Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Franklin
Tue 14 July · Warehouse Stationery, Pukekohe
A school-holiday art session where kids decorate their own plant pot with POSCA paint pens — Eventfinda allocations have sold out, so check with the store for availability.
Wed 15 July · Warehouse Stationery, Pukekohe
Kids design and decorate their own keepsake box in this hands-on holiday craft workshop — Eventfinda allocations have sold out, so check with the store for availability.
Thu 16 July · Warehouse Stationery, Pukekohe
A creativity club session rounding out the week of school-holiday craft workshops — Eventfinda allocations have sold out, so check with the store for availability.
Sat 18 July · Massey Avenue carpark, Pukekohe
Pukekohe’s long-running Saturday-morning market — 25+ years of fresh local produce, seafood, plants, baking, crafts and food stalls, rain or shine.
Sun 19 July · Pukekohe Park
A relaxed Sunday country market at Pukekohe Park with local produce, crafts and food stalls, run by the Franklin Markets team.
Wed 15 July · Tuakau Town Hall
A whānau-friendly morning Zumba session in Tuakau — a fun way for all ages to keep moving through the winter school holidays.
Wed 22 July · PIA Event Centre, Pukekohe
A family-friendly comedy hypnosis show comes to the PIA Event Centre for one night.
Thu 23 July · The Goodhome, Pukekohe
Local musician Edwin Judd plays a free, relaxed acoustic evening at The Good Home, running fortnightly on Thursdays.
Sat 25 July · PIA Event Centre, Pukekohe
A high-energy live concert made especially for kids and their families, with tickets on sale through Eventfinda.
Sat 25 July · Mauku Victory Hall, Mauku
A 1970s-themed music-bingo fundraiser evening at the Mauku Victory Hall on Union Road.
Wed 29 July · Little Ed, Pukekohe
Free music bingo at Little Ed — all ages welcome, with limited spaces so bookings are recommended.
Sun 2 August · St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Pukekohe
The Handel Consort & Quire performs Handel’s Dettingen Te Deum and Water Music Suite No. 2 in an afternoon concert.
Sources: Eventfinda and Auckland Council. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.