Weekly activities
A variety of events and activities are available throughout the week for children and their families. If you would like further information on any of these events or activities please call us on +64 9 303 1365 or email .
Monday
Radio Lollipop activities
Radio Lollipop volunteers run activities and games for children of all ages.
When: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Creative Activities Centre at Ronald McDonald House Auckland
Event Organiser: (please contact reception)
Tuesday
Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World & Antarctic Encounter
Free trip and entry to Kelly Tarlton’s for House families!
When: 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: Shuttle departs promptly from Ronald McDonald House Auckland at 11am. Families are collected and then returned to House at 1pm.
Event Organiser: (please contact reception)
Wednesday
Stretch-n-Grow classes
Two great stretch-n-grow classes to get kids active!
When: 11:45am-12:15pm
Where: Ronald McDonald Family Room®, Starship
Event Organiser: Christine Marino
When: 1:15pm-1:45pm
Where: Ronald McDonald House Auckland
Event Organiser: (please contact reception)
Family Art Programme
Art classes held twice a week for House families.
When: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Where: Creative Activities Centre at Ronald McDonald House Auckland
Event Organiser: (please contact reception)
Thursday
St Luke’s shopping centre trip
Our fantastic volunteer from Heart Children will drive families to St Luke’s shopping centre where they can shop for any essential items. Families need to inform reception if they wish to be taken.
When: 10:00am
Event Organiser: (please contact reception)
Auckland Zoo
Free trip and entry to Auckland Zoo for House families!
When: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Where: Shuttle departs promptly from Ronald McDonald House Auckland at 1:30pm. Families are collected and then returned to House at 4:30pm.
Event Organiser: (please contact reception)
Friday
Family Art Programme
Art classes held twice a week forall children staying with us.
When: 1:30pm-4:00pm
Where: Creative Activities Centre at Ronald McDonald House Auckland
Event Organiser: (please contact reception)
Saturday
Supermarket shopping trips (on request)
The free New World Victoria Park shuttle will collect families as part of its free bus route and return from the store at 12:00 midday. Families need to inform a Weekend Supervisor before 9am if they wish to be collected.
When: 10:00am
Where: Main entrance to Auckland City Hospital site
Event Organiser: (please contact reception)
Sunday
Supermarket shopping trips (on request)
The free New World Victoria Park shuttle will collect families as part of its free bus route and return from the store at 12:00 midday. Families need to inform a Weekend Supervisor before 9am if they wish to be collected.
When: 10:00am
Where: Main entrance to Auckland City Hospital site
Event Organiser: (please contact reception)
