Kia ora {{first_name | Westie}},
How did you do with the first couple of days of daylight savings? It always catches me off guard even though I wrote about it last issue!
Here we go with another school holiday season and the resulting boost in event numbers!
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Here's what's happening:
New NZ Law Changes Coming to Road Rules, Maritime Safety, Healthcare Access, and Immigration this October!
New Nationwide Public Transport Payment System
Major Firearms System Changes & Postnatal Care Law
Fatal Massey Crash & Piha Campground Decision Looms
Tipping Point gets Featured & Hauora Practitioners in Primary Schools
Viral West Auckland Goose vs. Sheep Showdown & Te Atatu South Summer Fun
Free Skate Classes & Rosebank Speedway Revs Up
New Cafe and Promos
73 Events and 14 Markets this week!!
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NZ & City Digest
🚦 Big Changes Ahead: Everything You Need to Know About October’s New Rules
In October 2026, several key law changes take effect across New Zealand:
Road and Lane Rules (NZTA, starting Oct 1), drivers must leave a universal 1.5m passing gap for cyclists and horse riders, yield to buses pulling out on roads capped at 60km/h or less, allow children up to 12 to bike on footpaths alongside an adult, and permit e-scooters in cycle lanes;
Maritime Safety (Maritime NZ, starting Oct 9), lifejackets become mandatory for everyone on underway recreational craft up to 6m, with skippers held strictly responsible;
Healthcare Access (Pharmac, starting Oct 1), access to the cholesterol medication Rosuvastatin is widening by eliminating eligibility criteria; and
Immigration System Overhauls (Immigration New Zealand, starting Oct 1), paper applications are being phased out for visitor and transit visas in favor of compulsory online submissions, alongside a Parent Resident Visa overhaul (starting Oct 5) that selects 90% of applicants by submission date and 10% by ballot. 1News
🎫 Nationwide Public Transport Payment System Launches Motu Move, a new nationwide ticketing system, will allow contactless payments with debit/credit cards, digital wallets, or a prepaid Motu Move card. Aimed to launch nationwide late 2027. Motu Move
🛡️ Major Firearms Law Overhaul Takes Effect establishing an independent regulator separate from Police to improve public safety and streamline compliance for licensed owners. Beehive
👶 Three-Day Postnatal Stays Now Law allows every mother up to three days of inpatient postnatal care, to be phased in over three years and fully available nationally by July 2029. Beehive
Local Digest
🛝 Coyle Park Playground Reopening Celebration on Saturday, October 17th, featuring entertainment for kids and families. Facebook
♻️ West Auckland's Mega Op Shop: Tipping Point in the News See NZ Herald’s feature video on our very own Tipping Point! NZ Herald
🤝 Whāia te Oranga Brings Hauora Practitioners to Rānui Primary and New Windsor School's bilingual units to enhance Māori knowledge and wellbeing for over 150 tamariki. Healthy Families Waitākere
🪿💢🐑 West Auckland Goose and Sheep Becomes Viral Sensation Watch this viral slice of West Auckland which has captivating over a million viewers online. 1 News
🌅 Local Food Truck Group Share Their Top Te Atatu South experiences ahead of the return of Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays on October 2nd. Facebook
🛹 Free Skateboarding Classes at Te Pai Skate Park Young Guns Skate School is offering free, inclusive 2-hour skateboarding sessions for kids and teens. Facebook
🏕️ Piha Domain Campground Future Decision Imminent The Waitākere Ranges Local Board will make a decision on the future of the Piha Domain Campground at its October business meeting, considering community feedback and various impacts. OurAuckland
Business Bulletin
🚕 Henderson Taxi Provides Free Child Car Seats for your ride on All Private Airport Transfers in October. Premium Seats available on request. Fixed fare rides. 24/7 service across all Auckland suburbs.
☕ Sunny Side Café Opens in New Lynn taking over the former Holly Café location. Coffee Supreme coffee, fresh brunch dishes and treats made in-house!
📍 40 Gilliam Street, New Lynn
🏁 Hydro Vision Sponsors Rosebank Speedway Hydro Vision has become the naming-rights sponsor for the 2026/27 season, with a giveaway launched for the opening meeting on Sunday, October 11th.
📍 126 Patiki Rd, Avondale
🙋 Citizens Advice Bureau Waitakere Seeks Volunteers with induction training days scheduled for next month.
🥊 Win a Private Screening of Streetfighter the Movie for your Gym NZ Boxer is offering a chance for a gym and 40 of its members to win a private screening of the upcoming Streetfighter movie, launching next month.
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🎶 MARIA, MARIA…
Well, we do have a Maria. 😏 And she is magic!!!
Maria and Mark bringing a little Latin flavour to West Auckland — and this week, we’re dancing The Basket Comb, aka the Sweetheart Hold.
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Beginners 7pm — FREE
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The Weekend Top Picks
🎩 October School Holiday Fun: Cat in the Hat
📍 West City, Henderson | Fri-Sun 11am–2pm ($) Learn more
Get ready for a whirlwind of whimsy! Join the Cat in the Hat at WestCity for two weeks of creative chaos and high-energy games perfect for keeping the kids entertained these school holidays.
🎈 Wild Streets of Play
📍 Huapai Hub | Fri 10am–2pm Learn more
Kick off the school holidays with a massive day of outdoor fun at the Huapai Hub! Perfect for all ages, this 'Picnic & Play' event is packed with high-energy games and creative activities for the whole family.
🥨 German Family Friday
📍 Kumeu Showgrounds | Fri 4–10pm Learn more
Kick off your Oktoberfest weekend with an authentic slice of Germany! Join us at the Kumeu Showgrounds for a vibrant evening filled with traditional eats, local artisan stalls, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment under the stars.
🚚 Helensville Food Truck Night
📍 Rautawhiri Park, Helensville | Fri 4–9pm Learn more
Helensville, the wait is over! Open Circle Markets is back at Rautawhiri Park for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious eats, community spirit, and great vibes.
🚚 Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays
📍 Te Atatū South Community Centre | Fri 4:30pm–8:30pm Learn more
It’s time to kick off their new season. Auckland’s longest-running community night market! Bring the whole whānau for a relaxed evening featuring a rotating lineup of gourmet food trucks, live tunes, and plenty of free entertainment for the kids.
🍺 Morepork Oktoberfest 2026
📍 Kumeu Showgrounds | Sat 12–10pm ($) Learn more
Dust off your lederhosen and get ready for the ultimate day out! Morepork Oktoberfest is returning to Kumeu with a full day of live music, German-style snacks, and massive festival energy.
🎶 The Miracle Tone | A Handpan Concert
📍 Titirangi Soldiers Memorial Church | 6:30-8pm ($) | Learn more
Taylor Sol performs an immersive, 90-minute live handpan concert tuned to 432 Hz. This inclusive listening experience blends soothing soundscapes with reflective storytelling to foster deep relaxation and connection.
🎧 DnB Allstars Auckland
📍 The Trusts Arena | Sat 4–11pm ($) Learn more
The world’s leading drum & bass community, DnB Allstars, is bringing an explosive night of high-energy beats to Auckland this October.
☀️ Greenhithe Market
📍 Collins Park, Greenhithe | Sun 9am–2pm Learn more
They are back for another sunny summer season at Collins Park ⭐️! Kick off your Sunday with a dose of sunshine, community spirit and a vibrant day filled with local treasures, delicious bites, and great tunes.
🌈 Mix & Mingle: Spring '26
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula | Sun 2pm–6pm ($) Learn more
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Auckland's favorite LGBTTQIA+ social mixer. Join the vibrant Rainbow community for an afternoon of sun, music, and connection at this iconic Sunday Funday event.
Markets
Back for the new season!
New or irregularly scheduled markets
None this week.
Monthly Markets
New Lynn Community Market 2 Oct Fri 7-10pm
📍 New Lynn Community Centre
Local small businesses, enjoy delicious food, browse unique stalls, and spend the evening with your community.Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays 2 Oct Fri 4:30–8:30pm
📍 Te Atatu South Community Centre
A sublime line up of food vendors! Enjoy live music, free facepainting, a bouncy castle, kids’ craft workshop, and a Repair Café.Sunflower Market Community Fundraiser 3 Oct Sat 10am-2pm
📍 Massey Community Hub
Bringing together local people, local businesses, creators, music makers, organisations, activities, food, plants, treasures and SO much more!Swanson Station Market 4 Oct Sun 7am-12pm
📍 760 Swanson Rd, SwansonGreenhithe Markets 4 Oct Sun 9am to 2pm
📍 Collins Park
Live music, great eats, local premium goods and services for you to shop and enjoy. Skatepark, playground, pet friendly entertainment for all.
Weekly markets
New Lynn Farmers Market Wednesday 10am-1pm
📍 New Lynn Memorial SquareHenderson Night Market Thu 5pm-11pm
📍 The Boundary, Henderson (Under Kmart)Friday Night Vibes Market Fri From 4pm
📍 Trusts Arena, HendersonCatalina Bay Farmers Market Sat & Sun 8:30am-2pm
📍 1/3 Boundary Road, HobsonvilleShed Collective plant-based farmers Market Sat 8:30am-12pm
📍 99 Parrs Cross Road, OratiaAvondale Sunday Market Sun 5am-12pm
📍 23 Elm Street, AvondaleKelston Night Market Mon 5pm-11pm
📍 Kelston Mall (Under Countdown)
Check out our Markets page
Events this week
Wed 30 Sep
🎤 Raise Your Voice Singing Holiday Programme | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Vocal coaching and performance techniques for aspiring young singers.
🧒 Make a Movie Holiday Programme | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
A hands-on workshop covering character creation, script writing, acting, and directing for kids.
🎬 Screen Acting Intensive | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Professional screen acting training, on-camera performance, script interpretation, and audition skills.
🏺 Ancient Style Mosaics Craft | 10-11am
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
A hands-on craft session for kids aged 5 and up using foam clay.
🧒 September Holiday Experience: All Aboard | 10am-4pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Explore transport history with hands-on activities, craft workshops, and heritage tram rides at MOTAT.
🌱 Make a Seed Bomb with Re-Creators | 10am-12pm
📍 Westgate | Learn more
DIY seed bomb craft session perfect for young nature lovers and creative minds.
🎨 October School Holiday Fun - Cat in the Hat | 11am-2pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Fun school holiday activities featuring Cat in the Hat chaos and games.
🎨 Get Creating: Loom Band Fun | 11am-12pm
📍 Westgate | Learn more
A craft session for kids 5-12 to weave loom band bracelets and accessories.
🔨 String and Nail Art workshop | 2-4pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
A hands-on workshop for teens to create retro-style string and nail art.
🍌 Minions Time | 2-5pm
📍 Blockhouse Bay | Learn more
Dress as a Minion for a scavenger hunt, games, and selfie fun.
🏐 Youth Volleyball | 3:30-5pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Get active with weekly youth volleyball sessions after school.
💃 Learn to Dance in the Wild Wild West | Modern Jive Classes | 7-9:30pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Learn to dance Modern Jive in a welcoming and fun environment.
🎵 Mubi Presents 'PULP: WHAT DO YOU DO FOR AN ENCORE' NZ Premiere | 7:30-9:15pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
A special theatrical screening of a new Pulp documentary with a live introduction.
🧠 Quiz Night | 6:30-8:30pm
📍 Hobsonville | Learn more
Test your knowledge across five rounds of trivia with bonus games and prizes.
Thu 1 Oct
🎹 ANZCA Music Festival - Piano & Vocal competition | 9am-9pm ($)
📍 Blockhouse Bay | Learn more
A multi-day music competition celebrating piano and vocal talent.
🎬 Make a Music Video Workshop | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Direct, star in, and edit your own music video over two action-packed days.
🧒 Drama Games (5-7 Years) | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Fun theatre games and improv for kids aged 5 to 7.
🎨 Face painting Workshop | 10-11:30am
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Learn creative and spooky face painting techniques.
📮 All Day World Postcard Day | 10am-5:30pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Family-friendly craft session to celebrate World Postcard Day.
🎧 Whānau Silent Disco | 10-11am
📍 Henderson | Learn more
A fun silent disco party inside the library for whānau.
🌱 Spring and Plants! | 10:30-11:30am
📍 93 Rosebank Road, Auckland, New Zealand 1026 | Learn more
A hands-on planting activity for children to take home a seed.
🎨 Get Creating: Flower Power Craft | 11am-12pm
📍 Westgate | Learn more
Kids aged 5–12 get creative making colourful floral decorations and bouquets to take home.
🌺 Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library | 12-2pm
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Drop-in session for support and services for Pacific families.
🍺 Oktoberfest at Mr Illingsworth | All Day ($)
📍 Te Atatu | Learn more
Enjoy German-inspired snacks, stein-poured tap beers, and great company all month long.
🌱 Auckland Heritage Festival: Grown in Pt Chevalier | 2-3pm
📍 Point Chevalier | Learn more
A talk about local gardening history and food traditions.
✍️ From black sand to red ochre | 2-4pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
A creative writing workshop exploring memories and objects.
🏓 Community Pickleball for Beginners! | 3-5pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Friendly community pickleball sessions open to all skill levels.
🎲 Board Game Afternoon | 3:30-5pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
A chill afternoon of board games during term time.
🥋 Free Tai Chi with Monica | 4-5pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Free community Tai Chi classes for all ages to improve strength and balance.
🎲 Thursday Night Board Games | 7-10pm ($)
📍 Hobsonville | Learn more
Friendly community board game nights with a small fee.
🎤 Karaoke with Scott & Aimee | 7-10pm
📍 Lynfield | Learn more
Weekly karaoke fun with an open-stage atmosphere for all skill levels.
🎬 BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL NZ Premiere | 7:30-9:30pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
A documentary screening about the troubled production of Exorcist II.
Fri 2 Oct
🎬 Make a Music Video Workshop | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Direct, star in, and edit your own music video over two action-packed days.
🧒 Drama Games (5-7 Years) | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Fun theatre games and improv for kids aged 5 to 7.
🎈 FREE Wild Streets of Play - Huapai Hub | 10am-2pm
📍 Huapai | Learn more
A free day of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages.
🛠️ Rangatahi - Make a Chopping Board: Power Tools 101 | 10am-1pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
A woodworking workshop for youth to learn power tool skills.
🧱 Make a Lego Monster | 10-11am
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
Challenge yourself to build a monster using Lego bricks.
📚 Author Talk | 10:30-11:30am
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Join local storyteller and author Jez Smith for an engaging reading.
🧒 Storylines Story Circle - Author Talk! | 1-2pm
📍 Westgate | Learn more
Fun storytelling session with popular children's authors, face painting, and cake.
🗝️ Key to Unlock a Wonderful World | 2-5pm
📍 Blockhouse Bay | Learn more
Decorate a key and find the entrance to a magical world.
🎪 House of Tricks: School Holiday Scramble (Kumeu) | 2pm and 6pm ($)
📍 Kumeu | Learn more
A circus variety show featuring Auckland performers with free popcorn.
🥨 German Family Friday Kumeu | 4-10pm
📍 Kumeu | Learn more
Free family-friendly evening with food, stalls, and bouncy castles.
🎪 Friday Night Vibes Market | 4-9pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Night market with food, live entertainment, and local stallholders.
🚚 HELENSVILLE FOOD TRUCK NIGHT | 4-9pm
📍 Helensville | Learn more
An evening of food trucks and local community entertainment.
🚚 Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays | 4:30-8:30pm
📍 Te Atatu South | Learn more
Community night featuring food trucks, music, workshops, and a repair cafe.
🔧 DEANZ Te Atatu South Repair Cafe | 5-8pm
📍 Te Atatu South | Learn more
Community event where volunteers help repair broken household items for free.
🎬 SPACE JAM *30th Anniversary - School Holidays! | 5:30-7pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic Space Jam film.
🛍️ New Lynn Community Night Market | 7-10pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Local night market with food, crafts, and community vibes.
🎭 Sister Act JR | 7-8pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
A high-energy, youth-led musical production featuring vibrant choreography and beloved songs.
🎬 VERITY | 8-10pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
A psychological thriller adaptation of the best-selling novel.
Sat 3 Oct
🍗 We In D Yard Round 2 ($)
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula | Learn more
A Caribbean food pop-up with authentic BBQ jerk chicken and island flavours.
♻️ Pt Chevalier Team Up 2 Clean Up | 10am-12pm
📍 Point Chevalier | Learn more
Community-led spring cleaning event for the town centre.
🌻 Sunflower Market Community Fundraiser Pop-Ups | 10am-2pm ($)
📍 Massey | Learn more
Support the local community at this monthly fundraiser market.
🥬 Free Love Food Hate Waste Workshop: Fermenting | 10am-2pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Hands-on workshop teaching you how to ferment vegetables and reduce food waste.
🌿 De Havilland Road wetland planting session | 10am-12pm
📍 Hobsonville | Learn more
A community morning to help clear weeds and mulch a local wetland.
🌊 Sunnyvale Stream Care Session | 10am-12:30pm
📍 Sunnyvale | Learn more
Help restore the local stream by weeding and picking up rubbish.
✍️ Fantasy Writing with J. M. Goldie | 10:30am-12:30pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Interactive fantasy writing workshop for young students.
🧘 Qigong Classes New Lynn | 10:45-11:45am
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Qigong exercise classes focusing on movement and wellness.
🍷 The Olives & the Vines Hafla | 11am-1pm
📍 Corban Estate | Learn more
Discover Lebanese heritage with food, wine, and local history.
🍻 Morepork Oktoberfest | 12-10pm ($)
📍 Kumeu Showgrounds | Learn more
A massive Oktoberfest festival with brews, BBQ and live music.
🖼️ Whau Community Art Exhibition | Oct 3 Opening, Oct 5-8 Exhibition 12-4pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
A public exhibition showcasing diverse local artworks from the Whau community.
🃏 CM Westcity - Pokemon TCG League Challenge | 1-4pm ($)
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Competitive Pokemon card game tournament for prizes.
☕ Death Café | 1:30-3pm
📍 Avondale | Learn more
A confidential and casual discussion group about life and death.
📖 Titirangi Library Saturday Bookchat | 2-3:30pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
A relaxed afternoon book chat with tea and coffee.
🐘 DUMBO | 2-3:05pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
A special school holiday screening of the classic animation Dumbo.
🎧 DNB ALLSTARS | Auckland | 4-11pm ($)
📍 Henderson | Learn more
A high-energy drum and bass event featuring major international acts.
🐕 Bark Up! | 4-7pm
📍 Helensville | Learn more
A family-friendly dog barking competition and social gathering at the pub.
🍿 ROMANCING THE STONE (1984) | 4-5:45pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Catch a classic 80s adventure film during the school holidays.
🎞️ BREAKING THE WAVES | 6:30-9pm
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Screening of the acclaimed 1996 film Breaking the Waves.
🎨 Leave The Light On - Stories About Home | 6:30-8pm ($)
📍 Kumeū | Learn more
Headphone verbatim storytelling and live music exploring personal connections to home.
🎵 The Miracle Tone | A Handpan Concert with Taylor Sol | 6:30-8pm ($)
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
An immersive 90-minute seated handpan concert in 432 Hz featuring live music.
🎸 Saturday Sessions: Recliner Rockers | 7-10pm
📍 Kelston | Learn more
Live music featuring the Recliner Rockers in a casual bar setting.
Sun 4 Oct
🎪 Swanson Station Market | 7am-12pm
📍 Swanson | Learn more
A monthly volunteer-run market featuring second-hand goods, crafts, and local produce.
🐴 Canter Clinic with Sue Pennington | 8:30-11:30am ($)
📍 Waimauku | Learn more
Improve your horse riding canter transitions with expert guidance.
🛍️ Greenhithe Market | 9am-2pm
📍 Greenhithe | Learn more
Enjoy a day out with live music, local goods, and family fun.
🌈 Mix & Mingle - LGBTTQIA+ Social Mixer | 2-6pm
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula | Learn more
A relaxed Sunday social mixer for the Rainbow community with music and drinks.
🎸 One One One live at the Huapai Tavern | 3-6pm
📍 Huapai | Learn more
Catch local rock band One One One performing live at the tavern.
📽️ THE NUTTY PROFESSOR | 4-5:45pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Screening of the 1966 classic comedy film The Nutty Professor.
🎪 House of Tricks: School Holiday Scramble | 6pm ($)
📍 Blockhouse Bay | Learn more
A fantastic circus variety show featuring performers from all around Auckland.
🎬 EXORCIST II: THE HERETIC | 6:30-9:30pm ($)
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Catch a screening of the 1977 cult classic horror film.
🌀 Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show | 7-8:30pm ($)
📍 Helensville | Learn more
An adults-only comedy hypnosis show featuring viral performer Haiming Jiang.
Mon 5 Oct
🧒 Movie Star Workshop (5-7 years) | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Creative drama games, character crafting, and collaborative movie making for kids.
🎪 Circus Arts Workshop | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Acrobatics, juggling, aerial arts, and a final performance showcase for kids.
🎨 Claymation Motion Workshop | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Create your own short film through character design and stop-motion animation.
🎭 Drama Games (7-10 Years) | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Fun theatre games and improv to build confidence and performance skills.
👶 Kangatraining + Messy Play Morning | 10am-12pm ($)
📍 Glen Eden | Learn more
A morning of parent fitness and sensory play for the kids.
🎨 Face Painting - Tamariki Workshop | 10-11:30am
📍 Henderson | Learn more
A creative workshop teaching children professional face-painting techniques.
🏀 2Degrees Girls Got Game Hoops with Her West Fest | 10am-2pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
A free celebration of girls in basketball featuring fast-paced games, skill stations, and community energy.
🪴 Draw, Colour + Grow | 10:30-11:30am
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
A fun and free creative activity for kids to design seed packets.
🖨️ Prints for Good | 12-3pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Learn print-making techniques and create cards in this creative workshop.
🧘 Chair Yoga with Harmony Yoga! | 12:30-1:30pm ($)
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Inclusive chair-based yoga classes for seniors and those with mobility needs.
Tue 6 Oct
🧱 Lego Build Sessions | 3:30-5pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
Fun Lego building sessions for kids aged 5 and over.
🚲 Kids Learn to Ride | 9-11am
📍 Avondale | Learn more
Drop-in cycling sessions to help kids learn to ride with confidence.
🧒 Movie Star Workshop (5-7 years) | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Creative drama games, character crafting, and collaborative movie making for kids.
🎪 Circus Arts Workshop | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Acrobatics, juggling, aerial arts, and a final performance showcase for kids.
🎨 LEGO Stop-Motion Workshop | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Create your own LEGO movie by learning stop-motion animation and building sets.
🎭 Drama Games (7-10 Years) | 9am-3pm ($)
📍 Western Springs | Learn more
Fun theatre games and improv to build confidence and performance skills.
🌀 Beyblade X Drop-in | 10am-12pm
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Free Beyblade X hangout for school kids.
🏺 Making Your Own Clay Workshop | 10am-12pm
📍 New Lynn | Learn more
A creative clay dish-making workshop for the heritage festival.
📚 Book Chat | 10:30-11:30am
📍 Henderson | Learn more
Join a friendly local group to discuss and share your favorite reads.
🌸 Flower Shop Colouring | 10:30-11:30am
📍 93 Rosebank Road, Auckland, New Zealand 1026 | Learn more
A fun floral-themed colouring session for all ages.
🧶 Charity Crafters | 11am-12pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
A craft group creating handmade goods to support various charities.
🎨 Get Creating: Design Your Own Tote Bag | 11am-12pm
📍 Westgate | Learn more
Kids aged 5–12 create custom artwork to be printed on a canvas tote bag.
📚 Titirangi Library Tuesday Bookchat | 2:15-3:15pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
A friendly informal gathering for book lovers to chat about their latest reads.
🧠 Quiz Night | 7-10pm
📍 Titirangi | Learn more
A weekly Tuesday night trivia challenge.
That’s it! Hope the events list got you sorted! See you next week!
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