34 things to do in Wellington this weekend

Wellington, you've outdone yourself. 34 events across Friday to Sunday — that's a proper weekend calendar. We sifted through the whole thing and these are our picks.

The spread is family and live theatre, with Saturday stacking up 12 events — the busiest day of the three. 11 of the weekend's events are free.

If you're deciding between Friday and Saturday: Saturday wins on sheer volume (12 vs 11), but Friday has the pick of the family crowd. Your call.

The full lineup

Every event on in Wellington this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 11 events

• — Baby Rock and Rhyme
  Kilbirnie Library
• — Baby Rock and Rhyme
  Karori Library
• — Café des Idées in Wellington - Multilingual kids & Multi-skilled teachers
  Alliance Française Wellington · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — Four Last Songs
  Michael Fowler Centre
• — Game On! : Teen Edition (11+)
  Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
• — Matilda the Musical (NZ)
  St James Theatre Wellington
• — Tea & Tales Book Club
  Johnsonville Library
• — Weekend Fiestas at Saint Diablo
  Saint Diablo Bar - Courtenay Place · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — Weekends at Shady Lady
  Shady Lady · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — Wellington Perinatal Network
  The Dowse Art Museum and Dowse Square
• — Wā Tākaro
  Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library

Saturday — 12 events

• — Amador Paint & Sip — Fruit Bowl Edition
  Amador
• — Art for Educators: A Professional Development Workshop with Wayne Youle
  The Dowse Art Museum · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — Author event: Witi Ihimaera Smiler celebrating the launch of The Star Path, 3 October
  Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
• — Cuentacuentos - Storytimes in Spanish
  Karori Library
• — Fundraiser For Fred
  Marist St Pats Rugby Club
• — GIS fun day out - Mr Ward's Map exhibition and brunch
  Katherine Mansfield House & Garden · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — Let's go LEGO® : Marble Mazes
  Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
• — Matilda the Musical (NZ)
  St James Theatre Wellington
• — Rainbow Wellington: Tour of Government House
  Government House · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — Summit to Sea Show and Shine 2026
  Brewtown Upper Hutt
• — Wellington Journal and Sketch Club
  Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — Youth Night
  Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library

Sunday — 11 events

• — A World for Julius
  The Massey Cinema, Block 10, Old Dominion Museum Building · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — All Day Happy Hour Sundays at Eva
  Eva Pub - Wellington · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — Baby Rock and Rhyme
  Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
• — Craft time for adults - bring a project!
  Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
• — Let's go LEGO® : The LEGO® Challenge
  Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
• — Matilda the Musical (NZ)
  St James Theatre Wellington
• — Solo travellers: casual hangout in Wellington (4pm)
  The Albatross Fountain · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — SoulFeast ~ A Concious Night Out!
  Bhakti Lounge Wellington
• — Teen Film
  Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
• — Wayne’s Dojo: A Creative Workshop with Wayne Youle
  The Dowse Art Museum · Tickets from CAD 0.
• — Whitby Solar System Walk and Solarscope
  Mercury Way

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