Beyond the Page 2024: A literary feast for the whānau
Beyond the Page is New Zealand's largest literary festival for tamariki (children) and their whānau (families), celebrating the joy of storytelling in all its forms. From Saturday, 28 September to Sunday, 13 October 2024, explore over 120 free events across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions. Check out what's on in Upper Hutt.
This year’s festival offers a mix of performances, interactive workshops, and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and encourage tamariki to explore new skills. Whether your child loves music, arts, robotics, or reading, there’s something for everyone.
Many events are open to all, but some workshops have limited spaces. Be sure to register early to secure your spot. Caregivers are required to accompany tamariki to all events.
This year our Upper Hutt Libraries' Beyond the Page events are part of U-PLAY Spring Holiday Events. If you would like to check out the rest of our U-PLAY events for the tamariki and rangatahi, please click here.
What's on in Upper Hutt
Libraries collaboration
This free festival is a collaboration between Hutt City Libraries, Kāpiti Coast District Libraries, Masterton District Library, Upper Hutt Libraries, and Wellington City Libraries. With each library offering unique events, the festival celebrates storytelling beyond the ordinary – from stop-motion movies to creative writing competitions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore out-of-the-box ways of storytelling and watch your child’s creativity take flight!