What’s on in your area?
Spend some quality time with family and friends at these events.
DECEMBER
4-9 THE Sandton City Christmas Village showcases all things Christmas and African. There are daily Christmas carols at 5pm from performing acts Graeme Watkins, Yahto Kraft and Timothy Moloi, as well as an Open Air Cinema featuring various movies during the evenings. The Christmas Village has over 70 festive stores with selections of treats, drinks and and festive shopping. The events start at 4pm to 10pm. Entrance is free. For more information call 011 217 6000 or send an email to socialsandton@epsgroup.co.za
4-5 2020 JOBURG Zoo Festival of Lights features a collection of illuminated life-size animal characters with classical, harmonious performances, food and craft markets for visitors. Patrons can enjoy a tranquil walk in the zoo on a designated lit route away from the animal enclosures under trees decorated in captivating lights. The festival commences with a classical performance of The Nutcracker by Joburg Ballet at the Bandstand at the Zoo from December 4 to 8. The zoo boasts the big five, a vast 54-hectare site with animals from across all continents, including rare species of animals from the Amazon. Gates open at 7pm to 10pm. Entrance is R60 for children ad R120 for adults. For more information call 086 167 0670, 011 877 6800 or 011 646 2000 or send an email to info@joburgtheatre.com
7 SPAR Carols by Candlelight with Jacaranda FM sees South African music artists and entertainment for adults and children this festive season. The event features Swing City, Rubber Duc, Lira, Roan Ash, Tarryn Lamb, Matthew Mole, Paxton and the Soweto Gospel Choir. The SPAR children’s entertainment area provides children with play areas, games, crafts, buskers, movies and more. Entry is free; attendees are encouraged to bring a toy for selected charity organisations. The even twill be held at St Stithians College in Sandton. Gates open at 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. For more information call 011 063 5700 or send an email to enquiries@jacarandafm.com
7 THE Epic Foundation is hosting their 2019 campaign from 9am to noon at 406 Southern Klipriviersberg Road, Steeldale, at R250 per person. Their aim is to encourage every man, woman and child that has survived rape and abuse to find their voice by using their platform. Join them for a self-defence workshop and learn how to fight back. For more information contact Alta McMaster on 082 940 6230 or at info@epicfoundation.org.za or visit their website at www.epicfoundation.org.za
7 BLUE Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, home-made delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
7 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at Niche Community Market for more information.
7 MODDERFONTEIN Farmers Market is set on the grounds of the stunning gardens of the Franz Hoenig Haus in Modderfontein, next to the Dynamite Museum and Oakes Brew House. It’s a perfect morning out for the family with delicious fresh produce, preserves, unique gifts, yummy food and much more. There is also lovely live music and entertainment for the children. Free parking and free entry. Regret, no pets. For more information send an email to modderfm@gmail.com or phone 073 234 9994.
8 START unwinding for the holiday break. Join a three-hour, 8.5km hike across Melville Koppies. Hikers should be reasonably fit. 8.30am sharp. Adults pay R60 and children R40. Details at www.mk.org.za, 011 482 4797 (Wendy Carstens)
10 BRYANSTON Christmas Moonlight Market at the Bryanston Market at Michael Mount, 40 Culross Road, Bryanston, from 5pm to 9pm. This year the focus of the market is on wholesome family entertainment that allows children to experience the wonder and excitement of the true meaning of Christmas. A Children’s Theatre takes centre stage from 6pm to 7pm each evening with entertainment to captivate and enchant the children. Apart from the main theatre, a collection of children’s side shows offers a variety of entertainment and crafting, including face painting, bead and wire crafting, ornamental clay painting, candle making, T-shirt painting, wooden toy painting and the creation of an advent garden. For more information send an email to enquiries@bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za or phone 011 706 3671.
14 SYLVIA’S Christmas Market Under The Stars hosts live entertainment that includes a jazz band, singers and fire dancers with an array of family-friendly attractions and children’s activities. The event features supervised movie screenings from 6pm to 9.30pm for children ages two to 12 years old. The Christmas market is also hosting carnival games, Santa and a bunny hop night time experience for the children. It is all held at Sylvia’s Market, 59 Frederick Street, Observatory from 5pm to 10pm and entrance is R10. For more information call 073 397 0140 or send an email to info@sylviasmarket.co.za
14 BLUE Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, home-made delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
14 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at Niche Community Market for more information.
15 JOIN a 4km guided walk (takes three hours) of Melville Koppies. Come and admire the proteas and learn about the people who once lived there. Starts at 8.30am sharp. Adults R60 and children R40. For details visit www.mk.org.za or call 011 482 4797 (Wendy Carstens).
17 BRYANSTON Christmas Moonlight Market at the Bryanston Market at Michael Mount, 40 Culross Road, Bryanston, from 5pm to 9pm. This year the focus of the market is on wholesome family entertainment that allows children to experience the wonder and excitement of the true meaning of Christmas. A Children’s Theatre takes centre stage from 6pm to 7pm each evening with entertainment to captivate and enchant the children. Apart from the main theatre, a collection of children’s side shows offers a variety of entertainment and crafting, including face painting, bead and wire crafting, ornamental clay painting, candle making, T-shirt painting, wooden toy painting and the creation of an advent garden. For more information send an email to enquiries@bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za or phone 011 706 3671.
