Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Franklin
Sat 6 Jun · Massey Ave Carpark
Pukekohe’s 25-year-old Saturday market runs 8am–noon with locally-grown produce, fresh fish and meats, cheeses, preserves, plants and carboot finds.
Sun 7 Jun · Pukekohe Park
Every Sunday 9am–1pm under the London Plane trees at the racetrack with food trucks, live music, general market stalls and free entry and parking.
Sun 7 Jun · Town Square, King St
First Sunday of the month 9am–12:30pm featuring local produce, artisan breads, preserves, cheese, specialty foods, plants, coffee and live music.
Tue 9 Jun · Franklin Arts Centre
Weekly after-school art club at the Franklin Arts Centre starts at 3:15pm with artist Rachel Schanzer leading hands-on creative sessions for kids.
Wed 3 Jun · Pukekohe Library
A free special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate’s Pasifika group from 10:30–11am at Pukekohe Library to celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa.
Thu 11 Jun · The Goodhome Pukekohe
Live acoustic covers and tribute sets from 5pm at The Goodhome on Edinburgh Street, a relaxed gastropub setting for a midweek wind-down.
Sat 13 Jun · PIA Event Centre, Pukekohe
A multicultural ladies-only night out at the PIA Event Centre on Princes Street kicking off at 5pm with food, music and entertainment.
Tue 16, 23 & 30 Jun · Franklin Arts Centre
Rachel Schanzer’s Term 2 art club runs every Tuesday afternoon through the rest of June at the Franklin Arts Centre on Massey Avenue.
Sources: Eventfinda and Auckland Council. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.