Where to go this weekend? Open-air movies, park concerts, pet celebrations, seaside carnivals…

New Zealand Chinese Herald Comprehensive Report Here’s a list of great community events in Auckland this weekend. Whether you want to take the kids to an outdoor movie, attend a beachfront carnival, or take the family dog ​​out to relax, these free events are great options for the whole family.

Outdoor Movies in the Park: Super Mario Bros. Movie

Brooklyn plumber Mario and Luigi travel to the Mushroom Kingdom, where Mario must join forces with Princess Peach, Toady and King Kong to rescue Luigi from the evil Bowser.

• time: On February 21, 2026 (Saturday), pre-entertainment will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the official performance will begin at 6:30 p.m.

• Place：Potters Park, 173 Balmoral Road, Mt Eden。

• Rating and duration: PG rated (contains violence), 92 minutes in length.

Long Bay Park Concert

Hibiscus and Bays Local Council brings Concerts in the Park to Long Bay for an exciting free pop and rock music extravaganza. Grab your family, order a snack from the Food Truck Collective and get ready to dance to the tunes of Automatic80s, Hands Off and Rumpus Machine.

Automatic80s will deliver a world-class performance of unforgettable hits from the 1980s. Their performance will take you back to that exciting time of youth through classic works by bands such as Human League, Duran Duran and Blondie.

Also joining the line-up is Hands Off, a band composed of experienced musicians who will bring moving music spanning the 1960s to the present day, covering classic rock, pop, funk and dance music. The opening act was the dynamic, award-winning band Rumpus Machine, who pride themselves on high-quality covers of epic classic rock songs as well as original rock numbers.

• time: February 21, 2026 (Saturday), 3:00 – 6:00 pm.

• Place：Ashley Reserve, Ashley Avenue, Long Bay。

Papatoetoe Community Celebration

There are plenty of family activities, roller skating/cycling experiences, markets, volleyball, community group showcases and more.

Family activities (2:30–4:30 p.m.): The event will be held at Four Palms and will feature multiple local groups showcasing their specialties and community vendors offering free activities for families and children.

Roller Skating/Cycling Zone Activities (2:30–6:30 p.m.): The SDoubleS bicycle promotion team will organize a variety of bicycle-related interactive experiences in the area.

Evening Market (4:30–8:30 pm): Organized in conjunction with “Taro Patch”. The market is located on the grassy area next to the old bowling green and features a variety of craft and food stalls from the local and South Auckland areas.

Place：Stadium Reserve, Old Papatoetoe。

Doggy Day Out

Northcote’s second annual Pet Celebration is packed with fun dog-themed activities. Various interactive sessions and on-site draws are also prepared for the four-legged pets and their owners.

• time: February 22, 2026 (Sunday), 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

• Place：Puāwai Cadness Reserve, Northcote。

Seaside Carnival

The main stage features entertainment, arts “hands-on” workstations, art stalls, 150 craft market stalls, food trucks and children’s entertainment.

• time: February 21, 2026 (Saturday), 11:00 am – 5:00 pm.

• Place: Moana Reserve and the surrounding Hibiscus Coast Highway closed section.

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