Community Whānau Day 2026
Join us for a day of free fun, creativity and entertainment
You are warmly invited to join us at The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead for our eleventh Community Day!
We’re opening up the galleries, sculpture garden and surrounding park to our neighbours, friends and families for a day of fun, creativity and entertainment.
Explore joyful mark making with Squiggla, dress up like the olden days and have your family portrait taken, hand make a dish for your small treasures, design your own badge, have your face painted and a boogie with your friends and more! All while you explore our big beautiful galleries and the art on display. All while you explore our beautiful art galleries, exhibitions and our Squiggla Gallery Trail.
Bring a picnic or enjoy a range of yummy food options in the sculpture garden while young musicians and dancers entertain you. Hill House Café will also be open with delicious food options and a seated lunch available on the veranda — we recommend booking a table.
There’ll be so much to do, make and see — and it’s all for free. See you there!
Details:
📆 Saturday 7 March
⏰ 10AM - 2PM
🎫 Free Event
🏠 The Arts House Trust, Pah Homestead. 72 Hillsborough Road.
Get creative with:
Badge making
Pacifica weaving
Flower crown making
Face painting
Pottery
Photo booth
Story telling
Be entertained by:
Bollywood dancers
Hip hop
Auckland City Brass Youth Band
Raga & Rhythm Youth Band
DJ beats
Parking and Access Information
Free on-site parking is available, but spaces can fill quickly on weekends. Street parking is available on Korma Road and Herd Road; please allow for a five-minute uphill walk.
Public transport: Bus routes 27H or 27W stop a five-minute walk away. Routes 295 and 309X stop on the far side of Monte Cecilia, with access to the building through the park.