Kids weekend
Kids and family events in Wellington this weekend
5 listings pulled together for Wellington, 1 of them free.
Nov 6–8, 20265 events1 freeThings to do in Wellington this weekend
18 listings run in Wellington between Friday, Nov 6 and Sunday, Nov 8, 2 of them free. The picks with something to say come first; the rest of the weekend is in brief at the foot of the page.
Friday, Nov 6
Cornelia Parker Exhibition
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When Oct 13 – Fri, Jan 8 · 87 dates
Where City Gallery Wellington · Te Ngākau Civic Square, Wellington
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Royal New Zealand Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty
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When Oct 29 – Sat, Nov 7 · 7 dates
Where St James Theatre Wellington · 77-87 Courtenay Pl, Wellington
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Old Mervs Carparks AU + NZ Tour
Australia's favourite indie-rock duo Old Mervs are hitting the road to play their biggest capacity venues yet, celebrating the release of sophomore album Carparks.
When Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 am
Where San Fran · 171 Cuba Street, Wellington
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Saturday, Nov 7
Venues Wellington Heritage Tours
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When Oct 24 – Sun, Nov 8 · 3 dates
Where The Opera House Wellington · 111/113 Manners St, Wellington
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MYSHAAN
Myshaan is bringing his live show back to Aotearoa this October for two special shows in Auckland and Wellington ! After a huge run of overseas shows, Myshaan is heading home, bringing his full live band for two nights across the North Island.
When Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 am
Where San Fran · 171 Cuba Street, Wellington
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Tuanbia Thar
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When Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 am
Where The Opera House Wellington · 111/113 Manners St, Wellington
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Sunday, Nov 8
Air Force in Concert featuring Bret McKenzie
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When Sun, Nov 8 · 1:30 am
Where Michael Fowler Centre · 111 Wakefield St, Wellington
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More on, in brief
Royal New Zealand Ballet 2026 Season
When Wed, Feb 25 – Sat, Nov 7
Where St James Theatre · 77-87 Courtenay Place, Wellington, 6011
Bee in the City Art Sculpture Trail
When Mon, Sep 14 – Sun, Nov 8
Where Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library · 65 Victoria Street, Wellington 6011
Frankenskein Community Scarf
When Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Nov 8
Where Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library · 158 Main Road, Tawa
Frankenskein Community Scarf
When Mon, Oct 12 – Mon, Nov 9
Where Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub · 34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Exhibition: Ka Mua, Ka Muri - Te Motu Kairangi, a panoramic tour of Miramar from the site of Maupuia Pā
When Sat, Oct 24 – Mon, Nov 16
Where Te Matapihi Central Library · 65 Victoria St, Wellington Central
Amador Paint & Sip
When Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 pm
Where Amador · 80a Willis street, Wellington, 6011
Old St Paul's 2026 Craft & Curio Market
When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am
Where Old St Paul's, 34 Mulgrave Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011 · 34 Mulgrave Street, Wellington, Wellington 6011
The Platform Election Party 2026
When Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 pm
Where Dockside Restaurant & Bar · 9 Queens Wharf #Shed 3, Wellington, Wellington Region 6011
Wellington Go Green Expo 2026
When Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8
Where TSB Arena · 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington, Wellington 6011
Wellington Journal and Sketch Club
When Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 am
Where Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant · 39 Abel Smith Street, Wellington, Wellington Region 6011
The Cake Club Picnic 3.0✨️
When Sun, Nov 8 · 11:00 am
Where Bellevue Gardens Hotel · 140 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, Wellington Region 5010
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