What's on this weekend Fri 15, Sat 16 & Sun 17 July 2016
Find out what's on in Auckland this weekend – Fri 15, Sat 16 & Sun 17 July.
Looking for things to do in Auckland this weekend? Get some inspiration here on OurAuckland.
Tūrama Matariki Light Show
Fri 5pm-8pm | Lorne St | FREE
Matariki is brought to life with a 3D light and sound show on the St James building and whanau-friendly fun including kapa haka, puppet shows, drummers and more. Read more
Te Korakora on Federal
Fri 5pm-10pm | Federal St | FREE
A celebration of street kai with art, fashion and the flavours of Te Ao Māori, this event features top chefs in a street carnival atmosphere.Read more
New Zealand International Film Festival
14-31 July | Various cinemas | From $12.50
See the latest of international cinema as well as world premieres of NZ films with over 150 feature films and documentaries. Read more
The Walters Prize
Sat & Sun 10am-5pm | Auckland Art Gallery | FREE
See the finalists' artworks for New Zealand's most prestigious contemporary art award. Read more
Aotea Square Snow Dome
Fri-Sun 10am-4pm | Aotea Square | $5 for 30 mins
The Snow Dome joins the Ice Rink & Ice Slide right in the centre of Auckland – a rare treat for kids to experience the wonder of white fluffy snow. Read more
Remuera Bastille Day Festival
Sat 10am-2pm | Remuera shopping precinct | FREE
Roving musicians, mime artists, street entertainers, circus performers, can-can dancers, classic Citroens and more. Read more
Photo by Bruce Tetley
MAHORAHORA Studio One Toi Tu Open Day
Sat 12pm-4pm | Studio One, 1 Ponsonby Rd | FREE
A range of free activities with creative fun for all ages – kite making, flax weaving, storytelling and more. Read more
Peter Rabbit & Friends
Sun 10am-4pm | Howick Historical Village | Adult $15, child $8
Celebrate 150 years of Beatrix Potter with storytelling, activities, a children's trail and more. Read more
World Press Photo Exhibition
Fri 9.30am-9pm, Sat 10am-6.30pm & Sun 10.30am-6pm | Lvl 6, Smith & Caughey's, CBD | $10-$15
See a breathtaking array of images that explore the beauty and devastation of our world. Read more
Tim Laman, USA, 2015, Tough Times for Orangutans. Nature, 1st prize stories – photo 2: A Bornean orangutan climbs over 30 meters up a tree in the rain forest of Gunung Palung National Park, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, 12 August 2015
School holiday fun!
Check out more than 30 fun ideas for the school holidays – games, theatre, art classes, outdoor activities and loads more. Read more
More things to do
This is just a taste of the events on offer in Auckland this weekend.
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