Looking for something to do this Easter weekend? There's a lot happening around the country, this list is the tip of the iceberg.
Easter Weekend’s the long weekend everyone’s been waiting for since New Year and there’s a lot to do that’s also not going to break the piggy bank. The fuel price will take care of that.And there’s a lot to do.
The Rand Show at Nasrec is the century old tradition to build your weekend around. It’s always a load of fun for the kids and this year it runs from 2 to 6 April at the Johannesburg Expo Centre.Jungle Magic will turn the Family Hall into a sensory playground the publicity says, with oversized features and interactive zones, while daily shows like Dienkie and Doodles and Freddy the Frog and Ivy’s Wild Adventure will entertain the kiddos. The new Tech and Gaming Arena will add coding, robotics and digital play into the mix.Sandton City’s Easter Chocolate Café runs until 6 April and takes a more indulgent route. The centre court has been transformed into a chocolate-heavy experience with brands like Lindt, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Joy and Cadbury among others. The event promises interactive moments like Find Your Fortune and Spin the Wheel, a Build-A-Bear station and the option to personalise a Lindt Bunny. Best of all, it’s free. Eastgate’s Scoop Shop, running from 1 to 6 April has a small price tag of R50. Visitors get a scoop of ice cream with toppings and access to activities that include a crafts corner, a hopscotch-style play area and an egg catch challenge.Bedford Centre’s Birthday Café, running until 4 April, takes a more community-focused approach. Marking 100 years of Bedfordview, it offers cupcake decorating, pizza making and chocolate egg crafting for R20 per child.is back at the Peoples Theatre until 19 April. The production has been refreshed with a new cast, updated choreography and reworked design elements that sharpen the familiar story.Looking slightly beyond the Easter weekend, Heavenly Healing in Benoni offers something quieter with its Beads of Wonder workshop on 25 April. Positioned as a creative space rather than an event, this kids’ session focuses on fine motor skills, creativity and sensory play through beadwork and design. Children aged 5 to 13 will be guided through activities that encourage pattern building, problem-solving and self-expression, while also giving them the chance to create something tangible to take home. The one-hour session runs from 10am to 11am, costs R250 per child and includes all materials.Beyond Gauteng, the Easter calendar is just as jam packed. Cavendish Square in Cape Town hosts a Garden Party from 2 to 5 April and it includes creative activities like doughnut decorating, ceramic painting and plant pot customisation, paired with face painting and simple treats. Liberty Promenade in Micthell’s Plain hosts an Easter WonderMaze until 6 April. Visitors navigate a themed maze, scanning QR codes to collect virtual Easter eggs and unlock prizes.Gateway in Durban changes the focus to movement with its Have a Ball Fun and Fitness Club, running until 12 April. Dance sessions, boxing, padel and team activities keep the energy up and the kids moving.Vincent Park in East London hosts its Family Market on 1 and 2 April, blending craft stalls with hands-on activities like pottery painting and tote bag design, alongside a live Easter Bunny show. Entry is free, but booking is required.Add The Citizen as a Preferred Source on Google and follow us on Google News to see more of our trusted reporting in Google News and Top Stories.
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