From the main stage to backyards, Fringe showcases the best of Auckland’s incredible arts scene with theatre, comedy, dance, music and everything in between. See what's on

Auckland Lantern Festival remains free but will be ticketed this year for the first time to allow crowd management and contact tracing. Book online from 11 February

The PRADA Cup Final will determine which challenger will take on Emirates Team NZ - and which will be heading home. Don't miss out on the action! See more

Come down to NZ's largest, most fabulous, family-friendly rainbow community event for a day of sun, music, food, dancing and celebrating, and explore heaps more Pride events taking place in February. See more

A summer of free outdoor concerts continues in Henderson with Mal Lakatani and The Creative Souls Project on Saturday and the Stand Up Stand Out Showcase and DJ Grantis on Sunday. See more

This week's free outdoor screenings are Footloose at Barry Curtis Park in Flat Bush on Friday and The Princess Bride at Windmill Park in Epsom on Saturday. See more

Win one of five double passes and get inspired for your next project by the latest products, services and trends at Auckland Home Show coming up from 24-28 Feb. Enter the draw (closes Thu 18 Feb, noon)

Get your summer sorted in Auckland with a huge selection of events and activities coming up, our region's parks, beaches and walkways, pools, libraries, museums and much more. Get your summer sorted

Bring the whānau along for a fun-filled family weekend at beautiful Browns Bay Beach in celebration of summer at the seaside. See more

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Year of the Ox at Wesley on Friday and a Celebration at Onehunga, a performance of The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl and the Chinese New Year Cultural Showcase on Saturday. See more

Modern soul meets live orchestra as singer-songwriter Louis Baker fuses his own brand of soul with the symphonic power of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra for a one-off show. See more

A fun, free, family-friendly folk-fiesta showcasing local and out of town folk performers and dancers for an afternoon under the trees in the beautiful Windsor Reserve. See more

Escape the Valentine's cliché with an evening full of humour, live music, dancing and more at Anti Valentine's on Saturday, or celebrate love with a Valentine's Day Special Sailing or Planetarium show on Sunday. See more

From splashpads with your whānau to hikes through the bush and great days out at our museums and galleries, there's something for everyone in Tāmaki Makaurau this summer. Plan your next great day out

Head to Auckland’s Hare Krishna Temple in Kumeu for NZ's biggest Holi festival and an action-packed day of live and DJ music, dance, colour throws, water cannons and vegetarian meals. See more

Get hands-on this week with Pest Plant Workshops 11-25 Feb, a Grow Your Own Greens class and Make, Do and Mend on Saturday, Living Lightly events 16 & 17 Feb, and Waste Free Parenting Workshops 16-18 Feb. See more classes