Aweh! Find out what’s happening in Durban
Durbanites, here is your directory packed with events to welcome in the first week of 2025.
Choo-choo
Looking for something fun to do with the family to kick off 2025? Why not take a trip behind the newly-refurbished Maureen – the 112 year old class 3BR locomotive as we meander along the Valley of 1000 Hills. January dates are Saturday and Sunday 5 January 4 and 5 at 9.00, 11.00, 13.30 and 15.30. For more information & bookings visit www.umgenisteamrailway.com
Fun for the adults
Durban Adult Picnic takes place at Munies Hockey Farm on 4 January. The day will be filled with all types of fun activities for adults, games, music, and food. There’ll also be a jumping castles, water slides, zip lines, bungee and much more. Buy your tickets at Webticket.
Let’s Go!
Join in a scenic adventure at Everton Conservancy on January 4. The area boasts incredible biodiversity and natural beauty including forests, grasslands, and wetlands support a rich array of wildlife, including bushbuck, duiker, bush pigs. Tickets and more information at Quicket.
Let’s go again!
Hike through an enchanted forest at the Karkloof: Grey Mare’s Tail Falls! on January 5. Standing under the falls is always an unforgettable experience, but here’s the special twist: the waterfall shifts 10 meters along the cliff, so even those trying to avoid the splash, can’t! Meet at 07:45 for 8:00 at Shawswood Farm, Karkloof.
It’s show time
KickstArt brings Puss in Boots, rollicking family panto version, to Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, Show runs daily until January 12. This season’s ‘purr-fect’ revival will be directed by Darren King, with ‘paw-some’ set designs by Greg King, ‘light on their feet’ choreography by Simone Mann and lighting by Tina le Roux. Booking through Webtickets. Show times are daily at 14.30 Tuesday – Friday and Sunday, Saturday at 11.00 and 15.30.
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