Wondering what’s happening around Auckland this weekend? Luckily, our weekend guide has got you covered. If you’re not escaping the city for the regions, you might be thinking about how you want to spend the last weekend of autumn at home before winter really sets in. Don’t worry though; Tāmaki Makaurau has plenty going to get you off the couch and out to explore.
If you’re looking for a cultural experience, head down to Wynyard Quarter this Saturday, where the African Communities Forum Inc (ACOFI) is celebrating Africa Day with music, food, fashion and more for Auckland’s African community (and the wider community) to enjoy. Or, if you’ve been holding off on renovation plans , now might be the perfect weekend to explore ways to improve your humble abode with the Auckland Home & Garden Show taking place at Eden Park from Friday to Sunday. Whatever mood you’re in, and however much time you have, there’s something for everyone to do in Auckland this weekend - read on to find the perfect fit for you.
1) Te Puawānanga at MOTAT - Western Springs It’s a big weekend at MOTAT this weekend with the grand opening of their brand new immersive science and technology centre, Te Puawānanga. The new centre has an energy machine in which visitors can use teamwork to trigger a cannon, there’s an upright rainbow you can step inside or create giant pattern projections. For the littlest explorers, there’s an under 5s play space - Te Tumu - where they can climb and cra.