What’s On in Auckland This Weekend

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Come along to support our four club members going to Paraguay to compete at the World Skate Games.

Free weekly 5km parkrun at Glenfield Reserve. Family-friendly with a junior 2km run. All ages and fitness levels welcome.

Weekly market in Millwater town square. Local produce, artisan breads, plants, and handcrafted gifts. Family-friendly atmosphere with live music.

Fortnightly Saturday market with fresh local produce, set alongside beautiful harbour views at Hobsonville Point.

North of Warkworth: sheepdog and shearing shows plus feeding sheep, alpacas and rabbits, a family farm experience.

Predator-free open sanctuary where you can watch wild birds along Te Haruhi Bay beach and flat, easy walks.

Open sanctuary and stunning beaches on the Tāwharanui Peninsula. Spot native birds, explore walking trails, and enjoy uncrowded beaches. Predator-free park.

New Zealand's only open sanctuary at the tip of Tāwharanui Peninsula. See kiwi, tuatara, and native birds on guided walks. Stunning beaches inside the reserve.

Free children's storytime at Takapuna Library featuring picture book reading, action songs, and fingerplays. Suitable for babies and toddlers.

Big indoor trampoline park in Rosedale on the North Shore with 50+ trampolines, airbags and dodgeball, great for burning energy when it rains.

Seaside navy museum in Devonport, free for NZ residents, with naval history exhibits and a café, a family outing.

Northcote: dinosaur-themed adventure playground with a fort, flying fox and lakeside walk.

Geothermal hot springs in Parakai in the northwest with hot pools, two waterslides and private spas, a family soak year-round.

1km of white sand on the North Shore with summer lifeguard patrols and a beachside playground, for a safe swim.

Join us for an inspiring morning celebrating one of Aotearoa's rarest and most elusive wetland bi...

The Run Auckland series finale — a scenic estuary course in Silverdale with a Kids' 2.5K for the whole family.

Weekend market at Orewa beachfront. Fresh produce, handmade goods, and food trucks. Great spot before a beach walk.

Lively beachside market at Brown's Bay with fresh produce, artisan goods, and street food. Walk to the beach and playground right next door.

Scale dozens of colourful climbing walls, try the leap of faith, indoor fun any weather

Swim laps or play in the pools, splash in the learners' area, indoor swimming year-round

Swim in world-class pools, splash at the leisure pool, let kids learn in shallow lanes

Soak in warm thermal pools, race down the hydroslides, splash in the toddler pool

Swim the sandy bay, play at the beachfront playground, browse the weekend market and cafes

Paddle the calm beach, climb Mount Victoria, wander the village for ice cream and harbour views

Play on the flat green, paddle at the tidal beach, picnic with city skyline views

Bushwalk through native forest to Dacre Cottage, cross estuary boardwalks, beach at low tide

Auckland Philharmonia plays movie scores like The Piano and Lord of the Rings; an affordable family afternoon (under-18s free) at Takapuna's Bruce Mason Centre.

Saturday-morning community market in Howick Village with crafts and food, a close outing for eastern families.

Friendly local market at Pakuranga Plaza. Fresh produce, baked goods, Asian street food, and family-friendly activities.

Peaceful regional park at Maraetai with a sheltered beach, walking trails, and abundant birdlife. Spot kingfishers and wading birds in the estuary.

Iconic Bucklands Beach on the Tāmaki estuary. Sandy waterfront, sailing club, and the scenic Farm Cove walk connecting through to St Heliers.

Eastern coastal park with family mountain-bike tracks, sea kayaking, a beach and disc golf, a varied outing.

1,000sqm trampoline park in eastern St Johns with dodgeball, a foam pit and a toddler zone, popular on rainy days.

Interactive holiday programmes at Botany, Howick, and Pakuranga libraries. Crafts, science experiments, coding activities, and storytelling for kids aged 5–12.

Watch boats come and go, play at the marina playground, ferry-spot and grab fish and chips

Swim the calm beach, dive off the old pier in summer, play and picnic on shady lawns

Weekend family fun at Botany Town Centre. Kids' play areas, regular holiday programmes, and a dedicated family zone with interactive activities for all ages.

Come along and connect with 20+ local organisations at our Community Welcome Day!

Experience the fresh beauty of spring at Howick Historical Village as the garden bursts into life.

Come along and connect with 20+ local organisations at our Community Welcome Day and participate...

Family pool in Pakuranga with hydroslides, a leisure pool and a summer splash pad, free for under-16s.

Kohimarama: fully fenced, safe playground with a big climbing net, in-ground trampolines and a treehouse.

Living-history museum recreating an 1800s village with costumed live days on weekends for hands-on fun.

Pōhutukawa-lined coast 45 minutes east with shallow, safe water plus a playground and picnic spot across the road.

A journey into the heart of the ship. Are you ready to embark on an awe-inspiring journey of the Titanic?

A dedicated light and sound show to celebrate the launch of the brand-new City Rail Link.

Chinese contemporary art exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery with sculpture, photography and digital works.

Free exhibition of works by master sculptor Alberto Giacometti at Auckland Art Gallery.

Dinosaur exhibition at Auckland Museum with real fossils and animatronics; kids love the Triceratops herd.

Free Auckland Museum exhibition spotlighting 1970s Māori and Pacific protest through print.

Free Objectspace exhibition of chairs and tables by designer Martino Gamper that visitors can sit on.

Immersive ocean exhibition at the NZ Maritime Museum showing whales and rays of the Hauraki Gulf.

Family planetarium show at Stardome; a 30-minute trip exploring the solar system with kids.

Free Artspace Aotearoa exhibition on Karangahape Road exploring the history of art learning since 1987.

Storytelling, kapa haka, performances, kēmu and kai.

Organic produce, vegan food, and handcrafts at this community-focused local market in the heart of Grey Lynn.

Weekend French-style farmers market with food stalls and crafts, family-friendly.

Weekend marine discovery program at Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium. Behind-the-scenes tours and penguin feeding sessions.

Free weekend outdoor playground and water park at Silo Park. Summer outdoor movie screenings. A family favourite for toddlers and primary school kids.

Free children's storytime at Auckland Central Library. Librarians read picture books, sing songs, and lead simple craft activities. Best for ages 0–5.

Indoor climbing in Balmoral with 34 colourful walls, a Leap of Faith and a vertical slide, a challenge for the whole family.

Maritime museum at the city's Hobson Wharf with sailing history and the chance to board real boats, great with kids.

Step behind the scenes of movie magic on a 90-minute guided tour — touch props, meet creatures and see how practical film effects are made.

See Māori treasures and a volcano show, explore dinosaurs and the hands-on kids' Discovery zone

Feel your way through a dark, twisting sensory maze full of surprises — a giggly, hands-on challenge for the whole family.

Watch a planetarium space show, peer through telescopes, explore stars and planets together

Calm beach on Tamaki Drive 15 minutes from the city with a promenade, fountain playground and cafés, perfect for a family outing.

Climb aboard trains and planes, ride the heritage tram, try hands-on science and tech displays

Free waterfront playground, fountains and Silo Park with weekend food trucks and events, a free family day in the city.

Weekend animal talks and keeper meet-and-greet sessions at Auckland Zoo, featuring different animals throughout the day.

Auckland Zoo is offering in-depth tours of Te Wao Nui at 11am every day of the week. An experienced Zoo Guide will take you on an immersive journey from forest to coast where you’ll learn more about New Zealand’s native animals and plants and their importance in Māori culture.

Travel back in time on our Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some of the awe-inspiring creatures that lived during the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods, and learn about their connections with animals we care for here at the Zoo today, and are helping to conserve in the wild.

Set sail on our heritage scow, Ted Ashby, for an hour-long cruise in Auckland's Harbour.

Tāmaki Herenga Waka means 'the gathering place of many waka', and these new permanent galleries chronicle Auckland's past, capture its present, and look to the future.

Learn waiata or try a little kapa haka in an hour-long open session.

Join us as we celebrate Adult Learners’ Week by sharing your stories through stop-motion storytel...

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the underground world where many of our treasures are stored. What’s waiting for you down there? Book today and find out. ($30 PER PERSON, $27 PER MEMBER)

Gain genuine insight into Māori culture in this unique, enriching experience. Hear beautiful songs, witness the incredible haka in action and learn about the endurance of Māori people throughout history.

Can you tell reality from rumour? Find out as we reveal secrets and stories of the Museum, Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. You’ll need to follow the clues and discover which stories are facts and which are fake in this free trail. (PICK UP FROM TE AO MĀRAMA SOUTH ATRIUM)

Feel the Mana of 1970s protest in print, in the new exhibition that spotlights the groundbreaking newspaper that platformed Māori and Pacific voices across some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most defining years in activism. (SAINSBURY HORROCKS GALLERY, LEVEL 2)

The longest running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world, direct from London's Natural History Museum. A must-see, world-class exhibition enjoyed all over the world by nature lovers and photographers. (AUAHA ĀTEA NUI SPECIAL EXHIBITION SUITE)

Get ready for one of the most interesting hours you’ll ever spend as our guide shows you around Auckland Museum. Explore our Museum’s galleries and learn about Māori culture, achievements of Polynesian navigators and the unique nature of New Zealand. ($20 PER ADULT, $10 PER CHILD, FREE WITH MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP)

Discover the stories of New Zealand and its people in one destination. The tour will be conducted fully in Mandarin. ($20 ADULTS, $10 CHILDREN, FREE WITH MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP)

Presented by Auckland Live. Celebrate the first day of City Rail Link services with events across the Aotea Arts Quarter!

18-hole indoor mini golf inside Sylvia Park mall with world-landmark themed holes, family fun whatever the weather.

Play in the leafy Domain, explore the duck ponds and fernery, picnic under huge old trees

Climb the big play structures, run the central-city green, splash near the fountain

Lakeside park next to MOTAT and the zoo with ducks and pūkeko, a flat 1.75km lake loop and a playground.

Browse picture books, join story-time sessions, play and read in the children's area

An interactive journey through New Zealand rugby — test your passing, kicking and lineout skills against the legends of the All Blacks.

Explore family art trails and kid-friendly galleries, join weekend hands-on art activities

Loop the basin boardwalk, watch water-skiers, spot birds on an easy pram-friendly track

Picnic on clifftop lawns, walk to the Savage Memorial, soak up huge harbour views

Big free park in the city with spring lambs (Aug-Oct), picnics and walks, plus the One Tree Hill summit view.

Free weekend family pop-up events at Wynyard Quarter. Face painting, bubble shows, live music, and more on the waterfront.

A free exhibition at Te Uru in Titirangi — dreamlike paintings of imagined worlds that spark wonder for kids and grown-ups.

Free exhibition at Te Uru gallery in Titirangi featuring star and sky works by Māori and Indigenous artists.

Free exhibition at Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson featuring Māori and Pacific carving, painting and siapo.

Big aquatic centre in Henderson with a wave pool, hydroslides and a diving pool, free swimming for under-16s.

Start your Waitakere Ranges adventure at the Arataki Visitor Centre. Short family-friendly bush walks, Māori carvings, and stunning views over Auckland.

Peaceful peninsula park with estuary walks, native bush reserve, and playground. Great views over the Waitemata Harbour. Easy flat walk for strollers.

Stunning pine forest with family-friendly mountain bike trails and walking tracks. Bike hire available on-site. Great for kids learning to ride.

Play on the equipment, kick a ball on the open green, picnic with bush-backed valley views

School holiday crafts, coding workshops, LEGO challenges, and movie days at Henderson, Waitākere, and Ranui libraries. Free drop-in sessions for kids 4–12.

View the tākapu (gannet) colony and black sand from cliff-top lookouts on the west coast (gannets Aug-Mar).

Walk to the waterfall, see towering ancient kauri, splash in clear bush streams

Browse arty village cafes, then walk shady native bush tracks into the Waitakere foothills

Iconic wild West Coast beach with crashing surf and the famous Karekare waterfall a short walk away. One of Auckland's most dramatic natural landscapes.

Museum of Transport & Technology's West Campus features aviation exhibits, historic aircraft, and the Mirror Lake walkway. Special kids' discovery activities on weekends.

Iconic black-sand west-coast beach with Lion Rock; rips are strong, so only swim between the lifeguard flags.

One of Auckland's biggest Sunday markets at the Avondale racecourse with Pacific and Asian food, produce and vintage finds, buzzing atmosphere.

Monthly family fair at the Kumeu Showgrounds. Pony rides, fresh produce, craft stalls, and food trucks. Great atmosphere in the rural heartland of West Auckland.

Indoor soft play for ages 0-11 with slides, ball pits and a toddler zone plus a parents' café, in Henderson, perfect for rainy days.

A Waitakere hillside packed with a crystal-and-fossil mine museum, farm-animal park, pony and camel rides, mini-golf and gem gardens.

Ride forest mountain-bike trails for all levels, from gentle kids' loops to flowing tracks

Run the wild black-sand dunes, explore caves and rock pools, watch dramatic west-coast surf

Paddle the calm harbour beach, play on the grassy reserve, picnic in a quiet bush setting

Cycle the coastal path, play at the waterfront park, browse weekend market stalls and food trucks

Sheltered Manukau Harbour beach inside Waitākere with gentle waves, a restored wharf and BBQs, for a family swim.

Saturday-morning market in Ōtara in the south, NZ's flagship Pacific market with hāngī and Polynesian crafts.

Popular Saturday market in Papakura town centre. Fresh vegetables, baked goods, New Zealand honey, plants, and secondhand treasures. Friendly community atmosphere.

Free weekend nature activities at Auckland Botanic Gardens. Kids' garden trail, duck pond, and seasonal flower displays across 64 hectares.

Community swim sessions at Manurewa Aquatic Centre. Leisure pool, teaching pool, and toddler splash area. Affordable family entry rates for South Auckland residents.

Scenic bushwalk in the Drury Hills with magnificent views over the Franklin District. Spot tūī, wood pigeons, and kererū in the native bush. Good family trail.

Scenic coastal walk to the historic Manukau Heads Lighthouse. Stunning harbour views, native bush, and sheltered beaches. Great for families with older kids.

Walk through Auckland's volcanic heritage at Ōtuataua in Māngere. Ancient Māori gardens, lava fields, and sea views. Fascinating for kids interested in history or science.

Pukekohe's flagship community art exhibition — hundreds of local works in a free gallery, a relaxed indoor outing.

Climb the colourful play equipment, run the open city green, easy stop between shops

Free school holiday programmes at Manurewa, Papakura, and Pukekohe libraries. Science experiments, craft, coding, and reading challenges. Drop-in or register online.

Cycle the creek-side green corridor, shoot hoops, play at the park, spot mangrove birdlife

Ride the hydroslide, splash in the leisure pool, swim laps, indoor swimming year-round

Splash in the freshwater pools, ride the bike trails, picnic and bushwalk in native forest

Free weekend animal feeding at Ambury Regional Farm. Meet and hand-feed cows, sheep, chickens, ducks, and more.

Visit the rural heartland of Karaka, home to New Zealand's thoroughbred horse breeding industry. Farm visits, horse viewing, and scenic walks through paddocks.

Manukau: New Zealand's flagship theme park with roller coasters and Kidz Kingdom, rides for all ages.

Weekend family program at Butterfly Creek featuring the butterfly house, reptile park, and farm animal feeding sessions.

Local farm-fresh produce, handmade jams, honey, and cheese. Kids can spot farm animals in a relaxed rural village setting.

Free volcano walk in the south around the crater rim with sheep at the summit and 360-degree views, nature and Māori history.

Hike forest trails to waterfalls and dams, picnic in the valley, spot native birds

Big indoor inflatable arena in Manukau with bouncy castles, slides and climbing, two hours of free play.

Tackle the zip line and tall slide, walk the working farm, spot sheep, cattle and shorebirds

30m waterfall in the southern Hunua Ranges with a 2-minute lookout from the car park and a 30-minute pram-friendly loop (no swimming).