Spring has sprung at the Village! Bring a picnic and soak up the warmer days. Explore the site with a garden discovery trail and interactive demonstrations on weekends. What’s on this September?

Victorian School Lesson

Saturdays 11am

Pull up your socks and check your nails!  Step into the 1870s Ararimu Schoolhouse and take a seat for a 30 minute lesson. A costumed interpreter will guide you through the 3 Rs, practice handwriting on slates, and show you what discipline looked like in the classroom. Make sure to stay out of trouble or face the cane!

Free with general admission. No booking required.

Beeswax Candle Making

Sundays 11am

Discover historical methods of candle-making in a hands-on demo with a costumed guide. Meet the bees at the hives and learn about their importance as pollinators. Make your own candle from a beeswax sheet! 

Cost - gold coin koha. No booking required.