🐝 Film Festival, Rocky Horror, Cricket, and Helicopters

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👋 Kia ora Wellington!

Friday 20 March is the autumn equinox - that brief, perfectly balanced moment when day and night run equal before Wellington tips gently into its very best season. Autumn here means golden light slanting across the harbour, manageable winds, and the kind of crisp Saturday morning that makes a flat white taste genuinely transcendent.

It’s also, as it turns out, the weekend that Gasping lands at Gryphon Theatre, The Rocky Horror Show returns to St James Theatre for the first time in 15 years, The Datsuns roar back to San Fran as part of their first full Aotearoa tour since 2018, the Wellington Animation Film Festival returns to the Roxy for its third edition, and Delta Heavy shakes Shed 6 to its foundations on Saturday night.

If you only leave the house once this weekend, make it count - this might be one of the most stacked Wellington weekends of the year.

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🔥 12 Quick Picks This Weekend

🎭 Gasping - Gryphon Theatre (Thu-Sat 28 Mar) - Sharp Ben Elton satire where corporations sell “designer air”.
🦒 Soirée at the Zoo (Thu) - After-hours zoo evening with drinks, music and fundraising for wildlife.
🎬 Wellington Animation Film Festival (Thu–Sun) - International animated films, NZ premieres and award-winning features at The Roxy Cinema.
🎭 The Rocky Horror Show (Fri) - The iconic cult musical returns with outrageous characters and Time Warp energy.
🎸 The Datsuns (Fri) - Kiwi rock heavyweights bring loud riffs and classic hits to Wellington.
🎧 Delta Heavy: APEX (Sat) - Massive drum & bass show with global DJs and immersive visuals.
🎡 St Theresa’s School March Madness Fair (Sat) - Classic school fair with games, food stalls and entertainment.
🏳️‍🌈 Out In Brewtown (Sat) - Pride party featuring Ladyhawke (DJ set) and a stacked lineup.
🏏 WHITE FERNS & BLACKCAPS v South Africa (Sun) - International cricket double header at the stadium.
🚁 Life Flight Open Day (Sun) - Helicopters, air ambulances, demos and family activities.
🎶 Concert in the Park - Tawa (Sun) - Picnic-friendly afternoon of live music and performances.
🎉 Epuni Fairfield Community Family Fun Day (Sun) - Family event with food, petting zoo and bouncy castles.

Heading to any of these? Hit reply and tell us what you’re getting up to this weekend 👀

SPONSORED BY WELLINGTON REPERTORY THEATRE

Step into a world where even the air you breathe has a price. Gasping by Ben Elton is a razor-sharp corporate comedy that asks what happens when profit, power and survival collide.

When the Lockheart Corporation discovers a revolutionary product - “designer air” - it seems like the ultimate money-maker. But as the world becomes increasingly dependent on it, uncomfortable questions begin to surface about greed, morality and the commodification of everything.

Presented as part of Wellington Repertory Theatre’s centenary year, this wickedly funny satire from the writer of Blackadder and The Young Ones remains as biting and relevant today as ever.

Whether you're a theatre regular or simply looking for a sharp, clever night out, Gasping promises laughs with a distinctly uncomfortable edge.

📅 18–28 March 2026
📍 Gryphon Theatre, 22 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro
💰 $19.90 – $29.90 | Evening shows + 3pm matinee

👉 Book tickets at https://www.wellingtonrepertory.org.nz/

🕰️ Time Machine: When Kilbirnie Hosted Speedway Racing

🚢 Cruise Ship Arrivals at the Waterfront

Big cruise day Friday - expect the waterfront to be buzzing from early morning.

✨ Sponsored by ViewFromTheRoom.com
See the view before you book the room.

🍽️ Food & Drink – MISU, Cuba Street - GRAND OPENING

Cuba Street’s newest sweet spot has landed. MISU is all about quick sweet treats and casual bites - perfect for a wander through town or a post-dinner dessert stop. Their grand opening is this Saturday, with a buy one get one free offer for the first 50 customers - so it’s well worth getting in early.

📍 169 Cuba Street, Te Aro
https://www.instagram.com/misu_wgtn/

🎉 Events: What's On This Weekend

Thursday, March 19:

🎬 Wellington Animation Film Festival 2026
A four-day celebration of animated storytelling at Miramar’s iconic Roxy Cinema, featuring international feature films, award-winning shorts, student showcases and industry panels.
📍 The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar | Thu 19 Mar - Sun 22 Mar | 💰 From $10 | 🎟 All Ages

🦒 Soirée at the Zoo: A Night for our Whānau & Animals
Enjoy an elegant after-hours evening at Wellington Zoo with drinks, canapés, live music and fundraising in support of whānau and wildlife.
📍 Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown | 🕒 Thu 6:30pm-11pm | 💰 From $165 | 🎟 R18

Friday, March 20:

🎭 The Rocky Horror Show
The legendary cult musical returns to Wellington with outrageous characters, iconic songs and the glitter-soaked Time Warp energy.
📍 St James Theatre, 77-87 Courtenay Place, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 7:30pm-10pm (runs through to Sun 29 March) | 💰 From $82.55 | 🎟 All Ages

🎭 Speed is Emotional
Jo Randerson delivers a funny, heartfelt theatre show exploring ADHD, parenting and the chaotic energy of a beautifully neurodivergent brain.
📍 Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 7pm-8:15pm | 💰 $25-$45 | 🎟 All Ages

🎬 Five Films for Freedom Film Festival
A free screening of five powerful LGBTQIA+ short films from around the world as part of the globally celebrated Five Films For Freedom festival.
📍 Space Place at Carter Observatory, 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn | 🕒 Fri 5pm-6:15pm | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages

🎭 Gasping
A sharp and darkly funny satire by Ben Elton where a corporation selling “designer air” sparks a biting comedy about greed, consumer culture and survival.
📍 Gryphon Theatre, 22 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 7:30pm-10pm (runs through to Sat 28 March) | 💰 $19.90-$29.90 | 🎟 All Ages

🎭 Menopause the Musical
This global smash-hit comedy musical celebrates “The Change” with hilarious songs, shared experiences and plenty of laughs about menopause and friendship.
📍 Southward Theatre, Otaihanga Road, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu | 🕒 Fri 7:30pm-9:30pm | 💰 $79.50-$109.50 | 🎟 All Ages

🎭 Bleed Out
A powerful contemporary dance performance exploring instinct, power and human nature through striking choreography and music by David Long.
📍 Hannah Playhouse, 12 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 7pm-8pm | 💰 $32 | 🎟 All Ages

💄 MX Capital Drag 2026 Heats
Wellington’s legendary drag pageant kicks off with fierce performances, bold looks and rising stars competing for a place in the grand finale.
📍 Ivy Bar and Cabaret, 63 Cuba Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 9:30pm | 💰 $10-$30 | 🎟 R18

😂 Best In Class: NZ Comedy School Show
A night of sharp stand-up from NZ Comedy School alumni, raising laughs and funds for the school’s Diversity Scholarship programme.
📍 The Fringe Bar, 26 Allen Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 8pm-9:30pm | 💰 $15-$20 | 🎟 R18

🌺 Pacific Night Market - March
Enjoy a lively community night market filled with Pacific food, crafts and entertainment celebrating cultures from across the Pacific.
📍 Te Akapuanga Kuki Airani - Cook Islands Community Hall, 14 Mentor Lane, Cannons Creek, Porirua | 🕒 Fri 5:30pm-8:30pm | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages

🍸 Opening Night - Seven Continents
Kick off the Greytown International Cocktail Festival with live music and a globe-trotting menu of gin cocktails inspired by all seven continents.
📍 The White Swan, 109 Main Street, Greytown | 🕒 Fri 5:30pm-9pm | 💰 Free entry | 🎟 R18

🌙 Welly Night Market
Browse street food stalls, food trucks and local creatives at this lively late-night market in the heart of the city.
📍 Welly Night Market, 45A Abel Smith Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 5pm-11pm | 💰 Free Entry | 🎟 All Ages

🎧 The Antidote
Dive into a high-energy techno club night featuring local DJs spinning psy tech, hard bounce and driving techno until late.
📍 Red Square, 28 Blair Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 10pm-3am | 💰 From $20 | 🎟 R18

🎶 Tyna Keelan and Friends
Catch a late-night freestyle jam session with Tyna Keelan and a lineup of top Aotearoa musicians creating spontaneous grooves live on stage.
📍 The Rogue and Vagabond, 18 Garrett Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 9:30pm-11:30pm | 💰 Free Entry | 🎟 R18

🍷 Palliser Sunset Fridays 2026
Wind down the week with wine, shared platters and live acoustic music at this relaxed summer evening at Palliser Estate.
📍 Palliser Estate Wines, Kitchener Street, Martinborough | 🕒 Fri 5pm-9pm | 💰 Free Entry | 🎟 All Ages Licensed

🦇 The Dark Eighties / Cave of Bats
Step into a goth-fuelled dance party packed with dark 80s sounds from post-punk and industrial to new romantics and cult synth-pop.
📍 Valhalla, 154 Vivian Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 9pm-2am | 💰 $20 | 🎟 R18

🎸 The Datsuns
Kiwi rock heavyweights The Datsuns return to Wellington with a loud, riff-filled show featuring classics and new material from their upcoming album.
📍 San Fran, 171 Cuba Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Fri 8pm | 💰 $57.14 | 🎟 R18

🛼 Roller Disco Fundraiser
Lace up your skates for a nostalgic roller disco packed with classic hits, raising funds to support New Zealand Junior Roller Derby.
📍 Kilbirnie Rec Centre, 101 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie | 🕒 Fri 6:30pm-8:30pm | 💰 $4.60 skate hire (optional) | 🎟 All Ages

Saturday, March 21:

🎧 Delta Heavy: APEX
International drum & bass heavyweights Delta Heavy headline an immersive audiovisual show featuring global DJs and a striking pyramid stage production.
📍 Shed 6, Queens Wharf, Wellington | 🕒 Sat 6pm-12am | 💰 From $89 | 🎟 R18

💿 On The Record’s Record Fair
Dig through crates, test your music trivia knowledge, and enjoy cheap drinks, pizza and good vibes at this lively record fair and quiz night.
📍 Hunter Lounge, Victoria University, 1 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn | 🕒 Sat 5pm-9pm | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages

🎸 The Warratahs
Kiwi country-rock legends The Warratahs bring their timeless songs and unmistakable sound back to the Wairarapa for a special live show.
📍 Wairarapa Events Centre, Holloway Street, Carterton | 🕒 Sat 7:30pm | 💰 $52.50 | 🎟 All Ages

🎡 St Theresa’s School March Madness Fair
Head along for a classic community school fair packed with games, entertainment, food stalls and plenty of bargains.
📍 St Theresa’s School, James Street, Plimmerton | 🕒 Sat 11am-3pm | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages

🏳️‍🌈 Out In Brewtown
Celebrate Wellington Pride with a high-energy night of music and dancing featuring Ladyhawke (DJ set) and a lineup of local and international acts.
📍 Brewtown, 27 Blenheim Street, Upper Hutt | 🕒 Sat 3pm-10:50pm | 💰 From $69 | 🎟 R18

🎹 Jan Preston Boogie Duo Wellington Show
Legendary boogie pianist and singer Jan Preston returns to Wellington for a lively duo show packed with blues, ragtime and great storytelling.
📍 Vogelmorn Bowling Club, 93 Mornington Road, Brooklyn | 🕒 Sat 5pm-7:30pm | 💰 $25 | 🎟 All Ages

🌌 Celestial Mechanics
Dance under immersive 360° planetarium visuals at this Pride Festival party inside the Space Place dome.
📍 Space Place at Carter Observatory, 40 Salamanca Road, Kelburn | 🕒 Sat 7pm-12am | 💰 From $35 | 🎟 R18

🎺 Bojack Funkman
High-energy brass, funk and jazz collide in this late-night live set from a powerhouse Wellington lineup.
📍 The Rogue and Vagabond, 18 Garrett Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Sat 9:30pm-11:30pm | 💰 Free (koha encouraged) | 🎟 R18

🎨 Paint & Chill – Acrylic Painting Workshop
Relax with a guided acrylic painting session at The Botanist - sip coffee, unwind and get creative with no experience needed.
📍 The Botanist, Wellington | 💰 $45 | 🎟 All Ages | Sat 11:30am-2pm

🌸 Karaone Putiputi with The Tīwhas
Tamariki and whānau can celebrate Pride by making colourful flower crowns inspired by fashion icons in this creative drop-in workshop.
📍 Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, 65 Victoria Street, Wellington | 🕒 Sat 10:30am-1:30pm | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages

🐾 Pōneke Ngeru Rescue Fundraising Market
Browse crafts, clothing, food and more at this community market supporting Pōneke Ngeru Rescue’s goal of opening its first dedicated cat rescue space.
📍 Island Bay Presbyterian Church, 88 The Parade, Island Bay | 🕒 Sat 10am-4pm | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages

🌈 Rainbow Youth Night
After-hours Pride youth event with free pizza, games, movies, crafts and chill spaces for rainbow and takatāpui youth to hang out and connect.
📍 Te Whare Pukapuka o Te Māhanga-Karori Library, 247 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington | 💰 Free | 🎟 14+ (secondary school students) | Sat 5pm-8pm

🧘 A Buddhist Monk Speaking On Peace and Wellbeing
Hear practical wisdom on compassion, perception and finding calm in a busy world during this reflective talk on Buddhist views of reality and everyday wellbeing.
📍 Wellington Quakers Centre, 7 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria | 🕒 Sat 10am-11:30am | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages

🏑 New Zealand GAA Championships 2026
Top Gaelic football, hurling and camogie teams from across the country compete in a high-energy national tournament hosted in Lower Hutt.
📍 Hutt Park, 93 Hutt Park Road, Gracefield, Lower Hutt | 🎟 All Ages | Sat from 9am (also on Sun)

🌸 Lavender Magic Flower Farm PYO Dahlias
Wander through colourful dahlia gardens, pick your own blooms, and enjoy a peaceful countryside escape with Tararua Range views.
📍 Lavender Magic, 61 Blakes Road, Mt Holdsworth, Carterton | 🕒 Sat 10am-4pm | 💰 $5 | 🎟 All Ages

🍎 Pick Your Own Apples at Molewood Orchard
Spend a relaxed autumn morning wandering through orchard rows and picking fresh apples straight from the tree at this family-run Greytown harvest experience.
📍 Molewood Orchard, 17 Mole Street, Greytown | 🕒 Sat 9am-4pm | 💰 Free entry (fruit priced per kg) | 🎟 All Ages

💃 Burlesque Baby March
Expect a lively night of glamour, comedy and bold performances as emerging Wellington burlesque talent takes the stage.
📍 The Fringe Bar, 26 Allen Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Sat 7:30pm-9:30pm | 💰 From $34 | 🎟 R18

🎻 Triske
Enjoy an intimate evening of Celtic-inspired folk as Wellington trio Triske blend lively dance tunes and reflective songs in a cosy house concert setting.
📍 Hilltop, 17 Upland Road, Kelburn | 🕒 Sat 7:30pm | 💰 $34 | 🎟 All Ages

🎶 Mason Brothers – Wayne and Paul
Kiwi songwriting legend Wayne Mason performs an intimate acoustic show with brother Paul, sharing classic songs and stories from a lifetime in music.
📍 St Hilda’s Anglican Church, 311 The Parade, Island Bay | 🕒 Sat 7:30pm-10pm | 💰 $23 | 🎟 All Ages Licensed

🌿 Plant Legends, Myths and Symbolism – Guided Walk
Discover the stories and symbolism behind plants on this guided walk exploring how nature shaped myths, traditions and rituals through history.
📍 Wellington Botanic Garden, 101 Glenmore Street, Kelburn | 🕒 Sat 1:30pm-2:30pm | 💰 $10 (Free for Friends) | 🎟 All Ages

🎶 24 Hour Party People
Dance the night away to Madchester, Britpop and indie anthems at Wellington’s long-running late-night indie club night.
📍 San Fran, 171 Cuba Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Sat 8pm-4am | 💰 $20 (door sales) | 🎟 All Ages Licensed

🎧 HEAVYWEIGHTS: Frank Booker and Christopher Tubbs
Two of Aotearoa’s most respected DJs reunite for a rare club night spanning soulful disco, deep house and Detroit techno.
📍 Meow Nui, 92 Vivian Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Sat 8pm-2am | 💰 $39 | 🎟 R18

🛼 Roller Derby - The Big Gay Bout!
Richter City Roller Derby teams up with Queer & Takatāpui Roller Derby for a fast-paced Pride celebration packed with big hits, fierce skating and plenty of rainbow energy.
📍 Kilbirnie Recreation Centre, 101 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie | 🕒 Sat 5pm-9pm | 💰 $15 adult, $12 student/senior, free under 12 | 🎟 All ages

🛍 Brooklyn Community Market
A relaxed local market with crafts, plants, vintage finds, home baking and plenty of community spirit, plus hot food, coffee and a sausage sizzle while you browse.
📍 Brooklyn Community Centre, 18 Harrison Street, Brooklyn | 🕒 Sat 12pm-4pm | 💰 Free | 🎟 All ages

🔮 Mind Body Spirit Fair
Browse stalls featuring healers, readers, crystals, jewellery, candles and more at this relaxed community fair in Upper Hutt.
📍 Whirinaki Te Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt | 💰 Gold coin entry | 🎟 All Ages | Sat 10am–4pm

👗 Kowtow Workroom Sale
Browse archive favourites, recut styles and Relove pieces at up to 70% off at Kowtow’s Wellington workroom sale.
📍 Prefab Hall, 14 Jessie Street, Te Aro | 🕒 Sat 10am-4pm | 💰 Free entry | 🎟 All Ages

🐕 Dogs ’n’ Togs
Bring your pup along for Wellington’s splashiest dog day as Khandallah Pool opens the gates for a series of fun canine swim sessions.
📍 Khandallah Summer Pool, 45 Woodmancote Road, Khandallah | 💰 $6 | 🎟 All Ages | Sat 9:30am-3:30pm

🔧 Ngaio Repair Café
Bring along clothes or household items that need fixing and get help from volunteers at this free community repair event.
📍 Ngaio Union Church, corner of Crofton Rd and Kenya St, Ngaio | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages | Sat 10am-1pm

🎨 Sincerely Queerly Glamorous Art Market
Browse handmade art, crafts and creative pieces from local Rainbow, Queer and Takatāpui artists at this colourful pop-up market supporting the Glamaphones Rainbow Choir.
📍 Thistle Hall Community Venue, 293 Cuba Street, Te Aro | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages | Sat 10am-5pm

🎤 The Beat Girls Live
The Beat Girls return to the Petone Club after a two-year break with a lively night of pop favourites, classic hits and sing-along crowd pleasers.
📍 Petone Working Men’s Club, 47 Udy Street, Petone | 💰 $30 | 🎟 All Ages | Sat 8pm

🎉 Tawa Recreation Centre Open Day
Drop by for a free community open day packed with games, activities and a sausage sizzle as Tawa Recreation Centre throws open the doors for a fun day out.
📍 Tawa Recreation Centre, 38A Duncan Street, Tawa | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages | Sat 10am-2pm

🌾 Mangaroa Farms Harvest Festival
Celebrate the harvest with local produce, farm tours, kai tastings, live music and family activities as Mangaroa Farms kicks off Upper Hutt Food Week.
📍 Mangaroa Farm Shop / Kete Kai, 98 Whitemans Valley Road, Upper Hutt | 💰 Free (garden tours $20) | 🎟 All Ages | Sat 10am-3pm

Sunday, March 22:

🏏 WHITE FERNS & BLACKCAPS v South Africa – T20I Double Header
Settle in for a huge afternoon of international cricket as the WHITE FERNS and BLACKCAPS face South Africa in a back-to-back T20 double header.
📍 Hnry Stadium, 105 Waterloo Quay, Wellington | 💰 Kids from $15, Adults from $37 | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 2:45pm

🎶 SoulFeast – A Conscious Night Out
Enjoy an uplifting evening of live kirtan mantra music, dancing and good company alongside a hearty plant-based dinner at this welcoming weekly gathering.
📍 Bhakti Lounge Wellington, 1st Floor, 175 Vivian Street, Te Aro | 💰 $5 | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 6:15pm-9pm

🌈 Hugo’s Rainbow Show
Drag superstar Hugo Grrrl brings glitter, songs and science together in a colourful family show that explores how rainbows are made.
📍 Newtown Community Centre Theatre, Columbo Street & Rintoul Street, Newtown | 💰 Kids $10, Adults $15 | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 1pm & 3pm

🪦 Crime & Punishment Tour
Step back into Wellington’s early days on this guided walk through Bolton Street Cemetery uncovering stories of duellists, lawyers, police and the criminals who crossed their paths.
📍 Bolton Street Cemetery Museum, Lower Bolton Street, Wellington | 💰 $10 (kids free) | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 2pm-3:30pm

🎶 Equinox Song and Sound Ceremony
Mark the Autumn Equinox with chanting, meditation, vocal improvisation and a relaxing sound bath in this immersive group ceremony.
📍 Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, Aorangi Street, Paraparaumu | 💰 $59-$77 | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 2pm-4:30pm

🕷 The Flies of Aotearoa and the Spiders Who Love Them
Take a guided walk through Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush exploring the fascinating world of native flies and the spiders that depend on them.
📍 Tāne Whakapiripiri – Ōtari Visitors Centre, 150 Wilton Road, Wilton | 💰 $10 (free for Trust members) | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 2pm-3:30pm

🎻 Mulled Wine Concert
Five musicians from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra perform Boccherini, Salina Fisher and Schubert in this intimate classical concert by the beach.
📍 Paekākāriki Memorial Hall, 98 The Parade, Paekākāriki | 💰 $35 adults, $15 students | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 2:30pm-4:15pm

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Trust House Children’s Day
Enjoy a fun family day in the park with entertainment, performances and community groups highlighting youth and family wellbeing.
📍 Queen Elizabeth Park, Dixon Street, Masterton | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 10am-3pm

🎷 Sunday Jazz – Lockie Bennett
Local guitarist Lockie Bennett and his quartet bring an evening of classic jazz inspired by Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk.
📍 The Rogue and Vagabond, 18 Garrett Street, Te Aro | 💰 Free (koha encouraged) | 🎟 All Ages Licensed | Sun 5pm-7pm

🎪 Preschool Fair and Open Day
Head along for a family-friendly garden fair with food, coffee, a petting zoo, face painting and a chance to explore the Montessori classrooms.
📍 Capital Montessori Preschool, 14 Camrose Grove, Kingston | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 10:30am-1:30pm

📖 Poetry in the Garden
Settle in on the lawn at Katherine Mansfield House & Garden for a relaxed afternoon of poetry readings from local writers and recently published poets.
📍 Katherine Mansfield House & Garden, 25 Tinakori Road, Thorndon | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 2pm-3pm

🚁 Life Flight Open Day
Go behind the scenes with Life Flight with helicopter and air ambulance tours, live demonstrations, food trucks and family activities (this was one of our favourite events of the year last year!).
📍 Life Flight Trust Air Rescue Centre, 17 George Bolt Street, Rongotai | 💰 Free (koha encouraged) | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 10am-2:30pm

🧵 Artisan Craft Market
Browse handcrafted goods and support local makers at this monthly market showcasing a range of artisan products.
📍 Dowse Square, Laings Road, Lower Hutt | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 10am-3pm

🌿 Wild Edible Weeds Foraging Workshop
Learn how to identify and harvest edible wild plants with expert forager Felicity Joy in this hands-on workshop exploring sustainable foraging and wild food.
📍 Innermost Gardens, 123 Pirie Street, Mount Victoria | 💰 $75 | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 10am-12pm

🎶 Concert in the Park – Tawa
Pack a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of live music and performances including the Royal NZ Air Force Band, Tawa College Jazz Band and kapa haka.
📍 Grasslees Reserve & Playground, 16 Davies Street, Tawa | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 2:30pm-5:30pm

🎶 Niels Gedge & Steve Trotman – Up Close & Personal
An intimate afternoon of folk, soul, blues and country from Wairarapa musicians Niels Gedge and Steve Trotman, with Meghan Moore opening.
📍 Studio 73, 73 Main Street, Greytown | 💰 $25 | 🎟 All Ages | Sun 22 Mar 4pm–6:30pm

🏳️‍🌈 Wellington Pride Festival Closing Picnic
Wrap up the Wellington Pride Festival with a relaxed community picnic featuring music, a BBQ and family-friendly activities in the Botanic Garden.
📍 Sound Shell, Wellington Botanic Garden, Glenmore Street, Wellington | 💰 Free | 🎟 All Ages | Sun from 12pm

🏍 Totara Park Trail Ride
Hit the forest trails for this old-school motorcycle ride featuring 25km loops, hill climbs and A/B track options for different riding levels.
📍 Totara Park, Upper Hutt | 💰 $40 (includes lunch) | 🎟 14+ (under 14 not permitted) | Sun from 10am

🎉 Epuni Fairfield Community Family Fun Day
Head along for a relaxed afternoon of family fun with food, a petting zoo, bouncy castles and ice creams.
📍 Te Puni School / Epuni Primary School, 313 Waiwhetu Road, Fairfield, Lower Hutt | 💰 Free entry | 🎟 All Ages | Sun from 2pm

☀️ Welly Weather Watch

☀️ Friday: Fine. Easterlies, turning southerly in the morning. High 17°C, low 12°C.
⛅ Saturday: Partly cloudy. Southeasterlies, easing in the evening. High 17°C, low 10°C.
☀️ Sunday: Fine. Easterlies developing in the afternoon. High 19°C, low 11°C.

💝 Extra Sprinkles:

Outerspaces Charitable Trust (Tranzform) supports rainbow and trans young people in the Wellington region - community care that can be genuinely life-changing when someone’s figuring themselves out and needs safe adults in their corner.
If you’ve ever wondered what “practical support” looks like, it’s this: a place to land, be seen, and get help without judgement.
Learn more (and support if you can): https://givealittle.co.nz/org/tranzform

However you're spending it - Time Warping in sequins at St James, losing yourself in animated worlds at the Roxy, checking out a new dessert spot on Cuba St, or just quietly appreciating that Wellington autumn has arrived right on cue - may this equinox weekend be exactly the reset you needed.

Kirstie & Steve 🐝