What's On

Photo Competition Fleeting Moments of Autumn Friday 26 April 2024 - Sunday 19 May 2024

The competition will be judged by local Photographer Mark Hamilton and winners notified by 31st May

Behind the scenes garden tours - Hamilton Gardens Friday 26 April 2024

A rare opportunity to see and hear about what it takes to develop and maintain Hamilton Gardens as a world class attraction.

Bricks 4 Kidz School Holiday Programme Friday 26 April 2024 9:00 AM - Friday 26 April 2024 4:00 PM

This epic holiday programme at Waikato Museum is perfect for children aged 5 to 12 years old and includes free entry to Six Extinctions too!

i-Spy at Waikato Museum Friday 26 April 2024 10:00 AM - Tuesday 31 December 2024 5:00 PM

Discover mesmerising art, priceless Maaori taonga, historic collection items and much more as you explore our galleries.

Exscite Friday 26 April 2024 10:00 AM - Tuesday 31 December 2024 5:00 PM

Exscite is Waikato Museum's interactive centre for discovery. It's a hands-on space where tamariki can play and learn through tactile and immersive surroundings.

April School Holidays - Mini Golf at Chartwell Friday 26 April 2024 10:00 AM - Friday 26 April 2024 5:00 PM

Bring the family along for some good ol' fashioned fun at our Glow-in-the Dark mini golf course.

Ages of Pages 2024 Book Fair Saturday 27 April 2024 9:30 AM - Saturday 27 April 2024 4:00 PM

Come along to the Heaphy Rooms, Claudelands and meet 70+ authors, buy books and have them signed in person!

Hamilton Gardens Highlight Tour Saturday 27 April 2024 12:30 PM - Sunday 28 April 2024

Guided tours leave from the Hamilton Gardens Information Centre and last approximately 75 minutes. Held Saturday and Sundays at 12.30pm.

Boon & Love The Centre Street Art Walking Tours Saturday 27 April 2024 2:00 PM - Saturday 27 April 2024 3:00 PM

Embark on an exciting journey to explore the hidden and not-so-hidden gems of Hamilton and let yourself become fully immersed in the street art that our city on Saturday.

Hamilton Astronomical Society - Public Nights Wednesday 1 May 2024 7:30 PM - Wednesday 1 May 2024 9:00 PM

Our regular public nights are the first Wednesday of each month. These start at 7:30 pm during winter months, and 8:30 pm during daylight saving months.