whats happening
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cornwall park
What's On
Throughout the year we run activities, special events, talks and walks to help you make the most of the park.
Upcoming Events
04 Dec
Exhibition: Movement and Migration
Everyone moves! Birds fly above, insect crawl below, and humans and animals walk around Cornwall Park everyday, so let's take a closer look on how they do it! Join us at the Huia Lodge Discovery Hub this Summer to learn about movement and migration in the park.
07 Dec
Craft Corner: Butterfly Christmas Cards
Want to give a handmade card to whānau and friends this Christmas? Pop in to Huia Lodge and make colourful hand print cards that can be given as gifts or as decorations. All supplies provided, adult supervision required. December 7th & 8th, 14th & 15th, 21st & 22nd 10am - 4pm
09 Dec
Christmas Tree Trail
Join our Christmas Tree Trail this December. Stroll our trail to learn about the trees and different festive traditions around the world. It is a busy time of year, so why not take time, slow down and admire the trees. Self lead trail, click here to print the map.
14 Dec
Workshop: Christmas Decorations
The festive season is upon us so let's spend a morning crafting some nature inspired decorations! Saturday 14th December 10am - 12pm, 2pm - 4pm
04 Jan
Craft Corner: Rock Spiders
Q: What do you call an under cover spider? On the weekends in January, come into Huia Lodge and make some rock spiders. They make the best pet because they don't run away! Craft Corner dates: Every weekend in January! Huia Lodge is open 10am - 4pm.
05 Jan
Tai Chi
Our Tai Chi classes are back! Come one, come all and take a guided Tai Chi class with us at Cornwall Park. Location: Middle of Pohutukawa Drive (look for the signs) Time: Tuesdays 6pm- 7pm, Sundays 9am- 10am
11 Jan
Dancing on the Grass
Gather up your friends and whānau, it's time to learn some new dance moves this summer! Bollywood dance class - Saturday 11th January Sāsā dance class - Saturday 25th January, 11am - 12pm. Register by emailing info@cornwallpark.co.nz
15 Jan
A children's trail: Move like a....
Come wiggle like worm, turn like the wind and waddle like a duck through Cornwall Park on this fun children's movement trail! Spaces limited, register to info@cornwallpark.co.nz Wednesday 15th January, Wednesday 22nd January 11am- 12pm.
18 Jan
Band Rotunda Takeover: Mister Speaker
Get your summer dancing feet ready for our first Band Rotunda Takeover of the year! Auckland's powerhouse 8 piece band, Mister Speaker, will be playing dynamic funk and soul tunes for all to enjoy! Saturday 18th January 5pm to 7pm.
26 Jan
Workshop: DIY Kids bug hotel
Create a sustainable Bug Hotel made from discarded wood and natural materials! Workshop numbers are limited so registration is essential. To register please email info@cornwallpark.co.nz Sunday 26th January 10am - 12pm
01 Feb
Craft Corner: DIY Paper Kite
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the kite YOU just made soaring through the summer skies. Pop in to Huia Lodge on weekends in February and make a paper kite that will follow you around (just like a sparrow that wants your sandwich crumbs!) Craft Corner dates: February 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd 10am - 4pm
01 Feb
Games in the Park
Bring a picnic, some mates, your whānau and of course your competitive streak to the park for Games in the Park! Saturday 1st February 11am - 3pm
09 Feb
Movie on the Grass
We are bringing the big screen back to Cornwall Park! On Sunday 9th Febrauary we will be screening the New Zealand classic, Footroot Flats: The Dog's Tale! Special screening of NZ short documentary, Fools & Dreamers, before the feature film. Sunday 9th February, 5pm Rain Date: Sunday 23rd February
16 Feb
Workshop: Hands on Creatures
Creepy crawlys are making their way to Cornwall Park for an up close encounter for an educational, hands on (if you dare!) experience. Sunday 16th Feb 10.30am - 11.30am Registration essential please email info@cornwallpark.co.nz
29 Feb
Band Rotunda Takeover: Reb Fountain
Award-winning NZ singer songwriter Reb Fountain will be taking over our Band Rotunda with her noir punk-folk style tunes. Don't miss out on seeing this amazing artist perform in beautiful park surroundings...for free! Saturday 29th February 5pm- 7pm.
Your Event
Want to hold your event at Cornwall Park?
We welcome you to hold your event, special occasion, activity or wedding ceremony at Cornwall Park. Our aim is to ensure an enjoyable, free and inclusive park for all, so we may not be able to accommodate all requests. See here to make an enquiry or find out more about what’s possible. If it’s an event for less than 30 people, then no booking required!