Auckland and its surrounds will be showcasing a wide range of events suited for all ages and interests to enjoy this November, so be sure to add them to your calendar for month-long entertainment and fun.
The list below includes free & ticketed events:
1. Taste of Auckland
When: 1-4 November 2018: 5:30pm-10pm
Where: Queens Wharf, 99 Quay St, Auckland
Cost: General Admission: $25pp, Premium: $65pp, VIP: $95pp-$110pp & Multi Day Pass: $120pp
Details: This festival will be a major celebration of all things food. There will be a jam-packed program filled with entertainment, fantastic range of top restaurants set up to take part in this year's Festival, international food, vegan and plant-based food, pop-ups, demonstrations, exhibitors, bars, and more.
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When: 1 November 2018: 6pm-11pm
Where: Five Knots, Tamaki Yacht Club, 30 Tamaki Dr, Orakei
Cost: $100pp
Details: This event will feature New Zealand's finest craft beer and cider, canapés, live music, auctions, entertainment, pop-ups and more.
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When: 1, 6, 8 & 14 November 2018: 7am-1pm
Where: Otahuhu Farmer's Market, 48 Atkinson Ave, Otahuhu
Cost: Free
Details: These markets will showcase fresh produce, deli produce, clothing, handicrafts, and more.
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4. Auckland Festival of Quilts
When: 2-4 November 2018: 10am-4pm
Where: Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St Johns
Cost: Adults: $12pp & Under 18yrs: Free
Details: This Event will showcase over 200 quilts made by the members and judged by a panel of New Zealand and Australian judges, exhibitions, pop-ups, demonstrations, exhibitors and more.
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When: 1-4 November 2018: 10:30am-8pm
Where: ASB Waterfront Theatre, 138 Halsey St, Auckland
Cost: See website.
Details: This exhibition will showcase works from artists such as playwright Victor Rodger, theatre-maker Anapela Polataivao and poet Courtney Sina-Meredith. Each piece explores a particular area of our society and what it might look like in 30 years.
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When: 2 November 2018: 4pm-8pm
Where: Torbay School, Deep Creek Rd, Torbay
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly fair will feature a line-up of entertainment, activities, market stalls, food trucks, bar, live music, magic shows, balloon making, face painting, auctions, prizes to be won, cake stalls, classroom stalls, carnival festivities and more.
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When: 2 November 2018: 7pm-11pm
Where: The Bluestone Room, 9-11 Durham Lane, Auckland
Cost: $85pp
Details: This cocktail party event will include a glamorous evening filled with bubbles, food, drinks, entertainment, auctions, dancing and more.
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When: 2 & 3 November 2018: 9am-11pm
Where: ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom
Cost: Adults: $10pp, Children under 13yrs: Free & Kate Meads Workshops: $25pp- includes entry
Details: This show will include something for everyone with a range of creative responsible eco, green products and services, healthy products, ethical, sustainability, organic, stalls, pop-ups, demonstrations, exhibitors, workshops and more.
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When: 3 November 2018: 11am-5pm
Where: Church of Scientology Auckland, 136 Grafton Rd, Grafton, Auckland
Cost: Free
Details: This multicultural event will include entertainment, food, cultural activities, tours, traditional performances, lectures on the mind and spirit, children's activities and more.
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When: 3 November 2018: From 10am
Where: Massey Birdwood Settlers Hall, Cnr Don Buck & Red Hills Roads, Massey West
Cost: Free
Details: These markets will be showcasing vintage, retro, collectables, art deco, mid-century goods, art & craft, furniture, textiles & fabrics, household items, accessories, tools, rare & collectable books, coffee caravan, cake stalls, and more.
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When: 3 November 2018: 2pm-4pm
Where: Bayview Community Centre, 72 Bayview Rd, Glenfield
Cost: Free
Details: These markets will feature fun stalls run by Bayview kids and will include art & craft, food, 2nd hand toys, books and more. There will also be entertainment and activities for all ages.
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When: 3 November 2018: 9am-5pm
Where: Pukekohe Town Hall, Cnr Massey Ave & Edinburgh St, Pukekohe
Cost: Free
Details: These markets will showcase crystals, incense, jewellery, accessories, candles, gifts, healing products, tarot readings and more.
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When: 3 & 4 November 2018: 10am-4pm
Where: ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom
Cost: See website
Details: This family-friendly event will feature many elements of the vintage era predominantly between the 40s to 60s. There will be entertainment, live bands, car displays, military displays, makeovers, fashion shows, activities, market stalls, vintage-inspired and retro products, high tea, competitions, prizes for the best dressed, carnival festivities and more.
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When: 3 November 2018: 7pm-11:45pm
Where: Orewa Arts & Events Centre, 76 Riverside Drive, Orewa
Cost: $65pp or $120 per couple
Details: The evening will include a 3-course meal featuring traditional cuisine, Greek wines, beer and ouzo, Greek performances, entertainment, and more.
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When: 3 November 2018: 10am-2pm
Where: Western Springs Community Garden, 956 Great North Rd, Western Springs
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly fundraising event will include entertainment, petting zoo, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, bake sale, silent auction, raffles, Christmas gift stalls, carnival festivities and more. Funds raised will go to KidsCan.
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When: 3 November 2018: 12pm-3pm
Where: La Zeppa Kitchen & Bar, 33 Drake St, Freemans Bay
Cost: Free
Details: This event will feature entertainment, carnival cocktails, giant games, live music performances, food, pop-ups and more.
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When: 4 November 2018: 9am-3pm
Where: Pokeno Town Hall, Cnr Market St & Great South Road, Pokeno
Cost: Free
Details: This fair will showcase all things antique and collectable with china, glass, vintage clothing, textiles, antique bottles, retro items, tools, artworks, jewellery, military items, and much more.
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18. Hospice Homes Tour
When: 4 November 2018: 9:30am-4pm
Where: The Vivian Art Gallery, 39 Omaha Valley Rd, Omaha
Cost: Fundraising event.
Details: This event will include a tour of Omaio, Liz Morrow's coastal Garden of International Significance, the historic cottage, working studio of artists, contemporary house, retro house and 5 more delightful properties.
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19. Coatesville Market
When: 4 November 2018: 10am-2pm
Where: Coatesville Settlers Hall & Reserve, 4 Mahoenui Valley Rd, Coatesville
Cost: Free
Details: These family-friendly & pet-friendly markets are located in a tranquil setting and feature fantastic international food stalls, homemade New Zealand wares, art & craft, gifts, live music and more.
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When: 6 November 2018: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Where: East Coast Bays Library, Bute Rd, Browns Bay
Cost: Free
Details: This workshop will including learning how essential oils can be safe, natural option to protect and maintain your family's health, and more.
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When: 7 & 8 November 2018: From 4pm
Where: Fhloston Paradise, 44 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby
Cost: Free
Details: This event will feature activities, social drinks, live DJ, garage sales, car sales, food trucks, prizes to be won, discounts on kayak & sky-diving tickets, stalls, pop-ups and more.
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When: 7 November 2018: 7pm-9pm
Where: Glengarry Victoria Park, Cnr Sale & Wellesley Streets, Auckland
Cost: $55pp
Details: This 18 and over event will include drinking nothing but Champagne! There will tastings and talks and line-ups include non-vintage champagnes, famous houses, smaller names and grower Champagnes.
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When: 10 November 2018: 6:30pm-10pm
Where: Spookers, 833 Kingseat Rd, Karaka
Cost: 2 Attraction Pass: $80pp & 3 Attraction Pass: $100pp
Details: This Christmas event will feature a delicious Christmas buffet meal, horrifying activities including The Haunted House, Disturbia, The Woods and The Fog.
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When: 10 November 2018: 12pm-4pm
Where: Titirangi Primary School, Atkinson Rd, Titirangi
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly festive gala will include entertainment, traditional gala draw cards, live music, performances, obstacle course, carnival rides, games, Devonshire Tea, raffles, White Elephant Sale, market stalls, silent auction, cake stall, food stalls and much more.
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When: 10 November 2018: 6pm-9pm
Where: Rugby Park, King St, Waiuku
Cost: Gold coin donations
Details: This family-friendly Event will feature entertainment, live music, open-air market, food stalls, art & crafts, and a 15-minute fireworks display.
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When: 10 November 2018: 9:30am-3:30pm
Where: Michael Park School, 55 Amy St, Ellerslie
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly fair event will showcase entertainment, silent auction, organic food sourced from the school gardens, food stalls, games, activities, cake stall, market stalls, and more.
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When: 10 & 11 November 2018: From 9am
Where: The Cloud, Queens Wharf, Auckland
Cost: Adults: $5pp, Children: $5pp & Family: $15
Details: This Expo will feature exhibitors, pop-ups, talks, test ride the bikes and more.
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When: 10 November 2018: 11am-2pm
Where: St Leo's Catholic School, 4 Owens Rd, Devonport
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly fair will include entertainment, activities, games, market stalls, book sale, art & craft, prizes to be won, raffles, food stalls and more.
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When: 10 November 2018: 11am-3pm
Where: Central City Library, 44-46 Lorne St, Auckland
Cost: Free
Details: This event will showcase ethnic food stalls, market stalls, carnival festivities, and cultural performances.
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30. Day of the Dead- Dia de los Muertos/ Mexican Cultural Open
When: 10 November 2018: 10am-6pm
Where: Church of Scientology Auckland, 136 Grafton Rd, Grafton
Cost: Free
Details: This multicultural family-friendly event will include celebrations of Mexican Day of the Dead with entertainment, tours, lectures, talks, performances, displays, food, children's activities and more.
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When: 10 & 24 November 2018: 7am-12:30pm
Where: Blockhouse Bay Community Centre, 524 Blockhouse Bay Rd, Blockhouse Bay
Cost: Free
Details: These markets will feature something for everyone with market stalls selling tools, books, furniture, kitchen items, art & craft, cakes, clothing & accessories, toys, games, plants, photography, collectables, china, hardware and much more.
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When: 10 & 11 November 2018: 10am-4pm
Where: Waiheke Island, 20 Cable Bay Lane, Waiheke
Cost: Early Bird Tickets: $30pp & Full Price Tickets: $40pp
Details: This festival will showcase all things garden with exhibits, market stalls, tours, workshops, talks, displays and more.
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Image Courtesy from Waiheke Garden Festival Facebook
When: 11 November 2018: 2pm-5:30pm
Where: Orphan's Kitchen, 118 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby
Cost: $80pp
Details: This foodie event will feature a snippet into Ponsonby fascinating food history, food guided tour, food sampling and tastings and talks.
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When: 11 November 2018: 10am-1pm
Where: Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 487 Dominion Rd, Balmoral
Cost: Adults: $6pp & Children: Free
Details: This fair will feature items for sale from traders, collectors, hobbyists and modellers with a selection of model trains, locos, rolling stock, buildings, teddy bears, accessories, boats, planes, kit sets, dolls, magazines, posters, memorabilia, books, military and more.
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35. Waitakere Kindergarten Country Fair
When: 11 November 2018: 10am-1pm
Where: Waitakere Kindergarten, 12 Township Place, Waitakere Township
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly fair will be showcasing a line-up of entertainment, games, pony rides, petting zoo, bouncy castle, white elephant extravaganza, activities and more.
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36. Walk to D'Feet MND
When: 11 November 2018: 8am-2pm
Where: War Memorial Park, 13 May Rd, Mt Roskill
Cost: Fundraising event
Details: This fundraising family-friendly event will include easy and fun walks, wheelchair, pram and stroller-friendly walks, and dog-friendly walks. The walk is approximately 2km. There will also be refreshments available, prizes to be won, raffles, silent auctions, playground games for the kids and more.
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When: 11 November 2018: 11am-8pm
Where: Auckland War Memorial Museum, Domain Drive, Auckland Domain, Parnell
Cost: Free
Details: This event will be part of WW100 Remembering WW1-100 Years On. It will commemorate this anniversary with performances and remembrance services.
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When: 11 November 2018: 10am-3pm
Where: Orewa Community Centre, 368 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa
Cost: Free
Details: These markets will include all things body, mind and spirit with wellbeing, crystals, readings, gifts, candles, healing sessions, wisdom readings, tarot readings, market stalls, pop-ups, exhibitors and more.
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When: 15-18 November 2018
Where: Multiple venues across Auckland- see website
Cost: See website
Details: This multicultural festival will feature all things Irish with entertainment, performances, shows, musicians, Irish films, games, displays and much more.
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When: 15 November 2018: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Auckland University, Arts 1, Building 206, 36 Princes St, Auckland
Cost: $10pp
Details: This screening will be based on a personal journey about the power of plant-based nutrition to heal chronic disease, and a gentle humorous yet provocative look at why patients in NZ are not told about this.
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When: 16-18 November 2018: 10am-6pm
Where: ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom
Cost: Adults: $25pp, Students & Seniors: $20pp, Children (5-12yrs): $5pp, Children under 5yrs: Free & Family (2 adults 2 kids): $55
Details: This event will showcase the latest and greatest products and services from the Automotive Marine, Lifestyle and Consumer Electronics industries. There will be six halls filled with pop-ups, displays, exhibits, stalls, and more.
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When: 17 & 18 November 2018: From 10am
Where: Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre, 595 Te Atatu Rd, Te Atatu
Cost: Adults: $8pp, Children: $4pp & Family: $17pp
Details: This event will showcase model train layouts, displays, exhibits, LEGO train layout, locomotives, Meccano, vehicles, railways, and more. There will also be refreshments available throughout the event.
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When: 17 November 2018: 9am-2pm
Where: Kohimarama Presbyterian Church, 34 Kohimarama Rd, Kohimarama
Cost: Free
Details: These Christmas markets will showcase plenty of stalls selling all sorts of gifts. There will also be food stalls and entertainment.
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44. Huge Pop & Rock Vinyl Record Sale
When: 17 November 2018: 9am-1:30pm
Where: Albany Village Community Hall, 21 Library Lane, Albany
Cost: Free
Details: There will be thousands of used vinyl records for sale including rock, jazz, pop, blues, country, disco and plenty more genres.
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45. Snow Planet Festival Day
When: 17 November 2018: 10am-4pm
Where: Snowplanet, 91 Small Rd, Silverdale
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly festival will feature entertainment, Santa, activities, face painting, art & craft, workshops, games, restaurant and bar and more.
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When: 17 November 2018: 10am-4pm
Where: Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 487 Dominion Rd, Balmoral
Cost: Free
Details: This festival will be all about the love of books and more books! There will be meet & greet NZ authors, book stalls, pop-ups, goody bags, Christmas gifts, and more.
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Image Courtesy from NZ Book Festival Facebook
When: 17 November 2018: 12pm-3pm
Where: The Trusts Arena, 65-67 Central Park Drive, Henderson
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly festival will include a line-up of entertainment, performances, displays, pop-ups, celebrity guests, food stalls, workshops, instruments and merchandise for sale, competitions, prizes to be won, giveaways and more.
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When: 20 November 2018: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Inspire Church, 28 William Pickering Drive, Albany
Cost: $5pp
Details: These Christmas Night Markets will include festive entertainment, stalls selling stocking fillers and small gifts, giveaways, food stalls and more.
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When: 22 November 2018: 12:30pm-3pm
Where: Tok Tok, 129 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna
Cost: $65pp
Details: This event is back on this year and it will feature Takapuna's most exciting Asian Fusion restaurant- Tok Tok. There will be welcome drinks upon arrival and food served at 1pm, prizes to be won, entertainment and more.
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When: 23 November 2018: 6pm-Midnight
Where: Howick Village Shopping, 12 Central Terrace, Howick
Cost: Free
Details: This event will include prizes to be won, Christmas markets, activities, live music, clowns & roving performers, elves, children's train rides, disco, performances, Stockdale Hill Tree Lighting and more.
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When: 23 November 2018- 2 December 2018: 4pm-10pm
Where: Victoria Park, Victoria St West, Auckland
Cost: Free
Details: This foodie night market will be featuring a fusion of Eastern flavours and Chinese lanterns with family-friendly entertainment, top-notch international and local vendors, bar, and more.
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When: 23 November 2018: 8pm-1am
Where: Club Rio, 14 Queen St, Otahuhu
Cost: $10pp
Details: This event will be all about partying and it will showcase an evening of non-stop entertainment, beach & cultural theme, $5 cocktails, food, music from all over the world, prizes to be won, and more.
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When: 24 November 2018: From 4:30pm
Where: Orewa Town Centre, Alice Ave, Orewa
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly Christmas event will be showcasing children's activities, entertainment, a magical parade with Santa, floats, bands, dancing groups, clowns, stilt walkers, roving performers, costume characters, entertainment, amusement rides, food trucks, fireworks display and more.
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When: 24 November 2018: 7:30pm-2am
Where: Auckland Domain, Domain Drive, Grafton
Cost: Tickets range from $45pp-$85pp
Details: This night-time walking half marathon will be a fundraising event to help raise vital funds to support local people living with cancer.
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When: 24 November 2018: 11am-4pm
Where: Church of Scientology Auckland, 136 Grafton Rd, Grafton
Cost: Free
Details: This family-friendly Christmas event will be hosting a day filled with entertainment, kid's activities, jumping castle, face painting, Santa visit and more.
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When: 24 & 25 November 2018: 9am-5pm
Where: ASB Showgrounds, 217 Greenlane West, Epsom
Cost: Adults: $20pp, Children: $5pp & Family (2 adults 2 kids): $40
Details: This show will showcase something for every motorcycle lover. There will be over 1200 bikes on displays, exhibits, entertainment, activities, shows and more.
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When: 25 November 2018: 9am-Midday
Where: Vector Wero Whitewater Park, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau
Cost: See website
Details: This family-friendly event will feature a line-up of entertainment, white-water rapids, games, crazy-dressed duck races, prizes to be won and more.
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Image Courtesy from The Great Auckland Duck Race Facebook
When: 28 November 2018- 2 December 2018: 10am-6pm
Where: The Trusts Arena, 65-67 Central Park Drive, Henderson
Cost: See website.
Details: This show will feature all things flowers and garden with displays, exhibits, pop-ups, stalls, meet experts, showcases, demonstrations, food zones, and more.
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Image Courtesy from NZ Flower and Garden Show Facebook
