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22 October – Sundowners on Eat Street with DJ Teegz from 4-6pm.

23 October – Early Halloween at Sugar Rush Park from 5.30pm. R50pp gets you one train ride, with access to the spooky forest walk (from 7pm), night putt-putt, face painting, spot prizes and more. Dress up and bring torches.

– Catch Rene Tshiakanyi at The Market from 6-9pm or Steve Graham on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.

24 October – Lizzie Gaisford at The Studios from 10.30am-12.30pm, ahead of Winston Smile at The Market from 12.30-3.30pm. Chuck Bowden takes over at The Market from 6-9pm, with James Freedom on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.

-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.

-“BackYard Bands” returns to Doughpamine in Sheffield from 2pm-8pm. Final Edition and Rebound will perform. Bring your own coolers, blankets and chairs. Food and soft drinks on sale. Tickets R150 from Webtickets or R180 at the door.

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

-Mthobisi Khumalo performs over breakfast at The Studios between 10.30am-12.30pm, before Sunday lunch with Tyler di Dominico at The Market from 12.30-3.30pm or Triple Beat on Eat Street between 1-4pm.

29 October – Storyslam KZN at Butcher & Wine in Salt Rock Centre. Dinner from 5.30pm, storytelling from 7pm. Five speakers will each tell a five minute true story. R100pp in support of the DKS Scholarship Fund. All welcome, to tell a story contact Karen Doveton at 084 900 5444.

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 076 598 0285 or at the door.

30 & 31 October – Ballito Halloween Horrors at La Montagne 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 come ready to search for themed goodies.

-Kids United Light Party from 3-6pm at Grace Church. Plenty of fun games, inflatables and activities for kids. R120 per child. Book 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 markets

• 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.