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Positioned in 1913 as Auckland's most healthy marine suburb and flanked by native bush on three sides, our village has evolved into a true sanctuary for health and vitality. Over the past year alone, our wellness community has grown from 60 to over 80 dedicated businesses, officially cementing Birkenhead as Auckland's premier health and wellness destination.

Sun 26 July 10:30 AM
Session 1: Prof. Ajmol Ali PhD, Massey University Lecturer, ImaGo Wellness Coaching, 24 years experience

Sun 26 July 11:20 AM
Session 2: Tony Cradwick, BOptom, Highbury Optometrist, 22 years experience Julia Lee, MNZAS, B.A.(Hons), M.Aud.(Hons), Bay Audiology

Sun 26 July 12:10 PM
Session 3: Morgan Hancock, M. Ost, B. App. Sc (H.B.), B Com Sci., Insight Healthcare Yu Rain Zhao, M. Ost, B. App. Sc (H.B.), B.M. (Acupuncture and Tuina), Insight Healthcare, 16 years experience

Sun 26 July 1:30 PM
Session 4: Angie Gray, B.Sc, Core Connect residing at 22 Mokoia, 16 years experience Karlee Senk, Medical Herbalist NLP coach, Health 2000

Sun 26 July 2:30 PM
Session 5: Roza Young, B. Pharm., Life Pharmacy, 21 years experience

FREE EVENT
Sat 25 July
10:30-12:30pm Nell Fisher Reserve

FREE EVENT
Sat 25 July
11-1pm Nell Fisher Reserve

FREE EVENT
Sat 25 July
10-4pm Nell Fisher Reserve

FREE EVENT
Sat 25 July
12-2pm Nell Fisher Reserve

FREE EVENT Sat 25 July
Krystal Stuart from Dancing With the Stars
11-11:20am Nell Fisher Reserve

FREE EVENT
Sat 25 July
11:20-11:40am Nell Fisher Reserve

FREE EVENT
Sat 25 July
11:40-12pm Nell Fisher Reserve

FREE EVENT
Sat 25 July
12-12:30pm Nell Fisher Reserve

Join us for our annual ANZAC Parade to remember them, most of us have had family members; parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, uncles and aunties who were in a war and served for our country.

Celebrate Easter with us this year as our talented musicians sing from the Easter Songbook as you munch, lunch and brunch with us at your favourite local this Easter. Maila and Fred will be showcasing in our Norfolk Pine & Telecom Activation hubs creating music to linger and enjo

Enjoy Valentines Day dinner with romance in Birkenhead Village

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

A Full evening of action, entertainment and a feast at the NZSSCS

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!

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

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

Pamper your mum or yourself at any of our pamper and beauty business or purchase from any village business to a $50 value, and she could win $1000 worth of pampering for the year!

15 minute showcase then strolling restaurants until 8

Come along and enjoy some weekend jazzy Chicago blues from our local band.

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS

FREEEVENTS Mokoia Road - Old Post Office PERFORMANCE 1 pm Argentine Tango Showcase WLDC World Dance Cup Tango Champion2017 John Flower

We invite you to join us for beautiful melodies for Mother's Day weekend featuring; Chris Bates, Ricky de Medeiros, and Maila Baker!

Enjoy fun Chilean flair as the Cucea dance group show off their traditional outfits while performing their Chilean Folk Dance!

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

Come and visit Santa in his Grotto at Highbury Mall!

Birkenhead Village Introduces the "New Village Vibe"

Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 October, 10.30am-12 noon

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

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

Saturday 29 September, 2pm-3.30pm Saturday 29 September, 2pm-3.30pm

Nell Fisher Reserve War Memorial by Birkenhead Library

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 sit

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 Roam

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

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.

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

FREE EVENTS MID WINTER MAGIC! Birkenhead Village Monday 10th - Saturday 22nd July Jolyon "Trumpet Daddy" Performance Times: Highbury Corner from 11am Kaimataara O Wai Manawa from 12pm Thursday 13th July 11am-1pm @ Highbury Corner Friday 14th July 11am-1pm @ Highbury Corner Sunday

Fly in the village streets on Saturday the 24th of May. Pop in with the family and enjoy the view!

Greg is more than just a Nak Muay trainer, he's a partner, a father, and a Nak Muay mentor to countless aspiring fighters. A true icon in the sport, he is highly respected among trainers, fighters, and promoters alike. Enjoy a short demonstration led by Greg, followed by a have-a

"Tech" or "Text" Neck refers to neck pain, stiffness and poor posture associated with prolonged use of electronic devices. Young people are using screens from very early ages, and tech neck is becoming a significant concern. Learn how prolonged tablet and phone use is affecting p

Jilly's mission is to upskill and empower adults in children's lives with tools and strategies to build and sustain language rich environments in the first 1000 days. Language-rich environment is the space where children can develop the language skills needed to thrive as communi

Rain comes from four generations of acupuncturists, specialising in this ancient Chinese art. Rain explains how acupuncture actually works- both in modern science and traditional medicine. Discover how it supports recovery from injuries, persistent pain, and chronic health issues

Roza is a professionally trained aesthetic injector helping with anti-wrinkle

Want a family photo with Santa? Stop by Birkenhead Library during Santa's Festival to take a photo with the man himself, and get a chance for the kids to tell him what they want for Christmas!

The best little Santa Parade on the Shore is back!

Discover a range of artisan, handmade and unique goods at our laneway market, as well as a tarot reader ready to read your fortune!

Melt into Mello Winter Afternoons with Brunch music

The best little Santa Parade on the Shore is back!

A selection of your Latin inspired favourites for Valentine's weekend.

Watch 2 times Dancing with the Stars Finalist and Ackei Salsa World Champion, Enrique Johns and his partner Amy Horner perform the Cuban Rhumba and the Cha Cha!

Hop into the Village, and find churros in the Village green! Want a sweet, fried treat while exploring the Latin culture and fun of the Latin Fiesta? We have a Churro truck visiting the Village for the day so you can grab a tasty treat for the family! Feliz navidad!

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

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail Monday 4th June Queen's Birthday Cafes Monday 4th June Hours Bittersweet Closed Mondays Bloom Cupcakes Closed Mondays Cafe 47 Closed OTT Closed Mondays The Standing Room Open 7am-1:30pm Your Cafe Closed Tongue and Gro

Enjoy fun Chilean flair as the Cucea dance group show off their traditional outfits while performing their Chilean Folk Dance!

Step into the vibrant heart of Birkenhead Village this March for a culinary journey like no other. As part of our Latin American Fiesta, we invite you to follow the Tapa Trail, a curated map of local eateries, between 3-5pm each serving a unique, limited-edition "Chili Tapa" insp

Its a well known fact we Villagers love our Man's Best Friend.

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 Roa

Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

Explore the Medieval Hall full of unique wares, music and fun photo opportunities! Find it in the Nell Fisher Village Green, in front of Birkenhead Library

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

Discover Argentinean, Chilean, Peruvian and Columbian street food and other goods lining Birkenhead Ave

Back by popular demand, Mexican Mariachis are returning to the Village to join us in celebrating our Latin Fiesta, with a two hour serenading symphony performance at the Norfolk Pine Stage, joined by by Laura a wonderful Mexican folk dancer at 11:30 & again at 12.30pm

Watch Laura perform Mexican Folk Dances! For her first performance she will join the Mexican Mariachis to dance to their live music

Birkenhead Ave Village Entrance, Good Home/Broke Boy Taco

Enjoy the Latin Beats from Ricky Medieros, Brazilian Guitarist & Khara performing high energy dance tunes, Salsa & Bachata.

The Brazilian Divas are bringing the party to Birkenhead Village with a showcase at Kaimataara o Wai Manawa before they stroll restaurants! Watch the showcase to join their party energy, or enjoy as the party is brought to you as you dine!

Round off the day with a fun upbeat performance from our Latin Trio!

From 1:30 performances will move to the Birkenhead Library if needed due to rain

Our Village favourite event activity is back once again, face painting! Join our talented face painter to discover what fun creature of the rainforest or design the kids can turn into as they enjoy the Latin culture around them

Enjoy fun Latin American flair as Laura dances some of the key folk dances of Mexico!

Natallia and John are the current Oceania Stage Tango Champions and were SemiFinalists in the prestigious 2024 Buenos Aires Tango World Cup held in Argentina

We have a special guest joining us to celebrate Latin Culture in the Village this year! Dora will be joining us to say "hola" and join the kids in learning Latin culture

Enjoy 8 piece band Acústica Latina performing music from salsa, bachata, and cha cha from 2:15-4pm at our Village Library Green Nell Fisher Reserve!

The piñata is a traditional Mexican game, that we also love to play here in New Zealand at children's parties! Bring the kids to see who can wack the piñata down before everyone shares the lollies within

*NELL FISHER RAINCHECK LOCATION All activities will remain in the same location

Enjoy Ricky Medieros, local Brazilian talent performing at our Latin Fiesta with his guitar and voice! In the last 15 minutes at Kaimataara he will be joined by John and Natalia in their Argentine Tango showcase

Natallia and John are the current Oceania Stage Tango Champions and were SemiFinalists in the prestigious 2024 Buenos Aires Tango World Cup held in Argentina

Enjoy fun Chilean flair as the Cucea dance group show off their traditional outfits while performing their Chilean Folk Dance!

Join Mami for some Zumba! Mami will teach you the moves for this fun dance style that doubles as exercise

Enjoy a Salsa Showcase from 2 times Dancing with the Stars Finalist and Ackei Salsa World Champion, Enrique Johns and his partner Amy Horner!

Capoeira is a form of martial arts that doubles as a dance! Join us for a showcase followed by a workshop at our Latin Fiesta to see this beautiful art form created by slaves to fight back but was concealed as a dance with music and song so they could practise and learn without p

All Norfolk Pine performances will move behind the stage, under the veranda if needed due to rain

Santa snuck into the Village and stashed five lots of Christmas cash at five Village businesses!

Enjoy Christmas carols while you shop and dine in the Village through the months of November and December! Featuring Fred Baker III, Maila Baker and Edwina Thorne

Want a family photo with Santa? Stop by Birkenhead Library during Santa's Festival to take a photo with the man himself, and get a chance for the kids to tell him what they want for Christmas!

Santa is bringing his favourite picture book with him to his visit to the Village to read to the children of the Village! Join him for a read-a-long from 2 to enjoy this Christmas classic with Santa.

Enjoy free rides for children on Santa's Train, all the way from the North Pole! Find Santa's Train alongside face painting, and don't miss out the parade, live music and Christmas market!

Santa loves his farm full of animals! They love to assist him every year in preparing for Christmas, and this year his farm animals have joined him as he visits the Village!

The elves have grown very tall over the past year while building your toys! They're visiting the Village for Santa's Festival to create some mischief as they explore the Village and see what they can get up to!

Discover a range of over 30 artisan, handmade and unique stalls at Santa's market, including festive goods and items perfect for gifting this Christmas!

Nothing says Christmas like the sound of carollers, so we've welcomed back the Sounds of the Shore choir back to the Village to serenade us with Christmas carols during Santa's Christmas Festival!

Our Village favourite event activity is back once again, face painting! Meet our face painting elves at Nell Fisher and then Kaimataara Platform for some festive face painting, where you could get a candy cane, Christmas tree, Santa hat, or another fun festive design on your face

Enjoy Jack Moser performing your favourite carols on the keyboard at the heart of the Village!

Nick Jones will perform violin renditions of our favourite Christmas carols at Nell Fisher Reserve before moving to Norfolk Pine Stage!

Santa snuck into the Village and stashed five lots of Christmas cash at five Village businesses!

Mrs Claus has picked up a new hobby, balloon twisting! She has decided to join Santa Claus when he visits the Village for Santa's Christmas Festival, and you can find her outside KidzStuffOnline to meet her and get a cool balloon creation!

We're going to have some fun this Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam! Explore the various games handmade by the elves and have a go trying to beat each one!

Nothing sets the mood on a fun day like the sweet smell of candy floss! Treat the kids to a sweet treat while you enjoy all the fun of Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam!

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS: BRAZIALIAN DANCERS Sat 7th March 1-2pm Norfolk Pine Stage An eclectic mix of Brazilian dance tunes to enjoy

Enjoy 4 piece band performing music from Brazil from 2-4pm at our Norflolk Pine Stage

11-12 MS MAILA BAKER Sweet sounds of Swing Jazz from our Sunny Songbird of the Art Deco Jazz Era.

Join us to celebrate Birkenhead Village "uniquely the town" that Sugar created! Our unique New Zealand Heritage goes back to the establishment of the Sugar Factory in 1886. As the factory grew the services around it did too and crept up the hill to the birthplace of the current V

A display of Model A Ford 1927 and Chevy cars - accompanied by jazz musicians in a homage to our Art Deco Period in Birkenhead Village, the birthplace of current day Village commerce in the period 1920-1950.

Enjoy free rides for children on Sammy the Steam Train to celebrate the era of steel and steam in our Sugar Town Stream! Find Sammy the Train alongside face painting, balloon twisting and hot dogs! Then, stop by the reserve outside Birkenhead Library for a day full of vintage ins

Nick Jones will perform violin renditions of songs of the era at Nell Fisher Reserve before moving to Norfolk Pine Stage!

Enjoy the sweet sounds of acapella music of the era as you stroll the Village during the carnival! The Barber Shop B Flats will bring the music right to you as they rove the Village for the second half of their performance

11-3pm Bus Stops opposite Barfoot & Thompson Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Heritage Museum Mahara Ave, Birkenhead Square Mokoia Rd: Bus trip 15 minutes round trip.

An exclusive opportunity to view the workers of the Chelsea Sugar Factory from the precious Chelsea Archives! This is a unique piece of our sugar town heritage. We are the only sugar town village in Auckland, and the last remaining working sugar factory in New Zealand. Chelsea is

Have the kids ever seen stiltwalkers? We think they are a very art deco carnival thing but did you know that archaeological evidence suggests that the first instances of stilt walking can be found in ancient Egypt and China around 3,500 years ago! In these cultures, stilts were p

It's your chance to enjoy a showcase of swing dancing with the Lindy Hop Dancers, Jesse and Ana! Your chance to then join them to hop along Kaimataara platform at 2:15

Society Jazzmen entertainers are a 6 piece band with collective history playing jazz of 250 years! They are described as 1920s Dixieland Jazz and will delight you with their stunning array of jazz and swing standards. They are a firm favourite in the morning melody series

It's your chance to enjoy swing dancing with the Lindy Hop Dancers, Jesse and Ana! Swing dance to the sounds of live swing bands with these talented dancers!

Visit and discover this historic 1940s Ford Mercury V8 Fire Truck and meet fire fighters!

Our favourite balloon twister, Kat, is back for some spring balloon twisting carnival fun! Meet Kat to discover what exciting balloon animal or specialty balloon shape she will create for you, then explore what fun the sugar town carnival has in store for you across the Village!

Corner of Nell Fisher Reserve, corner Rawene and Hinemoa St

Our favourite face painter is back for some sugar town carnival fun! Bring the kids to get their faces painted as they enjoy all the fun of the vintage carnival!

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 Art Deco Sugar Town Carnival!

Enjoy sweet music as you dine, with live music under the fairylights from 6-8pm

The elves have grown very tall over the past year while building your toys! They're visiting the Village for Santa's Festival to create some mischief as they explore the Village and see what they can get up to!

Santa loves his farm full of animals! They love to assist him every year in preparing for Christmas, and this year his farm animals have joined him as he visits the Village!

Enjoy free rides for children on Santa's Train, all the way from the North Pole! Find Santa's Train alongside face painting, and don't miss out the parade, live music and Christmas market!

Santa is bringing his favourite picture book with him to his visit to the Village to read to the children of the Village! Join him for a read-a-long from 2 to enjoy this Christmas classic with Santa.

Nothing sets the mood on a fun day like the sweet smell of candy floss! Treat the kids to a sweet treat while you enjoy all the fun of Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam!

Nick Jones will perform violin renditions of our favourite Christmas carols at Nell Fisher Reserve before moving to Norfolk Pine Stage!

Watch out as Santas North Pole Igloo magically pops up in the Village during the day for Santa's visit! Swirling balloons fun to chase around with friends for the little ones, and will be appearing in three Village locations! A great Instagram shot for family and friends for the

Our Village favourite event activity is back once again, face painting! Meet our face painting elves at Nell Fisher and then Kaimataara Platform for some festive face painting, where you could get a candy cane, Christmas tree, Santa hat, or another fun festive design on your face

We're going to have some fun this Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam! Explore the various games handmade by the elves and have a go trying to beat each one!

Nothing says Christmas like the sound of carollers, so we've welcomed back the Sounds of the Shore choir back to the Village to serenade us with Christmas carols during Santa's Christmas Festival!

Mrs Claus has picked up a new hobby, balloon twisting! She has decided to join Santa Claus when he visits the Village for Santa's Christmas Festival, and you can find her outside KidzStuffOnline to meet her and get a cool balloon creation!

Enjoy Christmas carols while you shop and dine in the Village through the month of December! Featuring Fred Baker III and Edwina Thorne!

Aj graduated from Loughborough University UK with a PhD, and is now a professor in the School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition at Massey University. A disrupter in the health industry, he believes in people proactively understanding their own health, so they can flourish, promoti

Tony is an optometrist and accredited glaucoma specialist, who owns and runs Highbury Optometrists. He has more than 21 years experience in diagnosing and treating glaucoma, and treats and manages more than a hundred referred glaucoma patients from Auckland City Hospital each mon

We are told by TV chefs to cook chicken until the juices run clear, but what does that really mean? And is it safe? Around 50% of food-borne illnesses occur in a home setting. As one of NZ's most experienced experts, Nigel shares key information keeping you and your family safe a

Childrens' favourites Bluey & Bingo will be hanging out at the library from 10:30-12:30pm and then strolling the Village With a View from 1-3pm on Saturday, May 24! We invite you to come on down as a family, say hello and take some photos!

Peppa Pig is visiting us in the Village for our Wellness and Health day. Find her strolling the Village from 11-1pm on Saturday 24th, and say hi!

Have a go as a Gladiator in the blow up Gladiator Arena. The Balance and mental agility required will blow your mind.

Find the Fitness Fairy having fun on the local streets from 1 to 3pm, starting at Birkenhead Library!

Fun mindful moments with bubbles linger at the linger node in front of KidzStuff Online Mokoia Road experience different bubble options locally from 12:30-2pm on Saturday 24th May! IT will blow your mind mindfully!

Experience and have a go at Icarus Pole locally from 11:30-12pm on Saturday, the 24th of May! Eleanor and the team are strong to the core and the discipline brings a lift to your whole way of looking at life!

Strategize and compete against friends and family with our Active Outdoor Thinking Games in Nell Fisher Reserve

Active Aging is a fantastic exercise program specifically designed for the over 65's, created by Just Workout! Have a go at this workout class with a free demonstration on Saturday 24 May.

Have you ever wanted to try boxing? Watch this boxing demonstration from Urban Sport to decide if you have what it takes to begins this intense sport!

Enjoy an aerial silks yoga demonstration, a unique form of yoga that uses silks as you work on balance and flexibility. This form of excercise is a fun and unique way to target your arms and core. Watch this demonstration in Fitness Now on Saturday 24th from 11-11:30

Come along to have a go with this yoga and pilates demonstration with Just Workout! These popular forms of exercise are designed to train and tone your body through deliberate movements

Come along and shake your Body to the Latin Beats of local Zumba Queen Bea. A fun interactive experience bound to bring smiles to faces, and blood to body spaces! Great Fun! Lifes Short come along and see what all the smiles are about!

Pamper your mum or yourself at any of our pamper and beauty business or purchase from any village business to a $50 value, and she could win $1000 worth of pampering for the year!

Pamper your mum or yourself at any of our pamper and beauty business or purchase from any village business to a $50 value, and she could win $1000 worth of pampering for the year!

Discover Argentinean, Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian and Columbian street food and other goods lining Birkenhead Ave

The Brazilian Divas are bringing the party to Birkenhead Village with a 15 minute showcase at Kaimataara o Wai Manawa before they stroll restaurants! Watch the showcase to join their party energy, or enjoy as the party is brought to you as you dine!

Our beloved Mexican Mariachis are returning to the Village to join us in celebrating our Latin Fiesta, with a two hour serenading symphony performance at the Norfolk Pine Stage, joined by Brazilian folk dancers at 12 and 12:15.

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS: MEXICAN FOLK DANCE Sat 8th March 12pm Norfolk Pine Stage 12:15 Norfolk Pine Stage Watch Roselia perform Mexican Folk Dances!

BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE PRESENTS: BRAZIALIAN DANCERS Sat 8th March 1-2pm Norfolk Pine Stage An eclectic mix of Brazilian dance tunes to enjoy

Enjoy 4 piece band performing music from Brazil from 2-4pm at our Norflolk Pine Stage

Enjoy a Salsa Showcase from 2 times Dancing with the Stars Finalist and Ackei Salsa World Champion, Enrique Johns and his partner Amy Horner!

Enjoy Ricky Medieros, local Brazilian talent performing at our Latin Fiesta with his guitar and voice! In the last 15 minutes he will be joined by John and Natalia in their Argentine Tango showcase

John Flower is the New Zealand Stage Tango Champion and has represented our country three times in the World Stage Tango Championships! Watch John Flower and his dance partner Natalia Ramanchuck as they travel around the Village, showing how they do the Argentine Tango

Capoeira is a form of martial arts that doubles as a dance! Join us for a showcase followed by a workshop at our Latin Fiesta to see this beautiful art form created by slaves to fight back but was concealed as a dance with music and song so they could practise and learn without p

Join Mami for some Zumba! Mami will teach you the moves for this fun dance style that doubles as exercise

Watch a demonstration then learn the Cha Cha from 2 times Dancing with the Stars Finalist and Ackei Salsa World Champion, Enrique Johns and his partner Amy Horner!

Our Village favourite event activity is back once again, face painting! Join our talented face painter to discover what fun creature or design the kids can turn into as they enjoy the Latin culture around them

Enjoy fun Chilean flair as the Cucea dance group show off their traditional outfits while performing their Chilean Folk Dance!

We have a special guest joining us to celebrate Latin Culture in the Village this year! Dora will be joining us to say "hola" and join the kids in learning Latin culture

Enjoy 9 piece band Sa Son performing music from salsa, cumbia, bachata, and cha-cha-cha from 2-4pm at our Village Library Green Nell Fisher Reserve!

The piñata is a traditional Mexican game, that we also love to play here in New Zealand at children's parties! Bring the kids to see who can wack the piñata down before everyone shares the lollies within

Hop into the Village, and find churros in the Village green! Want a sweet, fried treat while exploring the Latin culture and fun of the Latin Fiesta? We have a Churro truck visiting the Village for the day so you can grab a tasty treat for the family! Feliz navidad!

The Village is getting ready for Christmas! The trees are being trimmed and the decorations are hung, and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Santa's Secret Stash is cash is stashed in over 70 Village chimneys throughout the village, ready for you to discover when you ne

THIS IS A PLANNED ALL WEATHER EVENT

Summer Christmas Fun: Beach & Bach with KFTC

Celebrate Santa with a day of seasons! Summer fun in the sun with the Elves of Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust.

Nothing sets the mood on a fun day like the sweet smell of candy floss! Treat the kids to a sweet treat while you enjoy all the fun of Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam!

Hop into the Village, and next to Santa's igloo, find Santa's favourite churros! Want a sweet, fried treat while walking around Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam? We have a Churro truck visiting the Village for the day outside Kaimataara so you can grab a tasty treat for the family! Fe

We love fair food while enjoying fun events, so we decided to bring back our favourite hot dog food truck! Find him at Nell Fisher Reserve for a savoury, on the go snack!

Our Village favourite event activity is back once again, face painting! Meet Laura the Elf outside KidzStuffOnline for some festive face painting, where you could get a candy cane, Christmas tree, Santa hat, or another fun festive design on your face!

Discover a range of artisan, handmade and unique goods at our laneway market, including festive goods and items perfect for gifting this Christmas!

Enjoy the musical melodies of Santa's Musicians around the Village as you enjoy all the festivities of Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam

We're going to have some fun this Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam! Explore the various games handmade by the elves and have a go trying to beat each one!

Winter Christmas Fun

Enjoy the sweet sound of bells jingling in the Village, with a visit from Bells Angels during Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam

See Santa's grand arrival into the Village! Greet him as he arrives into the Village on his unique sleigh and meet him at Nell Fisher Reserve where you can follow him into Birkenhead Library!

Watch out as Santas North Pole Igloos magically pop up in the Village during the day for Santa's visit! Swirling balloons fun to chase around with friends for the little ones, and will be appearing in three Village locations! A great instagram shot for family and friends for the

Mrs Claus has picked up a new hobby, balloon twisting! She has decided to join Santa Claus when he visits the Village for Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam, and you can find her outside KidzStuffOnline to meet her and get a cool balloon creation!

Santa is bringing his favourite picture book with him to his visit to the Village to read to the children of the Village! Join him for a read-a-long from 2:30 to enjoy this Christmas classic with Santa.

Want a family photo with Santa? Stop by Birkenhead Library during Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam to take a whole with the man himself, and get a chance for the kids to tell him what they want for Christmas!

The elves have grown very tall over the past year while building your toys! They're visiting the Village for Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam to create some mischief as they explore the Village and see what they can get up to!

The Madeleines are returning to the Village, this time to sing our favourite Christmas carols of eras past

Some special visitors will be in the Village for Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam to meet Santa and the people of the Village! If you want to meet the Ice Queen and her sister, you can find them at Nell Fisher Reserve!

Discover the world of dungeons and dragons and see what fun the elves have had with it! Stop by New Zealand Stage and Screen Combat School and see what Alex and the elves have for sale in this exciting world of possibility

Try your hand at archery this Christmas! The naughty elves from New Zealand Stage and Screen have picked up archery this year and want to teach you how to do it yourself, have a go and see if you can shoot your arrow straight and hit the bullseye!

Nothing says Christmas like the sound of carollers, so we've welcomed back the Sounds of the Shore choir back to the Village to serenade us with Christmas carols during Santa's Seasonal Jingle Jam!

From 7pm the lights of our beloved Norfolk Pine tree will be visible from afar, with our guiding star lit bright on top to help guide Santa home! Enjoy the fairylit streets of the Village in the evening, alongside our live music and festive ambience

click here to find the full Art Deco Spring Fling schedule

Celebrate our op shops as the first event of our Art Deco Spring Fling celebration on Friday 25th October as we bring the best jazz performers into our OP SHOPS to sing the Classics of Swing from 11-1 Grab a coffee and browse to the sounds of the era when our commerical heart of

Celebrate the opening of our fabulous Spring Fling Vintage Carnival with the fantastic Madeleines Trio concert performance. The vintage vocal trio will transport you back to the golden era of music!

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

Enjoy music of the era as you get a barber cut or stroll the Village during the carnival! The Barber Shop B Flats will bring the music right to you as they perform at our eight barber shops

11-3pm Bus Stops opposite Barfoot & Thompson Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Heritage Museum Mahara Ave, Birkenhead Square Mokoia Rd: Anticipated bus trip 30 minutes round trip.

Have the kids ever seen stiltwlakers? We think they are a very art deco carnival thing but did you know

11-3pm Bus Stops opposite Barfoot & Thompson Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead Heritage Museum Mahara Ave, Birkenhead Square Mokoia Rd: Anticipated bus trip 30 minutes round trip.

Celebrate with us Birkenhead's Forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward.

10.30- 1:15 pm 15 Rawene Road, Opposite Nell Fisher Reserve (changed on thursday 24th to an hour earlier to get best of weahter)

Society Jazzmen entertainers are a 6 piece band with collective history playing jazz of 250 years! They are described as 1920s Dixieland Jazz and will delight you with their stunning array of jazz and swing standards. They are a firm favourite in the morning melody series

Visit and discover this historic 1940s Ford Mercury V8 which as stationed at the old Mt Eden Fire Station from 1940 to 1963 and then the Onehunga Fire Station from 1963 to 1971! It was involved in a serious accident in February 1950 and rebuilt in it's present format.

Have a go at Games from a Bygone Era. Compare yourself to mum or dad as you compete to complete the maze.

Our favourite balloon twister, Kat, is back for some spring fling balloon twisting carnival fun! Meet Kat to discover what exciting balloon animal or specialty balloon shape she will create for you, then explore what fun the spring fling has in store for you!

Meet a living and breathing statue at our carnival, hanging out amongst the carnival goers and near the laneway market!

Our favourite face painter is back for some spring fling fun! Bring the kids to get their faces painted as they enjoy all the fun of the vintage carnival!

Discover a range of artisan, handmade and unique goods at our laneway market, as well as a tarot reader ready to read your fortune!

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!

opposite Nell Fisher Reserve next to heritage farm

Create your own piece of memorabilia and celebrate our unique Birkenhead Village Spring Fling Carnival with us!

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!

Be serenaded as you dine with your Valentine in Birkenhead Village this Valentine's Day as mariachis perform while you dine

One lane, Birkenhead Ave from Mokoia Road to Onewa Road will be closed for the first 2 weeks of September 2024 from 2-13 September. Second lane, Birkenhead Ave from Onewa Road to Mokoia Road will be closed for the second 2 weeks of September 2024, from 16-27 September. There will

Have you heard about the great initiative called Safer Plates supported by the Police?

For Mother's Day this year we are creating the perfect atmosphere to have a drink or meal with your mum by hosting live music over the weekend!

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our

ANZAC DAY PARADE Thursday 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 https:/

For some fabulous fun this school holidays, we have 10 days of giveaways and 5 days of face paint!

For some fabulous fun this school holidays, we have 10 days of giveaways and 5 days of face paint!

click to view pdf flier with map and schedule

11-1pm Rainforest Face Painting (raincheck library eaves)

Sa Son Introducing A fabulous 9 Pc Salsa Band Sa Son 2:00-400 pm Nell Fisher Reserve Birkenhead Village Library Raincheck: Kaimataara Platform eaves

11-5 pm Argentinean, Brazilian, Chilean, Peruvian, Columbian

11-12pm Mexican Mariachi Band (raincheck strolling)

FREE EVENTS Mokoia Road - Old Post Office Raincheck under eaves PERFORMANCE 12-12:30 pm Argentine Tango Showcase WLDC World Dance Cup Tango Champion 2017 John Flower

Raincheck Zion Hill Methodist Hall 237 Onewa Road, parking onsite

15 minute showcase then strolling restaurants until 8

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Enjoy Valentines Day dinner with romance in Birkenhead Village

Enjoy a tango showcase at 6pm with John Flower and Natallia Ramanchuck followed by a snapshot lesson where you can learn the basic steps of the dance of love

Closed Christmas (25), Boxing Day (26), New Years (1) and Day after New Years (2)

Closed Christmas (24), Closed 30 Dec, reopen 4 Jan

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

Santas Christmas Village 2nd & 3rd Dec

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.

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!

The Amazing Alan Watson will be here to entertain you with a fantastical magic show

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

Sunday 2-4 pm (raincheck Library Chelsea Rise Tent)

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 - N

and enjoy the festive scents of the season from 12 noon to 6pm on Saturday 2nd Dec and Sunday 3rd Dec.

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

12.30 Elf workshop and show you have to have a go!

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 wond

LABOUR DAY 23 October 2023 CAFE OPENING HOURS Bitter Sweet Closed Bungalo Cafe 7:30am - 3pm Cafe 47 TBC Coffix TBC Dit Closed Mondays Espresso Express 9am - 5:30pm Fika With Me 8:30am - 2:30pm Generosity Coffee TBC Coffee Time 8am - 2pm Lemon Tree Cafe Closed Ott Patisserie Close

LABOUR DAY 23 October 2023 RESTAURANT OPENING HOURS The Good Home 12 noon - 10pm Real Burger Closed Mondays BBC 12 noon - 10pm Kebab Serai TBC - open Sushi Ya Sushi Closed Curry Master 4pm - 9:30pm Sagar Indian 5pm - 9pm Pinehouse Korean TBC Ala Turca 10:30am - 9pm Bitter Sweet C

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 si

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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!

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.

Celebrate with us Birkenhead's Forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward.

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

Enjoy free rides for children at Kaimataara o Wai Manawa viewing platform, courtesy of Birkenhead Village Association, on Sammy the Steam Train to celebrate the era of steel and steam! Stop by the reserve outside Birkenhead Library for a day full of vintage inspired carnival fun

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

Create your own piece of memorabilia and celebrate our unique Birkenhead Village Queen Carnival with us!

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

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!

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!

Join the Birkenhead Heritage Society's historian Marcia Roberts on this guided walk at 11-12 on Friday 29th.

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

Auckland Council presents Auckland Heritage Festival, from 23 September to 8 October 2023. Inspired by 50 years since anti-nuclear protests were embraced by the nation, this year's theme is Peace, Love and Protest. Explore the events that defined who we were then and who we are n

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 .

Back by popular demand, the Medieval Times Renaissance Fair is nearly here.

All Village activities will proceed with raincheck locations at each Village activity headquarters. Please check our Facebook page on the day to confirm.

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.

Medieval Times A Renaissance Fair Music Join us to enjoy live music Sat 18 June Harp & Flute Maiden Robyn The Harper 11am to 12 noon Fairy Village Mokoia Rd 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Norfolk Turret Medieval Maiden singing Ballads 10am to 11am Fairy Village Mokoia Rd 11am to 12 noon Kai

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 https://

2023 CAFE HOURS EASTER & ANZAC Bitter Sweet * 7 April Good Friday Open 8am-2pm 8 April Holy Saturday Open 8:30am-2pm 9 April Easter Sunday Open 8:30am-2pm 10 April Easter Monday Closed 25 April ANZAC Day (Tuesday) Closed Bungalo Cafe* 7 April Good Friday Open 7am-3pm 8 April Holy

EASTER & ANZAC HOURS Evening Dining Restaurants Easter Good Fri 7th Easter Sat 8th Easter Sun 9th Easter Monday 10th April ANZAC 25th The Good Home 09-480 0066 Closed Easter Friday 7th Open Easter Saturday 9th Open for dining Easter Sunday10th Easter Monday Open 12 -10 pm Open 25

1.30 pm Dora the Explorer Special Guest & Photo ops

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 Ch

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!

Until Christmas, Music Every Weekend on in the Village.

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

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

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12-1 The Madeleines Trio Courtesy of Darren & Tony Chelsea Rise

Celebrate with us Birkenhead's Forefather of Entertainment Henry Hayward.

Celebrate Birkenhead's Forefather of infrastructure & Commerce WF Hammond.

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

You must be 18+ to enter and bring a valid ID to claim your prize if you win

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 sit

The Attic Shop, The Collective, Dollar Dealers, Hospice (Shop, Finally Books and Retro), IHC, The Shack, Salvation Army Family Store, Rag & Bone Factory.

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!

Enjoy free rides for children at Birkenhead Primary School, courtesy of Birkenhead Village Association, on Sammy the Steam Train to celebrate the era of steel and steam! Stop by the reserve outside Birkenhead Library for a day full of vintage inspired carnival fun for the whole f

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!

Enjoy all the fun of a traditional carnival! Laughing clowns will be in the village for a day for some vintage carnival fun! The Laughing Clowns will cost $5 per turn

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!

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!

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

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.

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 formerl

Join the Birkenhead Heritage Society's historian Marcia Roberts on this guided walk.

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.

Performances at Kaimataara O Wai Manawa (next to the Junction Eatery) and the Norfolk Pine Stage (Highbury Corner/roundabout)

All Village activities will proceed with raincheck locations at each Village activity headquarters. Please check our Facebook page on the day to confirm.

A Full evening of action, entertainment and a feast at the NZSSCS

Medieval Times A Renaissance Fair Music Join us to enjoy live music Fri 17 June Norfolk Pine Turret Classical European Singer Mary The Village Canary & Fiddler 11am to 1pm Strolling Ministrel 6pm to 8pm Sat 18 June Medieval Fairy Village (Nell Fisher Village Green) Harp & Flute M

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.

Explore the Medieval Hall full of unique wares, music and fun photo opportunities! Find it in the Nell Fisher Village Green, in front of Birkenhead Library

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our

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.

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) Bitter Sweet * 15 April Good Friday Open 8am-2pm 16 April Holy Saturday Open 8:30am-2pm 17 April Easter Sunday Open 8:30am-2pm 18 A

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) Bitter Sweet * 15 April Good Friday Open 8am-2pm 16 April Holy Saturday Open 8:30am-2pm 17 April Easter Sunday Open 8:30am-2pm 18 A

2022 RESTAURANT EASTER & ANZAC HOURS Restaurants 15 April Good Friday 16 April Holy Saturday 17 April Easter Sunday 18 April Easter Monday 25 April ANZAC Day (Monday) The Good Home 09-480 0066 15 April Good Friday Closed 16 April Holy Saturday Open 12-11pm 17 April Easter Sunday

We are celebrating cultural diversity this weekend, with a nod to the Irish! Come along to enjoy live music and the taste of international flavours that we have on offer here in Birkenhead Village.

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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!

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!

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.

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

Birkenhead Village Barbers cutting edge of New Zealand

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

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-

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.

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

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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

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

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM THE LORAX Birkenhead Library Performance Times Mon 12h July 3pm

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Award Winning : Variety Artist Entertainer of the Year 2017

Birkenhead VIllage Presents Fred and Paul evening Jazz Music

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

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

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail Monday 7th June Queen's Birthday Cafe 47 Closed OTT Closed Mondays The Standing Room Open 7am-1:30pm Your Cafe Closed Tongue and Groove 8am -4pm Lemon Tree 8am-3pm Generousity Cafe 8am - 4pm The Junction Eatery 8am- 5

It's the month of May and it's that time of year again, time to show our

Friday May 7th, Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th

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 S ervice: 10am at Birkenhead War Memorial Park , Mahara Ave Road closure details: Rolling road closure https://

1.00 pm Capoeira "A Brazilan Martial Arts " Showcase

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

3.00 pm "Cha Cha" with Enrique NZ Latin American Champion

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 -

DAYTIME EVENTS SATURDAY 27 MARCH EUROPEAN STREET FASHION SHOW Presented & Styled by Natalia The Attic Shop 12.30 PM 27 MOKOIA ROAD

DAYTIME EVENTS SATURDAY 27 MARCH MARIACHI MARKET ON MOKOIA 11-2 EUROPEAN STREET FASHION SHOW 12.30 PM MOKOIA ROAD

Award Winning : Variety Artist Entertainer of the Year 2017

From Cuba with Love, a Latin Trio at Highbury Corner

Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Street Mokoia Rd & Roundabout

This Valentines Day Sunday night come experience the fun of the sizzling Night Markets with your friends and family. Night Markets kick off around 4 pm in the Village till late.

Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

Now till Christmas Music Every Weekend on in the Village.

Santa comes to the Village on 10th December he will be located in the Highbury Mall from 10th till Christmas Eve when he needs to take off with his reindeer and sleigh in time to visit your house!

Santa comes to the Village on 10th December he will be located

Buy tickets for our local season of 'A Christmas Carol' now!

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.

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS: Archery Inspired by New Zealands Greatest Showman Our "Henry Hayward" STROLLING Village Streets 12 noon (Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets) Sunday 11 October FREE ARCHERY SHOW 12.10 pm Birkenhead Library 12.30 PM HAVE A GO AT ARCH

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations. We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry. Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a

This is your chance to have a go! This workshop is an opportunity for you and the family to try your hand. Let our circus entertainers guide

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations. We ask that you scan the Library QR code on entry. Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep a

FREE EVENING EVENTS BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS: JP A Circus Entertainer Inspired by New Zealands Greatest Showman Our "Henry Hayward" Friday 9th October 6 pm-8 pm Strolling Village Streets Birkenhead Ave & Hinemoa Street BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS: A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired New Zealands Greatest Showman Our "Henry Hayward" Fri 9th, Sat 10th October 11am - 1pm Strolling Village Streets (Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets) HERITAGE JAZZ SONGBOOK FEATURING :SONGS OF THE

Make your very own Hogwards Style Paper and quill at our fabulous Birkenhead Library.

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS: JP Circus Entertainer Inspired by New Zealands Greatest Showman Our "Henry Hayward" Saturday 10th October 11am - 1 pm Strolling Village Streets & Highbury Corner (Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets) Birkenhead Village

Please note that while we have planned for Level 1 conditions, should there be any changes to this, we would have to adjust our programme to meet current regulations. We ask that you scan the Highbury QR code on entry. Please ensure your children have washed their hands and keep

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS: A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired New Zealands Greatest Showman Our "Henry Hayward" Thurs 8th, Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Sun 11th October 11am - 1pm Strolling Village Streets (Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets) JAZZ TRIO "THE STROLLING T

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS: FASHION THROUGHTHE AGES INSPIRED BY THE JAZZ ERA ENJOY YOUR BROWSING TO LIVE JAZZ FROM 12-2 in the VILLAGE Saturday 10th October The ATTIC SHOP STREET FASHIONSHOW 12.30-1pm 1.30pm-2pm Styled by Natalia STREET FASHION SHOW START POINT THE A

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS: A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired New Zealands Greatest Showman Our "Henry Hayward" Sun 11th October 11am - 2pm NELL FISHER RESERVE BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY HERITAGE JAZZ SONGBOOK FINALE JAZZ TRIO Birkenhead Village Bookings essential contact Te

Attic Shop, The Collective, Dollar Dealers, Hospice, IHC, Nic Nac Shack, SPCA, Salvation Army

FREE EVENING EVENTS BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS: A HERITAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL Inspired New Zealands Greatest Showman Our "Henry Hayward" Thurs 8th, Fri 9th,Sat 10th, Sun 11th October 6 - 8pm Strolling Village Streets (Mokoia rd, Birkenhead Ave, Hinemoa Streets) JAZZ TRIO "THE LINDSAY MEECH Q

Discover the stories of our historic Highbury corner through vintage cars and jazz of the Art Deco Ara.

A Delicious High Tea featuring cupcakes, cucumber sandwiches,baby scones & cream & more.

Experience the fusion of Maori and european flavours in a traditional pork and puha meal accompanied by local beer. A finale strawberry dessert to celebrate Birkenhead Strawberry fields of days gone by.

Enjoy discovering our 'village with a view'. Kaimataara ? Wai Manawa is a historical lookout of special significance to local M?ori.

Birkenhead was coined by our forefathers Aucklands most healthful marine suburb.

Sweet stories of Birkenheads unique sugar refining heritage and New Zealands only sugar town village.

DAYTIME EVENTS BIRKENHEAD PRESENTS: SHORE TALES WITH DAVID VERRAN Wednesday 30 September 10.30am- 12pm BIRKENHEAD LIBRARY BIRKENHEAD VILLAGE

Birkenhead Library helps to preserve the story of Chelsea Sugar Refinery by holding its company archives.

Saturday 26 September-Sunday 11 October Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm Sat-Sun: 10am-4:30pm

SATURDAY Daytime Duo 11-1 Paul Town Treweek & Fred Baker

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Note Gelato Workshop opens at 2pm each day during Winter

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 6th July - Saturday 18th July Library Opening Times

Trixie Fairy Magic (Fairy full of mischief & Magic) A Village Fav!

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM Harry Potter & Philosophers Stone (PG) Performance Times Mon 6th July Thurs 9th July 2pm-4pm

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM Harry Potter & Chamber of Secrets (PG) Performance Times Tuesday 7th July 2pm-4pm

FREE DAYTIME LIVE SAX EVENTS Fabulous Fred Baker Mellow Winter Sax Thurs 9th July Fri 10th July Frid 17th July 11-1 pm Birkenhead Village A Friday Swinging Jazz Sax Sizzle of Live Music for Village Retailers , Businesses and Customers.

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM Birkenhead Village MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM Birkenhead Village Street Fairies & Pirates & THE Magic of Balloons Performance Times Wednesday 8th July Thursday 9th Juy Friday 10th July Saturday 11th July Wednesday 15th July Roami

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM Birkenhead Village Laurabelle The Fantasy Facepainter Performance Time Kaimataara O Wai Manawa (35 Birkenhead Ave) Fine Weather Birkenhead Library (Wet Weather ) Friday 10th July 11am-1pm

Melt into Mello Winter Afternoons with Brunch music

Zappa may pop up magically at other times during our Mischief & Mayhem theme!

Pirates will sailing into little Shoal bay, anchoring their pirate ship and making his way up to the Lookout to "Best the Village Dads" and test their fitness on the Rowing Boats! Event sponsored by Fitness Republic, 12 Birkenhead Ave

Cat in the Hat "Knows a lot about that" (cartoon )

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

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

Calling all fairies & pirates! We'd be delighted for you to join us at our magical mid-winter craft sessions from Tuesday 14 July - Friday 17 July 10.30am - 1.30pm daily.

Rawcus 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!

Spike Bones will be crawling into the Village to entertain the kids.

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

FREE EVENING EVENTS EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7 VILLAGE VIBE MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM Birkenhead Village Frenchie The Pryotechnic Pirate Award Winning : Entertainer of the Year Performance Times Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants Saturday 11`th July 5-7pm Thursday

Award Winning : Variety Artist Entertainer of the Year 2017

FREE EVENING EVENTS EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 5-7 VILLAGE VIBE MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM Birkenhead Village Gypsy Solo Sax FRED BAKER III Performance Times Strolling Birkenhead Ave & Mokoia Road Restaurants Thursday 9th July 5.30-7.30pm Friday 10th July 5.00 -7.pm Thursday 16th July

Birkenhead Village Introduces the "Magical Balloon Twister"

BOUTIQUE SHOPPING Ann Cheshire Florist, Esther 4183426 Bloom Cupcakes , Ann Margaret 9506775 Beadazzle Anne 4807437 Cravehome Jude 4199536 Divine Goddess Caroline 4808885 Life Pharmacy, Conrad 4807001 Spero Shoes Ann 4199781 Taste for Colour, Chris or Cindy 4800851 Kidzstuff onli

Balloons, Facepainting, Free Movie Screenings Coco, Day of the Dead Mask Making, Latin Music & Storytelling, Pinata

Santas coming to see us in the Village during our Christmas Weekend Sat 3rd Dec & Sun 4th Dec.

From Cuba with Love, a Latin Trio at Highbury Corner

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.

2019 FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Bakers Delight * 094190456 Monday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Sunday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM Christmas Day 8:00 AM -

2019 RESTAURANT Restaurant Restaurants Christmas & Boxing Good Fri 19th Sun 21st Mon 22nd New Years The Good Home 09-480 0066 Closed 25th & 26th Closed 1st & 2nd Art Thai 09-480 3938 Closed every Thursday BBC 09-320 5055 TBC TBC Kebab Serai 09 4195650 TBC TBC Sushi ya Sushi 09-48

2021 CAFE HOURS EASTER & ANZAC Bittersweet * Closed 23rd December-7th January Bloom Cupcakes * Closed 25th December-18th January Cafe 47 * Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd Store Beulah 24th 9am-3pm 25th Closed 26th 9am-3pm 31st Closed 1st Closed 2nd 9am-3pm OTT Closed 25 December-16

2019 CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Bittersweet * Closed 23rd December-7th January Bloom Cupcakes * Closed 25th December-18th January Cafe 47 * Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd Store Beulah 24th 9am-3pm 25th Closed 26th 9am-3pm 31st Closed 1st Closed 2nd 9am-3pm OTT Closed 25 Decemb

EASTER & ANZAC HOURS Restaurant Restaurants Easter Good Fri 19th Sun 21st Mon 22nd ANZAC 25th The Good Home 09-480 0066 Closed 19th Open 20th Open 21st from 11am dining only TBC Art Thai 09-480 3938 TBC TBC BBC 09-320 5055 TBC TBC Kebab Serai 09 4195650 TBC TBC Sushi ya Sushi 09-

Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

Resident Muso's in the Village "Music to Cruise by"..

: Wed 9 October - Sat 12 October, 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm

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 tor

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!

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

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

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

Highbury Corner Under Norfolk Pine Station, Birkenhead Village

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Captain Cook first introduced the potato to South Island M?ori in 1769.

M?ori and European encounters led to trading of food.

From Waterways to Dirt Tracks : Transport routes of early settlers

The ancient M?ori name for T?maki Makaurau is 'Te Ipu Kura a Maki'. Maki was the father of Te Kawerau Maki the eponymous ancestor of the Te Kawerau Tribe.

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.

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

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

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM

FREE DAYTIME EVENTS MID WINTER MISCHIEF & MAYHEM MATARIKI Birkenhead Library Tuesday 9 July 11am-1 pm Music and Movement

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 Library Wednesday 10th July Friday 12th July Matariki Letterpress Workshop 11am-1pm

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 Roa

Highbury Mall - Birkenhead Village Performance Times: Monday 15th -Friday 19th July Disco Magic Fun 11.30am 12.30pm

FREE EVENING EVENTS

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 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.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail Monday 4th June Queen's Birthday Cafes Monday 4th June Hours Bittersweet Closed Mondays Bloom Cupcakes Closed Mondays Cafe 47 Closed OTT Closed Mondays The Standing Room Open 7am-1:30pm Your Cafe Closed Tongue and Gro

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail Monday 4th June Queen's Birthday Cafes Monday 4th June Hours Bittersweet Closed Mondays Bloom Cupcakes Closed Mondays Cafe 47 Closed OTT Closed Mondays The Standing Room Open 7am-1:30pm Your Cafe Closed Tongue and Gro

Easter Bunny /Easter Egg collage - Highbury Shopping Centre

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!

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!

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

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 Balloon

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.

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 vill

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

FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Bakers Delight Closed 25 December & 1 January Fresh n Save Closed 25, 26 December & 1 January Highbury Fisheries Closed 24 December-14 Jan Cheesecake Shop TBC Highbury Butchery 24th-14 Jan The Casual Foodie TBC Countdown Closed 25 December

FRESH PRODUCE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Bakers Delight Closed 25 December & 1 January Fresh n Save Closed 25, 26 December & 1 January Highbury Fisheries Closed 24 December-14 Jan Cheesecake Shop TBC Highbury Butchery 24th-14 Jan The Casual Foodie TBC Countdown Closed 25 December

CAFE HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Bittersweet Closed 23rd December-7th January Bloom Cupcakes Closed 25th December-18th January Cafe 47 Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd Store Beulah 24th 9am-3pm 25th Closed 26th 9am-3pm 31st Closed 1st Closed 2nd 9am-3pm OTT Closed 24 December-17 Janua

RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR The Good Home TBC Art Thai Closed 24th-26th Closed 1st-3rd BBC Closed 25th Kebab Serai Closed 25th December & 1st January Sushi ya Sushi Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd Yummy Korean BBQ Closed 25th, 2nd & 3rd Curry Master Closed 25th December Sa

RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR DRAFT 2019 The Good Home TBC Art Thai Closed 24th-26th Closed 1st-3rd BBC Closed 25th Kebab Serai Closed 25th December & 1st January Sushi ya Sushi Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd Yummy Korean BBQ Closed 25th, 2nd & 3rd Curry Master Closed 25th

RESTAURANT HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR The Good Home TBC Art Thai Closed 24th-26th Closed 1st-3rd BBC Closed 25th Kebab Serai Closed 25th December & 1st January Sushi ya Sushi Closed 25th, 26th, 1st & 2nd Yummy Korean BBQ Closed 25th, 2nd & 3rd Curry Master Closed 25th December Sa

RETAIL HOURS CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Warehouse 24th- 7am-9pm 25th closed 26th 7am-9pm 1st 10am-8pm Yarntons 10am-4am Daily 25th & 26th closed 1st & 2nd closed Post Office Closed 25th, 26th, 29th, 1st, 2nd Highbury Mall Closed 25th 26th 10am-5pm 27th 9am-5:30pm closed 1st 2nd 10am-5p

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 some

Christmas Carollers for the $ gold Coin donation for City Mission

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.

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

FREE EVENING EVENTS ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS! Birkenhead Village November /December Fairy Light Display Nightly @ Village Streets 5- till late

Birkenhead Village Introduces the "New Village Vibe"

Birkenhead Village Introduces the "New Village Vibe"

Birkenhead Rotary & Birkenhead Town Centre Association

Come celebrate at the only Dutch Restaurant in New Zealand!

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 thr

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

LABOUR DAY Village Open Hours for Cafes, Dining & Retail Monday 22nd October Cafes Labour Day Hours Bittersweet Closed Mondays Bloom Cupcakes Closed Mondays Cafe 47 Closed OTT Closed Mondays Your Cafe-Burrito House Closed Lemon Tree Closed Gustoso 12:30pm-9pm The Junction Eatery

AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL 29 September-14 October

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

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

The Circus is coming to Highbury Mall these school holidays!

Heritage Op Shops of Hammond Place, Mokoia & Birkenhead Ave243 Hinemoa St (opposite the Birkenhead Library), Birkenhead Village

Flapper cocktails from 5pm at BBC, 17 Birkenhead Ave

Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 October, 6pm-8pm

Nell Fisher Reserve War Memorial by Birkenhead Library

Wednesday 10 October and Friday 12 October, 1.15pm-2pm

Friday 5, Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 October, 1pm-2pm

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

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.

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 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

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

FREE EVENING EVENTS

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 3rd June Queen's Birthday Cafes Monday 3rd June Hours Bittersweet Closed Mondays Bloom Cupcakes Closed Mondays Cafe 47 Closed OTT Closed Mondays The Standing Room Open 7am-1:30pm Your Cafe Closed Tongue and Gro

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

Spot 10 Little Hoot owls roosting inside Village Stores

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.

Sports Fit Book launch Kaushik Talukdar, Auckland University of Technology

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

Spot 4 Beautiful Owls that have flown in to nest for 9 weeks.

Brazillian Divas, Mexican Mariachis, & more Latin Music & More Fun!

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.

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!

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

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

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

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS Cafes OTT Patisserie Closed 25th Dec-25th Jan The Standing Room Closed 25th & 26th Dec, Closed 1st Jan The Teapot Closed 24th Dec-7th Jan Tongue & Groove Cafe Closed 25th Dec & 1st Jan Lemon Tree Closed 25th Dec-7th Jan Gustoso Close @3pm 24th D

Closed 25th Dec, Open @12pm on 26th Dec, Close @9pm Christmas Week

Closed 25th Dec, varying hours over Christmas & New Year

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR TRADING HOURS Fresh Food Bakers Delight Closed 25th Dec, Closed 1st Jan Fresh n Save Closed 25th Dec, Closed 1st Jan Highbury Fisheries Closed 25th Dec- 21st Jan Cheesecake Shop Open 9am-12pm 25th Dec Highbury Butchery Closed 25th Dec- 15th Jan The Casual Foo

Birkenhead Village Introduces the "New Village Vibe"

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE LIGHTS EVENING SHOW Daily from 6pm, starting 13th November Around the Village

Come and visit Santa in his Grotto at Highbury Mall!

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

Opening night, a formal event with drinks, nibbles, auction and live jazz.

Beautiful Birkenhead- Horses, Heritage & all that Jazz!

Beautiful Birkenhead- Horses, Heritage & all that Jazz! - Horse Rides

Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz!

Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz!

Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz!

Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz!

How We've Changed: A photo Display Featuring the Growth of Birkenhead

Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz!

Birkenhead Through the Decades: A Photo Display of Transport and Transition from Farm to City

During the 1870's the need for schooling had become urgent. 13 families petitioned the Auckland Education Board. Disappointed with the offer of a shared school at Stokes point with Takapuna. The women of the district raised funds subsidised by the Education Board and in 1878 the

Beautiful Birkenhead- Horses, Heritage & all that Jazz!

Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz!

Beautiful Birkenhead: Horses, Heritage and all that Jazz!

Saturday 15th July 1-3pm Face Painting & Balloon Twisting

FREE EVENTS MID WINTER MAGIC! Birkenhead Village Monday 10th - Saturday 22nd July Street Fairies Performance Times 11am-1pm Roaming Street Cafes from 11am Roaming Mall from 12pm Tuesday 11th July 11am-1pm Friday 14th July 11am-1pm Tuesday 18th July 11am-1pm

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.

Melt into Mello Winter Afternoons with Brunch music

Pamper your mum or yourself at any of our pamper and beauty business or purchase from any village business to a $50 value, and she could win $1000 worth of pampering for the year!

Pamper your mum or yourself at any of our pamper and beauty business or purchase from any village business to a $50 value, and she could win $1000 worth of pampering for the year!

Pamper your mum or yourself at any of our pamper and beauty business or purchase from any village business to a $50 value, and she could win $1000 worth of pampering for the year!