What’s happening Ballito, are you ready for these weekend activities?

Don’t plan your weekend before checking out these local events.

27 September

• Durban Street Food Festival. Food trucks, food stalls, live music, fun for kids, crafts, art, gin and rum fest and a night market. Full details HERE.

• The 14th Dolphin Coast Classic Bowls Tournament starts at the Umhlali Country Club and runs till Sunday.

• The launch of the Ballito Royal Dolphins Toastmasters Club at Salt Rock Country Club from 4pm for 4.30pm to 6pm. Price: R100, includes a meal. RSVP Margot 082 414 9613 or Barbara 063 183 0821.

28 September

• uShaka Marine World’s Annual World Chess Carnival in partnership with the KZN Chess Academy at the World Village Walk Food Court. Dress code is strictly black and white. Registration is free and takes place at 8am – 9.30am – first come first served. Contact Thobani at uShaka Marine World at 031 328 8000 or go to www.ushakamarineworld.co.za.

• The 8th National Cupcake Day 4 Kids with Cancer. Show your support by donating R10 in exchange for a delicious cupcake at Ballito Junction (9am – 2.30pm at the astroturf outside Pick n Pay) and Lifestyle Centre. Visit www.cupcakesofhope.org

• Mt Moreland Potjie Competition 2019 from 10am til late. Craft market, live music, jumping castle and great prizes! Contact Tim 071 672 0318 or Julie 076 646 7493.

• Watch the Rugby World Cup live on the big screen in The Market at Lifestyle Centre when South Africa takes on Namibia. Kick off is at 11.45am.

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• KwaDukuza CPF to hold an electoral AGM on Saturday at the KwaDukuza Police Station boardroom. The meeting will start at 10am.

• Enjoy the fine tunes of Dave Starke at The Market from 6pm-9pm while Rustic Spring entertains diners on Eat Street between 6.30pm and 9.30pm.

29 September

• The 2019 Old Mutual Music at the Lake presents Jeremy Loops at Durban Botanic Gardens. Tickets available via Webtickets. Early bird tickets R170 for adults, R120 for children between six and 12, and R20 for children under six. Gates open at 12.30pm.

• Catch the Black Lapels at The Market at Lifestyle Centre from 12.30pm – 3.30pm

1 October

• Moms and babies support group at Sage coffee shop, from 9am to 11am. All moms with babies and pregnant mothers are welcome at no charge. Join the Facebook group Mumma Tribe Ballito.

2 October

• Umhlali & District Garden & Flower Club next meeting 9.30am in Mike & Rose Heenan’s garden. Visitors welcome at R25 per person. Please bring folding chairs. Contact Pete McClean 032 946 3935 or Anne Isabelle 032 940 5255.
• Infant and pregnancy loss support group, 7 – 8.30pm at The Well Medical Centre.

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3 October

• Ballito Business Network (BBN) invites all businesses to join and network. Speaking is Chett Goldin with an inspiring talk and discussion, “Benevolent Entrepreneurship – what is it and why is it the future of business?” Please RSVP for catering purposes to renda at 083 780 1953.

• KP Projects Golf Day at Simbithi Country Club. Tee-off at 11am – 12.30pm. R2000 per four-ball (including cart). Contact Kyle 084 519 4140.

4 October

• Ballito Hindu Dharma Sabha is hosting a satsang event celebrating Navaratri at the Ballito Library at 6.45pm. RSVP at 084 206 9248.

5 October

• The little local pink market at Sage Centre, 9am to 1pm. Each store will be themed pink and centred around breast cancer awareness.

6 October

• Multiple award winning and SA’s favorites The Parlotones return to Sugar Rush Park on Sunday for a brilliant picnic outdoor concert, supported by FREDDY L. Join them for an afternoon of great music, gin, beer, food and lazing around. Tickets available via Webtickets.

For more information or to stay up-to-date on the latest events in and around Ballito, check out What’s Up Ballito’s Instagram page.

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