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Here's this week's list of West Auckland events.

I've included Thursday because that's when the Huapai Food Truck Night is on.

This weekend has everything from youth festivals and live music to markets, skating, workshops and dragon boats.

Top Picks

🍔 Huapai Food Truck Night on Thu 5pm, Huapai Domain
Street food, desserts and relaxed family-friendly vibes.

🌱 Sustainability Expo on Fri 3:30–5pm, Hub West Henderson
Eco ideas, sustainable living tips and community stalls.

🧶 Woolfest Auckland 2026 on Sat 10am–1pm, Kumeū Showgrounds
A celebration of all things wool with traders, shearing demos and food trucks.

🛹 Family Fun Day Riverhead Skatepark on Sat at 10am, Riverhead
Skating, activities and family entertainment all day.

🎧 Henderson Block Party on Sat 12–4pm, Trading Place Henderson
Big Youth Week lineup with live local artists, youth markets, food stands, prizes and community pop-ups.

🚣 Te Whau Whakanui Day & Dragon Boat Festival on Sat 9:30am–3pm, West End Rowing Club, Avondale
Celebrate the river with clean-up activities, bush walks and a dragon boat festival.

🎸 Fat Cat Rattle live at the Huapai Tavern on Sun 3pm, Huapai Tavern
Live blues and rock at the classic local tavern.

🔥 Wednesday ‘Bleeds’ NZ Tour on Sun 8pm, Hollywood Avondale
High-energy live alt-rock show on their NZ tour.

FRIDAY

🎬 Legally Blonde at 7:30pm**,** Hollywood Avondale

🎤 Youth Week: Street Beats on Fri 4–7pm, New Lynn Memorial Square
Food trucks, live performances, youth markets, cultural showcases, free barber cuts and henna art.

🎶 Ka Hao Te Rangatahi at 4–7pm, Zeal West Henderson
Free youth event at Zeal West with performances, kai and free barbering.

⛸️ Country Party on Ice at 7:30–10:30pm, Paradice Avondale ($)

SATURDAY

♻️ E-Day E-Waste Recycling at 10am–2pm, Rangeview Intermediate Te Atatū South

🛍️ West Women’s E Group Market Day at 10am–2pm, Kelston Community Hub
Food, crafts, clothing and community stalls.

🏏 Sports Tech at 10am–4pm, MOTAT Western Springs
Activities that bring together technology, games, traditional sports and science in a way that's fun for everyone.

📖 Workshop: Section Sewn Book with Hard Cover at 10am–4:30pm, Henderson Valley ($)

🪟 Painted Window Art: 3D Print Edition at 1–3pm, Waitākere Central Library

🎤 Henderson’s Got Talent at 12–3pm, Catherine Plaza, Henderson
A showcase for local talent with performances and creative arts workshops.

🎤 Bad For Education | William Walker at 12pm, Avondale Library
Enjoy a live solo set from indie/punk rocker William Walker for NZ Music Month.

🎬 Movie Quiz Night at 7pm, Oratia Bowling Club ($)
A fun trivia night covering movies and general knowledge to support the bowling club.

🎶 The Trusts Live! on Sat 7–10pm, Corban Estate Henderson ($)
Live concert series in a wine cellar supporting local youth music programs.

🎷 The Jazz Room: Sinatra & Armstrong Tribute on Sat 6pm, Hollywood Avondale ($)

SUNDAY

🎀 RSFC Pink Ribbon Post Match Fundraiser at 11am–2pm, Ranui Swanson Football Club
Support breast cancer research with rugby, shared food and a fundraiser event.

🥁 Library Live: Persian Sounds at 11–11:30am, New Lynn Memorial Library
Live Persian percussion performance by a talented 13-year-old artist.

🎸 NZ Music Month: Kairos (blues duo) at 2–3pm, Blockhouse Bay Library
Live acoustic blues performance for NZ Music Month.

⛸️ Avondale Scrimmage at 9:15–10:45pm, Paradice Avondale ($)
Late-night ice skating scrimmage for experienced skaters aged 16+.

Details to all events in the latest issue of the free weekly newsletter:
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Ok so we’ve got a problem… there’s way too much on this weekend 😅
Seriously. Markets, gigs, workshops, family stuff, even wrestling.
If you’re bored, that’s on you.

🔥 Top Picks

• 🎬 POSSESSION (1981) — Fri 8–10:15pm, Avondale ($)
• 🌸 Autumn Orchid Show — Sat 10am, Western Springs
• 🎸 The Acetones Live + Merch — Sat 5–8pm, Huapai
• 🎸 Malarkey Live — Sat 6pm, New Lynn
• 🔥 Radiance Rising Fire & Flow Showcase — Sat 6pm, Western Springs
• 🖼️ Waitākere Arts Exhibition — Sat 10am–4pm, Henderson
• 🎶 The Trusts Live — Sat 7–10:45pm, Henderson ($)
• 😂 NZ Comedy Fest Show — Sat 5–7pm, Avondale ($)
• 🤼 Live Wrestling: Mother’s Day Mayhem — Sun 3pm, Kumeu ($)

FRIDAY

• 🧵 Making Book Cloth Workshop — 11am–1pm, Henderson ($)

SATURDAY

🎨 Markets, Art & Creative

• 🌱 Autumn Plant Fair — 10am, Western Springs
• 🛍️ A Market For Mums — 10am–2pm, Te Atatū Peninsula
• 🛍️ Gently Loved Kids Market — 11am–2pm, Hobsonville
• 🎨 Rānui Graffiti Workshop — 11am–1pm, Rānui
• 🎨 Open Art Studios (5 locations) — 10am–4pm, Greenhithe

🌿 Community & Daytime

• 👶 Free Car Seat Checks — 10am, Westgate
• 🌱 Dundale Stream Care — 10am–12:30pm, Blockhouse Bay
• 🎯 Lawn Bowls Give It a Go — 3–5pm, Hobsonville

🎶 Music & Performances

• 🎻 Cello & Violin Duo — 2–2:45pm, Blockhouse Bay
• 🎤 Jean & Andrea (Folk Club) — 7:30pm, Titirangi ($)
• 🎤 Open Stage Night — 7–10pm, Titirangi

🌙 Night / Experiences

• 🍿 MERMAIDS (Film) — 4–5:45pm, Avondale
• 🌬️ Breathwork Experience — 5–8:30pm, Hobsonville ($)
• 🎉 Mother’s Day Bingo Fundraiser — 1pm, West Harbour

SUNDAY

🌿 Chill & Community

• 🌿 Free Rongoā Workshop — 10:30am, New Lynn
• 🔨 Build a Garden Bed (Tools 101) — 10am–1pm, Massey
• 🚲 Kids Learn to Ride — 10am–1pm, Avondale

🫖 Mother’s Day Ideas

• 🫖 Mother’s Day High Tea — 10am–1pm, Oratia ($)
• 🎸 Rumpus Machine Live — 2pm, Helensville

🎶 Music & Shows

• 🎵 Kairos (Folk Duo) — 1–4pm, Rosebank Rd
• 🎶 Guzheng Performance — 2–5pm, New Lynn

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Hello! Here's this week's event list. Your weekend = sorted.

FRIDAY

• 🥕 Organic Gardening Sessions — 11am–2pm, New Lynn
• 💃 Teen Dance Classes — 3:30–5:30pm, Helensville
• 🎬 The Room (2003) – 35mm Screening — 8–9:45pm, Avondale ($)

SATURDAY

• 🧘 World Pilates Day Open Day — 6am–2pm, Kumeu / Hobsonville
• 🛍️ $5 Fill-A-Bag Sale @ Tipping point — 9am, Henderson ($)
• 🚴 Kids Learn to Ride — 9am–12pm, Oratia
• 🌲 Survival Confidence Workshop — 9am–4pm, Waitākere Ranges ($)
• 🚣 FREE Kayaking & SUP — 9am–1pm, Blockhouse Bay
• 🌿 Rongoā Māori Workshop — 9:30am–12:30pm, New Lynn
• 🏍️ Motovixens IFRD Ride — 9:30am–12:30pm, Henderson ($)
• 🎉 Free Family Fun Day Mash Up — 11am–1:30pm, Waterview
• 🎶 Harp Solo (Joelle Ireland) — 11am–2pm, Avondale
• 🌊 Nature Play Picnic — 3–5:30pm, Muriwai
• 🚙 Night Off-Roading: Auckland Offroad Adventure — 4pm, Helensville
• 🧘‍♀️ Sacred Sound Journey — 6:30–9:30pm, Point Chevalier
• 🏺 Crown Lynn & NZ Pottery Market — 7pm, New Lynn
• 🎧 OLDSKOOL ReUnion — 7pm, Te Atatū Peninsula
• 🎶 Saturday Sessions (Soundbite) — 7–10pm, Workshop Bar
• 🎸 Baxter Dury – Allbarone Tour #2 — 7–10pm, Avondale ($)
• 🎤 The Trusts Live! — 7–10pm, Henderson ($)
• 🏉 Warriors Game Screenings — 7:30–9:30pm, Greenfields, The Hangar, Taphouse & Workshop

SUNDAY

• ⚾ Baseball Have a Go Day — 10am, Scott Point Park
• 🎼 NZ Music Month Showcase — 1–1:30pm, Blockhouse Bay
• 🛍️ Autumn Clearout Market — 1:30–4:30pm, Green Bay
• 🫖 Galentine’s High Tea Fundraiser — 2–4pm, Hobsonville ($)
• 🎶 Jeff Hooton Live — 2:30–6pm, Blockhouse Bay ($)
• 🎸 Red Tonik Live — 3–6pm, Huapai
• 🎉 Pahela Baishakh Cultural Gathering — 4–9:30pm, Western Springs
• 🎸 Baxter Dury – Allbarone Tour — 7–10pm, Avondale ($)

Details and links to all events are listed in the latest issue of the newsletter.

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