Rants, wrestling and country hoedowns

Auckland Phoenix Market

Phoenix Tavern, 7am to 12pm. This market offers good quality fruit and vegetables, a variety of food vendors, bric a brac, and household goods. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Eye on Nature Creative Arts Exhibition 2026

Auckland Botanic Gardens, 8am to 4.30pm. Discover the creativity of South and East Auckland children in this free school holiday exhibition. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

School Holiday Adventures at Butterfly Creek

Butterfly Creek, 9.30am to 5pm. Step into a magical Butterfly House and learn about protecting butterfly habitats. $33. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Shrek The Musical presented by the Hawkins Youth Theatre Company

Hawkins Theatre, from 11am. See everyone's favourite ogre in this hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar winning film. $29.50. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Rock En'Roll Wrestling

Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, 5pm to 9pm. See an action packed night of professional wrestling alongside an enrolment drive. $10.

The Market Patch - Friday Night Markets

Mangere War Memorial Hall, 5pm to 9pm. Enjoy a Friday night market with a view, featuring quality food, craft and entertainment vendors. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Mangere Bridge Parkrun

Mangere Bridge Waterfront Reserve, 7.45am to 9.30am. Join this free, weekly 5k community event where you can walk, jog, run or volunteer. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Otahuhu Saturday Market

Old Otahuhu Bus Stop, 7am to 2pm. Find good quality fruit and vegetables, a variety of food vendors, bric a brac, and household goods. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Manurewa Market

Manurewa Market, 7am to 12pm. This market has been operating for 36 years and is open every Sunday rain or shine. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

An Evening with Victor Hugo

Hawkins Theatre, from 10am. French acting legend Fabrice Luchini stars in this charming tale directed by Pascal Bonitzer. $12.

Digger

Hawkins Theatre, from 12.30pm. Tom Cruise stars in this original film from Academy Award winning filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu. $12. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 13+.

The Weight

Hawkins Theatre, from 7.30pm. Ethan Hawke stars as a veteran torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal labour camp during the Great Depression. $12. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 16+.