Top 10 things to do in Newcastle this weekend!

Plan your day around the list of top 10 things to do in Newcastle this weekend.

November 11, 2017

Tersia Gopi 2 minutes read

Whether you enjoy quiet evenings at home or being surrounded by people, Newcastle has an activity to suit your needs. Plan your day around the list of top 10 things to do in Newcastle this weekend.

1. If you’re feeling adventurous, head out to Vulintaba Country Estate for trail runs or a day of mountain biking or hiking. The welcoming fresh air and beautiful scenic routes might just inspire you.

2. Challenge a friend or family member to a round of golf at the Kilbarchan or Newcastle Golf Club.

3. Join the Aquathon and donate to charity; Swim Studio is hosting a World Wide Aquathon on Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm. Visit them at 45 Disa Road, Schuinshoogte.

Swimmers at the 2016 World-Wide Aquathon.

4. Up for some Sunday night feel-good music? Why not head out to Grace Park on November 12, where the church will be hosting Dewald Gouws. The show starts at 6pm sharp. Remember to keep an eye out for our journalists and don’t miss the opportunity to get your photo taken.

5. If you are a lover of art, check out the Carnegie Art Gallery, adjacent to the municipal gardens. The Gallery exhibits contemporary paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fiber art, bead work, weaving and wooden carvings by acclaimed and recognised South African artists.

6. If you’re looking to escape from the hustle and bustle, head up to “liggies” on Signal Hill. The view of the vastness of Newcastle might just give you some perspective on how small your problems actually are.

7. Take your significant other out for a night of action movies and quality time at the Victorian Theatres. Geostorm and Thor: Ragnarok are now showing on the big screen.

8. Honour the fallen soldiers with a poppy flower on Remembrance Day. The Newcastle Methodist Church will be hosting a Remembrance Day Service in honour of those who gave their lives for freedom. The parade will take place on Hardwick Street, starting at the Monte Stanco Shell Hole on Sunday at 9am.

‘We will remember them’ – A Remembrance Day Parade will take place on Hardwick Street, starting at the Monte Stanco Shell Hole on Sunday at 9am.

9. Factory Plaza offers a fun-filled day for the children. They offer various activities for the children to keep them entertained, while parents can enjoy a quiet day of shopping.

10. If all else fails, remember it’s a good day to bake. Dust off grandma’s recipe book and whip up something special for the whole family. The fragrance of cinnamon wafting through the house is simply #Heaven.