Thursday

100% Wolf hosted by Rhys Darby, Matakana Cinemas, 2:00 p.m. 

Join Matakana Cinemas for an awesome special one-off screening hosted by our local guy Rhys Darby + Q&A! Rhys voices the villainous character Foxwell Cripp. There will be a lucky prize-pack draw in-theatre also.

100% Wolf centers on Freddy Lupin, heir to a proud family line of werewolves. Positive he'll become the most fearsome werewolf ever, Freddy is in for a shock when his first "warfing" goes awry, turning him into a ferocious - poodle

Friday 

Futures Festival of Golf, Warkworth Golf Club, 11:00 a.m.

Join in the fun Festival of Golf during the school Holidays. All are welcome! Fun games for all the family and friendly Golf HQ PGA professionals will be on hand to give you tips. Plus, the cafe will be open for refreshments all day.

Saturday

Oyster and Wine Pop Up, Matakana Estate, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

For one day only, this October Matakana Estate are running an oyster and wine pop-up bar. Enjoy a relaxed day at Matakana Estate Cellar Door. The brilliant team at Mahurangi Oysters Ltd will be serving up fresh half-shell oysters and fritters! Pair them up with a selection of locally produced wines from Matakana Estate, Monarch Estate Vineyard and Yakutin Wines. Celebrate the best of the region.

Trouble at The Mill, The Leigh Sawmill, 9:30 p.m.

Brace yourselves, its the eighth year of the grungiest covers night of them all! This year joining the BUTCHAS on stage are Bad Neighbours and Huia Band. Many warm fuzzy good times to be had!

$15 on the door from 8:00 p.m. - onstage from 9:30 p.m. 

Working Bee, Leigh Preschool, 9:00 a.m.

Leigh Preschool is having a working bee Saturday and Sunday, at 9:00 a.m. both days. Due to not having a gala this year, there will be no fundraising money for environment upgrades. They want to do a few fix-up jobs at the preschool with a bit of help from parents and community so please feel welcome to join! Show up on the day and they will give you a job.

Sunday

Paint n’ Picnic, Matakana Estate, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A fun new concept where you can enjoy sipping on a glass of wine, and 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 2hr 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.

Hands On Cocktailing, The Vintry, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Want to try your hand behind the bar and shake up a storm? The Vintry interactive night offers an immersive experience behind the bar.