Halloween, Diwali and fireworks
Your South Auckland week, 29 Oct to 4 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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The Arnott's Gluten Free Food Festival - Auckland 2026
A festival for gluten free food, with vendors and tastings.
From $15 -
Fireworks Spectacular
A sports event with car racing and a fireworks display.
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Halloween at Howick Historical Village | Festival of Frights
A Halloween party with food trucks and music in a historical setting.
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Diwali Family Fun Time at Flat Bush Library!
A Diwali festival with performances, activities for kids and food.
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Legacy of the Zheng
This is a live concert showcasing the traditional Chinese guzheng zither, with solo and ensemble performances.
$25
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 29 October 2026
M.S. Dhoni | 100 Years of Unity Through Sport
Silky Otter Cinemas Takanini. A free film screening celebrating sport between India and New Zealand.
World Series Wrestling presents MEGA MANIA
Sir Woolf Fisher Arena Due Drop Events Centre, 7.30pm to 10.30pm. A live professional wrestling sports event. From $29.
WSW MegaMania Auckland - Live Pro Wrestling
Due Drop Events Centre, from 6.30pm. A live professional wrestling sports event with a meet and greet.
Mangere College Performing Arts Showcase 2026
Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku, from 7pm. A performing arts showcase featuring dance, drama and music by students. $10.
Friday, 30 October 2026
2026 Halloween Beats By Bingo Fundraiser
Howick Bowling Club, 6.30pm to 11.55pm. A Halloween bingo party fundraiser for a local school.
King of Kings Church, 6pm to 7.45pm. A family friendly community party with games and a sausage sizzle. Free.
Four Winds Theatre at Due Drop Events Centre, 7pm to 10pm. A live show combining mentalism, hypnotism and magic. From $59.
Phil Collin tribute show starring Andrew James The Easy Lover direct from the UK
107 Botany Rd Howick, Auckland, from 7.30pm. A live music concert featuring a tribute to Phil Collins.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
3 Beach Road, Papakura, 5.30pm to 7pm. A kids' party with a disco, games, pizza and prizes.
Old Otahuhu Bus Stop, 7am to 2pm. A regular market with fresh produce, food vendors and bric a brac. 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 preschool storytime and party for kids. Free.
Aorere College, from 6pm. An evening celebrating student excellence in art, music, dance and drama.
On now
I AM WORTHY - A 4 - WEEK WOMEN'S JOURNEY
21A Coronation Rd, Mangere Bridge, Auckland 2022. A four week women's workshop focusing on mindfulness and emotional wellbeing. On until Saturday 21 November.
Council and roadworks
Paving maintenance works on SH22 in Karaka. Paving maintenance works on SH22 in Karaka. The resurfacing works will take place each Saturday night on 31 October, 7 November, 14 November and 21 November, from 8pm to 8am. Stop/go traffic management will be in place. Note: works are weather dependent and may change.
Stop skipped: Route 376 - Waihoehoe Road Upgrade Project. Stop skipped: Route 376 - Waihoehoe Road Upgrade Project. There are ongoing works taking place at all times until 30 May 2027, as part of the Waihoehoe Road Upgrade project. Buses will not stop at: Stop 2505 - 237 Great South Road
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