LIVE DAY | Folklore & Fairytales

Howick Historical Village Pakuranga, Auckland from Howick Historical Village

✨ Folklore & Fairytales Live Day ✨
Step into a magical past where stories come to life! 🌿📖
Wander through heritage homes and gardens, meet costumed villagers, and follow the fairytale trail filled with beloved storybook characters. 🎭👒

Event Highlights:
🐻 Goldilocks and the Three Bears live puppet show
🖋 Calligraphy & fairytale crafts
🍞 Freshly baked goodies from the coal range
🍬 Old-fashioned lollies & fudge in the sweet shop
⚒ Blacksmith & woodworking demos
📚 Victorian school lessons at 11:30am & 2:30pm
💃 Morris dancing (11am & 12pm)
🎶 Bagpipe band (12:30pm)
🎲 Outdoor games + more!
🧺 Enjoy brunch or lunch at Homestead Café and make a full day of it.
📍 Sunday 10 August | 10am–4pm
🎟️ Adults $18 | Students/Seniors $16 | Children $10 | Family $46
👶 Free for under-5s, HHV members & annual pass holders
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