Happy & Handmade Market – Celebrate Happiness Happens Day at Te Atatu Peninsula on Saturday 8 August 2026 😀

Looking for something to do in Auckland on Saturday 8 August?  Come along to our Happy & Handmade Market, a special edition of the Te Atatu Peninsula Artisan & Handmade Market, celebrating Happiness Happens Day!

Join us from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday 8 August for a cheerful shopping experience, meeting local makers and discovering a unique range of handcrafted creations from talented artisans across Auckland.

You'll find our smaller market in the Foyer (near the Library entrance), plus Dotterel and Godwit Rooms of the Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre.  These three welcoming spaces will be filled with creativity, making it easy to browse and explore at your own pace.

If you're looking for a genuine Auckland handmade market or a friendly West Auckland market, you've come to the right place.  Every stall is run by passionate local creators, offering handmade products you won't find in large chain stores.  From fashion jewellery and wood craft to sewing, knitting, crochet, home décor, candles, cards and one of a kind gifts, there's something for everyone.

Shopping handmade means supporting locals, encouraging creativity and helping small New Zealand businesses thrive.  Every purchase has a story behind it and every maker is happy to share the inspiration behind their creations.

Whether you're looking for a unique birthday gift, something special for yourself, or simply want to enjoy a relaxed Saturday outing, our Happy & Handmade Market is the perfect space to browse.

Bring your friends, bring the family, enjoy a chat with our wonderful creators and discover why shopping local makes such a difference.  You never know what you'll find!

Event Details - Happy & Handmade Market

📅 Saturday 8 August
🕙 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre
Main Foyer  |  The Dotterel Room (Tūturiwhatu) and The Godwit Room (Kuaka)
FREE ENTRY

Celebrate Happiness Happens Day by supporting local creators, shopping handmade and enjoying one of West Auckland's friendliest community markets.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Happy & Handmade Market—where happiness really does happen, one handmade creation at a time.

Shop Handmade.  Share happiness.

Yarnsational Market - Saturday 13 June 2026 - Celebrate Worldwide Knit in Public Day & Sewing Machine Day

Winter markets have a special kind of atmosphere — warm drinks, cosy handmade creations, good conversations and people slowing down for a wander and a browse.  That’s exactly the feeling behind our upcoming Yarnsational Market.

Join us on Saturday 13 June in the Main Hall at the Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre for a creative winter market celebrating Worldwide Knit in Public Day and Sewing Machine Day.

Whether you knit, crochet, sew, craft or simply enjoy supporting local handmade, this relaxed community market is the perfect place to spend a winter Saturday in June.

You’ll discover a lovely mix of local artisans, fibre artists, makers and creators offering everything from knitted and crocheted creations to sewn goods, candles, soaps, jewellery, gifts, home décor, winter warmers and so much more.

There’ll also be our cosy café corner, hot drinks, music from our inhouse DJ and plenty of friendly faces throughout the day.

One thing making this market feel a little extra special is that it will be our final Main Hall market until October.  There’ll be no market in July, before we pop up in August and September in the smaller Foyer [outside the Library Entrance] and Godwit + Dotterel Rooms.

So while things may feel a little post-apocalyptic without the Main Hall for a little while, don’t worry — we’ll be back in August in September in the Foyer/Gallery and Main Hall in October onwards.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Saturday 13 June 2026
• 10 am – 2 pm
• Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre – Main Hall
• 595 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu Peninsula 

EASY ACCESS:

• Parking available via Pringle Road. 
• Car-parks on Te Atatu Road. 
• Wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

FURRY FRIENDS:

• Well-behaved dogs on leash welcome.

Come along for creativity, community spirit, handmade goodness and a cosy winter day supporting local.