What's on in Pretoria this Easter Weekend?
There are loads of fun activities to do this Easter Weekend: from Easter markets, Easter egg hunts to the Via Dolorosa. Go support our local sports teams next to the soccer or rugby fields or spread some love by donating to a charity.
Big Indoor Easter Market @ Gateway Corner, Centurion, March 26 – April 6
Seasonal and limited-edition items. 150+ stalls of a wonderful variety of handmade and homemade products. gm@carnivalmarket.co.za or 012 653 2536.
Easter Market @ Ludwigs Roses, March 27 – April 6
Annual Easter indoor exhibition market on the Rose farm. The Rose Shed will be filled with many different stalls displaying a wide variety of products for sale. What to expect: rose arrangements displayed in our shed; buy the vase and receive the cut roses for free; tractor train rides through the rose fields (only on weekends); kids’ play area; drinks and light meals at The Rose Kitchen; and parkrun on Saturdays and Rose Run on Sundays. Starts: 08:00 on March 27 until 16:00 on April 6. Enquiries: 012 544 0144.
WEDNESDAY
Your Eggventure is calling @ Menlyn Park Shopping Centre – April 1-5
Bring the whole family and experience an enchanting Easter journey where little explorers can step into a storybook setting, meet delightful characters, and enjoy moments made for memory-making. What you can expect: A beautifully themed Easter environment, fun-filled adventures for kids of all ages, interactive experiences and magical photo moments, and sweet surprises along the way. Starts at 09:00. 012 764 9600.
THURSDAY
Hop into Easter @ Kolonnade Retail Park – April 2-6
Bring the kids for fun Easter-themed activities in our safe and vibrant Interactive Kids Zone. Starts 09:00. We’ll be handing out Easter eggs to spread extra joy and smiles. Stand a chance to WIN an Easter Hamper: Take a selfie with an Easter egg or bunny cut-out in the mall, upload the selfie to the Kolonnade Retail Park Facebook page, Like and follow the Kolonnade Retail Park page. The best Easter selfie will win! 012 548 0663.
Hollywood Athletics Club Time Trials @ Rietondale Park Sports grounds
Every Thursday at 17:00 until 20:00. Everyone is welcome. Distances: 5km & 8km. All paces welcome, all goals valid – this is where progress happens. 078 286 7927.
Pretoria Freshers Easter Edition @ Propaganda, 271 Struben Street
Lineup: Chicco, Mystro, Sia Thebee, Bigballer CEO, Dinho, Ennyman, DJ Mobla, The Lowkeys, Zerto 3AM, Char4Prezzy, Makanji, Ba Bethe Goashoazen. Student lifestyle, African cuisine, drink specials, hubbly, amapiano, house music, afrohouse, Hiphop, DJ set, pool. Tickets at Computicket.
FRIDAY
Mamelodi Champions Cup @ Muckleneuk Sports Ground April 3-6
Will TikTak Sesfikile be able to defend their crown or are we gonna have new champions?? Nothing beats a united community. It’s possible to bring back the Mams that we all love and even give outside townships reason to visit like they used to back then. Football unites the masses. 078 045 1882.
SATURDAY
Brooklyn’s Antique Fair @ Brooklyn Mall, Main Atrium
Collectables comics, jewellery, timeless finds and vintage fashion. Starts 09:00 until 15:00. 082 883 4933.
Easter Egg Hunt @ Pretoria Dog Rescue, Piet Retief Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-Jr, Centurion
Entry equals a bag of dry or tinned dog food. You have 30 minutes to find as many eggs as you can. Winner takes home a cake sponsored by Penny Fridays! Let’s hunt for eggs while helping rescue dogs in need. Caitlin: 079 087 7514. Starts 12:00.
Easter Rugby Festival @ Pretoria Boys High School – April 4, 6
Easter Rugby Festival brings together top schools PBHS, Affies, Grey (Gqeberha), Maritzburg College, Michaelhouse, Selborne College, SACS, Jeppe, Rondebosch and Parktown together from across the country in a thrilling celebration of elite schoolboy rugby – the premier rugby festival of the year, where tradition, intensity, and excellence collide on one unforgettable stage. Get your tickets at webtickets.co.za. Gates open at 07:00. 012 460 2246.
Farmyard Frenzy Beer Mile @ Hazeldean Brewing Co, Ridge Road, Tyger Valley
4 beers, 1 mile, full chaos. Drink, run 400m, repeat. Dress farm-style and join the herd. No under 18s. Tickets: hazeldeanbrewing.co.za. Starts 14:00. 083 669 8588.
Food & Blanket Drive for Tshwane SPCA @ 266 Green Street, Mayville
Donate pet food (dog or cat), bring blankets, towels or pet bedding. Share love and kindness with animals in need. Starts 09:00 until 15:00. 082 777 5338.
Orchidology Open Day @ Plot 242, Neptune Street, Bashewa, Pretoria
Tour the orchid nursery, meet the growers, buy orchids and supplies. Starts 09:00-13:00. 078 306 2252.
Winter Food & Blanket Drive @ South African Family Relief Project – April 4
Drop off non-perishable food and blanket donations at the farm. Leigh 072 738 8101 or Anne Botha 082 454 8384.
SUNDAY
Jakkalsgat Show & Shine @ Jakkalsgat Resort, 29 Dam Road, Pretoria
Join us for a lekker day at the dam with classic rides (bikes, vintage, 4×4 Off-road), good vibes and live music by Carmen (12:00 – 16:00). Food & drinks available at the restaurant. Swimming pool & super tube, Market stalls. Starts 10:00. 075 329 7230.
Menlo Vinyl Record Fair @ Greenlyn Village Centre – April 5
Step into a space where analogue sound reigns supreme, sleeves are flipped with purpose, and every crackle tells a story. Whether you are hunting rare pressings, rediscovering timeless classics or simply soaking up the rhythm, this is a celebration of vinyl culture at its finest. Secure your table via WhatsApp on 081 877 6924. Starts 10:00.
MONDAY
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Group for Men & Women @ Online group Google Meet
Every first Monday of the month. Time: 19:00–20:00. We meet monthly, free and online via Google Meet. The sessions are facilitated by an expert on toxic relationship abuse, Karien Jordaan. Find answers you need and recover from abuse. A 30-minute educational on a topic to help you understand what narcissistic abuse is all about, why you have been affected and how, followed by 30 min Q&A. Resources for recovery are provided on our WhatsApp group. Contact Karien Jordaan, 062 116 8358. You must be 18yrs or older to join.
TUESDAY
Paasfees Kruisstasies @ Doxa Deo Faerie Glen – 31 Maart tot 2 April
Die Kruisstasies, ook bekend as die Stasies van die Kruis of Via Dolorosa, is ’n Christelike meditasie- of gebedsreis wat die finale ure van Jesus Christus se lewe gedenk, vanaf sy veroordeling tot sy kruisiging en begrafnis. Jy is welkom alleen deur te kom stap, as gesin of selgroep. Daar is verskillende stasies, waar jy deur begeleiding van ’n stemnota (voice over) gelei sal word met duidelike instruksies. NB: Bring gerus ’n paar oorfone saam asook jou foon om die QR Kode te scan. Daar sal ook ’n gedrukte kopie wees indien jy nie die QR Kode kan scan nie. Tyd: 16:00-20:00.
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