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Auckland's best Christmas activities and eventsExperience the sparkle of the season with dazzling light displays, festive markets, holiday shows, and more! From magical strolls under the Christmas lights to fun-filled family activities, Auckland has everything you need to celebrate the holidays in style.
Every year the residents of Franklin Road light up their houses for everyone to enjoy over the Christmas period. They turn on at 7.30pm each night from the 7th of December and stay on until 10pm.
Grab your friends and come and get amongst the Christmas buzz at Ponsonby Central – stay for a bite to eat downstairs at one of the dozens of eateries, enjoy a coffee, cocktail or a juice and create a bit of Christmas shopping magic with a difference. Come and see the difference.
The Counties Energy Christmas Lights - Trains at Night event is back for 2024 and will see the charitable organisation's trains, station and buildings dressed in Christmas lights, a special Christmas Express train service, visits from Santa, a Christmas market and much more.
Passengers will get a chance to talk to Mrs Claus as she sings and entertains with her special Christmas cheer. Goody bag, scavenger hunt and a Polaroid snapped by mischievous elf included.
Wander through festively decorated cottages and grounds staged with trees, garlands, and stockings hung by the fire with care! Enjoy the magic of our Christmas lights nestled amongst the decorations as the sun goes down.
Let six of New Zealand’s finest Afro-heritage performers serenade you with a special collection of beloved Christmas songs arranged and performed with a distinctive African flair.
Everyone's favorite "clown in a gown", Bianca Del Rio, is returning to Australia & New Zealand with her new comedy show, aptly titled "Dead Inside".
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