Upcoming Dates & Events

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 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

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

Entries close Friday 20th December and winners drawn Saturday 21st December 12 noon & winners advised.

Click here to download an entry form or collect one from a participating store!
Click here to download the list of participating stores!

 

BIRKENHEAD CHRISTMAS MARKET & SANTA PARADE
Presented by
Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association



Saturday 7th  December
Market Stalls @ 2-4 pm






Free Entertainment Facepainters, Circus Entertainers Strolling Village Streets 2-4 pm

Santa Parade @4 pm- 5 pm Starts/Finishes newly reopended Rawene Road Carpark One loop only .

Early Bird Family Restaurant Specials 5-7 pm
Blitza, Dutch Delight, BBC, Joses CantinaAbruzzo, Hayashi


The parade will be assembling in Rawene road public carpark this year entry to line up for the parade from the Cheesecake Shop Service Lane.

Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) before 2.30 pm and egress after 5.30pm

Route/location & times:

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

Driveway next to Warehouse (Hammond Place access from Birkenhead Avenue up until 3.30 pm unless it is closed earlier due to safety reasons ie; size of the Crowd

Parade Starts:4.00pm

Parade Finishes: 5.00pm

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 3.30 pm approximately. 
Please note:  

Rotary have permission to close the following roads from 2 pm.
However the plan will be to definitely close the marshalling end of
Mokoia road from Colonial to Huka from 2pm.
Mokoia From Huka to Highbury Corner 3.00 pm
Birkenhead Ave, to Hammond Place 3.30pm
Highbury bypass (half the road) From 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm or when parade finished.

NOTE :ROTARY HAVE THE PERMISSION TO CLOSE ABOVE ROAD LOCATIONS AT 2.30 PM 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- Acess till 3.30 pm Hammond Place
 

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

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

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Cravehome , New Entertainment Stage Norfolk Pine HIghbury Corner Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout 

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

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 Oct - Sat 12 Oct

Birkenhead Village presents: 

MOVIE JEAN
(Courtesy of Lippy Pictures, TVNZ & Birkenhead Library)

Matinee: Wed 9 October - Sat 12 October, 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Evening: Saturday 12 October, 7.30pm- 9.00 pm

Tickets Free; Bookings Essential
Contact Teri Bonner: 09 4868559
Teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Parking underneath the library access from Hinemoa Street

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Mon 30-Fri 4 Oct 11am Showcase

Birkenhead Village in association with Highbury Mall presents: 

TAMMY TORNADO- MAD SCIENTIST - MAKING SCIENCE FUN FOR ALL!


Have you ever wondered how do you get a cloud in a bubble?

Jean Batten would have had to fly through clouds and tornados in her Gipsy moth during her epic journey from the United Kindgom to New Zealand in May of 1934.   Come and learn about the science of bubbles and clouds with Tammy Tornado at Highbury Mall during the School Holidays. How does Tammy get that cloud inside the bubble? Mysterious! Shows at 11 am

FREE EVENT
Mon 7-Fri 11 Oct 11am Showcase

Birkenhead Village in association with Highbury Mall presents: 

BIG DREAMS, BIG IMAGINATION, BIG THINKING - IMAGINATION PLAYGROUND


Do your children have big dreams?

Dream your future with the imagination playground at Highbury Mall during the School Holidays. Jean Batten had dreams of flying from the UK to NZ, your children can have big dreams too!
The interactive, transformable environment will have children in a world of their own! Similar to Lego but in a bigger, better way!

 

FREE EVENT
Fri 11 Oct 7-8pm

Birkenhead Village presents: 

AVIATION JOURNEYS ACROSS THE DANCE FLOOR 
FREE LESSON FOR YOU

In 1927 Charles Lindenberg completed his first solo translantic flight. Nine years later Jean Batten completed her solo flight from England to New Zealand.

Soon after, dance halls across Auckland were swinging with the rhythms and steps of the Lindy Hop.

Join us for an evening of dance and demonstrations to a live brass jazz swing band.

Learn the Lindy Hop & more!

Birkenhead Senior Citizens Hall 7-8pm

Tickets Free; Bookings Essential
Contact Teri Bonner: 09 4868559
Teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
 

Brought to you by Gin Mill Swing, Senior Citizens Hall & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Thursday 10 , Friday 11 October,
10am-4.30pm
Fashion, Frocks & Fancy Dress Display Showcase

Birkenhead Village presents: 

FASHION FROCKS AND FANCY DRESS

Heritage Found & Fabulous (Op Shops) of Hammond Place, Mokoia & Birkenhead Ave, Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead Village

Foresters Hall was once the centre of all social activities in the Birkenhead village with dances, municipal bands, films and fancy dress. Discover your own fancy dress and collectables galore in Highbury's preloved shops.

Be serenaded by
Live Jazz Music  between 11am and 2pm Thursday & Friday.

Found & Fabulous Locations:
The Salvation Army | Hospice Shop | The Collective
IHC Op Shop | RSPCA/ The Attic Shop

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Friday 11 October 12 & 12.30pm


Birkenhead Village presents: 

FOUND & FABULOUS
STREET FASHION SHOW

Styled and presented by 
Natalia Pedorini of
THE ATTIC SHOP 

Sit back and enjoy as Natalia presents a Street Fashion Show of Fashion through the glamourous eras.

Enjoy a Coffee or a Devonshire Tea next door at Store Beulah with prime viewing of the show to live Jazz Music presented by the Amazing Edwina Thorne!

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER - Access beside Yarntons!

FREE EVENT
Fri 11- Sun 13 October
11am-1pm & 6.15-8.15pm

Birkenhead  Village presents:

BRASS BANDS & FRUIT BOWLS

Highbury Corner Under Norfolk Pine Station, Birkenhead Village

New settlers brought their fruit harvesting skills to Aotearoa - these became part of the fabric of their new lives.

Under European settlement, the Fruit Growers Association formed, and Birkenhead became famous for its strawberries, plums and peaches.

At the end of successful harvests, brass bands serenaded the workers at social dances and balls.

Come and enjoy the brass bands sounds of a successful harvest in 1908 - 1950.
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
 

Sunday 6, 13 and 20 October, 2pm-3.30pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

Did you know that Birkenhead Bourough 1888,( 2nd oldest on the Shore next to Devonport) was the Fruit Bowl of Auckland?

As part of Birkenhead Bourough Strawberry-land: Birkdale's horticultural past was key.

This walk starts and ends at the Birkdale Primary School gates

Corner Birkdale and Salisbury roads, Birkdale
 

Birkdale was once renowned for producing New Zealand's best strawberries.

Author and historian Matt Elliott guides the walk around this North Shore suburb.

Hear about the old strawberry and fruit days - from planting, picking and carting produce to market, to the 'root disease' problems of the 1930s. And how Birkdale's farming landscape declined when the Harbour Bridge opened.

Matt will also talk about the innovative grower James Levesque. Born in St Heliers in the Channel Islands, he moved to New Zealand in the late 1800s.
 

The walk takes approx 90 minutes and includes one steep hill!

Suitable for 10 years and older.

Weather permitting.

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 October 12-2pm  
Thurs 10 October 11am- 2pm


Birkenhead Village presents: 

ANIMALS OF THE AOTEAROA ARK

Discover the first animals introduced to Aotearoa by Māori in 1350AD & Captain Cook in 1769.

Meet the animals of the ark, from rats and dogs to pigs, hens, goats. Your chance to ride the horses.

Parking under the library.
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Sat 5 - Sun 6 Oct
From 7-8 pm (showcase rotates every 15 mins. 7.00/7.15/7.30/7.45/8.00pm

Birkenhead Village presents: 

MAORI MYTHS & LEGENDS POP UP SHOWCASE (5 min)

Join us on a journey of story telling through a showcase of light.

You will learn about the legends and myths from Māori arrival in Aotearoa to the creation of the volcanic cones and craters of Auckland Harbour.

KAIMATAARA O WAI MANAWA LOOKOUT
37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village

Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

FREE EVENT
Thurs 10 October 11am-1pm
Sat 12 October 11am- 2pm

Birkenhead presents: 
CAPT COOK STREET THEATRE

Capt Cook visits the Village for a Moment in Time.Bring the children and enjoy the fun of street theatre.

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 Friday  11 Oct 1-30 to 3-30 pm 

Farrington House, Museum

44 Mahara Avenue, Birkenhead

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
 

Many children endured the long trip from Britain as they immigrated to New Zealand. Travelling to New Zealand on a sailing ship would take 80 to 160 days!

From the 1890's to the 1930's, steam ships enabled significantly reduced voyage times. Travelling on a motor ship in the 1940’s to 1960’s reduced the journey to 30 to 40 days. From the 1960’s, immigrants arrived by plane.

The entertainment on board the ships was very limited compared to modern cruise ships. No tablets or ipads!

Our children’s events focus on activities children typically enjoyed during the long voyages.

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 October 11am-12 noon Children's Weaving Workshop
Thurs 10 October 11am- 12 noon Adults Weaving Workshop

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

WHARES, WEAVING & WAHINES

The Te Kawerau (the oldest iwi in the northwest area) harvested and made good use of natural resources.

Flax raupo, kiekie, mange mange vine and nikau palms were used for building traditional whares or houses.

The first Europeans relied on Māori for food, and fibre for building fences and shelter.

Children can learn some basic weaving skills in a local workshop.

Tickets Free; Bookings Essential
Contact Teri Bonner: 09 4868559
Teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Parking Underneath the Library access from Hinemoa Street  
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Wed 9 October 1 pm-2pm
Thurs 10 October 1pm- 2pm
Fri 11 October 1pm-2pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

CAPT COOKS FAMOUS POTATOE SCONE RECIPE

Captain Cook first introduced the potato to South Island Māori in 1769.

Māori adopted the potato, as it resembled kūmara (sweet potato) and could be grown in a similar fashion.

More importantly, potatoes tolerated cooler conditions than kūmara. They were reliable and high-yielding, and quickly became a key crop.

Spaces are limited to 10 people per session. Children must be 8-15 years of age. Tickets are paid for on the day at OTT. $5 materials cost

Bookings Essential; Teri Bonner teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

SPECIAL FESTIVAL  EVENT
Thursday 10 Oct- Sun 14 October
From 4pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
PUHA, PORK & POTATOE
Set Price Feast $35 (includes house ale) BBC 17 Birkenhead Ave

Māori and European encounters led to trading of food.

Europeans relied on Māori for fish and native vegetables. Captain James Cook introduced potatoes and the kunekune pig to the Māori in 1769.

From 1803 potatoes and pigs quickly became a new currency. Tribes often made gifts of valued items.

Make your booking to join us for a puha, pork and potato feast and discover why the flavour is so remarkable.

Bookings are required:Contact Steve Simms:021 558 485 info@bbc.kiwi

FREE EVENT
Sunday 14 October 

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

From Waterways to Dirt Tracks : Transport routes of early settlers

The automobile arrived in New Zealand in 1927.

Join us & a string Band of the Era to explore how the change from horses to the automobile shaped Birkenhead's commercial development.

Brought to you by North Island Model A Ford Club, Kaipātiki Local Board & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

Parking Underneath the Library access from Hinemoa Street  
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

FREE EVENT
Wednesday 9 October, 10.30am-12pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
Clay, sugar cane & cottages

The ancient Māori name for Tāmaki Makaurau is 'Te Ipu Kura a Maki'. Maki was the father of Te Kawerau Maki the eponymous ancestor of the Te Kawerau Tribe.

When Europeans arrived and settled on Duck Creek, a team of horses and 130 men built the iconic Chelsea Sugar Factory from the red soils.

Today, your guide will walk you past the cottages of the red clay engineers and chemists night workers.

The Chelsea Cafe will be open if you want a reward after the walk.

Bookings are preferred:Contact Teri Bonner:09 486 8559 teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

Brought to you by Birkenhead Town Centre Association & Birkenhead Heritage Society Incorporated

FREE EVENT
Thursday 10 October, 10.30am-12pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 
Hammonds Highbury heritage guided walk
 

William Francis Hammond played a significant role in the development of the Birkenhead area. In 1879 he and his family shifted from Ponsonby to Birkenhead.

Hammond surveyed the Birkenhead area, created subdivision plans and instigated the provision of roads.

He negotiated with the Board of Waste Lands for the provision of land for a park and cemetery. Further negotiations with the Harbour Board saw the construction of the Birkenhead Wharf.
NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 
 

Bookings are preferred

Contact Teri Bonner:

09 486 8559

teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

FREE EVENT
Saturday 19 October 

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

High praise & high tea

Birkenhead Library and Friends of Le Roys Bush (Uru-amo, the main Māori ancestor for the area) have a shared vision.

They want future generations and visitors to experience an inner city rain forest.

Join descendants of Le Roys Bush for a picnic, talk and unveiling of this unique rain forest.

Bookings are preferred

Contact Teri Bonner:

09 486 8559

teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Brought to you by Auckland Libraries, Friends of Le Roys Bush, Kaipātiki Local Board & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

FREE EVENT
 

Saturday 5 to Monday 27 October 3-4 pm

Birkenhead  Village presents: 

Blomfield's Birkenhead

Charles Blomfield was born January 1848 in London, and emmigated with his family to NZ in 1862.

He was attracted to the native bush and began to paint pictures of scenery and historic landscapes of the area.

His most famous painting in 1875 was of the 8th wonder of the world, New Zealand's pink and white terraces. These were destroyed in 1886 by the Tarawera eruption.

The self-guided walk starts at Kaimataara lookout and descends into Blomfields bush from 251 Hinemoa Street.

NEW PUBLIC CARPARK 17 RAWENE ROAD WITH OVER 125 CARPARKS NOW OPEN DURING HERITAGE FESTIVAL 5- 14 OCTOBER 

Brought to you by Kaipātiki Local Board, Friends of Le Roys Bush, Birkenhead Library and Birkenhead Town Centre Association

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Treasure Hunt
From Tuesday 9 July- Tuesday  16th July

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July - Sunday 21st July

Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show

Captain will be sailing into little Shoal bay, anchoring his pirate ship and making his way up to the Lookout to see what he can sea sea sea! 

Performance Times:
Friday 12th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-12pm

(Wet weather raincheck strolling street)

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

MATARIKI


Birkenhead Library
Tuesday 9 July
11am-1 pm

Music and Movement


 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
6 - 21st July

Fairy Facepainter Laura
Wednesday 10th July
Post Office/Yarntons
11am-1pm



 

Highbury Mall - Birkenhead Village

Performance Times:
Monday 8th -Friday 12th July

Bubble Bonanza
11.30am

12.30pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July- Sunday 21st July

Street Fairies & Pirates
Performance Times

Wednesday 10th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Friday 12th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Saturday 13th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Library
Wednesday 10th July 

Friday 12th July

Matariki Letterpress Workshop
11am-1pm



 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

 

Trixie Fairy  Magic

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Cafes
Thursday 11th July
11am-1pm

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July- Sunday 21st July

Street Fairies Facepainters

Fairy Laura
Wednesday 10th July
Post Office/Yarntons
11am-1pm

Friday 12th July
Post Office/Yarntons
10am-12 noon

 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July- Sunday 21st July

Street Fairies & Pirates
Performance Times

Wednesday 10th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Friday 12th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Saturday 13th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "Magical Balloon Twister"

 .... International Award Winning "Kat"



Sat 13 July 11-1 am
Sun 14 July 11-1 am

Strolling Village Cafes Birkenhead Ave, Upper Hinemoa &
Mokoia Road

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces Gypsy Jazz Muscians 
   "Mid Winter Mello"
 .... Milo & Fred ...

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

Sat 13 July 11-1 am
Sat 20 July 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

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

Highbury Mall - Birkenhead Village

Performance Times:
Monday 15th -Friday 19th July

Disco Magic Fun
11.30am

12.30pm

 

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Fabulous Fred Baker
Mellow Winter Sax


11-1 pm
Birkenhead Village

A Friday Treat for Village Retailers , Businesses and Customers.







 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July - Sunday 21st July

Trixie Magic

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants
Thursday 11th July
5-7pm

Friday 12th July
5-7pm

Thursday 18th July
5-7pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July-Sunday 21st July

Gypsy Jazz Solo

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Thursday 11th July
6-8pm

Friday 12th July
6-8pm

Thursday 18th July
6-8pm

Friday 19th July
6-8pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July-Sunday 21st July

Gypsy Mariachis

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Sunday 14th July
6-8pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July- Sunday 21st July

Gypsy Jazz Trio

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Saturday 13th July
6-8pm

Saturday 20th July
6-8pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 6th July - Sunday 21st July

Fairy Light Display 

 Saturday 6th July - Sunday 21st July nightly @ Village Streets
 

THE MAGIC OF AOTEAROA MYTHS & LEGENDS
ELEMENTAL AKL 
19th July 6:15pm
20th & 21st July 7pm
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa Platform

The Magic of Aotearoa Myths & Legends is a unique storytelling experience, using LED light shows to share the legends and myths of Kaimataara o Wai Manawa and its people, at Auckland's only inner city rainforest.

Come along to the opening night on Friday 19th July which will commence at 6:15pm.

Enjoy our hospitality of food and music at our Village Restaurants Elemental AKL specials - Birkenhead Brewing Company - BBC, The Junction Eatery & Mulan.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 4th June
Queen's Birthday

EASTER & ANZAC HOURS

Restaurant

EASTER & ANZAC HOURS

Cafes

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

WEEK 1
15th-18th April
Highbury Shopping Centre Events 10am-2pm
Birkenhead Library Events 11am-12:30pm

Monday 15^th April
Easter Bunny /Easter Egg collage - Highbury Shopping Centre
Wonderful Lego - Birkenhead Library

Tuesday 16^th April
Easter Cupcake decoration - Highbury Shopping Centre
Trash to Fashion - Birkenhead Library

Wednesday 17^th April
Easter Pom Pom Garland and Colouring in - Highbury Shopping Centre
Sew, Love, Do - Birkenhead Library

Thursday 18^th April
Easter Bunny Masks - Highbury Shopping Centre
Wonderful Wool - Birkenhead Library

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

WEEK 2
21st-28th April
Birkenhead Library

Sunday 21st
2-3pm Lego Club 
Recommended age 5-10yrs

Tuesday 23rd-Sunday 28th 
Paper Crane Project

Sunday 28th
2-3pm Lego Club 
Recommended age 5-10yrs

For more info click here
 

ANZAC DAY PARADE

Thursday 25th April
ANZAC Day 
Birkenhead Village

SADLY PARADE CANCELLED
DUE TO EVENTS IN CHRISTCHURCH
BROWNS BAY SERVICE IS GOING AHEAD IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO POP OVER AND SEE OUR FRIENDS AT BROWNS BAY!

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM!

 

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market

Saturday 27 April 9am-1pm (Due to Easter Disruption)
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- 

Come and mooch with a coffee and the kids shopping locally at the Artisan Market! -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more.... Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After lunch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS

Day of the Chilli
Childrens Activities

Facepainting & Balloon Twisting
Kaimataara O Wai Manawa
35 Birkenhead Ave11-1

Facepainting
Nell Fisher Reserve
10-12

Childrens Pinata 
Nell Fisher Reserve
12-12.30 pm

Childrens Chilli Men
with Free Hot Helium Balloons
Strolling Village Streets
11-1

Childrens Latin American 
Animal Balloon Twisting
6-8 pm Strolling

Street Food
(Birkenhead Ave)

11-2  Brazilian
          Hot Dogs
         Burgers
         Tapas
         Desserts

          Argentinean
          Empanadas

Mokoia Road
11-2   Dutch poffertjes
           Post Office
  
           Mexcian &                     Sauces
            opp Post Office

            Turkish
             Highbury Cnr

Free Musical  Entertainment
Village Wide 11am-9 pm

Showcases Featuring:
               Brazilian Divas

1.00 pm  Post Office
1.30 pm  Kaimataara
               35 Birkenhead

2-4 pm  Featuring:Duo
              Latin Beats
              Sebastian from                  Chile

4-6 pm     Featuring:Duo
              Ricky Mederios
                Guitarist from                 Brazil withLove
7-9 pm                   Mariachi Finale                 Mexico with Love

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Fabulous Fred Baker
Latin with Love - Bossa Nova 


11-1 pm
Birkenhead Village

From Latin America with Love! Sway to the sultry sounds of the Saxaphone as the fabulous Fred Baker plays the Bossa Nova Beats and it floats on Village streets from 11- 1pm. Grab a friend, your favourite family and spend some time with a coffee in the Village this  Valentines Day.

February is the month of Romance in the Village, keep an eye out for more romantic events around the Village!






 

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS

Latin with Love Valentines Day 

Thursday 14 February
Bossa Nova Beats 
11-1 am 
7-9 pm


From Latin America with Love! Experience of the romance  Latin Beats from Bossa Nova to  Mariachi Music this week in the village. Latin Bossa Nova beats will be pulsing through the Village on Valentines Day. Mariachis will be strolling the streets Sunday and visiting our local village restaurants, make sure you're in the village between 7-9 pm for Mood Music this Valentines Day.














Sunday 17 February
7-9 pm
Birkenhead Village

Saturday 23 February
7-9 pm
Birkenhead Village


February is the month of Romance in the Village, keep an eye out for more romantic events around the Village!






 

2019 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Win in the Village!
Romance is in the air.

Win an Aroma Therapy Massage for 2 - Valued at $140

Thanks to Sanctuary Thai Massage and Spa for generously sponsoring this prize.

How to enter
Simply spend $20 anywhere in the Village
Write your name and phone number of the back of your receipt.
Post your receipt in one of the two entry boxes located at Paper Plus Highbury Mall or Post Office Mokoia Rd.

Entries close 5pm 14th February.

Good Luck!






 

FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

DRAFT 2019

 

CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR



 

RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR
DRAFT 2019

RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

RETAIL HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW  YEAR

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Christmas Market

Saturday 15 December 9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- 

Come and do your Christmas shopping locally at the Christmas Artisan Market! -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After lunch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Carollers for the $ gold Coin donation for City Mission
Thursday 20 December 
Strolling Birkenhead Village Streets 6.30pm onwards

 

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 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

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

Entries close Thursday 20th December and winners drawn Friday 21st December.

Click here to download an entry form or collect one from a participating store!
Click here to download the list of participating stores!

 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Birkenhead Christmas Carols by Candlelight
Little Shoal Bay 
Sun 16 Dec

 8pm till late

Bring your own Blanket!
 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Birkenhead Village
November /December 

Fairy Light Display 

 Nightly @ Village Streets 5- till late
 

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

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

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Sat 11-1 am

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

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

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Saturday Brunch Set  from December 1  until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every:

Thursday Evenings Set 7-9 p,m
Sunday Evening Set 6-8 pm

Session gigs start 
Gustoso,  Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the New space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner.

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

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Come and visit Santa in his Grotto at Highbury Mall!

Saturday 8th Monday 24th December
10:00am- 2pm Daily


Meet Santa & take a photo with Him

Write Santa a letter

For more info and details on hours visit the Highbury Shopping Centre website
www.highburyshoppingcentre.co.nz

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Thursday,  Saturday, Sunday from now until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every Thurs 7-9, Sat 11-1,  Sun Eve 6-8 Session gigs start tomo at Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the Village 6-8. 1hr new space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner

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

BIRKENHEAD CHRISTMAS MARKET & SANTA PARADE
Presented by
Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association



Saturday 8th  December
Market Stalls @ 2-4 pm






Free Entertainment Facepainters, Circus Entertainers Strolling Village Streets 2-4 pm



Santa Parade @4 pm- 5 pm Starts/Finishes Birkenhead Primary School Mokoia road.  One loop only .

Early Bird Family Restaurant Specials 5-7 pm
Blitza, Dutch Delight, Gustoso, Hayashi


The parade will be assembling in Mokoia road this year outside Birkenhead Kindy & Bowling Club 

Traffic will need to access the Village from either Birkenhead Ave or Highbury Pass (KFC Entrance ramp ) after 2 pm

Route/location & times:

Mokoia Road, Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Bypass

in 2018 One Loop From Birkenhead Primary School to Birkenhead Primary School

$5 Extra parking on Birkenhead Primary School Lower Field Access driveway next to Warehouse (Hammond Place access from Birkenhead Avenue up until 3.30 pm unless it is closed earlier due to safety reasons ie; size of the Crowd

Parade Starts:4.00pm

Parade Finishes: 5.00pm

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 3.30 pm approximately. 
Please note:  Cars on Mokoia road after 3.00pm will be towed.

Rotary have permission to close the following roads from 2 pm.
However the plan will be to definitely close the marshalling end of
Mokoia road from Colonial to Huka from 2pm.
Mokoia From Huka to Highbury Corner 3.00 pm
Birkenhead Ave, to Hammond Place 3.30pm
Highbury bypass (half the road) From 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm or when parade finished.

NOTE :ROTARY HAVE THE PERMISSION TO CLOSE ABOVE ROAD LOCATIONS AT 2PM 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- Acess till 3.30 pm Hammond Place
Parking lower field school $5 access to warehouse driveway between Highbury Mall and Birkenhead Square 

FREE CHRISTMAS EVENT

Birkenhead Christmas Market & Parade
Saturday 8 December 2018

FREE VIlLLAGE FAMILY FUN THE WHOLE DAY!

ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!

2-4
CHRISTMAS MARKET STALLS Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Rd
FREE FACEPAINTING STATIONS
Kaimataara, Nell Fisher, Santas Grotto 86 Mokoia, Highbury Eye

FREE BALLOON TWISTING STATIONS
Santas Grotto 86 Mokoia

FREE CHRISTMAS CIRCUS ENTERTAINERS STROLLING STREETS
Stilts, Acrobats, Reindeer, Elves

FREE SCAVENGER HUNT 
Starts Santas Grotto
FREE MUSIC Teina M Benioni Kai Mataara O Wai Manawa

5PM CELEBRATORY DOLL HOUSE AUCTION Ray White

5-7
FREE MUSIC Fred & Milo Highbury Roundabout
Family Early Bird Festive Menus
Village Restaurants invite you to dine
Abruzzo, Blitza, Dutch Delight, Gustoso, Good Home



Click here to download the full map & timetable of events for Saturday!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Sinterklaas is coming to Dutch Delight!!!

Saturday 1st of December & Sunday 2nd of December

Come celebrate at the only Dutch Restaurant in New Zealand!
Dutch Delight a very unique european experience of Christmas the weekend before our Legendary Rotary Santa Parade.

Book now, seats are limited! http://dutchdelight.co.nz/
 

Call (09) 418 1390 or call Willem on his mobile 
021 519 094

3-5 Birkenhead Avenue
Birkenhead Village

CASH FOR CHRISTMAS




The Fun of Christmas Cash giveaway is on!  Over 10,000 dollars given away over the years with local winners across our destination stores throughout the village. Discover our Village Experience. 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 100 white entry gift boxes found in stores village wide.

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

Entries close Thursday 20th December and winners drawn Friday 21st December 2018

 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market RAIN OR SHINE!

Saturday 17 November 9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- 

Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After lunch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

LABOUR DAY


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 22nd October

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October
 

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Vintage Automobiles

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 13 October, 11am-2pm
Birkenhead Library Park - Nell Fisher Reserve
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd, Birkenhead Village

Spin the wheels back to Auckland in 1927 – when the latest in modern travel was the Model A Ford.

You're invited to hear the stories of these historic cars directly from their owners. The members of the North Island Model A Ford Club will be parked up by Nell Fisher Reserve.

Sway to the sounds of jazz as you wander through this stunning selection of cars. Be wowed by the Gin Mill Swing Dance Demo – and you can even take a lesson in the Charleston and Lindy Hop at 1pm.

Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Theatreworks Birkenhead presents: Home Fires

Birkenhead Village
28 September - 6 October,
8pm & 2pm Show Times
Theatreworks Reacreational Drive
 Birkenhead Village


Home Fires recounts the stories of eleven women left at home in New Zealand during World War Two. Struggling with questions of loyalty, independence and desire, these characters reflect the tensions present within both a nation at war and a society moving towards greater equality. 

written and directed by MJ Milburn

Book now on Eventfinda 
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2018/home-fires/auckland/birkenhead

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Swing Dance The Night Away

Birkenhead Village
Friday 12 October, 7pm-8pm

RAIN WEATHER VENUE CHANGE
FROM Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa
37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
TO 251 Hinemoa Street, Senior Citizens Hall, Green Building behind Hinemoa Hair and opposite the Library!

Historian Margaret McClure refers to Birkenhead's period 1920-1929 as the Dancing Years.

Dance your heart out at this event at the new Lookout! Best view in Auckland. This is your chance to learn the Charleston, the Lindy Hop and more 1920s dances.

Bring along your friends and family and swing along to jazz on the new Kaimataara ō Wai Manawa Lookout, as our forebears did at Foresters Hall.

Parking In Rawene Road Carpark after 3.00 pm 35 Carparks opposite the Library on Rawene Road.

Bookings are preferred – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

The Circus Comes to Highbury Mall  
Birkenhead Village
Tuesday 9 October-Saturday 13 October
Time: 11.30am-1.30 pm Daily

The Circus is coming to Highbury Mall these school holidays!
Each day a different theme will be featured as part of the Show.
Come along and enjoy a 45 minute show and then stay  to join in to learn some tricks in the workshop that follows.

Tuesday
Strongman Stan & Contortion Cory Circus Show
Wednesday
Batman & Wonderwoman Young Justice Training Academy
Thursday
Captain Carnie and First Mate Cory's Pirate Show
Friday
Jedi Training Academy
Saturday
Strongman Stan & Contortion Cory Circus Show

Venue: Old Postie Plus Site at the front of the Mall on Mokoia Road.

 

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Op Shop Hop

Birkenhead Village
Friday 12 October, 10am-4.30pm
Saturday 13 October, 10am-4pm
Heritage Op Shops of Hammond Place, Mokoia & Birkenhead Ave243 Hinemoa St (opposite the Birkenhead Library), Birkenhead Village

Foresters Hall was once the centre of all social activities in the Birkenhead village with dances, municipal bands, films and fancy dress. Discover your own fancy dress and collectables galore in Highbury's thrift shops.

Be serenaded by vintage jazz as you shop, between 11am and 2pm.

Opshop Hop Locations:
IHC Op Shop | SPCA Op Shop | The Collective | Hospice Shop | The Salvation Army

Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The Era and Costumes of a Sugar Town

Birkenhead Village
Friday 12 October, 10am-5pm
Flapper cocktails from 5pm at BBC, 17 Birkenhead Ave
Swing dance lesson from 7pm at 37 Birkenhead Ave

Local businesses and organisations dress up in the costumes of Birkenhead's golden period of commercial development during the 1920s, the Dancing Years

• Vote for your favourite Art Deco costume
• Come along in your own costume
• Join in at 7pm to learn the Charleston and the Lindy Hop

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The Dancing Years 1920-1929 & Progressive Jazz Band

Birkenhead Village
Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 October, 6pm-8pm
Hospitality Strip, Hinemoa, Birkenhead Ave
Blitza Block, 7 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village

Throughout history the musicians of each era reflect the mood of a nation.

Discover the feeling of the Jazz Age in Highbury, Birkenhead, as you stroll through the village or dine in. Jazz musicians will be moving progressively through the village streets and restaurants to recreate the atmosphere of the 1920s.

​​​​​​​Extra Parking Available access 25 Mokoia Road, Saturday & Sunday Courtesy of BNZ, ASB and Barfoot & Thompson. 30 Carparks access to Birkenhead Ave beside BNZ
Also Top Carpark Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia Road 30 Carparks

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The Animals of The Taylors Farm

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 October, 11am-2pm
Nell Fisher Reserve War Memorial by Birkenhead Library
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd
Birkenhead Village

Once the site of historic Taylors Farm, you can still bring the family and meet the farm animals including pigs, goats and sheep. A great way to see the original Clydesdale horse, the breed introduced from England by NZ Sugar. It can tow its own weight behind it – useful for the workers carrying sugar bags from the factory.

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: A Day in the Life of A Sugar Worker

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 October and Friday 12 October, 1.15pm-2pm
RAIN CHECK LOCATION UPDATE: BirkenheadLibrary
Birkenhead Village

Join this free guided walk down Rawene Road, past the original workers cottages. Discover the history and lives of the original sugar workers of the Chelsea Sugar Factory, established in 1884 and continuing to trade today.

There will be Chelsea Sugar Factory Tours, Available from 4th November ($25 per person)

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Heritage German Shortbread

Birkenhead Village
Friday 5, Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 October, 1pm-2pm
OTT Patisserie
2 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village

Children learn the secrets of traditional baking from a master baker.

There has always been a baker on Highbury Corner. Today, Ott is a destination outlet, making baked goods the traditional way. Chris Ott's family has three generations of bakers, and his recipes go back to those of his great-grandfather.

A hands-on experience, where Chris will reveal how to make shortbread, along with other time-honoured treats.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Crafternoon Heritage Candles

Birkenhead Village
Tuesday 9 October, 2pm-4pm
Birkenhead Library
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd, Birkenhead Village

Butchers, bakers and candlestick makers have been in Birkenhead Village since trading began in 1927.

Golden Glow Candles are approaching their 50th year in the village. Spend the afternoon in the library as Amy Paulin, the wonderful children's librarian, will inspire young ones to create their own heritage designs on a candle.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Secret Stories of Our Oldest Street

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 October, 10.30am-12 noon
RAIN CHECK LOCATION UPDATE: Historic all Saints Church across the Crossing from the Library

Join our walking guide to hear the fascinating stories of Birkenhead Borough, from the legend of Jean Batten to industry baron Henry Haywood and jam makers Thompson and Hill.

We start at two historic locations in Highbury – and end up at Birkenhead Wharf. We have allowed time to catch the historic Birkenhead bus back from the wharf.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Creating Heritage Sausages

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 3 October, 10am-11am
Highbury Butchery
11 Mokoia Rd, Birkenhead Village

There has always been a butcher on Highbury Corner, the birthplace of Birkenhead commerce in 1927.

The butchery was one of the first three shops at the commercial birthplace of Highbury, built by local businessman W H Payne.

Grant Wright was an apprentice under the Stott family of original butchers, and now has a vibrant traditional butchery business himself. Children can come along and learn how to make heritage sausages.

Bookings are required – please email booking request to teri.bonner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: The People Who Subdivided The Land

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 29 September, 2pm-3.30pm Saturday 29 September, 2pm-3.30pm
Birkenhead Library
Cnr Rawene Rd & Hinemoa St, Birkenhead Village

Brian Potter, Vice-President of Birkenhead Heritage Society, will discuss the people who surveyed and subdivided the land, from earliest European settlement times.

He will also shed light on some of the individuals who contributed to the heritage of the areas that make up Birkenhead today.

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead presents: Historic Photographs

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 29 September to Sunday 14 October:
- Monday to Friday, 9am-5.30pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4.30pm
Birkenhead Library
Cnr Rawene Rd and Hinemoa St, Birkenhead

Birkenhead's early European settlers worked hard to break in the land, creating orchards and strawberry gardens. Then came merchants and business people, who bought larger blocks that were later laid out in house lots for sale.

The photographs feature some of the early settlers and entrepreneurs who left a legacy of buildings, street names, gardens or their unique stories recorded in local history.

Brought to you by Birkenhead Heritage Society Inc.

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

Birkenhead Library Heritage Surprise

Birkenhead Village
Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 October, 11am-2pm
Nell Fisher Reserve War Memorial by Birkenhead Library
Cnr Hinemoa & Rawene Rd
Birkenhead Village

Birkenhead Library presents pop-up stories. Alongside The Animals of Taylors Farm, Amy the Birkenhed Library Childrens Librarian will be telling stories of the Heritage farm animals at Nell Fisher Reserve (weather dependent, alternative location at Birkenhead Library). 

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
29 September-14 October

All Saints Anglican Church Fair

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 13th October 9am-12pm
187 Hinemoa Street
Birkenhead

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. 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 21 July
10am-2pm

For the first time in the Village we have Freight performing!
Come along and enjoy some weekend jazzy Chicago blues from our local band.

Saturday morning 10-12pm at The Kaimataara O Wai Manawa Platform.
37 Birkenhead Ave.

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Captain Festus McBoyle's Travellin' Variety Show

Captain will be sailing into little Shoal bay, anchoring his pirate ship and making his way up to the Lookout to see what he can sea sea sea! 

Performance Times:
Friday 13th July
Kaimataara o Wai Manawa 37 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Village
11am-12pm

(Wet weather raincheck strolling street)

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS
MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Treasure Hunt
From Tuesday 10 July- Tuesday  17th July

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM


Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July- Sunday 22nd July

Trixie Magic

Performance Times
Thursday 12th July
11am-1pm
Strolling Village Street Cafes & Mall

Saturday 14th July
11am-1pm
Stroling Vilage Street Cafes



 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Walnut The Clown

Performance Times:
Friday 13th July
Strolling Village Street Cafes  & Mall
11am-1pm

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Monday 10th - Saturday 22nd July

Fairy Facepainter Annabelle
Wednesday 11th July
Post Office/Yarntons
11am-1pm

Friday 13th July
Post Office/Yarntons
10am-12pm

Wednesday 18th July
Countdown
11am-1pm

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Magical Balloon Twister

Performance Times:
Saturday 14th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Sunday 15th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Tuesday 17th July
Roaming Streets & Mall
11am-1pm

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July- Sunday 22nd July

Street Fairies & Pirates
Performance Times

Wednesday 11th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Friday 13th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Saturday 14th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

Wednesday 18th July
Roaming Street Cafes & Mall
11am-1pm

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Magical Mall Activities- Pirate Craft


Wednesday 18th July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm

Thursday 19th July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm

Friday 20th July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm

Saturday 21st July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm

Sunday 22nd July
Highbury Mall Crafts
10am-2pm

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July

Gypsy Jazz Fred & Maila
Performance Times:
Telecom Building & Kaimataara o Wai Manawa
Saturday 14th July
11am-1pm

Saturday 21st July
11am-1pm


 

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July
 

Magical Library Activities

Performance Times:
Birkenhead Library

Magical Weekend Movies
Saturday 7th July
2-4pm

Saturday 14th July
2-4pm

Saturday 21st July
2-4pm

Mythical Beasts-Collage Making
Monday 9th July
11am

Adventures of Hercules - Interactive Play
Thursday 12th July
2pm

Wonderful Weaving
Wednesday 11 July
11am

Crafternoons
Tuesday 10th July
2-3:30pm

Tuesday 17th July
​​​​​​​2-3:30pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Trixie Magic

Performance Times
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants
Wednesday 11th July
5-7pm

Friday 13th July
5-7pm

Wednesday 18th July
5-7pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July

Fairy Light Display 

 Saturday 7th July - Sunday 22nd July nightly @ Village Streets
 

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July

Walnut The Clown

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Thursday 12th July
5-7pm

Thursday 19th July
5-7pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM
Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July- Sunday 22nd July

Gypsy Jazz Trio

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Saturday 14th July
6-8pm

Saturday 21st July
6-8pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July

Gypsy Mariachis

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Sunday 15th July
6-8pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

Birkenhead Village
Saturday 7th July-Sunday 22nd July

Gypsy Jazz Solo

Performance Times:
Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road
Thursday 12th July
6-8pm

Friday 13th July
6-8pm

Thursday 19th July
6-8pm

Friday 20th July
6-8pm

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 4th June
Queen's Birthday

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY 


Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail

Monday 3rd June
Queen's Birthday

MOTHERS DAY

12th & 13th May
Mariachis for Mothers Day
Birkenhead Village

Back by popular demand! The wonderful mariachis are back in the village for Mothers Day Weekend!

11am-1pm Saturday (strolling retail gift stores & cafes)
11am- 1 pm Sunday (strolling the Village cafes)

6-8pm Sunday (strolling Village restaurants)

Be sure to make dinner reservations, surprise Mum!

The Businesses of the Village have opened up their free parking for you for 2 hours-access on the right hand side  up driveway  next to Ann Cheshire . Thank you to Barfoot & Thompson, ASB Bank, & BNZ for this generous gesture to help you celebrate mum!

Restaurant Strolling
Mulan, Hayashi, Ala Turca, Primrose Thau, Curry Master, Gustoso, Art of Thai, The Good Home, BBC, Abruzzo, Blitza, Dutch Delight

Day Time Strolling
Standing Room, Post Office, Countdown, Cafe Beulah, Your Cafe, OTT, Yarntons, Gustoso, Tongue and Groove, Cafe 47, The Junction, BBC, Fika with Me, Dutch Delight

ANZAC DAY PARADE

25th April
ANZAC Day Parade
Birkenhead Village

Birkenhead Town Centre Association Inc in conjunction with Kaipatiki Local Board & Birkenhead Returned Services Association invite you to come along to the ANZAC Day Parade.

Parade will begin at Birkenhead Primary School 
77 Mokoia Road, travel along Mokoia Road, Highbury Bypass, Mahara Ave and finish at the Birkenhead War Memorial Park on Mahara Ave.

Parade assembly at 9:40am- Parade to commence at 9:50am

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

23rd April - 29th April
Ice Skating at Highbury Shopping Centre
Birkenhead Village

Be prepared for a cool but not cold ice skating experience.

The Ice Skate Tour and their state of the art, artificial ice rink will be at Highbury Shopping Centre. The rink looks like ice and has 97% the same gliding capacity as natural ice. Surrounded by an inflatable boarding and helmets + gloves provided at no charge (both compulsory for kids) it’s the safest possible way to try ice skating. 

Pricing:
Free children’s pass for every $35 spent at Highbury Shopping Centre during the month of April (1st April – 29th April 2018). Receipt must be presented. 

Adults = $12 entry
Kids, without shopping voucher = $8 entry

Opening hours:
Monday to Sunday 
9:30am – 5:30pm

MoreFM will complete the experience with their bubble machines and will have the music cranking. The Highbury Shopping Centre Website for more details and T&C's

EFTPOS and credit card facilities are available at the ice skate rink.

FREE VILLAGE EVENT

26th March - 29th April
Village Treasure Hunt 
Birkenhead Village

The Village Treasure Hunt has begun!

A fun free activity for village children
Spot 10 Little Hoot owls roosting inside Village Stores
Collect stamps on the entry form from each hiding place
Once you have all 10, post your entry in one of the entry boxes provided in store
Congrats! you are now in the draw to win one of 10 little hoot treasure packs

Enter as many times as you like, only one stamp per store visit.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page Birkenhead Village for updates!

The hunting finishes 29th April, winners will be drawn and notified 30th April. Winners will collect their treasure in store.

Participating Stores

Cheesecake Shop | Bakers Delight | Paper Plus | Beadazzle | Kiwibank/Post Office | Birkenhead Library | Gelato Workshop | Gustoso | Nicsons Pet Store

2018 UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday 18th April, 6pm-7:30pm
Duffy Books in Homes Information Evening
Birkenhead Library, Community Board Room

Hear ALAN DUFF, Author of Once Were Warriors. Founder of Duffy Books in Homes. 13 MILLION books given out. Over 700,000 brand new books given out every year. 100,000+ children on programme. 526 schools. 286 Early childhood centres.
Come with an open mind and generous heart, with thought of becoming a sponsor ofone of the programme’s 529 schools nationwide.

With kind support from Birkenhead Friends of the Library, this is a strictly RSVP event.
o avoid disappointment, please book with us at Birkenhead Library in person, or email:
arlee.turner@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or call: 377 0209 and ask for Birkenhead Library.

Find out more: phone 09 377 0209 or visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/ 
 

2018 UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday 24 March, 10am-12pm
Sports Fit Book launch Kaushik Talukdar, Auckland University of Technology
Birkenhead Library

We are delighted to welcome Kaushik Talukdar, at the launch of his first book: “Sports fit: Bridging the gap between theory and practice.” 
Kaushik Talukdar is a Strength and Conditioning Coach to young, elite and recreational athletes. He is also a Ph.D. candidate and lecturer at Auckland University of Technology. 
Join us for an interactive discussion with Paul Macadam (Sports Science Researcher, AUT SPRINZ); Briar McLeely (High Performance Sport New Zealand Carded Athlete- Canoe sprinting K2 World Cup, 2017); Simon Kent (New Zealand Olympic Weightlifting Coach, Commonwealth games 2018) and Shouvik Nandy (Physiotherapist and MedFit Trainer). 
 
Find out more: phone 09 377 0209 or visit aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/ 
 
 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)

Saturday 21 April  9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road

The Best Little Market on the Shore- First Date of the New YEAR!

Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After luncnch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Sunday 3 March - Sunday 6 May
The Big Hoot
Birkenhead Village
The Big Hoot Owls have arrived in the Village!
Spot 4 Beautiful Owls that have flown in to nest for 9 weeks. 

Free public Art Trail.
Maps avaliable from Birkenehad Library, Birkenhead Primary School, Kiwibank and Local Cafes.

Download the app to have the map of over 100 owls around Auckland on your phone! 

Funds are raised for Child  Cancer.
Visit our facebook to keep up to date @birkenheadvillagenz











 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Saturday 17 Feburary
Day of the Chilli Fiesta
Birkenhead Village
Hola!  
Brazillian Divas, Mexican Mariachis, & more Latin Music & More Fun!
Artisan Market at Birkenhead Primary School 77 Mokoia 9-1 pm 
All Day Latin Musical Entertainment  11-9, Facepainting and Balloon Twisitng 11-3 for the whole family!







Over 1000 free parks check out our free parking map on the website for details. Extra parking provided by Private businesses after 5 weekdays and Saturday & Sunday . Access driveway beside Ann Cheshire. Walkway through to Birkenhead Ave from back stairway BNZ Alley.







 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Mariachi Sundays
Sunday Village Vibe

February Sundays
4th, 11th, 18th & 25th February
6-8pm
Birkenhead Village

Have your soul serenaded each Sunday with the Mariachis strolling the streets and visiting our local village restaurants, make sure you're in the village between 6-8pm for Mariachi Sundays.

February is full of Latin Festivities, keep an eye out for the events around the Village!






 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Latin with Love-Fred & Milo
Saturday Village Vibe

February Saturdays
10th, 17th & 24th February
7-9pm
Birkenhead Village

Saturday Village Vibe. You don't want to miss our favourite Father Daughter Duo! Latin With Love -Fred and Milo are performing Bossa Nova tunes in the Village on Saturday 7-9pm throughout the month of February, be sure to come along!

February is full of Latin Festivities, keep an eye out for the events around the Village!






 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Valentines Day Village Vibe

Wednesday 14th February
6-8pm
Birkenhead Village

What a perfect way to celebrate Valentines Day, in the village we have a match made in heaven! Delicious food and Mariachis! 

Mariachis will be strolling the village restaurants to serenade you at dinner from 6-8pm. Be sure to make reservations at your favourite village restaurant or even try somewhere new! 

February is full of Latin Festivities, keep an eye out for the events around the Village!

They will be strolling Birkenhead Ave & Highbury Corner - starting at Art of Thai and ending at Mulan




 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market

Saturday 17 Feb  9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- First Date of the New YEAR!

Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After luncnch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

2018 UPCOMING FREE EVENTS


Birkenhead Artisan Market

Saturday 17 Feb  9am-1pm
Birkenhead Primary School, Mokoia Road
(Artisan Market held 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Best Little Market on the Shore- First Date of the New YEAR!

Family fun for all, come along to the Artisan market then stroll down to the library at Nell Fisher Reserve .

Vibrant local artisan market -meet the  local makers selling craft, art, jewellery, gelato, gifts, baby items, home decor, food, accessories and much more... Entertainment and face painting. Bring the whole family along, there's something for everyone! After luncnch we suggest you grab a coffee at the new lookout taking in the Village with a view over Auckland city's only inner city rainforrest and enjoy as you walk the streets and vistas from of beautiful Birkenhead village.




 

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS

Cafes
 

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS

Restaurants & Dining

 

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS

Fashion & Shopping

 

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS

Fresh Food

 

VILLAGE VIBE

Birkenhead Village Introduces  the "New Village Vibe"

 .... Milo & Fred ...

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..
Contemporary/Jazz Crossover Duo.

Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from now until Christmas.

Resident Jazz  in the Village every Thurs 6-8, Fri 11-1, Sun Eve 8.00-10.00 Session gigs start tomo at Kaimataara O Wai Manawa the new public space & lookout in the Village 6-8. 1hr new space &1 hr at historic Highbury Corner. Music Duo
Sat 2-4, Sun 12-2  Mokoia Road & Highbury Corner.Sax Solo

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

CHRISTMAS

VILLAGE LIGHTS EVENING SHOW

Daily from 6pm, starting 13th November 

Around the Village

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Come and visit Santa in his Grotto at Highbury Mall!

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December - 10:30am-4:30pm

Thursday 7th - Sunday 24th December

Weekdays 11:00am-4:00pm
Weekends 10:30am-4:30pm

Please note: from 19th December - 22nd December Santa's Workshop will be open until 4:30pm.

For more info and details on hours visit the Highbury Shopping Centre website