Auckland Council

BNZ Diwali Festival, 60 Years of MOTAT, join the fun in the city centre, for Play Week, and much more Auckland Council news and events.

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17 - 23 Oct

BNZ Diwali Festival 2024

SAT 19 & SUN 20 OCT | CITY CENTRE | FREE

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Auckland Diwali Festival, also known as the 'Festival of Lights'. This lively event attracts over 100,000 attendees and features a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary music and dance performances. Enjoy an array of stalls offering delicious Indian delicacies and handcrafted goods, finishing with fireworks.

Rangoli patterns, monkeys, tigers and birds light up the Town Hall
Witness the Auckland Town Hall transformed into a dazzling spectacle with stunning 3D light projections for BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival. Immerse yourself in the rich storytelling of Diwali and experience magical temples and a forest of flowers with tigers, deer and elephants roaming the walls of this historic building through the visual images displayed in traditional colours.

Join us for a weekend of culture, celebration, and joy.

Friends of Arataki Kids Day

SUN 20 OCT | WAITĀKERE | FREE

Enjoy a day filled with exciting activities in nature, featuring the fire brigade, face painting, art and craft activities, bouncy castle, games and much more. Bring the whole family for a fantastic family adventure.

LIVE DAY: 60 Years of MOTAT

SUN 20 OCT | MOTAT | FROM $10

Come along to MOTAT as it comes to life with all the bells and whistles, steam trains, tram rides, the pumphouse, beam engine running and so much more. Explore and enjoy this exciting day of fun and discovery.

Join the fun in the city centre, for Play Week

Head to the city centre and enjoy a range of activities to celebrate Play Week, an annual event that promotes physical activity, play and games. Read more for details.

BREEZE Sailings

SAT 19 OCT | MARITIME MUSEUM | $110

Set sail on your next adventure aboard Breeze, a traditional wooden brigantine used in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Get involved in sailing and enjoy the energetic on-water experience and more.

Kowhai Festival

SAT 19 OCT | WARKWORTH | FREE

Savour delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks while exploring the vibrant market on Queen Street. Enjoy a range of locally produced drinks, market stalls and fun amusements for the kids.

On stage this week

Experience the high energy production featuring Elvis: A Musical Revolution, enjoy a packed show of Liv Parker: Werewolves, Vampires and Harry Styles and don’t miss the unforgettable evening of comedy with Eric Idle – Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live. See more exciting performances.

Free movies

Come watch a beautiful story featuring eight inspiring women at Beamafilm Movie Screening. Enjoy the screening of famous, influential, and entertaining masterpieces of twentieth-century cinema at The Little Leys Classic Film Club. Grab your friends and immerse yourself in these wonderful films.

Auckland Botanic Gardens events

Are you interested in growing your own food? Meet the Gardener or join the experts for a pest plants workshop to learn how to manage your garden. Explore the Climate Action Trail, featuring content for both tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live lightly and take climate action. Discover these enriching experiences.

Be the change to save the planet

Learn new tips and techniques with Eco-Friendly Cooking workshop on Saturday to benefit your budget, health, and the environment. Keep pest numbers low by attending the PFHW Pestival on Tuesday, and step up for a sustainable future by Collaborating for Climate next Wednesday. Together, we can make a positive impact on our planet.

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