Seven things to do on the Coast this weekend

Don’t let the mizzy weather get you down, there is plenty to do on the Dolphin Coast this weekend!

Saturday, August 19

• Visit the Saturday Car Boot Sale in Ballito for locally made products, knick-knacks, pancakes and second hand items at great prices. Go to the open ground on the corner of Simbithi and Leonora Drive (next to the Ballito clinic). Call 083 780 1953 or email brenda@ghekkoevents.co.za

• Enjoy a fun-filled family day at the WOW Family Fest! There will be market stalls, food and beverages, kids entertainment galore, sports cars on show and more from 10am – 3pm. Free entrance and parking at WOW Office Park on Gourly Road, Ballito.

• Head down to Sugar Rush Park every Saturday for the Sugar Rush Market from 7.30-noon. Browse through fresh, home made, hand made, local and organically produced products to support our local growing and developing area. Contact Gill at gill@sugarrush.co.za

• Warriors of all ages and sizes are gearing up for this weekend’s Warrior Race obstacle series set to take place at Blythedale Coastal Estate on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20. The new beach venue will host a number of new and exciting obstacles which will put even the mightiest of warriors to the test. Registration is from 6.30am. More information can be found HERE.

• Every Saturday morning Forest Hills German Shepherd Club Ballito holds dog training for all breeds at Townsend park, Ballito. Times are as follows: 8am advanced; 9.45am beginners. Contact Scott Farlam on 082 355 4636.

• In celebration of Women’s Month, a workshop for women will be hosted at 11 Palm Street, Grange, Verulam at 2.30pm. For more details contact 083 299 7143 or verulam@za.brahmakumaris.org

Sunday, August 20

• The Dolphin Coast has many beautiful churches to choose from. From quiet and reflective services in a beautiful setting, to cheerful songs of praise radiating from a packed auditorium, visit our Churches on the North Coast feature to find the perfect one for you.

Keep an eye on upcoming events by clicking on the events calendar below. You don’t want to miss out!