Ballito is buzzing this weekend with May Day celebrations, markets and live entertainment set to bring families and friends together across the North Coast.

1 May – Join in on the holiday fun at the Ballito Farmers Market from 8am to 3pm. Enjoy food, music, activities for kids and a free entry pétanque (boules) competition for teams of two, starting at 10am. Spaces are limited, register your team with Anni at 078 601 7952 or via https://forms.gle/exnJLXA5Z7K9dqsh9.

– Join the Rock Up & Run series at 7am, starting and finishing at Hops Ballito. Enjoy a complimentary beer, wine or coffee at the finish line. Secure your spot at
www.racepass.com/za.

2 May – Enjoy local food and shops at the Burnedale Night Market from 4.30-8.30pm.

3 May – Join the 1-hour parkrun at Hazelmere Dam, Holla Trails and Tinley Manor from 8-9am. Run, walk or jog while taking in the views.

– Sip & Paint at the Capital Zimbali at 2.30pm to unleash your inner artist. Tickets are R450pp on Quicket. Contact 063 203 7943.

6 May – State vet rabies inoculation at the open space between the Ballito Gesinskerk and the clinic from 9-10.30am.

7 May – Looking to enhance your speaking skills? Join the launch of Ballito Toastmasters Club on Wednesday at Ballito Hills at 5.45pm for 6pm. Tickets are R150 and include a light dinner. RSVP to Todd Atterbury at 076 908 7688.

17 May – Manic Marimba competition at Ashton College Ballito in the Grace Hall. Junior schools 7.30am-12pm. Senior schools 12.30pm-6pm. Contact Heidi van Schoor at 071 604 7056.

19 May – The Dolphin Coast Floral Art Club is hosting “working with frames and flowers” by Vaughn Harrington at the All Souls Saints Catholic Church at 9am. Contact Vaughn at 083 510 8792.

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