Events
Fathers' Day Kite Festival
Sunday 5th September, 1pm to 4pm.
Come along for a fun family day out to celebrate Fathers’ Day! There will be heaps of action with our ‘recycled aircraft’ competition, blowcart demonstrations and rides, food stalls, bouncy castle and much more… B.Y.O kite!
Plus don't forget our Air Force Adventure at 11:15am, Sunday Story Time at 2:30pm and our Mosquito Flight Simulator all day! Treat your family to a fun-filled day out this Father's Day.
FREE ADMISSION
Operation Papa Pilot
Sat 4th & Sun 5th September
Follow Papa Pilot and his furry family as he leads them on an exciting day out around the museum to celebrate Father’s Day. Discover what the Pilot Family does for fun then return to base for your prize!
$5 per child (including prize)
Battle of Britain Remembered
Sunday 12th September
Join us as we mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with an afternoon featuring a brass ensemble, guest speakers and a sing along. All welcome.
Brought to you by the Canterbury History Society.
FREE ADMISSION
Escape at the Museum 2
Back by popular demand... Escape into your imagination as you explore the Air Force Museum by torchlight! Journey back in time and complete a series of all new challenges inspired by the largest prisoner of war breakout ever attempted. B.Y.O. torch!
Every entry goes in the draw to win a city scenic flight for two on the DC3 courtesy of the Southern DC3 Trust!
Door sales 6-7pm.
For more information contact (03) 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz
Wigram Village Fair
Sunday 31st October, 10am-2pm. Heritage Week.
Come along to Wigram for a fun-filled day out with the family at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand! Join us as we recreate the atmosphere of a village fair day with vintage games, stalls, rides, music and food galore. Why not bring the family and make a day of it!
Settlement has always been part of Wigram’s ever-changing horizon. Be there as we come together to celebrate the Wigram Village of the past, present and future as a new era at Wigram takes flight.
FREE ADMISSION, plenty of parking available.
