Wednesday

Baby Done Ladies Night Screening, Matakana Cinemas, 8:00 p.m.

Special advanced screening of ‘Baby, Done’. From the production house behind Kiwi box office hits Hunt for the Wilderpeople and The Breaker Upperers, Baby, Done follows the story of Zoe (Rose Matafeo), a tree surgeon who becomes pregnant to her long-term boyfriend Tim (Matthew Lewis) and subsequently freaks out – comically trying to rush through her dreams before she turns into a mum. 

A $20.00 ticket includes a goodie bag thanks to Pals RTDs and Proper Crisps, plus the chance to win the 'golden ticket' prize-pack!

Thursday

Quiz Night, The Leigh Sawmill, 7:00 p.m.

After a packed out first night of QUIZ fun, Leigh Sawmill are hitting up round two! Hosted once again by the awesome Lindsay D.

2040 Screening, Matakana Cinemas, 6:00 p.m.

2040 is an innovative feature documentary that looks to the future but is vitally important NOW. Award-winning director Damon Gameau embarks on a journey to explore what the future would look like by the year 2040 if we simply embraced the best solutions already available to us to improve our planet and shifted them into the mainstream.

After the film, Pip from Love Food Hate Waste will be sharing her expertise, tips and ideas on how to make the most of your leftovers and store your fresh food and leftovers to help them last longer.

Friday

White Chapel Jak Final Show, The Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 8:30 p.m.

After multiple date changes due to Covid, It’s time to celebrate the end of lockdown and the return of White Chapel Jak, who kick-off their “Return of the Jak - Here’s to us Nu Zuland!” live music tour this August to December 2020. Your original ticket will work just fine, it transfers to the new event date automatically. 

Beatroots, Matakana Pub, 5:00 p.m.

BEATROOTS...All Summer Long kicks off summer from Labour Weekend (all weekend long) and then every weekend Fridays and Saturdays. Live music is back at The Matakana Village Pub, introducing a great selection of DJs, bands and musicians to crank your weekend across all styles, including beats, roots, rock and summer vibes. It's your place for live music this summer.

Saturday

Oktoberfest 2020, 8wired Barrel Works, Saturday & Sunday 12pm - 7pm

Dust off the Lederhosen! Oktoberfest is coming to Matakana. With live music and German beers on tap plus prizes to be won!

Scarlett Live, The Tahi Bar, 6:00 p.m.

Come along and listen to your favourite hits and support the wonderful team at The Tahi!

Mahurangi Artist Trail, Various Locations, 10:00 a.m.

30 local artists open their studios and public spaces to share with you their working practices, artworks and have-a-go opportunities. Follow the Trail to discover artists working in a wide variety of media and styles, including painting, printing, textiles, ceramics, sculpture and jewellery; there will be artists for every taste. All the artists taking part are ready and excited to welcome you into their studios. Over two weekends in October you are invited to visit spaces, including Mahurangi West, Kaipara Flats, Warkworth, Snells Beach, Algies Bay, Sandspit, Omaha, Tawharanui and Leigh. More info here.

PLUTO - Live at the Sawmill, 9:30pm - 1am

After almost a decade away, iconic New Zealand rock band Pluto are back. After two explosive album release shows in November

to celebrate the release of their fourth full length album, IV, they have announced an intimate and special performance this Easter Saturday at one of New Zealand's favourite venues, the Leigh Sawmill. Very limited tickets available from Banishedmusic.com/tickets

Sunday 

Paint n’ Picnic, Matakana Estate, 2:00 p.m.

A fun new concept where you can enjoy sipping on a glass of wine, tasting local delights whilst taking part in a guided paint session.

Price includes: a glass of wine, picnic box (please advise of any dietary requirements) and a two-hour guided paint session by a local artist.

All participants will paint the same painting (TBC) and take home their masterpiece! No experience necessary. Just a good sense of humor required. Tickets here

Spring Classic, Matakana Country Park, 5:00 p.m.

Scratch the Monday hangover; it's the long weekend! Join George fm for a Sunday sesh this Labour Day long weekend at the beautiful Matakana Country Park, featuring Flowidus, Mt. Eden, Trei, P-money, Sin, Bad Manners, Teto and Sammie. 

Soaked Oats, The Leigh Sawmill, 8:00 p.m.

Having recently finished the first wave of recording for their debut album, Soaked Oats are taking to the road this October for a string of shows up and down the country. The 'Say Hey and Play Some New Ones' tour will see them greeting faces throughout Aotearoa and trying out some new material for the first time. The band will be supported and joined on stage by DJ and friend 'Hot in the City' as well as a few surprise support acts.