Kia ora!
This is officially the longest issue of The Bagel ever!
There’s so much happening this week and next week it’s borderline overwhelming. Let’s just hope the weather holds up so you can actually enjoy it all.
We’ve also got a full lunar eclipse coming up as well. The Moon is literally turning red next week. How cool is that?!
Anyways, enough waffling from me.
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
🏮 BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival - NEARLY SOLD OUT!
Thursday 26th February – Sunday 1st March | 4PM – 10:30PM
📍 Manukau Sports Bowl
Free Lunar New Year event with hundreds of handmade lanterns and more.
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🛍️ Ormiston Community Sale
Thursday 26th – Saturday 28th February | 10AM – 4PM
📍 Ormiston Town Centre
Everything $5 at this community sale from Dress for Success Auckland.
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🧶 Waiorea Craft Club
Friday 27th February | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Waiorea Community Recycling Centre
Free drop-in craft session using repurposed textiles, no registration needed.
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🍜 Luna Bites Night Market
Friday 27th February | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre
Auckland’s favorite food vendors together for a Friday night feed in East Auckland.
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🍜 Balmoral Street Food Market
Friday 27th February | 5:30PM – 9PM
📍 164 Balmoral Road, Mount Eden
One of the last-ever Balmoral Street Food Markets with 15+ local vendors.
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🎸 Ocean Alley with Skegss & Don West
Friday 27th February | 6PM
📍 Spark Arena
Ocean Alley headlines Spark Arena with Skegss and Don West in support.
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🎥 Movies in the Square: The Minecraft Movie
Friday 27th February | 6:30PM – 8:30PM
📍 NorthWest Shopping Centre
Outdoor movie night on the giant Town Square screen.
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🎥 Movies in Parks: The Minecraft Movie
Friday 27th February | 5:30PM - 9:15PM (Movie starts 7:30PM)
📍 Greenslade Reserve
The Minecraft Movie on an outdoor screen with pre-show entertainment.
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🏮 Epsom Lunar New Year Festival
Saturday 28th February | 10:30AM - 2:30PM
📍 Epsom Community Centre
Free family day celebrating Lunar New Year with food, performances and activities.
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🧘 FREE Beach Yoga @ Stanmore Bay
Saturday 28th February | 9AM – 10AM
📍 Stanmore Bay Beach
Free one-hour beach yoga session open to all levels, no experience needed.
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🐴 122nd Helensville A&P Show
Saturday 28th February | 9AM – 5PM
📍 Helensville Showgrounds
The Helensville A&P Show returns for its 122nd year.
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🍔 Food Truck Night Coatesville
Saturday 28th February | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Coatesville Reserve
Food trucks, a pop-up bar and good vibes.
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🛍️ Timeless Fashion Market
Saturday 28th February | 9AM – 3PM
📍 Mt Eden Village Centre
Curated market packed with preloved and vintage fashion, accessories and more.
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🍜 Luna Bites Market
Saturday 28th February | 9AM – 1PM
📍 Takanini Town Centre
Local food, drinks and retail vendors for a relaxed Saturday morning in Derby Square.
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🌊 Summer Spectacular 2026
Saturday 28th February | 10AM – 7PM
📍 Browns Bay Beach
Beachside festival with live music, kids’ activities, market stalls and more.
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🎨 Art Blast
Saturday 28th February | 12PM – 4PM
📍 Rocket Park, Mt Albert
Community arts day with live performances, workshops, art market, food trucks and more.
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🧜 Mermaid Parade 2026
Saturday 28th February | 1:30PM – 4:30PM
📍 Queens Wharf to Silo Park
Free all-ages costume parade along the waterfront with live music and a costume contest.
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🥁 Dragon Beats
Saturday 28th February | 2PM – 4PM
📍 Keith Hay Park
Free family-friendly drumming, dragon dance and Tai Chi event for all ages.
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🐶 Auckland Puppy Rescue Adoption Day
Saturday 28th February | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Animates Grey Lynn
Rescue puppies on-site for cuddles and adoption with Auckland Puppy Rescue.
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💃 Takapuna Latin Fiesta 2026
Saturday 28th February | 2PM – 10PM
📍 Waiwharariki Anzac Square
Free Latin festival with live music, dance lessons and food in the heart of Takapuna.
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🎥 Movies in Parks: The Princess Bride
Saturday 28th February | 4:30PM – 8:30PM (Movie starts 6:30PM)
📍 Vellenoweth Green
The 1987 classic movie on the big screen under the stars with pre-show entertainment.
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🚗 Auckland Brit & Euro Classic Car Show
Sunday 1st March | 10AM
📍 Lloyd Elsmore Park
10th anniversary show featuring classic British and European cars and bikes.
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⚽ FREE Hungerball
Sunday 1st March | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Myers Park
Try the fast-paced multi-goal inflatable arena game, perfect for ages 5+.
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🚗 Rotationals: Cars & Cans Street Meet
Sunday 1st March | 11AM – 3PM
📍 Kumeu Showgrounds
Massive car meet and Show & Shine with a charity food drive, $10 entry per car.
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🚶 Walk & Talk: Conversations That Matter
Sunday 1st March | 1PM – 3PM
📍 Grafton United Cricket Club
Relaxed walk and open conversation, free from agenda or pressure.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
On the night of March 3rd 2026 and into the early hours of the 4th, New Zealand will witness a total lunar eclipse. We’re one of the only countries in the world that will see the entire eclipse from start to finish.
It’s the only total lunar eclipse of 2026. The next one won’t be until 2028.
During a total lunar eclipse, Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, turning it red, commonly known as a “Blood Moon.” It’s completely safe to view and lasts several hours.
Best viewing time will be around midnight, with peak totality at 12:33AM.
Coming Up Next Week:
🎭 Motion Sickness – An Existential Crisis At The Rave
Tuesday 3rd – Friday 6th March | 6:30PM
📍 Basement Theatre
Internationally award-winning physical theatre with rave music and visual projection.
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🎵 Leftfield
Wednesday 4th March | 8PM
📍 Powerstation
Leftfield live in Auckland.
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