POP UP PLAY

18/05/2025

Shout out to Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau for supporting our event at POP UP PLAY ! Hayman Park Saturday 17th May.

Fun Fact about Hayman Park, POP UP PLAY has had over 30 events there since starting back in 2019. BeforAuckland Councile awesome playground there was us.

That concludes our activations for the 24/25 Summer Season but we look forward to bringing your more POP UP PLAY events with Auckland Council starting back in October.

14/02/2025

Catch us here for the next 2 Saturdays POP UP PLAY! Wiri Playgroud Reserve Saturday, February 15th & 22nd 25 all thanks to Manurewa Local Board Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau

15/01/2025

🌟 Huge Thanks & Exciting Events Ahead! 🌟

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Howick Local Board & Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makauraufor funding last week’s POP UP PLAY events at Barry Curtis Playground and Lloyd Elsmore Park! 🎉 Your support helped us bring families together for fun, connection, and play. We’re so grateful for your generosity! 💛

🎉 This Week's Line-Up 🎉
We’re keeping the energy going with even more events this week! Here’s where you can find us:

📅 Friday, January 17, 2025

10am - 1pm: POP UP PLAY! Ratavine Felecia Park Funded by Manurewa Local Board
2pm - 5pm: POP UP PLAY! Otamariki Park Sat 21 Dec Funded by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board

📅 Saturday, January 18, 2025

10am - 1pm: POP UP PLAY! Myers Park (City Centre Targeted Rates) 2024-2025
2pm - 5pm: POP UP PLAY! POP UP PLAY! Potters Park Saturday, January 18, 25

✨ All events are free and family-friendly! Come along for some outdoor fun, games, and community vibes.

📢 Help us spread the word by sharing this post – we can’t wait to see you there! 🛝☀️

10/01/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from Pop Up Play! 🎉

We’re excited to kick off our first activations of the year tomorrow, and we’d love for you to join us for a day of fun, laughter, and connection with your community!

📍 Morning Session:
POP UP PLAY! Barry Curtis Playground Saturday, January 11, 25
🕘 10 AM – 1 PM

📍 Afternoon Session:
POP UP PLAY! Lloyd Elsmore Saturday, January 11, 25
🕒 2 PM – 5 PM

🌟 What’s in store:
✅ Fun and engaging activities for all ages
✅ Time to connect with family, friends, and your community
✅ A chance to enjoy the great outdoors

These events are part of the Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau Programme, proudly funded by the Howick Local Board, who help make it possible to bring joy and play to our communities.

💡 Make it a day to remember—join us for one or both sessions!

Let’s start 2025 with positivity, connection, and plenty of smiles. We can’t wait to see you there!

📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your photos—we’d love to see your moments of joy!

20/12/2024

🌧️ Important Update: Pop Up Play Events Postponed 🌧️

Due to tomorrow's weather forecast predicting heavy showers and thunderstorms, we've made the decision to postpone our Pop Up Play events at Hayman Park (10 am - 1 pm) and Otamariki Park (2 pm - 5 pm).

The new dates for the events are:

Hayman Park: Friday, January 24, 2025 (10 am - 1 pm)
Otamariki Park: Friday, January 17, 2025 (2 pm - 5 pm)
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you all in the new year for some fun and play!

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau

From all of us at Pop Up Play, have a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy holiday season! 🎄🎅

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29/11/2024

Important Update: POP UP PLAY Postponed 🌧️

Due to rainy weather this Saturday, our events at POP UP PLAY! David Lange Park Saturday, November 23rd & 30th & POP UP PLAY! Ratavine Felecia Parkare postponed to January 2025. We want you to enjoy POP UP PLAY in the sun to the fullest! 🌞 Stay tuned for the new dates. Thanks for understanding! 💛

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board Manurewa Local Board Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau

25/11/2024

We enjoyed connecting with our 275 aigia at POP UP PLAY! David Lange Park Saturday, November 23rd & 30th thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board & Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau.

You can see us again this Saturday from 2-5 pm @ David Lange Park 🎉

11/11/2024

🌞 Free Family Fun with POP UP PLAY! 🌞

This Saturday, November 16, we’re bringing two free events funded by the Henderson-Massey Local Board & Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau—designed to give your family the perfect day out without the cost or planning!

📍 POP UP PLAY! Kopupaka Reserve Saturday, November 16, 24 Reserve – 10 am - 1 pm
📍 POP UP PLAY! Te Rangi Hiroa Reserve Saturday, November 16, 24 – 2 pm - 5 pm

Enjoy giant Jenga, multi-sport, and more! Perfect for mums with toddlers, families looking for quality time, and anyone needing free, easy fun in the sun. 🌞✨

24/10/2024

🚨 Weather Update: POP UP PLAY Myers Park Postponed 🚨

Hey everyone! Due to the rainy and windy weather forecast for tomorrow, we’ve made the decision to postpone the POP UP PLAY Myers Park activation that was scheduled for Saturday, October 26th. 🌧️💨

The new date will be Saturday, November 2nd, from 10 am to 1 pm, at the same location. 🗓️ We’re looking forward to seeing you all then for a fun-filled day of play and activities! 🎉

Thanks for your understanding, and stay tuned for more updates. Stay safe and dry this weekend! ☔️🌈

10/10/2024

Thank you to everyone who came through to our events at POP UP PLAY! Myers Park (City Centre Targeted Rates) 2024-2025 over the last 2 weeks. This is all thanks to the support of Centre Targeted Rates Auckland Parks Auckland Council 👏

That's a wrap for school holidays. Be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming events scheduled for the upcoming summer season thanks to Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau 🙏✋

06/08/2024

🚐 Support Pop Up Play! 🚐

Hey ,

Pop Up Play has been bringing joy to over 14,000 participants through 300+ events since 2018. To take our impact further, we need a Toyota Hiace van!

Why We Need Your Help:

• More Events: A van will help us host 20+ additional events each year.
• Greater Reach: We’ll reach an estimated 2,000+ more participants annually.
• Wider Outreach: Access more regions and underserved areas.
• Eco-Friendly: A fuel-efficient van reduces our carbon footprint.

Your support can make a big difference! If you or your organization can assist with funding or connections, please get in touch.

Contact: romero@popupplay.co.nz

23/04/2024

Thank you Waitematā Local Board for your continuous support for POP UP PLAY to provide free PLAY to our central Auckland whanau 🙏❤️

Grants of up to $3,000 are up for grabs to help the community deliver positive outcomes for the local area.