This Week + Next Week in Auckland

Kia ora!

Auckland is buzzing this week. From food trucks and the Auckland Moon Festival to warehouse sales, free fencing and NZ’s biggest chocolate and coffee festival, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re after laughs, live music or just a good deal, this issue has you covered.

Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯

This Week:

📚 Scholastic Warehouse Book Sale
Thursday 25th – Friday 26th September | 8AM – 2:45PM
📍 21 Lady Ruby Drive, East Tāmaki
Thousands of discounted books priced by weight, from picture books to graphic novels.
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🦋 Decorate Wooden Insects – FREE
Thursday 25th September | 10AM – 12PM
📍 All King Plant Barn Stores
Kids’ workshop to design and take home their own wooden insects.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box
Friday 26th September – Wednesday 1st October | 7PM/7:30PM
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
See pro and upcoming comedians set this unique venue on fire with their jokes.
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🌕 Auckland Moon Festival – FREE
Friday 26th - Sunday 28th September | Times vary
📍 Balmoral Town Centre
NZ’s largest Moon Festival with lanterns, performances, food and more.
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🧪 Little Scientists: FREE Science Workshops
Friday 26th & Monday 29th September | 11AM – 1PM
📍 The Alcove, Meadowbank Shopping Centre
Gooey hands on science fun for curious kids, no booking needed.
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👟 Under Armour Clearance Sale
Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September | 10AM
📍 Vanguard Military School, Rosedale
Apparel from $15 and footwear from $50 at this MASSIVE clearance.
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🥟 Moon Festival Celebration - FREE
Friday 26th September | 10:30AM – 12PM
📍 Epsom Library
Chinese dance, performances, chair tai chi and mooncake making and tasting.
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🍔 Hobsonville Food Truck Night
Friday 26th September | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Rifle Range, Hobsonville
Enjoy ice cream, fries, gyoza and more from the Food Truck Collective.
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🍜 Balmoral Street Food Market
Friday 26th September | 5:30PM – 9PM
📍 164 Balmoral Road, Mt Eden
Street food market with 15+ stalls and trucks.
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🎭 Botany Fest – FREE
Friday 26th September | 9:30AM – 5PM
📍 Botany Library
Comic Book Month celebration with cosplay, art, quizzes, giveaways and screenings.
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✨ Waterview Kids’ Disco - FREE
Friday 26th September | 5:30PM – 7:30PM
📍 1547 Great North Road, Waterview
Sparkly outfits, music and dancing at Waterview’s first kids’ disco.
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🎬 Perfect Days Film Screening – FREE
Friday 26th September | 6PM
📍 Ellen Melville Centre
Award-winning Japanese film by Wim Wenders, screening with English subtitles.
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🤺 Try Fencing – FREE
Saturday 27th September | 9AM – 12PM
📍 Parnell Library
Learn fencing with expert instructors and watch club members in action. Gear provided.
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🛍️ Pop-Up Craft Market
Saturday 27th September | 9AM – 3PM
📍 Royal Oak Bowls, Onehunga
Handmade crafts, jewellery, art, candles and more.
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🛍️ Pop-Up Market
Saturday 27th September | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Omaru Lane, Glen Innes
Food and craft stalls raising funds for Mailangi Bible College in Fiji.
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☕ The Chocolate & Coffee Festival
Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th September | 9AM – 4PM
📍 Viaduct Events Centre
Over 60 exhibitors of chocolate, coffee and artisan treats.
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🛍️ Mighty Ape ONE DAY Warehouse Sale
Saturday 27th September | 10AM – 4PM
📍 Mighty Ape, Silverdale
Nothing over $10. Coffee & ice cream trucks and first in first served.
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🛏️ Sleep Store Warehouse Sale
Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th September | 9AM – 1PM
📍 85C Henderson Valley Road
In-person warehouse sale with bargains, end of lines and outlet stock.
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🚲 Evo Cycles Outlet Clearance Sale
Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th September | Times vary
📍 Evo Cycles Outlet, Mt Wellington
Annual clearance with huge savings across cycling gear.
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🍊 Citrus 101 With Kings – FREE
Saturday 27th September | 10AM – 11AM
📍 All King Plant Barn Stores
Learn how to plant and care for citrus trees with tips from Kings’ experts.
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