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15 October – Sundowners at Eat Street from 4-6pm before open mic at The Market between 6-8pm.

16 October – See James Freedom at The Market from 6-9pm or Quiet Storm on Eat Street between 6.30-9.30pm.

17 October – Breakfast at The Studios with Ant Cawthorn-Blazeby from 10.30am-12.30pm or lunch at The Market with Ryan Mason between 12.30-3.30pm. Final Edition takes over at The Market from 6-9pm, while Chuck Bowden performs on Eat Street between 6.30-9.30pm.

18 October – Catch Trevor Don Jeany at The Studios from 10.30am-12.30pm, before Sunday Lunch with Tiaan Rivers at The Market between 12.30-3.30pm or with Rene Tshiakanyi on Eat Street from 1-4pm.

-Ballito Book Readers monthly meeting at Ekhaya Guesthouse on Hilary Drive at 2pm. Violinist Tara Blake will perform. Bring your favourite verse of poetry or prose to read. RSVP to Richard at 078 780 0735.

23 October – A night of fun for early Halloween at Sugar Rush Park from 5.30pm. R50pp gets you one train ride, with plenty more on offer including the spooky forest walk (from 7pm), night putt putt, face painting, spot prizes and more. Get dressed up and bring torches.

24 October – Françoise Malby-Anthony, co-founder of Thula Thula, launches her new book “Dining with Elephants” at Ekhaya Guesthouse on Hilary Drive at 2pm. Tickets R70 from Richard at 078 780 0735. Held in partnership with Exclusive Books.

25 October – Monthly beach clean-up at Zimbali Long Beach from 7-9am. Meet at Foch le Roux parking area, bring own gloves and water bottles. Community service hours available.

29-31 October – Christmas Fair With Flair returns to Manor House. Over 100 stalls with everything from clothing to Christmas trinkets, as well as food, drinks and live music. Tickets R120 from Quicket or at the door.

30 October – Michael Jackson tribute show by Michael Jonathan at The Grand Exotic in Sheffield at 7.30pm. Restaurant open before the show, cash bar. Tickets R150pp from 076 435 6090 or at the door.

30 & 31 October – Ballito Halloween Horrors at La Montagne. Four scary sections with food vendors, music and local stallholders. R250pp for full experience, R150pp for ‘non-scary’ option. See more details and booking link on Ballito Halloween Horrors 2026 Facebook page.

31 October – Spooky Halloween scavenger hunt for kids at Ballito Farmers Market at 11am. Tickets R150pp from Quicket. Dress up and search for themed goodies.

– Grace Church Light Party from 3-6pm. Plenty of fun games and activities for kids. R120 per child, booking via linktr.ee/graceballito.

7 November – “Blooming Bookfair: Ballito” at Ballito Library from 9am-12pm. Includes both established and up-and-coming authors, as well as performances from Sir Bastian and Kayla Bagshaw. Entry free.

8 November – “Wiggle Your Bones” fun run/walk for osteoporosis awareness at Sugar Rush Park at 7.30am. Dogs welcome, 3km or 5km routes available. Tickets R100 from Howler.

Regular market

• Wednesday: Market 032 from 8am-12.30pm at La Montagne.
• Thursday and Sunday: Salt Rock Farmers’ Market at Slow Roads Collective. 7am-12pm on Thursday and 9am-1pm on Sunday.
• First Friday of every month: Market 032 night market, 6-9pm at La Montagne.
• First and last Saturday of the month: Car boot sale at Ballito Gesinskerk, 7-11am.
• Saturday, Sunday and selected public holidays: Ballito Farmers Market, 8am-3pm at Lower Oaklands Farm, Umhlali.