Village

THE SNOW QUEEN
A THEATREWORKS PRODUCTION

1 to 10 December
Weekends 2-4pm
Weekdays 7-9pm

Young children, Kay and Gerda, attempt to glimpse the Snow Queen. Kay's heart turns to ice as the Snow Queen takes him for her own. As Gerda goes in search of her friend to rescue him from the cavernous ice castle she experiences a journey of fun, fear and hope, meeting many wonderful characters along the way.

Book now and find further information

Toy Drive
This year they are helping the Glenfield Salvation Army with their hampers for those in need on the North Shore. They encourage patrons to bring an unwrapped gift for a child, and they'll discount GA tickets for you as a small token of their appreciation. Gift vouchers for teenagers are also warmly welcomed.

TheatreWorks, Recreation Drive

LABOUR DAY
23 October 2023
CAFE OPENING HOURS

LABOUR DAY
23 October 2023
RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The All Saints Church Fair

All Saints Anglican Church are hosting their annual fair. Get on into the Village for a Coffee and a sneaky bargain all for a very good cause from one of the loveliest oldest churches in the Village. The Church itself is constructed from the old Forresters Hall solid Kauri and sited in two parts to create today's church and the hall behind. A really important part of our social heart in the Village. 

Saturday 7th October
9am - 12noon
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
181 Hinemoa St

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The All Saints Church Fair

All Saints Anglican Church are hosting their annual fair. Get on into the Village for a Coffee and a sneaky bargain all for a very good cause from one of the loveliest oldest churches in the Village. The Church itself is constructed from the old Forresters Hall solid Kauri and sited in two parts to create today's church and the hall behind. A really important part of our social heart in the Village. 

Saturday 7th October
9am - 12noon
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
181 Hinemoa St

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
OPENING PERFORMANCE
The Swing Jazz Bands of the Era for Your Enjoyment

Sat 30 September
NELL FISHER RESERVE
BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
12-1 The Madeleines Trio *Raincheck inside Library
NORFOLK PINE STAGE or HIGHBURY MALL
1-2 The Madeleines Trio   *Raincheck inside Highbury Mall

Celebrate the opening of our fabulous Birkenhead Borough Queen Carnival with the fantastic Madeleines Trio concert performance. The vintage vocal trio will transport you back to the golden era of music!
These ladies have worked internationally in theater - in West End, Hong Kong and Melbourne
Dress up in your vintage best and bring your dancing shoes to join the vintage swing dancers from 12 noon to 4pm outside /or inside Birkenhead Library!*

*Raincheck location for the Bands Library Community Room & Highbury Mall

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Swing Jazz Bands of the Era for Your Enjoyment
GRAND FINALE PERFORMANCE
SOCIETY JAZZMEN

Fri 29 September
Mokoia Road    Raincheck inside Library Community Room
2-4pm
Norfolk Pine Stage ** Raincheck outside Blitza/BIT Verandahs
5-6pm

Sat 30 September
2-4pm NELL FISHER Raincheck inside Library Community Room

CLOSING FINALE
5-6pm NORFOLK PINE * Raincheck outside Blitza/BIT Verandahs

Society Jazzmen entertainers are a 6 piece band with a history going back 250 years! They are described as 1920s Dixieland Jazz and will delight you with their stunning array of jazz and swing standards.

Dress up in your vintage best and bring your dancing shoes to join the vintage swing dancers from 2 to 4pm outside Birkenhead Library!

Raincheck location for the Bands  Saturday inside Library Community  & Under Verandahs outside Blitza

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Swing Dancing
Celebrate with us Birkenhead's Forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward. 
It's your chance to enjoy swing dancing with Swing out Central Dancers! Swing dance to the sounds of live swing bands on Nell Fisher Reserve with these talented dancers!  Showcase Opening with Madeleines Trio! 

Saturday 30 September
12 noon - 4pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library  Raincheck inside Library- Community Room

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Steel, Wheels and all that Jazz:
Vintage Car Show

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA

A display of Model A Ford and Chevy cars - accompanied by jazz musicians in a homage to horsepower, heritage and all that jazz!

There will be over 15 cars village wide with fabulous carnival fun for all!

Saturday 30 September
VINTAGE CAR DISPLAYS & JAZZ
11.00 - 4.00 pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

Courtesy of North Island Model A Ford Club and Chevy Enthusiasts Auckland Branch

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Vintage Face Painting and Balloon Twisting

Our favourite face painters and balloon twisters are back for some vintage carnival fun! Bring the kids to get their faces painted and then meet with Kat the Clown for an exciting balloon animal or specialty balloon shape!

Saturday 30 September
11am - 2pm
16 MOKOIA RD
Gazebo Outside KidzStuffOnline
Birkenhead Village
*Raincheck next to Candyfloss /Munns Pop up Buidling 13 Rawene Road or Highbury Mall TBC

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Birkenhead's Carnival Clown:
A Vintage Carnival

Birkenhead Village presents carnival fun, showcasing the fun and magic of the carnival! Presenting JP of Le Cirque de, he will stroll the Village streets wowing you with his tricks!

Saturday 30 September
Nell Fisher
11-12  Birkenhead Library Childrens Book Area
12-1 Highbury Mall 

COLOURING COMPETITON:
For Primary Aged Kids
A Circus Carnival

KidzStuffOnline and Birkenhead Village are hosting a colouring competition for the Vintage Carnival! Kids aged 4-11 can colour in the image and return it until 1 Oct for a chance to win!

The big prize of a $50 KidzStuffOnline voucher will be drawn on Monday 2nd so make sure to hand in your entry!

Download and print the colouring page here or grab a copy in store to be in to win

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Candy Floss

Nothing sets the mood at a carnival like the sweet smell of candy floss! Treat the kids to a sweet treat while you enjoy all the fun of our Vintage Queen Carnival

Saturday 30 September
11am - 4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve
Birkenhead Village

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Vintage Game Fun

Back by popular demand, these hand-turned giant vintage wooden games provide lots of old fashioned mind stimulation and family fun. These are sure to be a crowd pleaser for all the family at our Birkenhead Queen Carnival!
Enjoy these old fashioned vintage games for some family fun! Show the kids how to play these giant wooden games for some friendly competition surrounded by a vintage carnival!

Saturday 30 September
11am - 4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve
Raincheck Mezzanine Floor Library off Children's Book Area
Birkenhead Library

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY PRESENTS:
Inkiana Printers Printing Press - Make a Poster!

Create your own piece of memorabilia and celebrate our unique Birkenhead Village Queen Carnival with us!
The popular printing press was invented in 1436 by Gutenberg. The Printing Press was the internet of the 1400s and helped information spread faster. Drop by Nell Fisher Reserve and let Graham from Inkiana Printing show you how to use a 180 year old Albion Letterhead printing press! Create your own poster to bring home with you!

Saturday 30 September
11am-3pm
Nell Fisher Reserve or rain check inside Birkenhead Library Foyer

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Hot Diggity Dogs!

Enjoy the fun of the Queen Carnival with a hot dog for you and the kids! 

Saturday 30 September
11am - 4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve
Birkenhead Village
*Raincheck opposite Library 13 Rawene Road

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Op Shop Hop

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA
ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 11-3 in the VILLAGE

Friday 29 September
11am - 3pm

Be transported to the era of vintage jazz with our fabulous op shops and second hand stores across the Village. Experience vintage jazz as you shop till you drop!
Discover collectibles galore in Birkenhead's selection of 8 Op Shops:
The Attic Shop, The Collective, Dollar Dealers, Hospice (Shop, Finally Books and Retro), IHC, Salvation Army Family Store, Rag & Bone Factory.

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics and Have a Go!

Witness the wonderful rainbow ribbons at the vintage carnival with a workshop brought to you by Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics. Have a go with Hoops, Balls and Ribbons and bend, pivot and dance like a Rhythmic Gymnast!

Saturday 30 September
10.30-11.30 Showcases Post Office, Norfolk Pine, Lookout
Workshop 11.30-12.30

Nell Fisher Reserve
Birkenhead Ave
Raincheck: Birkenhead Library Community Room
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Highbury Heritage Walk

Stroll the Highbury neighborhood and learn about the wonderfully romantic life and times of Trailblazer and Architect William Francis Hammond. Join the Birkenhead Heritage Society's historian Marcia Roberts on this guided walk at 11-12 on Friday 29th.


NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Village Association
Friday 29th September
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Peace, Love and Protest and the Birkenhead Heritage Museum


Domestic Life Between the wars is the theme for the Birkenhead Museum Our display area has recently been expanded to include a kitchen and. laundry, along with vintage carpentry tools and horticultural implements. Farrington House was lived in from 1900 to the mid 1990s. All the items in the Museum have been donated and reflect everyday life in Birkenhead and surrounding districts.

Suggested $4 donation for adult entry, children free

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September
1pm - 4pm
BIRKENHEAD HERITAGE MUSEUM (Farrington House)
44 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead

Presented by: Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

Birkenhead Village has adopted Italy as our second football team.

To celebrate Italy as our adopted team during the month of August we are featuring talented New Zealand and Italian entertainers throughout the Month each Friday and Saturday in August .


Fri 29 July 
11-1 
Sat 30 July 
11am to 1 pm  and  5 pm to  7 pm

Fri 4 August
Sat 5 August

Fri 11 August
Sat 12 August
Fri 18 August
Sat 19 August
Sun 20 August


Find them strolling the Village in key areas amidst our international family restaurants on Friday and Saturday in the Village with the finale outside our wonderful italian restaurants Abruzzo & Blitza.

BAR AND BISTRO, Good Home, BBC, The Junction Eatery. DUTCH, Dutch Delight. INDIAN, Curry Master, House of Sagar. ITALIAN, Abruzzo, Blitza. JAPANESE, Coo Kitchen, Hayashi. MALAYSIAN, Chef Rasa Sayang. MEXICAN, Jose’s Cantina, Your Cafe. SOUTHEAST ASIAN FUSION, Mulan. THAI, Primerose Thai, Tasty Tiny Thai. TURKISH, Ala Turca. VIETNAMESE, Little Miss Saigon. Dessert, Gelato Workshop.
CAFES, Dutch Delight, Ott Patisserie, Purr & Beans, Bungalo, Store Beulah, Standing Room, Bittersweet, Generosity Coffee, The Junction, Tongue and Groove, Café 47, Coffee Time

Pop into NZ Stage & Screen Combat School Medieval Dungeon at 4/74 Mokoia Road to seek out a wider Medieval experience www.nzstageandscreencombatschool.com

Sat 17 June and Sun 18 June
Sword Fighting, Axe Throwing and Archery
The NZ Stage & Screen Combat School was the first company to teach axe throwing in New Zealand, our team of specially trained instructors will show you how to throw an axe like a Viking! This is all about fun and learning an ancient skill of launching your axe at the enemies head!


Sat 17 June (SAT ONLY)
MEDIEVAL FARM
15 Rawene Road opposite the Green 
9 am-12 noon

HURRY HURRY ! Early Bird catches the Worm!

MEDIEVAL MOBILE FARM
9-12 noon (In Town Saturday 0nly )

Your Chance to view and meet the animals of a medieval farm rabbits, goats, sheep, pigs the gangs all here. First interaction with the farm 9.15 am.

SMALL PONY RIDES (First come first serve basis only 50 rides per hour) First Ride 9.15 am
(Small pony rides for our younger visitors up to maximum weight 25kg)
9-12 noon (Saturday Only)
Your chance for the little ones to mount a little pony straight from the script of Hobbiton. (Please note :all pony rides for our younger visitors up to maximum weight 25kg)


Axe Throwing 
11am-3pm Axe throwing in the Dungeon at Medieval Headquarters,74 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Village

11am-3pm Axe throwing at the Medieval Hall in the Nell Fisher Reserve provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School

The NZ Stage & Screen Combat School was the first company to teach axe throwing in New Zealand, our team of specially trained instructors will show you how to throw an axe like a Viking! This is all about fun and learning an ancient skill of launching your axe at the enemies head!

Wet weather option at Medieval Headquaters 77 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Village

Archery
Meet Robin Hood on the Village Green Demonstrations on the hour (11-2) at the Nell Fisher Village Green at the Forrest Maze provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School.

11am-3pm Have a Go at Archery with Robin Hood at the Forrest Maze on the Medieval Village Green.

11am-3pm Have a Go at Archery with Maid Marion at the Medieval HQ at NZ Stage & Screen Combat School, 74 Mokoia Road.

11am-3pm Meet Joan of Arc Sword Fighting at The Lookout, Kaimataara Platform next to The Junction (raincheck location at 74 Mokoia at NZSSCS) provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School.

Knights will have a 20 minute showcase  on each hour at the Lookout.

Wet Weather Option Sherwood Forrest Green Hall 251 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Village (Entrance opposite the Library on Hinemoa Street)

Knights Buhurt
3-4pm  - See knights clash for the hand of the fair maiden in the finale Knights performance of the day before we move into the merriment and frivolities of our evening programme strolling minstrels & maidens! Provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School
The word Buhurt comes from Old French béhourd meaning "wallop" and the sport is a full contact fighting sport with steel blunt weapons characteristic for the Middle Ages. Fighters are covered in full protective armour, made from steel.


Strolling Knights, Maidens and Minstrels
Enjoy the showcases and discover time travellers spread through the Village Streets as you enjoy a drink and a meal and saviour Village Merriment with fairy light lit streets & strolling minstrels and maidens.

Sat 17June and Sun 18 June
Knights on Horses and Fire Eaters and Jugglers!
11am-2 pm and 10-1pm Knights on Horses

Fire Performers
Sat 17 June and Sun 18 June
2-3 Fire Performers Highbury Corner

Sun 18 June
5pm-7pm Strolling Village fare establishments JP Jester King of the Fireballs
 

Medieval Times
A Renaissance Fair

Fairy Village
Join us in the Fairy Village for two fun days with lots of activities! Find the Fairy Village at the encampment on Mokoia road between KidzStuffOnline and Cravehome & don't forget to pop into Frozen Headquarters on Mokoia Road to seek out more of our Medieval Village Fairies.

Sat 17 June and Sun 18 June
11am-3pm Fairy Candy Floss
11:30am-2:30pm Fairy Face paint, queue closes at 2pm

Sun 18 June
11am-3pm Meet Fairy Princess Emily Rose!
11:30am Fairy Treasure Hunt
1:30pm Fairy Treasure Hunt
2:30pm Fairy Treasure Hunt

Gather at the Fairy Garden (outside the old Post Office)

Fairy Encampment
Meet our Fantasy friends & fabulous face painters, all the way from their Kingdom. The  Encampment can be found next to Crave Home on Mokoia Road!

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
11-2pm Fantasy Friends in the Encampment
1-2 pm Fantasy Friends Strolling
11am- 4pm Fairy Candy Floss has magically appeared for this special weekend.

Medieval Times

A Renaissance Fair Music

May Perfect Pamper

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our
mums how much they mean to us, we are lucky in the Village to be a
one stop spot for all things Mother's Day!

During the month of May spend $50 in the Village on any shopping,
dining, service, and be in with the chance to win $1000 Perfect Pamper
at any of our local beauty, hair and spa businesses! Treat someone
special, your mum or your best friend, or even yourself this May to
have a chance to win!

You can either use your phone to scan the QR code found around the
Village on the posters or the fliers found at destination stores.

To enter here on our website, CLICK HERE

Promotion starts May 1 and runs through to May 30, winning entries
will be drawn on May 31st. To win, receipts must be retained to show
as proof.

ANZAC DAY PARADE

Tuesday 25th April
ANZAC Day 
Birkenhead Village

Parade assembly: 9.40am on Mokoia Rd
(between the Bowling Club and Colonial Rd)
Parade commences: 9.50am
Service: 10am at Birkenhead War Memorial Park,
Mahara Ave
Road closure details: Rolling road closure


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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!

2023 CAFE HOURS EASTER & ANZAC

EASTER & ANZAC HOURS

Evening Dining 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

SATURDAY 25 MARCH

Nell Fisher Reserve*
*Raincheck inside library

FREE CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES 12-4

11.30 am           Bilingual Storytelling

12-2 pm            Rainforest Face painting with Laura

12-4pm             Latin Fiesta Craft Day (Library)

1.30 pm            Dora the Explorer Special Guest & Photo ops

1:30 pm            Bilingual Storywalk —
                           A new bilingual initiative from the Library
                          Row Row Row Your Waka
                          Translated into Te Reo and Spanish

2.30 pm            Chilean Latin Folk Dance
                          Cueca — the national dance of Chile

3:30 pm            “Pinata” Mexican Game

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

Birkenhead Ave

STREET FOOD

12-5 pm            Argentinean, Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian,                                      Columbian




 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

Norfolk Pine Stage

MAIN STAGE

Highbury Corner
12-1 pm             Mexican Mariachi Band

1:30 pm             Argentine Tango

2-4 pm             “A Kiss from Rio” Gilda & Friends

5-6 pm              Merengue & Bachata Showcase & class
                          Azalea & Alyx
                          Northshore Latin Dance

6-8  pm               Latin Salsa Band

6-7 pm              World Champion Salsa Showcase  
                           Enrique Johns & Amy

7-8 pm              Brazilian DIVAS! Strolling

 

Ricky Medieros
Brazilian Guitarist & Vocalist



12-2 pm
         Kaimataara O Wai Manawa Lookout
         35 Birkenhead Avenue















ARGENTINE TANGO SHOWCASE FINALE

With John and Natalia
 

1pm Old Post Office - Mokoia Road
1:30pm Norfolk Pine Stage

2pm Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
         Finale Tango Showcase performance 
         Special "Roxanne" performance not to be missed

Kaimataara o Wai Manawa - Viewing Platform







2.20 pm Chilean Latin Folk Dance - Cueca
                The national dance of Chile
















CAPOEIRA!

2:30pm Showcase and workshop!

3-00pm Zumba with Trevor Timoti & Mami

             




 

CHA CHA SHOWCASE
AUSTRALIASIAN PROFESSIONAL LATIN CHAMPIONS

4 pm


Learn the Cha Cha and enjoy Salsa Showcases from 2 times Dancing with the Stars Finalist and Ackei Salsa World Champion, Enrique Johns and his partner Amy Horner!

4-5pm Cha Cha, 5 minute demonstration then workshop at Kaimataara o Wai Manawa

6-7pm Salsa Showcase and Flash Dance at Norfolk Pine Stage

 

FREEEVENTS
 

Mokoia Road - Old Post Office

PERFORMANCE

1 pm                 Argentine Tango Showcase
                          WLDC World Dance Cup Tango Champion2017
                          John Flower
 

FREE EVENING EVENTS
 

Kaimataara o Wai Manawa - Viewing Platform

BRAZILIAN DIVAS!

7-8 pm   Brazilian DIVAS!
        15 minute showcase then strolling restaurants until 8

LATIN LOVERS 

DINNER ROMANCE TUESDAY 14TH

Enjoy Valentines Day dinner with romance in Birkenhead Village

6:00-8:00 pm

Mexican  Mariachis strolling
Birkenhead Village restaurants
Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Street Mokoia Rd & Roundabout

SOUNDS OF THE NEW YEAR

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
The Special Sounds of the Village
New Years Eve

Join us to delight in Sunny Songstress Miss Miala Baker and Saxist Fred Baker

They will perform from 6 to 8pm at the Norfolk Pine Stage at our historic Highbury Corner this New Years Eve on the 31st of December

We appreciate and thank you for all the support this year as you have loved local and enjoyed your time in Birkenhead Village

Birkenhead Village

Sat 17 June and Sun 18 June
5:30-8:30pm 

Join NZ Stage & Screen Combat School at our unique medieval dungeon right here in Birkenhead Village  Have a go at some some axe throwing & archery, enjoy the  entertainment - fully armoured Knights at battle while  feasting on your roast dinner delivered from the Roast Shop directly across the street!

For special dietary requirements - we can provide GF, Vegan & Vege "authentic medieval pizza" from Pizza Hut across the street!   Just let us know your requirements in the form below.
Price includes soft drink/juice.

$75 per adult, $45 per child Book online at https://airtable.com/shr4iwrPCbZknG3ps

Enjoy a Medieval Feast at the Medieval Tavern
At the Birkenhead Brewing Company (the BBC) with mulled wine, lamb shanks and more in a set menu. Daily feasting fare served from 12 noon til late by Merchant Beer  Baron Steve & the team!
 

Medieval Merchant Markets 
You will find a village medieival  markets at  Nell 
Fisher Green perfect for buying new wares and a great meeting spot to get together with village maidens and mates.

Sat 17 & Sun 18 June  10-4pm
Nell Fisher Village Green
(wet weather option Sherwood Forrest Hall across the road from the Library at 251 Hinemoa Street)

Crest Headquarters At The Library

SPECIAL SOUNDS OF VILLAGE PROGRAMME

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:
The Special Sounds of the Village
Christmas Programme

Until Christmas, Music Every Weekend on in the Village.

Our fabulously talented line up 
The Voice  Mr Paul Town Treweek
Our Sunny Songbird  Miss Maila Baker
Seriously Sooth Sax Mr Fred Baker #3
Pianist Extraordinaire Mr Ryan Tomov
Lovely Ms Edwina Thorne
and three Choirs:
The All Saints Church Birkenhead Women's Choir
Sounds of the Shore Acapella Choir
Belle Canto Choir
 

Every Friday & Saturday from mid November till Christmas stroll into the Village and enjoy with our compliments.  A year to celebrate its conclusion and our way of saying thanks to you our Customers.

Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

We invite you into the Village to enjoy this Christmas Music Festival on Sunny Village streets with us! Thank you for your support during the year from the Businesses of Birkenhead Village.


Birkenhead Village

CASH FOR CHRISTMAS

Win $500 Cash! 



This Christmas, start your Village purchases as early as the first of November to enter to win!

Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide or save your receipts and enter online via the link below

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Tuesday 20th December and winners drawn Wednesday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised.

Click here to enter online
Click here to download the list of participating stores!

 

BIRKENHEAD  ROTARY  TWILIGHt SANTA PARADE

Saturday 10 December 5-6 pm 

Presented by
Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association




Saturday 10th  December
5-6 pm
Twilight Fairy Lit Parade


Santa Parade @5 pm- 6 pm Starts/Finishes Rawene Road Carpark One loop only .
 

Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) before 4:30 pm

Route/location & times:

Rawene Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass, 
Mokoia Rd, Rawene Road carpark

Driveway next to Live Wire Entertainment (Hammond Place access from Birkenhead Avenue up until 4.30 pm unless it is closed earlier due to safety reasons ie; size of the Crowd

Parade Starts: 5 00pm

Parade Finishes: 6.00pm

Parking Enforcement:/Access to Mokoia road from the roundabout to Birkenhead Primary School will be open until 30 mins prior to the commencement of the parade at 4 pm approximately. 
Please note:  

NOTE :ROTARY HAVE THE PERMISSION TO CLOSE ABOVE ROAD LOCATIONS AT 4PM AND REOPEN AT 6.30PM BUT WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MINIMISE DISRUPTION KEEPING ALL ROADS OPEN AS LONG AS SAFELY POSSIBLE
If there large crowds the roads will be closed earlier than advised in line with safety regulations.

Parking 3 hours Free Highbury Mall- Access till 3.30 pm Hammond Place

 

A PAWFECT CHRISTMAS


Its a well known fact we Villagers love our Man's Best Friend.
And this year we have a very special Event in the Village to Celebrate.

 Christmas is coming early for our furry friends!

We have the best pet photographer in Auckland here in the Village at Healthy Dog & Co

Bring your pup into Healthy Dog & Co in the Village (219 Hinemoa St)from 10 am  to meet the photographer in Auckland and get their Christmas pics done!

Two digital photos are $20 and while you're there, you can find lots of pawfect gifts for your furry friends!

Browse their unique, locally designed doggy fashion beforehand on their website www.healthydogandco.com/ 

See you here soon!

Special Evening Your Invitation



You are invited to a Special Evening in Birkenhead Village Wednesday 30th November.  



Over 30 stores and businesses including all your favourite gift stores will extend their trading hours till 7pm.


Evening Specials for one night only from $200 vouchers to special instore giveaways.


Come join us admist Village Fairylights & "Sounds of the Shore" Carollers to tick off those Christmas gifts without the stress.


Enjoy the fresh air and  twinkling evening christmas lights  with free parking onstreet and in the Rawene Road public  carpark.


Plus - Win Free $500 Cash
All shopping and dining purchases in the Village on the night with cumulative receipts of $50 are eligible to go in the draw to win cash.  Winners drawn & notified December 21.


Other special surprise guests will join us for our sparkling twinkling evening.


Sounds of the Shore Carollers will be strolling Village Streets from 5-7 pm.



We look forward to seeing you here in the Village really  soon!

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Swing Jazz Bands of the Era for Your Enjoyment

Sat 15 October
NELL FISHER RESERVE
BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
12-1 The Madeleines Trio Courtesy of  Darren & Tony Chelsea Rise 
1-3 Twistin the Swing 
NORFOLK PINE STAGE
1-2 The Madeleines Trio Courtesy of Chelsea Rise
5-7 Croque Madame Band
Celebrate Birkenhead's forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward. Father of Entertainment. 
Dress up in your vintage best and bring your dancing shoes to join the vintage swing dancers from 12 noon to 3pm outside Birkenhead Library!


Madeleines Trio courtesy of Chelsea Rise 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Swing Dancing
Celebrate with us Birkenhead's Forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward. 
It's your chance to enjoy swing dancing with Swing out Central Dancers! Swing dance to the sounds of live swing bands on Nell Fisher Reserve with these talented dancers!  Showcase Opening with Madelines Trio & Twistin the Swing! The fabulous Croque
Madam Band will be playing from 5-7 at our Historic Highbury Roundabout under the Norfolk Pine.

Saturday 15th October
12 noon - 3pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Barfooot & Thompson Free Art Deco Bus Tour
Celebrate Birkenhead's Forefather of infrastructure & Commerce WF Hammond.
Travel back in time with us for the day! Learn about the historical buildings and locations in Birkenhead on a art deco bus trip courtesy of Barfoot & Thompson. Barfoot & Thompson started in 1923 as V. Barfoot Land Agent, then became Barfoot Bros when Kelland joined his brother Val Barfoot in 1924. In 1934, Maurice Thompson joined the brothers and they finally became Barfoot & Thompson as we know them in 1940.

This Art deco bus leaves from the Birkenhead Ave (previously Great North Rd) busstop right outside Barfoot and Thompson and tours through original four road junction of commerce and does a loop of historic sites. Our thanks to Barfoot & Thompson for this  free bus trip & Birkenhead Heritage Society for providing the Tour information for you to enjoy.

Stops:1. Barfoot & Thompson Birkenhead Ave, 2.Bittersweet loading zone,3.Birkenhead Square Loading Zone 4.Highbury Butcher loading zone

Saturday 15th October
11am - 3:30pm, every half hour  
Courtesy of Barfoot & Thompson 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Steel, Wheels and all that Jazz:
Vintage Car Show

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA

A display of Model A Ford and Chevy cars - accompanied by jazz musicians in a homage to horsepower, heritage and all that jazz!

There will be over 15 cars village wide with fabulous carnival fun for all!

Saturday 15th October
VINTAGE CAR DISPLAYS & JAZZ
11.00 - 4.00 pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

Courtesy of North Island Model A Ford Club and Chevy Enthusiasts Auckland Branch

TATTOO GIVEAWAY:
Two $500 Tattoos by Artero Tattoo Parlour
You must be 18+ to enter and bring a valid ID to claim your prize if you win

Enter for the chance to win one of two $500 tattoos at Artero Tattoo Parlour!

1. Take a photo at the Vintage Carnival this Saturday 15th! You can take a selfie of you having fun or take a photo of your favourite activity or performance!
2. Share the photo to Instagram or Facebook, tagging our account (Birkenhead Village on Facebook and @birkenheadvillage on Instagram) and Artero Tattoo Parlour (Artero Tattoo Parlour on Facebook and @arterotattooparlour on Instagram) and include the hashtags #vintagecarnivaltattoo and #arterotattooparlour

note: your account must be public for us to see the entry and you must follow these steps for your entry to be valid, anyone underage will not be allowed to win

Photo must be taken Saturday 15th October at the Vintage Carnival
Winners will be drawn Tuesday 18th
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The All Saints Church Fair

All Saints Anglican Church are hosting their annual fair. Get on into the Village for a Coffee and a sneaky bargain all for a very good cause from one of the loveliest oldest churches in the Village.The Church itself is constructed from the old Forresters Hall solid Kauri and sited in two parts to create today's church and the hall behind. A really important part of our social heart in the Village. 

Saturday 15th October
9am - 12noon
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
181 Hinemoa St

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Op Shop Hop

INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA
ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 11-3 in the VILLAGE

Saturday 15th October
11am - 3pm

Discover collectibles galore in Birkenhead's selection of 8 Op Shops:
The Attic Shop, The Collective, Dollar Dealers, Hospice (Shop, Finally Books and Retro), IHC, The Shack, Salvation Army Family Store, Rag & Bone Factory.

View a MAP with their locations and find the musician's schedule HERE
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Birkenhead's Greatest Showman:
A Circus Carnival

Birkenhead Village presents a carnival event showcasing a circus inspired by New Zealand's trail blazer in entertainment, Henry Hayward. Presenting JP and Claudio of Le Cirque de, who will showcase circus entertainment for half an hour followed by your chance to join in a circus workshop!

Saturday 15th October
2 & 3pm performance
2:30 & 3:30pm workshop
Nell Fisher Reserve
Raincheck Birkenhead Library Annex Foyer and Community Room

COLOURING COMPETITON:
For Primary Aged Kids
A Circus Carnival

KidzStuffOnline and Birkenhead Village are hosting a colouring competition for the Vintage Carnival! Kids aged 4-11 can colour in the image and return it between Mon 3 Oct to Sun 16 and the first 100 entries will all receive a Playmobil prize!

The big prize of a $50 KidzStuffOnline voucher will be drawn on Monday 17th so make sure to hand in your entry!

Download and print the colouring page here or grab a copy in store to be in to win

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Vintage Game Fun

Enjoy these old fashioned vintage games for some family fun! Show the kids how to play these giant wooden games for some friendly competition surrounded by a vintage carnival!

Saturday 30 September
11am - 4pm
Nell Fisher Reserve
Raincheck Mezzaine Floor Library off Childrens Book Area
Birkenhead Library

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Vintage Face Painting and Balloon Twisting

Our favourite face painters and balloon twisters are back for some vintage carnival fun! Bring the kids to get their faces painted and then meet with Kat the Clown for an exciting balloon animal or specialty balloon shape!

Saturday 15th October
11am - 1pm
16 MOKOIA RD
Gazebo Outside Kidztuff online
Birkenhead Village

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics and Have a Go!

Witness the wonderful rainbow ribbons at the vintage carnival with a workshop brought to you by Aspire Rhythmic Gymnastics. Have a go with Hoops, Balls and Ribbons and bend, pivot and dance like a Rhythmic Gymnast!

Saturday 15th October
10.30-11.30 Showcases Post Office, Norfolk Pine, Lookout
Workshop 11.30-12.30

Kaimataara O Wai Manawa Lookout
Birkenhead Ave
Raincheck: Senior Citizens Hall
251 Hinemoa Street

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Birkenhead's Weird and Wacky Rainforest Creatures

Edward Leroy was a trailblazer ahead of his time, he donated large tracks of his land to create a rainforest for future generations. Now children have the unique opportunity to learn about the weird and wonderful ecological treasures of Wai Manawa/Leroys Bush led by Sally Hibbard from ZooVentures!

Fri 14 October
11am to 2pm

booking: neeli.govender@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

NELL FISHER RESERVE
BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY
Raincheck Birkenhead Library Annex Foyer and Community Room

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY PRESENTS:
Wētā Hotel Workshop

Celebrating Edward Le Roy forefather and trailblazer of Le Roys Rainforrest.  His foresight gifted this land to the city as the site of Aucklands only inner city rainforrest and he lived locally right here in Birkenhead Bourough.

Join us for an exciting workshop and create a cosy hotel for New Zealand's cutest bug, the Wētā!

RSVP essential neeli.govendar@aucklandcouncil.govt,nz

Thursday 6th and Tuesday 11th October
10:30am
Birkenhead Library

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY PRESENTS:
Inkiana Printing Press - Make a Poster!


Celebrating trailblazers of our heritage during the Heritage Festival.  The popular printing press was invented in 1436 by Gutenberg. Much like the internet the invention of the mechanical printing press helped disseminate knowledge wider and faster.  Drop by and let Graham formerly of GTO printers in the Village show you how to use a 180 year old Albion Letterhead printing press! Create your own poster to bring home with you!

Thursday 13th October
10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm
Birkenhead Library

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
The Wonderfully Romantic WF Hammond

Stroll the Highbury neighborhood and learn about the wonderfully romantic life and times of Trailblazer and Architect William Francis Hammond. Join the Birkenhead Heritage Society's historian Marcia Roberts on this guided walk.

Wednesday 12th October
11.00 - 12.00 pm
NELL FISHER RESERVE
Birkenhead Library

booking: neeli.govender@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society and Birkenhead Village Association
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS:
Sugar, farming and the Birkenhead Heritage Museum

The display focuses on this former home owned by the Revell and Farrington families, who are closely associated with Chelsea Sugar which was responsible for much of the early settlement in Birkenhead.

Members of these two families lived in the villa from 1911 until the 1990s when it was moved to its current site and became the museum.

This display also includes the pioneering Utting family who farmed the land where the museum and part of the War Memorial Park are now located.

Saturday 8th & 9th October
12noon - 4pm
BIRKENHEAD HERITAGE MUSEUM (Farrington House)
44 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead

Presented by: Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

Sound of our Streets

Pop into NZ Stage & Screen Combat School Medieval Dungeon at 4/74 Mokoia Road to seek out a wider Medieval experience www.nzstageandscreencombatschool.com

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
Sword Fighting, Axe Throwing and Archery
The NZ Stage & Screen Combat School was the first company to teach axe throwing in New Zealand, our team of specially trained instructors will show you how to throw an axe like a Viking! This is all about fun and learning an ancient skill of launching your axe at the enemies head!

Axe Throwing 
Families with Children Under 16 
11am-3pm Axe throwing in the Dungeon at Medieval Headquarters,74 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Village

Adults Ages 16+ 11am-3pm Axe throwing at the Medieval Hall in the Nell Fisher Reserve provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School

The NZ Stage & Screen Combat School was the first company to teach axe throwing in New Zealand, our team of specially trained instructors will show you how to throw an axe like a Viking! This is all about fun and learning an ancient skill of launching your axe at the enemies head!

Archery
Meet Robin Hood on the Village Green Demonstrations on the hour (11-2) at the Nell Fisher Village Green provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School.

11am-3pm Have a Go at Archery with Maid Marion at the Medieval HQ at NZ Stage & Screen Combat School, 74 Mokoia Road.

11am-3pm Meet Joan of Arc Sword Fighting at The Lookout, Kaimataara Platform next to The Junction (raincheck location at 74 Mokoia at NZSSCS) provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School.

Joan of Arc will have a 20 minute showcase  on each hour at the Lookout.

Knights Buhurt
3-4pm  - See knights clash for the hand of the fair maiden in the finale Knights performance of the day before we move into the merriment and frivolities of our evening programme strolling minstrels & maidens! Provided by industry professionals from the NZ Stage & Screen Combat School
The word Buhurt comes from Old French béhourd meaning "wallop" and the sport is a full contact fighting sport with steel blunt weapons characteristic for the Middle Ages. Fighters are covered in full protective armour, made from steel.


Strolling Knights, Maidens and Minstrels
Enjoy the showcases and discover time travellers spread through the Village Streets as you enjoy a drink and a meal and saviour Village Merriment with fairy light lit streets & strolling minstrels and maidens.

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
Knights on Horses and Fire Eaters and Jugglers!
10am-11am and 12noon-1pm Knights on Horses

Fire Performers
Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
5pm-6pm Fire Performers

Sun 19 June
5pm-6pm Strolling Village fare establishments JP King of the Fireballs
 

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
5:30-8:30pm 

Join NZ Stage & Screen Combat School at our unique medieval dungeon right here in Birkenhead Village  Have a go at some some axe throwing & archery, enjoy the  entertainment - fully armoured Knights at battle while  feasting on your roast dinner delivered from the Roast Shop directly across the street!

For special dietary requirements - we can provide GF, Vegan & Vege "authentic medieval pizza" from Pizza Hut across the street!   Just let us know your requirements in the form below.
Price includes soft drink/juice.

$55 per adult, $35 per child Book online at https://airtable.com/shr4iwrPCbZknG3ps

Enjoy a Medieval Feast
At the Birkenhead Brewing Company (the BBC) with mulled wine, lamb shanks and more in a set menu. Daily feasting fare served from 12 noon til late by Merchant King Steve!
 

Village Night Markets
You will find a village night markets In the Highbury Centre chariot park, perfect for buying new wares, delicious food and drinks from all over the world, and a great meeting spot to get together with village maidens and mates.

Sun 19 June
4:30pm-11pm

Medieval Times

A Renaissance Fair Music

Medieval Times
A Renaissance Fair

Fairy Village
Join us in the Fairy Village for two fun days with lots of activities! Find the Fairy Village at the Nell Fisher Village Green & don't forget to pop into Fairy Headquarters on the Village Crossing at 245 Hinemoa Street to seek out more of our Medieval Village Fairies. www.confettico.co.nz

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
11am-3pm Fairy Princess Emily Rose
11am-3pm Fairy Candy Floss
11am-3pm Laurabelle Fairy Facepaint
 

Unicorn Dell
Find the Unicorn Dell to meet unicorns and grab a photo & if you are lucky to might get to enjoy a dwarf pony cart ride around the Nell Fisher Village Green.

Sat 18 June
11am-2pm Unicorn Petting Maze
11am-2pm Dwarf Pony and Cart  miniature trips

 

Fairy Encampment
Meet our Fantasy friends & fabulous face painters, all the way from their Kingdom. The  Encampment can be found next to Crave Home on Mokoia Road!

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
11-1 pm Fantasy Friends in the Encampment
1-2 pm Strolling
1-3 pm Fantasy  Face paint
11am- 3pm Fairy Candy Floss has magically appeared for this special weekend.
 

Fairy Headquarters
Explore the fairy headquarters and join the fairies on their treasure hunts! Find the Headquarters at 245 Hinemoa Street (Confetti Co.), across from the Nell Fisher Village Green each day at 11.30 & 1.30 and set off to find the fairy treasure hidden in the woodland !

Sat 18 June and Sun 19 June
11am-3pm Fairy headquarters is open
11:30am Fairy Treasure Hunt! Meet at the Fairy HQ
1:30pm Fairy Treasure Hunt! Meet at the Fairy HQ

Crest Headquarters At The Library

Sun 19 June
10am-4:30pm In the library Saturday and Sunday

May Perfect Pamper

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our
mums how much they mean to us, we are lucky in the Village to be a
one stop spot for all things Mother's Day!

During the month of May spend $50 in the Village on any shopping,
dining, service, and be in with the chance to win $1000 Perfect Pamper
at any of our local beauty, hair and spa businesses! Treat someone
special, your mum or your best friend, or even yourself this May to
have a chance to win!

You can either use your phone to scan the QR code found around the
Village on the posters or the fliers found at destination stores.

To enter here on our website, CLICK HERE

Promotion starts May 1 and runs through to May 30, winning entries
will be drawn on May 31st. To win, receipts must be retained to show
as proof.

May Perfect Pamper

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our
mums how much they mean to us, we are lucky in the Village to be a
one stop spot for all things Mother's Day!

During the month of May spend $50 in the Village on any shopping,
dining, service, and be in with the chance to win $1000 Perfect Pamper
at any of our local beauty, hair and spa businesses! Treat someone
special, your mum or your best friend, or even yourself this May to
have a chance to win!

You can either use your phone to scan the QR code found around the
Village on the posters or the fliers found at destination stores.

To enter here on our website, CLICK HERE

Promotion starts May 1 and runs through to May 30, winning entries
will be drawn on May 31st. To win, receipts must be retained to show
as proof.

WHALES TAILS SURFACING IN THE VILLAGE AS PART OF a POD of 80 EMMERSIVE ART TRAIL ACROSS AUCKLAND CITY


Whale Tales Art Trail
Birkenhead Village
The whale tales will soon be in the Village! 

Free public Art Trail.
More information to come soon.

Visit the website to learn more about the 80 tails to be displayed across Auckland this coming January, which will later be auctioned in May to fundraise WWF-New Zealand's efforts to restore Aotearoa's marine environment.
 

“Toitu te marae o Tane mahuta. Toitu te marae o Tangaroa, Toitu te Iwi.”

If the forests of Tane Survive, and the seas of Tangaroa survive, then so too will the people.

Ancient Maori Proverb

Birkenhead Village… the Village with a view, is delighted to support the endangered sea treasures “taonga” of our precious Hauraki Gulf through this World Wildlife Fund & Wild in Art “ Whales Tale “ Art Trail.

https://whaletales2022.org/event/whale-tales-art-trail/

Visit our facebook to keep up to date @birkenheadvillagenz

Welcome Offers for Visitors

Some of our wonderful unique businesses are offering special discounts to Familes as our way of thanking them for visitors.

Domanique from Kidzstuffonline is offering a 10% discount off all sea creature books and toys from the 1st of Feburary. Just mention the Birkenhead Village Website to redeem. 

https://kidzstuffonline.co.nz/















 

2022 CAFE HOURS EASTER & ANZAC

15 April Good Friday
16 April Holy Saturday
17 April Easter Sunday
18 April Easter Monday
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday)

 

2022 CAFE HOURS EASTER & ANZAC

15 April Good Friday
16 April Holy Saturday
17 April Easter Sunday
18 April Easter Monday
25 April ANZAC Day (Monday)

 

2022 RESTAURANT EASTER & ANZAC HOURS

St Patrick's Day Music

A Green Weekend

FOOD  (CONTACTLESS CALL FIRST TO CONFIRM )
Abruzzo  Alex 4184202 contactless order avail from 5pm
Ala Turca Authentic Turkish Taste, Haci 4809999 contactless order avail
Bakers Delight, Michel 4190456
Blitza, Lee 4805006 Pizza & Pasta Takeaway Menu contactless order avail
Birkenhead Brewing Company - BBC, Steve 320 5055
Bloom Cupcakes, Ann Margaret 9506775
Bittersweet, Henry 020 40179603 contactless order available
Bungalo, Chris 480 2819
Dutch Delight (NZ), Wilhem 4181390 contactless order available
Casual Foodie, Chris 4806625 contactless order available 
Chef Rasa Sayang David 4199788 contactles order available
Coo Japanese Kitchen Aiko 4195140 contactless order available
Countdown  ph 4802921  https://www.countdown.co.nz/  open till 8am-9pm
Flying Horse Takeaways 4192373
Fresh & Save Birkenhead , Mr Fan 4198591 open till 6pm
Golden Phoenix  4806806
Hong Kong Chinese 4801168
The Cheesecake Shop NZ Vicky 4192715 contactless order available
The Curry Master, Harry 4807211 contactless order & pickup available
JOSES Cantina, Jose 2186162  Takeaway  From Friday14 August
Kebab Serai, Saied 4195650 contactless order available.
K's Curry, 4802592
Little Miss Saigon, Amy 2130681 contactless order available
Generositycoffee, Rachel 022 20663606 contactless order available
Hayashi Japanese, Lee 021 1640810
Highbury Butcher, Grant 4809526  Meat Available again Tuesday18 August.
The Bottle-O Highbury, Darren
Mulan, James 4802806 contactless order Tues -Sun available 
Noodle Canteen 4198628
Primrose Thai 4180555
Royal Spice, Gurdeep 4800525
Sagar Indian Restaurant,Jakesh 4185019
Sals Pizza, Birkenhead, Uri 480 7257 contactless order available
Young's Bakery, Christine  419 1688 (on holiday 10-22 August)
Tasty Tiny Thai Om 027 4264244
Thai Yum Wendy 021 02318061
The Gelato Workshop, Winnie 4180188
The Junction Eatery, Chris 4808111
Trigo Bakeshop, Jun 4191829 Contactless order available
OTT patisserie, Chris 418 1880 (open Sat 15 August)
Pizza Hut Birkenhead, 0800 838383 contactless order available
Youngs Bakery Christine 4191688 (on hol 12-22 August
Yummy Korean Kim 4182004 Contactless order available
Your Cafe Tommy 4182095

Essential Services Non Food
Life Pharmacy Conrad 480 7001 fax for scripts 4807817 Open till 6pm
Unichem Pharmacy Steve 4807418 Open till 5.30pm

Auto Super Shoppe Shane 480 9272
Birkenhead Medical Centre 419 1636 open till 6pm
Birkenhead Family Medical 480 7204  open till 5pm

Birkenhead Superette Harshal 4180231 open till 9pm
Highbury Diary  Ellen 4801979 Open till 9pm
Liquor spot Mike 4803940
Liquorland Darren 44804480
Yarntons Bruce 418 4011

Latin Serenading this Valentine's Day
A special musical weekend treat

Mariachi's
Monday
6pm to 8pm

Be serenaded this Valentine's Day by a Village Historic First with 7 mariachi's strolling the Village streets as you enjoy a romantic dinner date. They are one of our most requested acts and will be bigger than ever before!

Find them strolling the Village in key areas between Mulan (Hinemoa St) and The Junction Eatery (Birkenhead Avenue), focusing around the roundabout between 6 and 8 pm on Monday 14 February.

Be My Valentine!
Father Daughter Duo this
Valentine's Weekend
A special musical weekend treat

Fred and Maila
Saturday and Sunday
11am to 1pm and 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Our Village favourite father/daughter duo will be strolling the Village this Valentine's Weekend focusing on Spanish music to create the perfect atmosphere for platonic and romantic dates; with partners, friends or family!

Find them strolling the Village in key areas between Mulan (Hinemoa St) and Jose's Cantina (Birkenhead Avenue), focusing around the roundabout between 6:30 and 8:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday 12 and 13 February.

BAR AND BISTRO, Good Home, BBC, The Junction Eatery. DUTCH, Dutch Delight. INDIAN, Curry Master, House of Sagar. ITALIAN, Abruzzo, Blitza. JAPANESE, Coo Kitchen, Hayashi. MALAYSIAN, Chef Rasa Sayang. MEXICAN, Jose’s Cantina, Your Cafe. SOUTHEAST ASIAN FUSION, Mulan. THAI, Primerose Thai, Tasty Tiny Thai. TURKISH, Ala Turca. VIETNAMESE, Little Miss Saigon. Dessert, Gelato Workshop.
CAFES, Dutch Delight, Ott Patisserie, Purr & Beans, Bungalo, Store Beulah, Standing Room, Bittersweet, Generosity Coffee, The Junction, Tongue and Groove, Café 47, Coffee Time

CASH FOR CHRISTMAS




Shop, dine or purchase services to a combined value of $50 in participating stores throughout the Village and be in to win $500 cash! Be sure to attach your receipts to your entry forms and drop them into one of the white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

There are 5x $500 cash prizes to be won!

Entries close Monday 20th December and winners drawn Tuesday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised.

Click here to enter online
Click here to download the list of participating stores!

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS:

Christmas Music Festival

Now till Christmas, Music Every Weekend on in the Village.

Our fabulously talented line up 
The Voice  Mr Paul Town Treweek
Our Sunny Songbird  Miss Maila Baker
Seriously Sooth Sax Mr Fred Baker #3

Every Friday & Saturday from now till Christmas stroll into the Village and enjoy with our compliments.  A year to celebrate its conclusion and our way of saying thanks to you our Customers.

Friday 19 Nov              11am to 1pm   
Saturday 20th Nov       11am to 1pm   
Friday 26 Nov              11am to 1pm    
Saturday 27th Nov       11am to 1pm   
Friday 3 Dec                11am to 1pm
Friday 3 Dec                5:30pm to 7:30 pm              
Saturday 4 Dec            5:30pm to 7:30 pm 
Friday 10 Dec              11am to 1pm    
Saturday 11 Dec          5:30pm to 7:30 pm  
Friday 17 Dec              11am to 1pm          
Saturday 18 Dec          5:30pm to 7:30 pm     
Thursday 23 Dec         11am to 1pm   
Thursday 23 Dec          6-8 pm
Friday 24 Dec              11am to 1pm

News Years Eve            6-8 pm


Session gigs start 
Mokoia Road , at historic Highbury Corner, Kaimataara platform

We invite you into the Village to enjoy this Christmas Music Festival on Sunny Village streets with us! Thank you for your support during the year from the Businesses of Birkenhead Village.


Birkenhead Village

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE
THE BARBERS OF BIRKENHEAD ARE BACK!

Birkenhead Village Barbers cutting edge of New Zealand

Birkenhead Ave
Mustafa The Happy Barber
55 Birkenhead Ave
ph 4809460
Fri Sat Sun 7am -7pmThe Barbershop Co
Tomi & The Team
1 Birkenhead Ave
4800253 mobile
Fri 8am - 6pm
Sat and Sun 9am-4 pm

The Ladies &  Gents Barber Shop
73 Birkenhead Ave
2826944
Opens 8am-6pm

The Corner Barbershop
Stephanie & the Team
6 Birkenhead Ave
Fri 8.30am- 5pm Sat 8.30-4 Sun 10-3

Hinemoa Street
Bespoke Barbers
Paul Bartolo 
https://bespokebarbersandvintage.co.nz/
203 Hinemoa Street
09-215-8465

Karl - B & M Barbers
202 Hinemoa street
2186427
Fri 9.00am - 5,30
Sat Sun 9am-5pm

Mokoia Road

Bob - Bob the Barber
80 Mokioa rd
4801881
7 DAYS Mon- Sun 7.30am-8pm

MAX  the Barber
64 Mokoia road
4182439
Fri Sat Sun 8am-6pm

FOOD
Abruzzo Alex 4184202
Ala Turca Authentic Turkish Taste, Haci 4809999
Bakers Delight, Michel 4190456
Blitza, Lee 4805006
Birkenhead Brewing Company - BBC, Steve 320 5055
Bittersweet, Henry 020 40179603
Bungalo, Chris 480 2819
Dutch Delight (NZ), Wilhem 4181390
Casual Foodie, Chris 4806625
Chef Rasa Sayang David 4199788
Coo Japanese Kitchen Aiko 4195140
Flying Horse Takeaways 4192373
Fresh & Save Birkenhead , Mr Fan 4198591
Golden Phoenix  4806806
Hong Kong Chinese 4801168
The Cheesecake Shop NZ Vicky 4192715
The Curry Master, Harry 4807211
JOSES Cantina, Jose 2186162
Kebab Serai, Saied 4195650
K's Curry, 4802592
Little Miss Saigon, Amy 2130681
Generositycoffee, Rachel 021 660969
Hayashi Japanese, Lee 021 1640810
Highbury Butcher, Grant 4809526
The Bottle-O Highbury, Darren
Mulan, James 4802806
Noodle Canteen 4198628
Primrose Thai 4180555
Royal Spice, Gurdeep 4800525
Sagar Indian Restaurant,Jakesh 4185019
Sals Pizza, Birkenhead, Uri 480 7257
Young's Bakery, 419 1688
Tasty Tiny Thai Om 027 4264244
Thai Yum Wendyi 021 02318061
The Gelato Workshop, Winnie 4180188
The Junction Eatery, Chris 4808111
Trigo Bakeshop,  4191829
OTT patisserie, Chris 418 1880
Pizza Hut Birkenhead, 0800 838383
Yummy Korean Kim 4182004

Liquor spot Mike 4803940
Liquorland Darren 44804480
Your Cafe Tommy 4182095
 

REOPENING
SUNDAY NIGHT MARKETS FROM 4pm Til late


North Shore's only Night Market has reopened under Level 3 Stage 2! There is no limit to how many people may visit at once however if it is busy there will be a "one out/one in" system

Highbury Mall carpark near the Burger King drive through

On Sunday night the magic of the sizzling Night Markets comes to Birkenhead Village from 4pm till late.

Loads of fun for the whole family to taste cuisines from around the world. We invite you to come on in and experience the best little foodie destination on the Shore, Birkenhead Village.


 

RECYCLE RUNWAY 2021

Highbury Shopping Centre in Birkenhead Village is celebrating New Zealand Fashion Week with their own Recycle Runway!

High School and Intermediate School students from across the North Shore are recycling and upcycling to create unique pieces to model on the runway right in the heart of Birkenhead Village.

With a cash prize of $1000 and a Maggie Marilyn 3 Month Internship for the winner, it's an exciting way to celebrate unique expression. Additional prizes for other contestants, this is a must join for anyone eligible.

If you aren't in school, you are still welcome to view the show on Sunday 22nd August from 11am in the mall!

Register to enter the competition HERE

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Trixie Fairy  Magic (Fairy full of mischief & Magic) A Village Fav!
Childrens Entertainer of the Year Award 2017*

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Cafes
Wed 14th July  11-1
Fri 16th July 11-1
Sun 18th July 11-1
Thurs 15th July 5-7 pm
Sat 17th 5-7 pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Village Treasure Hunt 2021
10 $100 Treasure packs to be found & Won!
From Wednesday 14th July- Saturday  24th July

Treasure Maps can be sought at the Library front desk and paperplus to start!  or any of the participating treasure trove locations; Birkenhead Library,  Dutch Delight, Kidzstuffonline, Baby Factory, Cheesecake Shop, Bakers Delight, Paperplus, Nicsons Pet Shop, Gelato Workshop.

A fun Village activity to complete on a sunny day together. Seek out the Village stamps at each hidden location and be in the draw to win!
Note Gelato Workshop opens at 2pm each day during Winter

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Thursday 15th July (Beside Blitza SBA Accounting)
5pm-7pm

Friday 16th July
11-1 am (Outside Kidzstuff online)

Saturday 17th July
11-1 am (Highbury Mall Entrance)
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Thursday 15th July (Beside Blitza SBA Accounting)
5pm-7pm

Friday 16th July
11-1 am (Outside Kidzstuff online)

Saturday 17th July
11-1 am (Highbury Mall Entrance)
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Thursday 15th July (Beside Blitza SBA Accounting)
5pm-7pm

Friday 16th July
11-1 am (Outside Kidzstuff online)

Saturday 17th July
11-1 am (Highbury Mall Entrance)
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Thursday 15th July (Beside Blitza SBA Accounting)
5pm-7pm

Friday 16th July
11-1 am (Outside Kidzstuff online)

Saturday 17th July
11-1 am (Highbury Mall Entrance)
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

CIRCUS IN FLASH 
WORKSHOPS

Highbury Mall (FOOD COURT END)
Loads of School holiday Fun
Lego Bricks building workshops

Wednesday 21 July 
Thursday 22 July
11am-1pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

CIRCUS IN FLASH 
WORKSHOPS

Highbury Mall (FOOD COURT END)

Sunday 11th July
Monday 12th July
11am-1pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM


Introducing "KAT"  the "Magical Balloon Twister"
 .... International Award Winning "Kat"  Winner of "INTERNATIONAL BLING BLING JAM  AWARDS . 2017, 2018,2019

Sat 17th July 

Strolling Village Cafes Birkenhead Ave, Upper Hinemoa &
Mokoia Road
10.30am- 11.30am
12.30 - 1.30 pm

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Pirates Love Worms
"Workshop on Composting and Worms"

You must Register to reserve a ticket

Birkenhead Library
Wed 14th July 10-11 www.shorturl.at/gAGN9
Wed 21st July 10-11 www.shorturl.at/kxLT0
Use the above url to register for your complimentary Eventbrite ticket



 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village

Street Fairies & Pirates &  THE Magic of Balloons
Performance Times

Wednesday 14 th July
Friday 16th July
Saturday 17th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Cat in the Hat 

Cat n the Hat will be visiting the Village bringing with him his special "kind of Mayhem" on this cold cold day! 

Performance Times:
Saturday 17h July
11am-11,39 am Village Stroll 
11.30-12.30 Birkenhead Childrens Books Library upstairs
 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

THE LORAX
Birkenhead Library 

Performance Times

Mon 12h July


3pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Funtastical Pirate Photo Booth
Designed & Created by the Wonderful Kat Matich
of Balloon Decor with a Twist Fame


Birkenhead Library
Mon 12th July - Saturday 24th July

Library Opening Times
Calling all me hearties to dress up in Mid Winter Fun and Snap that shot!

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

MOANA
Birkenhead Library 

Performance Times
Fri  23rd July
3pm

 

 FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
LIVE MUSIC 

MID WINTER MELLOW JAZZ

Fabulous Fred Baker
Mellow Winter Sax

Sun 11h July 
Fri 16th July
Sun 18th July
Sun 25th July 

11.30-1.30 pm
Birkenhead Village

A Swinging Jazz Sax Sizzle of Live Music during a leisurely Sunday Brunch? Sax Strolling Village cafes and streets. We invite you to come on to in the Village and enjoy with our compliments.







 

FREE DAYTIIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM


   "Mid Winter Jazz"
 .... Milo & Fred ...

Melt into Mello Winter Afternoons with Brunch music
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo

Sat 17 July 11.30 -1.30 pm 
Sat 24 July 11.30 -1.30  pm



Come listen as Milos mellow voice serenades winter streets during our Mid Winter Jazz Festival in the Village. Enjoy with our compliments!

FREE DAILY EVENTS

OPENING AUCKLANDS ONLY
VINTAGE RETRO HOSPICE SHOP 

Mon  19 July 9.30 -4 pm 

Celebrate Vintage Jazz with live music by Lynne & Joe 11-1 pm


Come listen be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!
 

FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD MAGIC  5-7

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Trixie Magic
Award Winning : Variety Artist Winner for Childrens Entertainer of the Year 2017

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants
Thursday 15th July
5-7pm
Saturday 17th July
5-7pm

 

FREE EVENING EVENTS
EARLY BIRD MAGIC 5-7

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village

Laurabelle The Fantasy Facepainter
EARLYBIRD MAGIC

Thursday 15th July
5-7 pm


 

MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS
FRED BAKER III
SWING JAZZ 

MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS

Birkenhead VIllage Presents e
Evening Jazz Music 

Thursday 15th July 6-8 pm
Saturday 17th July 6-8 pm
Thursday 22nd July 6-8 pm


Swing with us as we fill the streets with Sultry Sax.  Listen,be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!

MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS
BIG BAND SWING JAZZ SOUNDS 

MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS

Birkenhead Village
Award Winning : Variety Artist  Entertainer of the Year 2017

Sun 18 July
Sun 25 July 
Performance Times 6-8 pm
Strolling Streets 6-7pm Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Ave
7-8 pm Highbury Corner 

 

FRED BAKER and PAUL TOWN TREWEEK 
BIG BAND SOUNDS

MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS



Birkenhead VIllage Presents Fred and Paul evening Jazz Music

SUNDAY EVENINGS
18 JULY 6 - 8PM
25 JULY 6 - 8PM 

Come listen,be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!

MID WINTER 
DIXIELAND  JAZZ 

MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS



Birkenhead VIllage Presents 
Lynne Barlett & Joe  Dixieland Jazz

Thursday Evening
22nd JULY 6 - 8PM

Come listen,be engaged in the Village Vibe. It's worth the trip!

MID WINTER SUNDAY NIGHT
MARKETS FROM 4pm Till late

MID WINTER JAZZ NIGHTS

Theres something for everyone at the
North Shores only Night Market under
Highbury Mall in Birkenhead Village

Sunday night sizzle! Night Markets kick off around 4 pm in the Village till late.

Loads of fun for the family or friends to taste cuisines from around the world. We invite you to come on in and experience the best little foodie destination on the Shore, Birkenhead Village.

 

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 7th June
Queen's Birthday

MAY PERFECT PAMPER

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our
mums how much they mean to us, we are lucky in the Village to be a
one stop spot for all things Mother's Day!

During the month of May spend $50 in the Village on any shopping,
dining, service, and be in with the chance to win $1000 Perfect Pamper
at any of our local beauty, hair and spa businesses! Treat someone
special, your mum or your best friend, or even yourself this May to
have a chance to win!

You can either use your phone to scan the QR code found around the
Village on the posters or the fliers found at destination stores.

To enter here on our website, CLICK HERE

Promotion starts May 1 and runs through to May 30, winning entries
will be drawn on May 31st. To win, receipts must be retained to show
as proof.

MUSIC FOR MOTHER'S DAY

Friday May 7th, Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th
Back by popular demand, “The Voice”, Paul Town Treweek and Fred Baker

Locations:
The Village Stage (at the roundabout) SATURDAY EVENING and SUNDAY MORNING AND EVENING
Outside the old post office FRIDAY
The Viewing Platform, Kaimataara o Wai Manawa SATURDAY MORNING

Time and Dates: Friday 11am-1pm, Saturday 11:30am-1:30pm & 6-8pm, Sunday 11am-1pm and 6-8pm

Free parking village wide and at 19 Rawene Road

ANZAC DAY PARADE

Sunday 25th April
ANZAC Day 
Birkenhead Village

Parade assembly: 9.40am on Mokoia Rd
(between the Bowling Club and Colonial Rd)
Parade commences: 9.50am
Service: 10am at Birkenhead War Memorial Park,
Mahara Ave
Road closure details: Rolling road closure


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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

SUNDAY 28 MARCH

NELL FISHER RESERVE*
* RAINCHECK INSIDE LIBARY ALL CHILDRENS EVENTS

Park Birkenhead Library

FREE CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES 12-4

12 noon            Balloons & Rainforest Photo Booth

12:00-2:00pm   Rainforest Face painting with Vanessa

1.00 pm            Capoeira “A Brazilan Martial Arts ” Showcase

1,30 pm            Special Guest Appearances Kung Fu Panda &                            Tiger

2.,00 pm           “Sapo”  Peruvian Game

                          Day of the Dead  Mexican Mask Crafting

2.15 pm            Latin Folk Music “Aputaki”

                          Musicians from Argentina, Chile, Peru 

2.30 pm            Chilean Latin Folk Dance
                          Cueca (the national dance of Chile)

3.00 pm            Bilingual Storytellng 

3:30 pm            “Pinata” Mexican Game

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
 

BIRKENHEAD AVE

Street Food

12-4 pm            Argentinean, Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian,                                      Mexican

6 -7 pm             Yonier Fire Flame Entertainer

NORFOLK PINE

MAIN STAGE

Highbury Corner
12-2pm             Fred Baker 3rd & Paul Town Treweek

2-4pm             “A Kiss from Rio” Gilda & Friends

4-6 pm              “Latin with Love” Kizomba

6-8 pm              Mexcian Mariachi Band Strolling

5-7 pm              Early Bird Rainforest Facepainting with Laura

4.30 pm            Night Markets – Entrance Hammond @          Highbury Mall

 

FREE EVENING EVENTS
 

SUNDAY 28 MARCH

KAiMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT PLATFORM
35 Birkenhead Ave*
Raincheck if needed Highbury Mall for Dancers & Performances
Brazilan Divas Night Markets & Soul Agents
2.00 PM             “Spooth” Latin DJ

3.00 pm             “Cha Cha” with  Enrique NZ Latin American Champion

4.00 pm            Zumba with Mami

5.00 pm            Bachata Showcase with Eloise

7.30 pm            Brazilian DIVAS! Main Stage –  Showcase
                          Raincheck Highbury Night Markets

8-10 pm            “Soul Agents” Rhythm & Blues Band
                            Raincheck Highbury Night Markets

FREE EVENING EVENTS
 

SUNDAY 28 MARCH

KAiMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT PLATFORM
35 Birkenhead

7.30 - 8.00 pm   Brazilian DIVAS! Main Platform
                           FREE SHOWCASE – PERFORMANCE
                           
                           Compliments of Kaipatiki Local Board
                           & Birkenhead Village  
                          

 

FREE EVENING EVENTS
 

SUNDAY 28 MARCH

KAiMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT PLATFORM
35 Birkenhead

7.30 - 8.00 pm   Brazilian DIVAS! Main Platform
                           FREE SHOWCASE –