Enjoy Christmas at Silo Park: Auckland’s Front Porch

Silo Park is a place where stories come together, where people share, socialise, or just sit and be. For four summers long, Silo Park at Auckland’s revitalised Wynyard Quarter, has been a place for Aucklanders to meet, greet and enjoy summer with a raft of movies, music and markets. Now in its fifth year, in association with Panuku Development Auckland and Fresh Concept, summer at Silo Park is reaching a new level with a curated series of activities and entertainment, bigger and better than ever before. A community of good times, Silo Park Season 5 celebrates the stories of Auckland (from all points on the compass) and its people - the people of the park. With Christmas in the air, spend your sunny evenings and afternoons at Silo Park, for classic family entertainment, music that’ll get you moving, unique local gifts, and delectable and diverse cuisine, all inspired by the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.

SILO CINEMA

Next month Christmas comes alive at Silo Park, with countless activities and events for Aucklanders of all ages and interest. The fail-safe medley of Silo Park Classics return in fine form, commencing with Silo Cinema every Fridaynight from 4 December. The first in a stream of cinematic family classics is Cool Runnings, the sporting comedy based on the Jamaican bobsledding team’s real-life experience at the 1988 Alberta Olympics. Cool Runnings screens on4 December as a family celebration of human spirit. On 11 December the North Pole will take over Silo Park with a Christmas favourite, Elf. This is followed on 18 December by Gremlins. Enjoy an awesome film to share with friends and family from the grass, made all the more scrumptious by the food and drink offerings available at the Silo Markets - because a patch of grass by the sea isn’t quite right unless you’ve a bite to eat and a cool drink (or hot, depending on your tastebuds) at hand. Silo Park is proud to host the best mobile food vendors Auckland has to offer: Tiger Burger, Yummy Thai, Langos, House of Dumplings, Taco Loco, Toro Churro, Lalele Organic and more! Add to the mix a tipple from the Silo Park bar, where you’ll find a broad range of local craft beers and interesting wines are on offer, and Silo Park is the mixing bowl for a meal and a movie just perfect to share with family, neighbours and friends.

SILO MARKETS FOR CHRISTMAS

Summer in New Zealand is synonymous with Christmas, and what better way to discover magical, spirited seasonal arts and crafts these holidays than by perusing the Silo Park Markets for Christmas. Running through December, the Christmas Markets boast the very best makers and traders of arts, crafts, gifts, fashion and accessories – hand-picked for Silo Markets. Silo Park will be your relaxing and rewarding one-stop point for all your Christmas needs, from trees to tinsel to toys! Silo Markets will be in operation every Friday evening from5pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons from noon. Bring family and friends down to the Wynyard Quarter this December and discover Christmas in a brand new light. The vibe will be relaxed and upbeat thanks to the sonic selections of DJs Tina Turntables, Kina Cuts, Dylan C, Tido - making sea-side Silo Park, Auckland’s front porch, the place to while away your December days.

WHAT’S NEW AT SILO PARK THIS SEASON…

This season, a clutch of exciting new events are taking place at Silo Park for all Aucklanders to take part in. Within every Silo Cinema screening, you’ll witness #PeopleOfThePark: Aucklanders Speak - a compelling and positive interview with a significant Aucklander discussing what the past five years of Silo Park and greater Auckland means to them. Keep your eyes on the Silo Park Facebook page for previews and extended interviews - you’ll be inspired and surprised.

FOOD SPACE SILO PARK

There’s no better way for Aucklanders to get to know their neighbourhood and meet people from further afield than over a celebratory community meal. On Wednesday evenings throughout summer (beginning 2 December) Food Space brings a fresh weekly neighbourhood feast to Silo Park, with a perfectly curated selection of Auckland’s most well known and best-loved food trucks and stalls. Come by between 5pm and 9pm to find a diverse variety of international cuisines will cater for tastes Auckland-wide; with new vendors added each week, the selection will be listed on the Food Space website. The food offerings will be complemented by the Silo Park Bar serving craft beer and local wines. Music, DJs and entertainment will bring a relaxing mood perfect for sunny summer evenings by the sea.

SILO EXCHANGE

Silo Exchange is a chance for you, the public, to come together and share ideas, skills and experiences. Be it a workshop, performance or conversation, Silo Exchange is the new Silo Park platform for bringing together Auckland and trading the intangible value we all add to Tāmaki Makaurau. Keep an eye online for more information about the first Silo Exchange popping up in Silo Park.

ASB SANTA’S BACH

From Friday 4 December, children of all ages can visit the incredible customised ASB Santa’s Bach that has popped up in Silo7. Santa and his team need all the help they can get to be ready for Christmas Eve - little hands from all over Auckland and abroad are welcome to enjoy this immersive experience including crafts, contraptions, a sleigh ride and more! Bring a gift or donation for the Auckland City Mission and spread the Christmas cheer to all of Auckland. Dates and times vary so check out the website to make sure you get a peek inside.

BECOME SOMEONES ANGEL FOREST + AUCKLAND CITY MISSION

Become Someones Angel Forest is an enchanting and unique indoor installation in Silo6, a set of former cement silos, set to pop up in mid December. The rough, industrial interior is softened by the presence of Christmas trees, arranged in a maze of colour and sparkle. The trees reference the traditional Christmas decoration, while providing an accessible way to open the holidays. Share your message of hope for the season and support the Auckland City Mission for their Become Someone's Angel appeal by contributing to this ever-evolving Christmas forest!

PEOPLE OF THE PARK

The coming months will showcase an awesome array of activities and events as devised by the people of greater Auckland, with community groups sharing stories, skills and songs in a programme of vibrant entertainment education. Silo Park belongs to the people of Auckland - so spread the word.

Last year 260,000 visitors helped make Silo Park the space of summer. Now in its fifth season, a range of engaging, spirited community happenings are taking place between December and March. Be sure to keep an eye on our website,Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat (mysilopark) for the chance to share your stories in Silo Park - because it’s place to make your own.

The Silo Park Programme is delivered by Fresh Concept on behalf of Panuku Development Auckland. Panuku Development Auckland is an Auckland council organisation that helps rejuvenate parts of our city to shape spaces for Aucklanders love. www.panuku.co.nz

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