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Fri 23 Oct 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Armageddon Expo

Good for older kids (9+)

WhenĀhea
Daily, 23 Oct – 26 Oct
WhereKei hea
Auckland Showgrounds217 Green Lane West, Epsom
How muchTe utu
$10–$95

What it is

Armageddon Expo takes over Auckland Showgrounds with two halls packed with exhibitors spanning local authors, artists, comics, and retro collectibles. The gaming set-up runs from new releases to classics, and all of it is free to play — a strong draw for kids who want to get hands-on from the moment they walk in.

Beyond the gaming, there are board games, trading card games, food trucks, and cosplay to take in. Celebrity guests include actors and voice actors, with a Supernatural line-up headlined by Jared Padalecki.

Where this fits

Every one of these is a list we keep for Auckland families.

The Arnott's Gluten Free Food Festival, Due Drop Events CentreSat 31 Oct
Eatropolis, Shed 10Sat 10 Oct
Auckland Matcha Festival, Auckland ShowgroundsSat 10 Oct
Auckland Pet and Animal Expo 2026, Auckland ShowgroundsSat 19 Sept
Auckland Asia Festival, Auckland ShowgroundsSat 10 Oct

While you're in Auckland Showgrounds

See what's on across Auckland →
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Starry Storytime

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Auckland Pet and Animal Expo 2026, Auckland ShowgroundsSat 19 Sept
Auckland Matcha Festival, Auckland ShowgroundsSat 10 Oct
Auckland Asia Festival, Auckland ShowgroundsSat 10 Oct
Dragon's Beard Candy Demonstration, GreenlaneSun 11 Oct

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