Halloween, Diwali and Christmas markets
Your East Auckland week, 29 Oct to 4 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Halloween at Howick Historical Village - Festival of Frights
A family-friendly Halloween event with trick-or-treating in a Victorian village setting.
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The Arnott's Gluten Free Food Festival
A lifestyle event for anyone living gluten-free, with food and information.
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Diwali Family Fun Time at Flat Bush Library!
A Diwali festival for families with performances, activities and food.
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Scandinavian Christmas Market 2026
A festive fair with Scandinavian Christmas gifts and treats.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 29 October 2026
WSW MegaMania Auckland - Live Pro Wrestling
Due Drop Events Centre, from 6.30pm. A live professional wrestling sports event.
Friday, 30 October 2026
Fright Night - Festival of Frights
Howick Historical Village, 5pm to 9pm. A Halloween fright night event in a Victorian village. $25.
2026 Halloween Beats By Bingo Fundraiser
Howick Bowling Club, 6.30pm to 11.55pm. A Halloween bingo fundraiser for a local school charity.
Paradice Botany, 7.30pm to 10.30pm. A Halloween party with ice skating, a haunted maze and music. $20.
Auckland Netball, from 5am. A sports and gaming tournament.
The Phil Collins and Genesis Tribute Show NZ Tour 2026
Howick Club, from 7.30pm. A live music tribute show featuring the songs of Phil Collins and Genesis.
Phil Collin tribute show starring Andrew James The Easy Lover direct from the UK
107 Botany Rd Howick, Auckland, from 7.30pm. A live concert tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Otara Town Centre, 5.30pm to 9pm. A Halloween alternative party for the community.
Picton Centre, 8am to 12.30pm. A weekly artisan and farmers market with local crafts and produce. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Monday, 2 November 2026
Diwali Celebration at Pakuranga Library: Preschool Storytime
Pakūranga Library, 10.30am to 11.30am. A Diwali themed kids' storytelling session. Free.
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Disney's The Little Mermaid JR.
Ormiston Junior College, 7.30pm to 9.10pm. A junior musical production of Disney's The Little Mermaid. $20.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the calendar look so shocked?
Its days were numbered.
Council and roadworks
Dates Updated: Routes 74 and School Routes 415 and 416 - Tripoli Road, Panmure. Dates Updated: Routes 74 and School Routes 415 and 416 - Tripoli Road, Panmure. There are roadworks taking place at all times on Tripoli Road in Panmure, between Hodson Drive and Stewart Avenue, from Friday 7 August to Sunday 27 September. Routes 76, 415 and 416 will detour through Stewart Avenue, Tunis Road and Tripoli Road.
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