What's on this weekend

We've handpicked five things to do around Auckland this weekend.

1. Running mates

It's way too late to get into the biggie sections of the ASB Auckland Marathon (Half or 12k Traverse) running back and forth across the bridge - and no, heart rate increases watching blokes on telly doesn't count as training - but there's still the Heart Foundation 5k Challenge (starts at 10am) and Kids Marathon (11am, at Beaumont St) and then join the end of race party, picnic in the park and entertainment at Victoria Park. Do be aware of road closures if you are on your way in to town.

Sunday, Event Village party from 8am. Victoria Park.

2. High flyers

Le Noir - The Dark Side of Cirque is old world circus with a carny/burlesque twist for the 21st Century: there are bendy ladies, strong men, incredible jugglers, endearing clown and heart-stopping acrobats. You may not be able to watch the Colombian Wheel of Death without using a lot of naughty words and covering your eyes. Abandon all attempts to get your body toned for summer, you will never ever be this cut. Do not miss.

Until November 8. The Civic.

3. You've got male

If you want to avoid the crowds, you could probably show up to Big Boys Toys opening time on Sunday and have the place to yourself! The country's largest and most dynamic testosterone-filled lifestyle show flexes its muscles this weekend, with six halls packed with exciting products and services. Check out the Milwaukee Action Arena with the best FMX and BMX riders and stunt car drivers.

Until Sunday, 10am-6pm. ASB Showgrounds.

4. Spooky coincidence

If you're not sick of costumes, blood and ghouls there's still time to make Halloween a ripper. There's the Halloween Market Day in Remuera with music, a Monster Mash dance-off and Little Cooks Halloween chocolate creations.

Mayhem and Malarky in Mt Eden with Fear Factor, Spooky Future, Crafty Madness and Cast a Spell (dress up).

Stardome Spooktacular has kids' sessions at 5, 6, and 7pm with Dinosaurs at Dusk and Dragons while the adults' sessions (R18 at 8 and 9pm) feature a Scary Night Sky. Goodie bags for the kids include Hell's Pizza meanwhile the adult session goodie bags will get a glass of wine.

Decorated bike rides are a thing too, so join the boo on a bike around town on Saturday, thanks to Auckland Transport.

Remuera Market day: Remuera Shopping Village, 10am-3pm;
Mt Eden's Village Halloween: Essex Reserve, Mt Eden 12-2pm;
Stardome Spooktacular: Stardome Observatory, Kids - 5, 6, 7pm. R18 - 8, 9pm;

Cycling events are held at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga 2-6pm, Sunnynook Park, Sunnynook 5-7pm and Corban Estate Car park in Henderson 6-7.30pm.

5. Bright ideas

The first of the Guy Fawkes fireworks displays meets the last of Diwali. Tonight St Kents Remuera has their gala with rides and Supaslides, a climbing wall and entertainment for the kids, while tomorrow it's Waitakere Indian Association's Diwali, with exotic food, amazing performances and the grand finale fireworks display.

Saint Kentigern Boys' School, Saturday from 5pm;
The Trusts Arena, Henderson, Sunday 11am-10.30pm.