Affinity
5pm-11pm daily | Aotea Square, CBD | FREE
This interactive light sculpture depicts the dazzling complexity and connectivity of the human brain. Read more
We, Ōtara
Sat 8am-2pm | Fresh Gallery Ōtara | FREE
An exhibition of photographs celebrating the rich and varied history of Ōtara and East Tāmaki. Read more
Saturday Gallery Club
Sat 10.30am-12pm | Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson | FREE
All materials are provided for kids to create art inspired by the latest exhibitions in the gallery. Read more
Tamatoa Rugby League Tournament
Sat 9am-6pm | Ōtara Rugby League Club | FREE
Empowering communities through the game of rugby league, this tournament is about raising suicide awareness and promoting connectedness amongst Māori and Pasifika males. Read more
Indie Book Fair
Sun 11am-3pm | Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi | FREE
Part of Going West Books & Writers Festival, this is a showcase of zines, handmade books and limited-edition publications. Read more
North Shore Marathon
Sun 6am-1pm | Takapuna | FREE to watch
See athletes battle it out on one of the most scenic marathon courses in the country. Read more
Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu
Sat & Sun 10am-5pm | Auckland Museum | FREE
Step into an evocative world of beautifully crafted objects in this free exhibition at Auckland Museum. Read more
The Walters Prize
Sat & Sun 10am-5pm | Auckland Art Gallery | FREE
Check out this free exhibition of the finalists' artworks for New Zealand's most prestigious contemporary art award. Read more
More free exhibitions this weekend:
- Sacred Economies – Malcolm Smith Gallery, Howick
- Share/Cheat/Unite Exhibition – Te Tuhi, Pakuranga
- Contemporary Artefacts – Exhibition by Chris Charteris, FLWS & AFCT – Exhibition by Kenneth Merrick & The Glorious Children of Te Tumu – Exhibition by Benjamin Work – Corban Estate Arts Centre, Henderson
- John Parker: Cause and Effect & Yukihiro Taguchi: In Formation – Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, Titirangi
- Creatures Exhibition – Re-cycle, Re-vamp & Re-create – West Coast Gallery, Piha
- Art Kaipara Members Exhibition – Art Centre, Helensville
- The Great Art Sale – Lake House Arts, Takapuna
- Escape Artists, Daphne Mason: 21st Century & Fairtrade: Stori Bilong Fairtrade – Depot Artspace, Devonport
- Artspaces Exhibition – Mairangi Arts Centre, Mairangi Bay
- New and Recent Works & The Artist as Prophet – Northart Gallery, Northcote
- Taku Tāmaki – Auckland Stories South – MIT Manukau Campus
- Chantel Matthews-Perawiti – Bystander of Tomorrow – Nathan Homestead, Manurewa
- So Much There Is – Studio One, Ponsonby
This weekend's markets:
- Sat 8am-noon – Parnell Farmers' Market
- Sat 10am-4pm – Mt Eden Village Craft Market
- Sat 9am-1.30pm – Takanini Farmers' Market
- Sun 10am-2pm – Hobsonville Point Craft Market
More things to do
This is just a taste of the events on offer in Auckland this weekend.
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