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Auckland Heritage Festival 2025

20 September - 5 October

This year’s theme, Auckland at Play, highlights the role sport and recreation plays in shaping our communities – from grassroots clubs to major events. As we mark the 75th anniversary of the 1950 Empire Games, we reflect on a time when Tāmaki Makaurau hosted the world and stood proudly on the international stage.

With more than 100 free or low cost events on offer (including family-friendly activities for the school holidays), there’s something for everyone.

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Lupe I Vao Ese

Date: 17 Sep 2025 - 07 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm Saturday, 10am – 5pm Sunday, closed.
Venue: Central City Library, 44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre

Sub 36 Lake House Our History

Our History, Community and Art Book Launch

Date: 11 Oct 2025
Time: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: Lake House Arts Centre, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna

Sub 35 Empire Games 1950

Alberton Vintage Market Day

Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Alberton, 100 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert

Sub 99 Dalmatian Wrestlers (1)

Dalmatian Wrestlers in New Zealand: 1930s to 1970s

Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Dalmatian Cultural Society, 10 New North Road, Eden Terrace

Foam Painting

Foam Painting with Sarah Cowie

Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: The Arts House Trust, Pah Homestead, 72 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough

Sub 58 High Tea At Sea FULLY BOOKED

High Tea at Sea

Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner of Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour

Sub 93 Volcano Fest Exploring Auckland'

Volcano Fest: Explore Auckland's Fiery Past and Future

Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: The University of Auckland, In between 24 Princes Street and 5 Symonds Street, Central City Campus, Auckland City Centre

Sub 41 Artist Talk And Bobbin Lace Workshop

Artist Talk and Muka Lace Demonstration with Rowan Panther

Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Te Uru Education Space, 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi

59D Bowl'd Over

Bowl'd Over

Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: The Arts House Trust, Pah Homestead, 72 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough

Echoes By The Bay Cricket

Echoes by the Bay: Tales of Cricket and Coastlines

Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Parnell Community Centre, 32 Shore Road, Remuera

Sub 22 Cornwall Park Heritage Day

Heritage Day Play

Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Cornwall Park Band Rotunda, Pōhutakawa Drive, Greenlane

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The Big Fancy Bike Ride: Auckland at Play

Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Women's Suffrage Memorial, 1 Khartoum Place, Auckland Central