Kia ora!
Hope you’re all doing great and having a good week so far. What a mix of weather we’ve been having lately, hot, cold, rain, then straight back to hot again. Easter is right around the corner, which is why this issue is packed with Easter events, so a happy Easter from me for those who celebrate it. Slightly shorter issue this week as a few events have been delayed or cancelled due to the weather.
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This Week:
🎥 Silo Cinema: The Princess Bride
Thursday 2nd April | 5PM - 10PM (Movie 8PM)
📍 Silo Park
Free screening of the classic film with food trucks, market and DJ.
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🎡 Easter Show 2026
Thursday 2nd – Monday 6th April | Times vary
📍 Auckland Showgrounds
65,000+ visitors expected across five days of rides, animals, entertainment and more.
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🚶♀️ East Auckland Autumn WalkFest
Thursday 2nd – Thursday 30th April | Times vary
📍 Various locations in East Auckland
A month of guided and self-guided walks across East Auckland.
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📚 Bookish Book Club
Thursday 2nd April | 6PM
📍 Twofold Bistro Brewery, Parnell
Monthly book club for people who love to read and chat with other bookish people.
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🐰 Family Easter at the Beach
Friday 3rd April | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Sunrise Boulevard, Snells Beach
Morning of family fun with egg hunts, kids games, face painting, coffee cart and more.
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🎡 Kumeu Easter Festival 2026
Friday 3rd – Tuesday 7th April | 12PM - 9PM
📍 Kumeu Showgrounds
Gourmet food trucks, carnival rides, sideshow games and more.
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🐣 Easter Eggstravaganza
Friday 3rd – Monday 6th April | 9AM – 5PM
📍 Good Planet, Riverhead
Hourly Easter egg hunts, train rides, meet the Easter Bunny and more.
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🃏 Riftbound 10K NZ Open
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th April | Times Vary
📍 Alexandra Park
Oceania's first major competitive Riftbound tournament with a $10,000 prize pool.
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🌙 Matakana Easter Night Market
Friday 3rd April | 5PM – 9PM
📍 33 Omaha Flats Road, Matakana
Food trucks, cold drinks, stalls and live entertainment.
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✨ Airship Orchestra
Friday 3rd April – Sunday 3rd May | Open 24/7
📍 Aotea Square
16 massive glowing inflatables with sound and friendly LED eyes.
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🍔 Takapuna Food Truck Night
Friday 3rd April | 5PM – 9PM
📍 Killarney Park
Food trucks, pop-up bar and lake views for a chill Friday night.
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🥬 Parnell Farmers' Market
Saturday 4th April | 8AM – 11:45AM
📍 545 Parnell Road
Weekly Parnell farmers' market.
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👗 REACH OUT Pre-Loved Designer Sale
Saturday 4th April | 10AM – 2PM
📍 Morra Hall, Waiheke Island
Pre-loved designer clothing at amazing prices, all funds go to Reach Out Waiheke.
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🧸 Auckland Hobbies Fair
Saturday 4th April | 11AM – 3PM
📍 Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre
Diecast cars, vintage sci-fi, action figures and nostalgic goodness from the past.
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🐣 The Great Northcote Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday 4th April | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Pearn Place, Northcote
Easter egg hunt, crafting activities and tasty prizes.
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🌍 World of Craft & Food Cultural Market
Saturday 4th April | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Mt Eden War Memorial Hall
Multicultural market with handmade crafts, global food and cultural performances.
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🎉 Ormiston Town Centre Birthday Celebrations
Saturday 4th April | 11AM – 3PM
📍 Ormiston Town Centre
Roaming magicians, clown show, bunnies, bouncy castle, face painting and more.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box - FREE!
Sunday 5th April | 7PM
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
Pro and upcoming comedians + unique venue = perfect long weekend entertainment.
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🐣 Easter Extravaganza 2026
Sunday 5th April | 10AM – 3PM
📍 Howick Historical Village
Meet the Easter Bunny, face painting, gelato, Bunny Boogie dance-off and more.
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🐰 Easter Sunday at Mitre 10 MEGA Albany
Sunday 5th April | 11AM – 2PM
📍 Mitre 10 MEGA Albany
Free Easter fun with face painting, kids workshop, candy floss and an Easter egg hunt.
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🐰 Easter Sunday at Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale
Sunday 5th April | 11AM – 2PM
📍 Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale
Free Easter fun with face painting, kids workshop, candy floss and an Easter egg hunt.
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🎆 Auckland Fireworks Eid Celebration
Sunday 5th April | 3PM – 10PM
📍 Hato Petera College fields, Northcote
Family evening with food, stalls, kids playground and fireworks to close the night.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
A lake once killed over 1,700 people without warning.
It sounds like something straight out of a horror movie, but it’s not. In 1986, a lake in Cameroon suddenly released a massive cloud of gas that silently spread through nearby villages. People and animals collapsed within minutes, with no explosion, no lava, just the air turning deadly.
Coming Up Next Week:
🪁 FREE Flying Fun in the Park
Tuesday 7th April | 10AM – 12PM
📍 Eric Armishaw Park
Make your own kite or bring one and fly it in the park.
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🌿 FREE Nurture in Nature
Wednesday 8th April | 9AM – 1PM
📍 Fowlds Park
Drop-in nature play session for kids aged 0-6 with sensory and nature-based activities.
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🏃 FREE Pop Up Obstacle Course
Wednesday 8th April | 10AM – 1PM
📍 Red Beach Park
Free Ninja Warrior style obstacle course for all ages.
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