Children’s Birthday Parties

Three children walking on wooden stumps tied with ropes on a grassy field outdoors.

Kids enjoy learning what life was like in the past and exploring the site and extensive gardens. With lots of green spaces, picnic tables, outdoor games and self-guided crafts, it is a great option for a unique celebration.

Decorate a space in the gardens and host your own activities (e.g. scavenger or treasure hunt). You can book external entertainment and recommendations can be provided.

Howick Historical Village is a magical setting for a birthday party!

Group of children and adults at an outdoor educational event, observing a woman demonstrating something with jars on a table, surrounded by trees and houses.

Full Victorian Auckland experience.

Book an exclusive session with one of our costumed historical interpreters.

    • Butter making

    • Beeswax candle making

    • Puppet Show – live rod and marionette puppet show in charming old-fashioned theatre.

    • Puppet making workshop

    • Rag rugs, other fabric-based crafts or needlework

    • Lavender sachets

    • Victorian school lesson

  • Discounted group rates

    • Adult $12, Child $8. Child under 5 free.

    • No charge for the birthday child and x2 supervising parents/guardians

    • Pay on the day by cash or EFTPOS.

De Quincy cottage hire

A neural refurbished room available for serving refreshments, storing gear and as wet-weather space. $200 +GST. It is a requirement to book this space. Advance payment required.

Additional activities - $50 +GST except for the puppet show $150 +GST. Approximately 30 mins duration. All materials included. Advance payment required.

Full day hire (10am-4pm). Set up from 9:30am.

Children watching a puppet show performed by an adult in a cozy room decorated with colorful banners and patterned wallpaper.

Conditions

  • Not suitable for children under age 5. Recommended age 7+

  • Supervision is the parents’ responsibility. Supervision must be provided at all times. Recommend ratio 1 adult: 5 children.

  • Any booked entertainment must be approved. Please discuss with us first.

  • Please note that the Village will be open to the public during your party and the self-guided crafts and outdoor games are used by everyone.

  • Max. number of children approx. 25

If you are interested in booking a Children’s Birthday Party Hire with us, please fill out the form below. A team member will be in touch with you.