Devonport This Weekend
5 December, 2025
Devonport This Weekend — 5, 6, 7 December
Jingle in the Park hosts, broadcasting duo Toni Street and Sam Wallace
General Events
Devonport Christmas Festival
A bumper weekend of family fun at Windsor Reserve! Read the story in the 5 December Flagstaff.
Jingle in the Park
Local artists and talent, MCed by Toni Street and Sam Wallace. Headline act: Shane Cortese & the 8-Track Band.
When: Saturday, from 4.30pm.
Santa Parade
Watch the colourful floats travel a clockwise loop starting out from Marine Square, up Wynyard Street, through the New World car park, along Fleet St, and down Victoria Rd.
When: Sunday, 11am.
Dance in the Park
The festive fun continues on stage with The Nativity Story, a fun, Kiwiana-inspired music and dance performance. Featuring local talent, music, dance, audience participation and singalongs. Off stage are Santa’s Grotto and a craft market.
When: Sunday, 11.30am–2.30pm.
Depot Day Out: Open Day
Lots of fun and exciting things on offer for adults and children, with special events throughout the day. At Depot 3 Vic Road, resident artists are selling handmade goods as part of Open Studios. Christmas-themed ornament-painting is on offer at the Ceramics Studio. Depot’s creative team is hosting their very own exhibition at At Depot Artspace. This is followed in the evening by a live gig with folk band Hoop.
When: Saturday, from 10am.
Where: 3 Victoria Rd and 28 Clarence St.
Bayswater Markets and Moonlight Cinema
Vendors, fresh produce, Xmas gifts and more at the Bayswater markets. Featuring live music and a bouncy castle for the kids. Followed by the Moonlight Cinema screening of the family festive favourite Home Alone 2. First in, first served for space. Food trucks available. Bring your own seating and blankets.
When: markets 8am–2pm; Moonlight Cinema, from 5pm, with the screening starting at around 8.15pm.
Where: O’Neill’s Park, corner of Bayswater Ave and Beresford St.
Devonport Ethical Christmas Market
A market full of ethically crafted gifts, clothing, jewellery, toys, accessories and homewares. Sold to support social enterprises helping the poor and marginalised.
When: Sunday, 10am–3pm.
Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St.
Devonport Fine Food and Beverage Market
Fresh flavours, artisan treats and festive inspiration galore. Come along to explore, taste something new and chat with the vendors.
When: Sunday, 9am–2pm.
Where: Devonport Ferry Terminal.
Giant Sale at the Anglican Op Shop
Plants and pots on sale, plus all records will be free — no exceptions. Loads of other great bargains.
When: Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: The Arcade, 6A Wynyard St.
Zero Waste Christmas Gift Making
Create gifts for your friends and family with items otherwise destined for landfill. Free of charge, bookings required. Register here.
When: Sunday, 1pm–4pm. (And the following two Sundays, 10am–1pm.)
Where: Resource Recovery, 27 Lake Rd.
The Wonderful World of Tiger Worms
A fun, hands-on worm-farming workshop for kids aged 5-10. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these tiny composting heroes turn food scraps into fertiliser for your plants. Plenty of fun and hands-on activities, including how to make a mini worm farm. Free of charge. Bookings essential. Register here.
When: Sunday, 11am–12pm.
Where: Resource Recovery, 27 Lake Rd.
DIY Bokashi and Composting Workshop
Sarah Williams, a Compost Collective facilitator at Ngataringa Organic Garden Society, will guide you through how the Bokashi composting system works, how to make a bin yourself and how to turn your food scraps into compost for your garden. She will also share tips on how to reduce food waste at home and run through the basics of worm-farming and traditional composting. Free of charge. More information and registration here.
When: Sunday, 2–3pm.
Where: Ngataringa Organic Garden, 27 Lake Rd.
Toy Library at Devonport Community House
Hundreds of quality toys to try out or borrow, for kids aged up to six years old.
When: Saturday, 9–11am.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Volcanic Vinyl Pop-Up Record Store
New and used LPs for sale across most genres including funk, soul, punk, blues, rock, electronica, metal, reggae and hip hop, all in the convivial surroundings of Tiny Triumphs.
When: Saturday, 2–5.30pm.
Where: Tiny Triumphs, 5 Clarence St.
Weekly Kōrero and Kemu
Practise beginner-level Māori language in a fun and relaxing environment. Or learn more te reo through playing card and board games. Drinks and games provided. Free of charge. Haere mai | all welcome.
When: Sunday, 11am–12pm.
Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Rd, corner of Windsor Reserve.
Devonport Navy Museum
Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum for a look into New Zealand’s naval history. The Tides of Change exhibition, part of the 2025 Auckland Festival of Photography, is displayed in the atrium. Instrumental to Defence, the history of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, is on display in the Foyer Gallery.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5pm.
Where: 64 King Edward Pde.
Devonport Museum
The museum has many fascinating displays showing local natural, geological and human history, along with memorabilia relating to schools, transport, early settlers and families, and a collection of historical photographs.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 2–4pm.
Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.
Music & Entertainment
The Rose Singers: White Christmas
The much-loved annual Christmas sing-along show, White Christmas, is back! From timeless Christmas classics to the tunes that spark childhood memories. A light supper follows the concert. Koha entry, all welcome. Book through ruth.chapman216@gmail.com. Read the story in the 5 December Flagstaff.
When: Sunday, from 6pm (concert at 7pm).
Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Rd.
Hoop EP Release Show at Depot Artspace
Celebrate the release of indie folk band Hoop’s latest EP, Wrap Me Up in Winter. The album combines the songwriting talents of Devonport local Nick Edgar (The Wonderfish Collective, Helium Project) and Al Baxter (Ministry of Folk, The Mollymawks). Supported by folk duo Moon Goose. Tickets: $45 (glass of wine included). More information and tickets here. Part of the Depot Day Out (see above).
When: Saturday, 7.30pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
On at The Vic This Weekend
Notes From a Fish — Special Screening Followed by Q&A
An aspiring novelist on the verge of a breakthrough loses his muse, a tropical fish rumoured to hold mysterious powers. This sends him and an unstable fisheries officer on bizarre misadventures to recover the fish. A “cosmic-comedy odyssey”. Q&A after the film, with two of the co-stars, Romy Hooper and Emilio Mancilla. Tickets here.
When: Friday, 8pm. (Movie only, also screening Saturday and Sunday.)
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Friday Night Live at Harmony Hall
Come along for open-mic night at Harmony Hall, to hear talented local singers and maybe give it a go yourself. Bring a plate and BYO.
When: Friday, 7pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Vondel turns eight!
Vondel is celebrating its eight-year anniversary with a birthday party. Cake, tequila and music are all in the mix.
When: Saturday, 3pm until late.
Where: 8 Victoria Rd.
Freight in the Garden Bar at The Patriot
Come and share some Christmas cheer. Enjoy live music in the beer garden. Summer Sunday Sessions continue this weekend, with Freight performing. See you there!
When: Sunday, 2–5pm.
Where: 14 Victoria Rd.
Lazy Sunday Afternoon Singing
Head along to Harmony Hall for a singing session. Email johndavynz@gmail.com for the weekly programme. BYO wine and cheese.
When: Sunday, 4pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Gallery Exhibitions
An Immersive Art Experience at the Time Capsule Gallery
Be part of a special art experience. Watch artist Sarah Jane Smith create her latest painting, observing the smallest movements and delicate brushstrokes that go into creating an artwork. A warm welcome and refreshments are included.
When: Sunday, 10am–3pm.
Where: Time Capsule Gallery, 30 Victoria Rd.
Staff Exhibition 2025 Opens at Depot Lounge
Depot is shining the spotlight on its creative and talented staff. This exhibition opening is part of the Depot Day Out (see above).
When: Saturday, 4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
The Moon Looked at Me Funny: Depot Artspace
Faces, bodies, and strange creatures emerge from fabric in Sarah Cowie’s exhibition The Moon Looked at Me Funny. The artist uses puppetry and fabric sculpture with digital photography and videography to activate puppet creatures inhabiting lush fabric worlds.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Time Well Spent: at Depot 3 Vic Road
Belmont artist Anna Victoria uses software tool PowerPoint to painstakingly recreate the facades of local buildings and landmarks as graphic depictions, inviting us to reflect on the memories and stories these places hold. Read the story in the 21 November Flagstaff.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 3 Victoria Rd.
Uncorked at Satellite2
Final weekend! This is the first solo show for Takapuna artist Nikki Kelly. Her paintings begin on the canvas as abstract bursts of colour, and are then punctuated by familiar subjects and figurative shapes, applied with rollers, scrapers and sponges. Read the story in the 21 November Flagstaff.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm.
Where: 61A Victoria Rd.
Sport & Recreation
North Shore Cricket Club
In round three of the Jeff Crowe one-day premier men’s competition, Shore are at home to Auckland University Cricket Club, having won their match against Hibiscus Coast last weekend by 65 runs. The premier women are playing two rounds this weekend: at home to Parnell on Saturday, and away to Suburbs New Lynn on Sunday.
When: Saturday, from 11am.
Where: Devonport Domain.
Friday Social Pétanque
An opportunity for club members and guests to play petanque and enjoy a social catch-up with friends and the local community. All welcome. More information here.
When: Friday, play 4–6pm, bar opens from 5.30pm.
Where: Stanley Bay Petanque Club, 20 Stanley Pt Rd.
Twilight Bowls at Belmont Park Bowling Club
Join a team or just roll up on the night and give it a go. All welcome. BBQ runs through the evening. Bar open, prizes.
When: Friday, 6pm start.
Where: 46 Roberts Ave, Bayswater.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
35 Montgomery Ave, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
11 Buchanan St, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
5A Morrison Ave, Saturday, 12–12.30pm.
23C Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
Bayleys
83 Ngataringa Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 10–10.30am.
59 Seacliffe Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
23A Achilles Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
21A Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
2/9 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
14 Handley Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.45pm.
58A Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
2/3 Bayswater Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
7/2 Queens Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 1.30–2pm.
30A Hart Rd, Saturday, 2–2.45pm.
1/15A Kerr St, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
9A North Ave, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
11 Cheltenham Rd, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
10A Victoria Rd, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
4/2A Domain St, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
15 Beaconsfield St, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
46A Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
1/106 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
95 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
7 Marine Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.45pm.
7/16 Williamson Ave, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
6 Cautley St, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
Coming Up
Austen Found: The Undiscovered Musicals of Jane Austen
A joyous, silly night out that celebrates Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in a show where the actors swoon, laugh and romp through an entirely improvised Austenian musical. More information and tickets here.
When: Friday 12 December, 7.30pm.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Santa Paws Photo Day
Santa made a friendly bet with his elves that he could get more photos with dogs than ever before… If your dog wants to capture the moment with the man of the season, they can jump in alone with Santa, or drag the family along for a festive snap. As well as the photo sessions, there will be a sausage sizzle running, a park for the kids and Christmas tunes playing.
When: Sunday 14 December, 10am–2pm.
Where: 1st Devonport Scout Group, Allenby Ave
And Finally…
This is the last Devonport this Weekend for 2025. We hope you have enjoyed our weekly round-up of locally organised events and happenings in our beautiful suburb. We will be back with more in early 2026. Enjoy the festive season, and remember, support local!
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to
whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz
no later than Thursday morning.