Friday 27 March

I Spy at Toitū The Great Easter Egg Hunt. Help Robert the Rabbit find his Easter eggs. Daily until 6 April. 10am–5pm, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. 

Sip & Celebrate Easter Artisan Market. Evening artisan market with makers, treats and sips. 5–9pm, No8 Distillery, 90 Bond Street.

Love at First Number – Bingo Night. A night of connection, playful chaos and bingo, hosted by a fabulous drag MC. 5:30–7pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.

Pulp Fiction – Film Screening. Planetarium double feature: T.Rex + Pulp Fiction – an evening of cult cinema in a unique setting. 5:30–8:45pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.

Gigs, comedy & shows

Saturday 28 March

Otago Farmers Market. Fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, baked goods, milk, cheese, nuts, honey and artisan products + freshly roasted coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch items. 8am–12:30pm, Dunedin Railway Station.

Chocolate Workshops. Hands‑on chocolate classes with Mind Your Temper – learn techniques and create edible art. 9am–7:30pm, No8 Distillery, 90 Bond Street.

I Spy at Toitū The Great Easter Egg Hunt. Help Robert the Rabbit find his Easter eggs. Daily until 6 April. 10am–5pm, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. 

Moana Nui Festival. Celebrate Pacific cultures with vibrant performances, delicious food and engaging activities for all ages. Koha/ gold coin entry. 10am–4pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Te Ahikāroa – Artists & Stories of DPAG. Book launch + opening‑weekend events celebrating artists and collection stories. 11am–5pm, Dunedin Public Art Gallery.

Composting, Bokashi & Worm Farming Workshop. Practical session on turning food and garden waste into rich compost. 1–5pm, Waitati.

Soap Carving Workshop. Learn reduction carving techniques using soap. 1–3pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.

Dunedin Food Truck Market. Street‑food lineup at the Railway Station – global flavours, family‑friendly. 4–7:30pm, Dunedin Railway Station, Anzac Ave.

Gigs, comedy & shows

Sunday 29 March

Yoga on a Hilltop. Scenic walk up Hereweka Track followed by a one‑hour yoga class with harbour views. 8–9:30am, 33 Hereweka Street, Portobello.

I Spy at Toitū The Great Easter Egg Hunt. Help Robert the Rabbit find his Easter eggs. Daily until 6 April. 10am–5pm, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. 

Guinea Pig Show. Fantasy‑themed guinea‑pig show with raffles, café and family fun; gold‑coin entry. 10am–2pm, Carisbrook School Hall, 217 South Road, Caversham.

Dunedin Steiner School Fair. Family day out with food, music, crafts, raffles and more. 11am–2pm, Dunedin Steiner School & Kindergarten, 1 Fern Road, Maia.

BALFOLK minibal. Free monthly folk‑dance session—simple steps, all levels welcome. 2–3:30pm, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.

Screening: Five Films for Freedom. Special afternoon screening of five international LGBTQIA+ short films. 2pm, Dunedin Public Art Gallery.

March Madness. Dunedin City Wind Orchestra plays marches and TV/movie themes –family‑friendly concert. 3–4pm, Logan Park High School Auditorium, 74 Butts Road.

And that’s your weekend round-up. Got an event you’d like to feature? Drop me a line here → [email protected]

Thanks for reading,

Emma