Midwinter Festival
Fun and festivities on Midwinter’s
day.
July
20th
Children's Toys and
Games
From knucklebones to nursery rhymes.
August
17th
Victorian Crafts
Period pastimes and domestic crafts.
September
21st
A Victorian Wedding
The bride and groom’s special day.
October
19th
Military Endeavour
Military activities from past to present.
November
16th
Preparing for Christmas
Plum puddings and Christmas traditions.
Events and Live Days
History comes alive on the third Sunday of every month (excluding December) when up to 30 costumed villagers go about their daily tasks.
The visiting 65th Regiment has an encampment and performs military duties including cannon firing (on occasions) and musket drill. A blacksmith’s shop, general store and post office complete the picture of Auckland at an early stage of its development.
Experience a Victorian classroom, a church service as well as various forms of entertainment and special activities on the day.
Howick Historical Village was rated as being among the top family outings in Auckland in an independent survey arranged by the New Zealand Herald. What’s more, there is no extra charge for these themed Live Day events.
