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Make sure you diarise these events for great family fun
19 Set in the unique country surroundings of the Rietvlei Zoo Farm, Blue Pea Country Market comes to life every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8am to 3pm. Healthy produce, homemade delicacies, arts and crafts, clothing and unique products are all available. Enjoy the delicious ready-to-eat food and wonderful family atmosphere. Bring your appetite and enjoy all that Blue Pea Country Market offers you. The venue is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring along your beloved canine family as well.
20 Are you looking for a family fun day close to nature? Look no further than the Modderfontein Farmers’ Market @ Taroko Farms. The market is much more than a collection of stalls and more of an outdoor supermarket with something for all. The market mixes food, entertainment and proximity with a retro-chic style to celebrate the history of the region. The official opening of the farmers’ market takes place at the end of September. Now open on Saturdays and Sundays. Make your way to Modderfontein Farmers’ Market and enjoy loads of farm fresh goodness with a wide range of delicious food prepared on site to choose from.
20 and 24 Experience Melville Koppies and discover the footsteps of our ancestors. Although there are no guided tours, you will get a map at the entrance for a self-guided tour to discover things like an early San/Bushman settlement with views to Magaliesberg and the blasthole from the 1880s left behind in the Geldenhuys brothers’ quest to discover gold. Make sure to pre-book. Cost is R80 for adults and R40 for children for these self guided tours on September 20 and 24. To book or for more details, send an email wendydavid@mweb.co.za or phone 011 482 4797.
OCTOBER
31 This year the iThemba Walkathon is going virtual. This Avon Justine breast cancer walk is the largest cancer walk in the Avon world, consisting of over 50 participating countries. Aimed at generating awareness of breast cancer in South Africa, they hope to reach all South African women with key educational material that will encourage them to go for regular screening and potentially save countless lives. Join them on October 31 for their virtual walk. Once you register, the app download will be communicated to you. Through the app, you can track your steps, get notified when you reach your milestone, take pictures and so much more. Tickets sell at R150 for adults and R100 for children between the ages of two and 12. Enter online through www.ithembawalkathon.co.za
Entries close on October 26 and no entries will be accepted on the day.
