Things To Do In Cape Town This Easter Weekend 2024
Easter is right around the corner and we’re just as excited as you are!
Taking place on Sunday the 31st of March 2024, the glorious Easter weekend is literally right around the corner – and trust us, there is NO Easter weekend quite like a Cape Town Easter weekend – straight up fact!
…If you haven’t quite figured out how exactly you’re going to be spending this festive occasion, then you should DEFINITELY keep reading!
You better believe that we’ve got you covered – From tons of EGG-CITING family fun, fantastic Easter Feasts, indulgent Lunch Buffets, and decadent Easter dining experiences, to festive Easter-themed markets, exhilarating Easter Egg Hunts for both the young & young at heart, and bucket loads of EGG-STRAVAGENT & enjoyable Easter events, adventures, experiences and activities all across the city – There is something for absolutely EVERYONE to enjoy this Easter weekend in Cape Town!
Plus, let’s be honest, there is no better time (or place) for an exciting weekend escape and / or wonderful and well-deserved getaway to Cape Town than over the long Easter weekend. With so much to do, see, explore, and experience, you definitely won’t regret a single second of spending your Easter weekend with us here in Cape Town.
To ensure you have the time of your life, here are some of the top things to do on Easter In Cape Town 2024.
A very happy Easter to all those that do celebrate!
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#Celebrate Easter at the One&Only Cape Town
~ Experience the magic of Easter at One&Only Cape Town. ~
Get ready to enjoy a wonderful weekend full of Easter goodness at One&Only Cape Town in the heart of the Mother City! That’s right! One&Only Cape Town promises a fantastic & fun-filled Easter getaway for both the young & young at heart as exciting family adventures take centre stage at this year’s One&Only Easter weekend celebration.
From magical culinary events for the grown-ups to amazing & action-packed activities for the kids – including Easter egg painting, creative crafts & games for all ages – there is something for absolutely everyone to enjoy this Easter weekend at One&Only Cape Town.
** Here’s what you can look forward to this Easter weekend at One&Only: **
Enchanted Afternoon Tea at One&Only Cape Town
With its lovely waterside views and piano soundtrack, Afternoon Tea in the Vista Bar & Lounge at One&Only Cape Town is always a treat! But this Easter it promises to be truly magical as the One&Only’s Enchanted Forest Afternoon Tea takes on a fairy-tale theme. The whimsical feast will present elegant savoury and sweet canapé platters (delicate sandwiches, tarts and pastries, scones, and cakes), an exceptional range of artisanal teas, and live-cooking stations (crêpes at the sweet one; hot cross bun toasties with pickled fish at the savoury one, among other delights).
That’s not all! You can also look forward to indulging in a “candy shop” buffet of treat-filled jars – think pastel macarons, bunny cake pops, koeksisters, and toasted coconut marshmallows – it’s any sweet-tooth lover’s dream come true!
To top it off, you will receive a welcome glass of bubbly upon arrival as well as enjoy magical entertainment throughout.
- When: 29 March 2024 – 1 April 2024
- Where: Vista Bar & Lounge | One&Only Cape Town | Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 2pm – 5pm
- Cost: R 595 per person (includes a welcome glass of bubbly)
- **External guests are welcome
Exciting KidsOnly Easter Activities & Thrills
Children can get creative with plenty of fun Easter-themed arts and daily culinary classes. Teen entertainment activities include our e-sports challenges, from virtual FIFA tournaments and PGA golf contests to fastest lap motor racing competitions.
- When: 29 March 2024 – 1 April 2024
- Where: KidsOnly | One&Only Cape Town | Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 10am – 6pm
- Cost: Complimentary
Family Easter Fun at One&Only Cape Town
Little ones will love our holiday activities at KidsOnly, with Easter egg painting and a fun Easter Egg Hunt.
- When: 29 March 2024 – 1 April 2024
- Where: KidsOnly | One&Only Cape Town | Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 10am – 6pm
- Cost: Complimentary
Relax & Enjoy One&Only Cape Town’s Easter Weekend Pool Party
Relax with braai (barbecue) bites between dips at our poolside bar Isola Piccola. Sip frozen cocktails as you enjoy live entertainment every day this Easter weekend.
- When: 29 March 2024 – 1 April 2024
- Where: Isola Piccola | One&Only Cape Town | Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 11am – 5pm
- Cost: Complimentary
- **For resort resident guests only
#Celebrate Easter at Steenberg Farm
Explore a world of adventure this Easter weekend at Steenberg Estate.
Set on an enchanting estate and surrounded by sprawling vineyards, and the endless untouched nature of the Cape’s iconic mountains, Steenberg is as much an escape from city life as it is home to the spirit of adventure. This Easter season, experience the full magic of Steenberg with friends and family with a host of exciting activities.
#Hidden Egg Challenge at Steenberg Estate
- Where: Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Constantia Valley, Cape Town
- Contact details: For more information contact Steenberg Estate: 021 713 2222 | 021 713 2211 | [email protected]
~ Unlock a true sense of adventure with our Hidden Egg Challenge. Perfect for the whole family, the challenge will see kids and their parents hunt high and low for hidden eggs. ~
Search every nook around the gardens, our Spa, Tryn, Bistro Sixteen82, and the Tasting Room for these prized treasures; and who knows? One lucky hunter might stumble on the coveted grand prize: a branded Steenberg Easter egg packed with goodies for the kids, as well as a double gift pack containing Steenberg’s 1682 Chardonnay Cap Classique and 1682 Pinot Noir Cap Classique for mom and dad to enjoy.
#Easter Sunday Lunch at Tryn Restaurant | Steenberg Farm
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Where: Tryn Restaurant at Steenberg Estate| Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Constantia Valley, Cape Town
- Cost: R795 per person | Includes: 3 course meal with arrival drink, amuse bouche, palate cleanser, and chocolate truffles
- Book: To make a booking contact: [email protected] or call 021 713 7178
A specially crafted Easter menu by Executive Chef Kerry Kilpin and her team brings loved ones together for an unforgettable Easter Sunday feast. Start with a glass of Steenberg 1682 Chardonnay Cap Classique on arrival, before experiencing the menu which, of course, includes decadent chocolate treats in true Easter style.
You can unwind in the lush interiors of the restaurant or sit back and enjoy the last warm rays of summer out on the Vineyard Terrace that overlooks the vineyards and mountains or the Oak Terrace that overlooks the blossoming flowerbeds and ancient Oak trees.
**There will be a children’s menu available | Click here to view the children’s menu
#Stay at Steenberg Estate & enjoy a weekend filled with Easter magic
- Where: Steenberg Estate, Steenberg Road, Constantia Valley, Cape Town
- Contact details: To book your stay, email [email protected] or call 021 713 2222
With a world of experiences, food, and activities at Steenberg this Easter season, the farm is the definitive escape from city life for friends and family.
Experience and enjoy an unforgettable Easter weekend by booking your stay at Steenberg Hotel. With curated offerings like the Five Lives Package, guests can enjoy one of our beautifully appointed rooms, surrounded by pristine vineyards, majestic mountains, and the Silvermine Nature Reserve beyond.
A stay at the Hotel opens a world of adventure and relaxation for guests; with access to our newly marked walking trail and an exciting biking route, a walk through the vineyards, a complimentary visit to the Norval Foundation to peruse the impressive sculpture collection, as well as access to the neighbouring Steenberg Golf Club’s championship golf course. Guests can go on an unparalleled sensory journey at Tryn or Bistro Sixteen82, or by booking a deeply relaxing outdoor treatment at Steenberg Spa to enjoy the secluded and spectacular Scented Garden, and the newly unveiled Secret Garden.
#Easter Wonderland scavenger hunt at Spier Wine Farm
- When: 30 March 2024 & 31 March 2024
- Where: Spier Wine Farm, R310, Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
- Time: 9am – 3.30pm daily
- Cost: R180 per child
- Booking: Click here to book your kid’s spot via Dineplan
The Werf farm is hosting an Easter scavenger hunt for the kids to enjoy. Children need to use their brains to solve a number of different clues as they complete their hunt. Using a map, the little adventurers must gather five clues before exchanging them for an Easter surprise.
While the kiddos hunt, the parents can relax with wines to be enjoyed at various tasting stations along the route. The Easter scavenger hunt is best suited to children aged between 3 – 12 years.
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#The Galileo Open Air Cinema | 29 March 2024 – 31 March 2024
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#The Galileo Picnic: Peter Rabbit Special Easter Show
- Movie: Peter Rabbit
- When: Friday, 29 March 2024
- Event by: The Galileo Open Air Cinema
- Where: Central Park | Central Park, Park Lane (close to Intake Island), Century City, Cape Town
- Doors open: 5pm
- Movie starts: 7:30pm and the movie ends around 9:15pm
- Cinema type: Picnic
- Cost: Tickets cost R175 per person and include a chocolate Easter egg, a backrest, a blanket, jumping castle, face painting, and tons of fun kiddies’ entertainment before the movie screening | Children 3 years and younger enter free
- Colouring Competition: Colour in the Easter activity page 5 pm-6:45 pm at the Easter show, or download it here and bring it with you to stand a chance to win a chocolate hamper
- Tickets / Booking: Click here to book NOW!
- **For more information visit The Galileo Open Air Cinema website
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**Tickets:
For just R175 per person, score a ticket loaded with goodies:
- A chocolate Easter egg
- Backrest & Blanket
- Face Painting
- Jumping Castle
- Colouring Competition
- Visit by the Easter Bunny
- Entertainment for the kiddies before the movie
- Peter Rabbit screened +-7:30pm after sunset
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**Easter Friday Fun with The Galileo Open Air Cinema**
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Just in time for Easter, something exciting is hopping over to Central Park, Century City! In proud partnership with Nedbank Private Wealth, the Galileo Open Air Cinema presents the perfect solution for your Easter family plans. This year especially, the open-air movie experience gets a few added spoils, with a special visit from the Easter bunny and many an excuse for chocolate overload.
Beyond the stunning backdrop of the renowned Central Park, the fun truly begins! The Clubhouse and food stalls offer on-site gourmet goodness, colouring in competitions, face painting, games and even photo opportunities with your family and the Easter bunny. These family activities are sure to keep everyone entertained and create lasting memories before the movie magic unfolds.
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**Galileo Open Air Cinema Easter Special Movie Evening**
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The setting sun serves as the cue for the movie, the 2018 live-action-3D computer-animated comedy film – Peter Rabbit bursts to life on the screen around 7:30 pm. The movie stars a mischievous bunny who can’t resist his pick of the yummiest vegetables in Mr McGregor’s garden. Consequently, Peter embarks on daring veggie raids with his fluffy friends in tow, leading to hilarious chases and close calls with Mr McGregor’s rakes and traps.
So, if you’re looking for an exciting Easter activity that everyone in your family can enjoy, consider embarking on an unforgettable adventure with this film appropriate for all ages. Packed with laughter and heart-warming moments, it guarantees the youngest family members a happy, chocolate-fuelled day that will be cherished long after the credits roll.
The film also offers a great way to spend quality time together as a family, creating memories that will last a lifetime. So why not make this Easter extra special by sharing this fun and heart-warming experience with your loved ones?
Cuddle up close and create life-long family memories sure to last a lifetime at The Galileo Open Air Cinema!
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**Food & Refreshments**
Bring your own picnic or arrive hungry and enjoy a pre-movie picnic from the Central Park Clubhouse; woodfired pizza, juicy burgers, tasty wraps, delicious popcorn, and other yummy snacks. Bar and barista services are available, where you can sip back and relax. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and Halaal options are available to cater to everyone’s dietary preferences.
**Important Reminder: No alcohol may be bought into the venue. However, the Clubhouse will have a full bar available for your convenience. Please note that bags will be checked at the entrance.
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**Extra Note:
- Ticket cost: Tickets cost R175 per person and include a chocolate Easter egg, a backrest, a blanket, jumping castle, face painting, and tons of fun kiddies’ entertainment before the movie screening | Children 3 years and younger enter free
- Colouring Competition: Colour in the Easter activity page 5 pm-6:45 pm at the Easter show, or download it here and bring it with you to stand a chance to win a chocolate hamper
- Tickets / Booking: Click here to book your Galileo Open Air Cinema Special Easter Screening tickets NOW!
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#The Galileo Picnic: Tickets to Paradise
- Movie: Ticket to Paradise
- When: Saturday, 30 March 2024
- Event by: The Galileo Open Air Cinema
- Where: Blaauwklippen Wine Estate | Strand Road, R44 Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch
- Doors open: 5pm
- Movie starts: 7:30pm
- Cinema type: Picnic
- Tickets / Booking: Click here to book NOW!
- **For more information visit The Galileo Open Air Cinema website
- **SUPER IMPORTANT NOTE: Check out the **BONUS!!** section at the bottom & stand the chance to WIN the ultimate date night, friend’s night-out, or gals get together. That’s right! Stand in line to win 2x Warm & Comfy tickets to Saturday’s screening of 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲 at Blaauwklippen Vineyards including 2x popcorns, 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 a bottle of wine from Blaawklippen!
Ticket to Paradise is a 2022 romantic comedy film starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts as a divorced couple who team up and travel to Bali to sabotage the impending wedding of their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.
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**Food & Refreshments**
Indulge in delectable picnic snacks from a range of vendors at the Blaauwklippen Family Market. Savour locally sourced, organic ingredients and mouth-watering treats before the movie starts! To unwind and enjoy the show, pair your meal with a glass of wine.
**Important Reminder: No food or alcohol may be bought into the venue. However, the Estate will have a food market and full bar available for your convenience. Please note that bags will be checked at the entrance.
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** BONUS!! ** STAND A CHANCE TO WIN WITH GALILEO OPEN AIR CINEMA *
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS! The Galileo Open Air Cinema is always full of surprises – and this is no different!
To spice things up this Easter weekend – and give you the opportunity to WIN BIG with Galileo – the ultimate date night, friends night-out, or gals get together is up for grabs & yours for the taking – if you WIN, of course! That’s right! Stand in line to win 2x Warm & Comfy tickets to Saturday’s screening of 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲 at Blaauwklippen Vineyards including 2x popcorns, 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 a bottle of wine from Blaawklippen! How INCREDIBLE is that!
Here’s what you need to do to enter & (fingers-crossed) stand a chance to WIN:
- Follow The Galileo on Facebook: The Galileo Open Air Cinema
- Tell us in the comments section who your plus one will be, should you win. Remember to @ Tag your plus 1!
**Important note: 𝙉𝙊 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙞𝙣, 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨!
**Entries close on Thursday, 28 March at 4pm – so you better hurry up! The winner will be announced on this post by 6pm. Ts & Cs apply: www.thegalileo.co.za/terms-and-conditions/
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#Enjoy a star-lit Easter Sunday movie screening courtesy of The Galileo Open Air Cinema | Shrek 2!
- Movie: Shrek 2!
- When: Easter Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Where: Battery Park, V&A Waterfront | 19 Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Doors open: 5pm
- Movie starts: 7:30pm
- Cinema type: Picnic
- Tickets: Click here to book your ticket / tickets for this special Easter Sunday Galileo Open Air Screening
- **For more information visit The Galileo Open Air Cinema website
Something EGG-CITING is hopping on over to Battery Park at the V&A Waterfront this Easter! The Galileo Open Air Cinema, proudly sponsored by Santam, presents an amazing & fun-filled Easter-inspired open-air movie experience for families and friends to enjoy this Easter Sunday, 31 March 2024.
That’s right! Get ready to enjoy a magical movie night under the magnificent Mother City moonlight and stunning star-lit sky this Easter Sunday at the beautiful Battery Park at the V&A Waterfront! On Sunday, the 31st of March 2024, The Galileo Open Air Cinema is bringing the timeless animated classic that’s loved by all ages to your outdoor Galileo screen – Shrek 2!
**Shrek 2 is a 2004 American animated fantasy comedy film. Shrek and Fiona travel to the Kingdom of Far Far Away, where Fiona’s parents are King and Queen, to celebrate their marriage. When they arrive, they find they are not as welcome as they thought they would be.
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**Battery Park in the V&A Waterfront is a one-of-a-kind urban park in Cape Town. Steeped in history, the area has been transformed into a dynamic public space that offers a multitude of experiences for every visitor. On Easter Sunday, the grass area of this outdoor park will undergo an INCREDIBLE transformation for The Galileo experience**
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This special Easter Sunday open-air Galileo screening is the perfect way to celebrate Easter with friends and family alike, as you sit back, relax, and enjoy each other’s presence and company (and the movie, of course), with Table Mountain and Devils Peak offering the perfect backdrop to what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable evening.
Doors open at 5pm for pre-movie shenanigans as you enjoy a magical market experience of delicious food and beverages from a mini food market, interactive games, music, bucket-loads of fun, and quirky photo ops to snap unforgettable memories with loved ones. As the sun dips below the horizon, the movie magic kicks off at around 7:30pm.
**Tickets are available from R140, with a range of ticket choices / options on offer. So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets for this special Easter Sunday Galileo Open Air Screening NOW & let the Easter family fun begin!
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**Food & Refreshments**
Bring your own picnic or arrive hungry and enjoy a pre-movie picnic from our mini-market; mouth-watering pizza, juicy burgers, tasty wraps, delicious popcorn and other yummy snacks. Bring your own alcohol (no bar facilities available). Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and Halaal options are available to cater to everyone’s dietary preferences. Read more about our food offering here.
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**Note: No outside chairs/backrests allowed. Light drizzle, cold or wind will not cancel the event, so please come prepared. Should the event be cancelled due to heavy rain or strong wind, you will receive an SMS and e-mail to the registered Webtickets account. Please refer to our website for our terms & conditions.
**For more information visit The Galileo Open Air Cinema website
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#V&A Waterfront Kids Market: Easter Edition 2024
- When: 30 March 2024 – 31 March 2024
- Where: Victoria Ware, Centre Court (outside H&M) | V&A Waterfront, Breakwater Boulevard, Cape Town
- Time: 10am – 2pm
- Contact details: 021 408 7500 | [email protected]
Calling ALL Kidtrepreneurs! The V&A Kids Market is making a return with its exciting Easter Edition, and we want YOUR child to be part of the fun! Why Participate? This is a fantastic opportunity for young entrepreneurs to learn valuable business skills and have loads of fun making money along the way while sharing their talents with the vibrant V&A Waterfront community.
Join us this Easter weekend, on Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31, 2024, in the Centre Court of the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre (outside H&M) from 10am – 2pm.
#Easter Feast at The President Hotel
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Where: The President Hotel
- Time: Served from 1pm – 3pm
- Cost: R785 p/p (includes a complimentary glass of Graham Beck bubbles) | Kids 6 – 11 years: R250 p/p | Kids under 5: Free
- Contact / Booking details: [email protected] | 021 434 8111
- **Click here to view The President Hotel’s special Easter menu
Nestled along the stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline in the heart of Bantry Bay, boasting breathtaking panoramic ocean views, The President Hotel provides the picture-perfect backdrop and setting to enjoy an incredible Easter buffet lunch with friends and family.
A complementary glass of Graham Beck bubbles will set the tone for what will certainly be an unforgettable dining experience. The specially crafted Easter menu includes a delectable and flavourful array of starters and mains, topped off with an indulgent selection of desserts – all of which will undoubtedly exceed your expectations. The kids get their very own buffet (including build-your-own-pizza) and “sweet garden” filled with treats – this means you can rest assured that every single member of the family will leave with a big smile on their face (fingers crossed!).
#Easter Sunday Celebration at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa | Buffet Lunch, Live Entertainment & Easter Egg Hunt
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Where: The Azure & The Atlantic Marquee at The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa | Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Time: 1pm – 3pm
- Price: R 975 per person
- Contact Number: 021 437 9000
- Email to Book: [email protected]
Join The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa for a joyful Easter celebration that’s fun for the whole family. Their talented kitchen brigade has pulled out all the stops once again to create a show-stopping Easter-themed celebration that includes a buffet lunch, a glass of bubbly on arrival, live entertainment, and an exciting Easter egg hunt in the Fynbos Garden for the kids.
#Easter Sunday Lunch Buffet at The Hyde Hotel
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Where: London Road Bistro, The Hyde Hotel, 13 London Road, Sea Point Cape Town
- Time: 12pm – 4pm
- Price: R350 per adult and R165 for the little bunnies under 12
- Tickets: Click here to get your ticket / tickets
- **Click here for more information
Hop into Easter with our special Easter Sunday Lunch Buffet at London Road Bistro, The Hyde Hotel in Sea Point
Join us on March 31st, from 12pm -4pm, for a delightful spread that’s sure to make your Easter unforgettable!
#Easter Egg Hunt at Grand Africa Café & Beach
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Event by: Grand Africa Café & Beach
- Where: Grand Africa Café & Beach | Grand Africa Café & Beach, V&A Waterfront, 1 Haul Road, Green Point, Cape Town
- Time: 1pm | 3pm | 5pm
- Contact details: Grand Africa Café & Beach: 021 425 0551 | [email protected]
- Website: Click here to visit the Grand Africa Café & Beach website
**Let the hunt begin!**
Join us for the most exciting, lavish, and luxurious Easter Egg Hunt you’ve ever experienced at Grand Africa Café and Beach on the 31st of March 2024!
This extravagant Easter Egg Hunt has something for both the young & young at heart! Enjoy plenty of surprises for all those parents and delicious chocolate eggs for the children, you can be sure it’s going to be a surprise for all!
We can’t wait to see you there!
#Cabo Beach Club: Easter Sunday extravaganza and egg hunt
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Where: 12 South Arm Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: Doors open at 11am and egg hunt commences at 12pm
- Cost: R100 per child
- Book: Click here to book via Dineplan
Indulge in some Easter fun at the scenic Cabo Beach Club. Spend the day overlooking the beautiful beachy waters and enjoy a meal, a drink, and some entertainment for the whole family, organised by the beach club.
The highlight of the extravaganza is the children’s Easter egg hunt, which makes for a fun activity for the young ones to participate in before they get to relish the Easter treats they manage to find.
#Reforest Fest 2024 | Easter Edition
- When: 29 March 2024 – 1 April 2024
- Where: Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat | R43 Grootbos Rd, Stanford, Western Cape
- Tickets: Click here to get your ticket / tickets
- **If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with [email protected]
- **Click here for more information about the event & everything you need to know
RESTORATION CELEBRATION, EASTER 2024
Reforest Fest is an annual restoration celebration that brings people together to plant thousands of trees while enjoying a celebration like no other.
For the second year, the event will be held over Easter. It’s a festival for everyone and whether you celebrate Easter or not, there is much to be grateful for over this long weekend. Where creativity meets participation, join in the diverse array of entertainment with interactive art & theatre for the whole family – all whilst having a blast getting active for the environment. Help restore degraded land; attend workshops, talks & classes. Celebrate under the stars with local live music & DJ’s and delight in the wholesome food village.
The stunning surrounds of Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreatwelcome explorers to its milkwood forests and fynbos trails, in addition to beautiful on-site accommodation. Alternatively, you can join our Tented Village, featuring luxury-fitted bell tents.
The 2024 event is being held at Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat, which is located only 2.5 hours from Cape Town, nearby Gansbaai and Stanford.
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Programme (more information to be released in the lead up to the event):
- Arrive Friday afternoon, pitch your tent and relax into a chilled night of gentle tunes under the stars.
- Awake early on Saturday and get active helping to restore the Uilenkraal valley ecosystem during for an action-packed day of planting thousands of trees. Return to camp for a forest party to celebrate your achievement.
- Sunday is a day to relax your body and stimulate your mind with fun, educational activities and interactive workshops, guided forest walks, yoga and guest talks on sustainability topics, with chilled campfire vibes into the evening.
- Monday, we encourage you to enjoy the stunning natural surroundings of Bodhi Khaya before you depart back home.
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TICKETS – click the ticket link to purchase
**TICKETS INCLUDE:
- A place to pitch your tent in the Bodhi Khaya campsite
- Tree planting, including all demos
- Workshops, talks and activities: upcycling, arts & crafts, theatre, games, educational workshops, and lots more!
- Live entertainment: music and performances
- Yoga classes
- Forest walks
- And so much more!
**TICKETS EXCLUDE:
- FOOD: We will provide some snacks during the planting and there will be a selection of delicious food trucks and vendors on site preparing fresh, delicious meals for purchase, with a large selection of vegan- and vegetarian-friendly options, as well as kid-friendly options.
- TENTS: These can be rented separately if you don’t bring your own. See the ticket options.
- ACCOMMODATION UPGRADES: (see Accommodation tab)
- TRANSPORT: It is your responsibility to get to the event. Check this link for ride-sharing: https://bit.ly/LiftshareRFF24
- CAMPER VAN/Camp and Park PARKING: (see Accommodation tab)
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**PLEASE NOTE**
This is a family-friendly festival. Minors (U18s) must attend with a parent or legal guardian. We encourage you to bring the whole family!
Due to the sensitivity of the event and site, no pets are allowed (only the resident animals at Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat will be allowed in the festival space).
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**Reforest Fest’s Past**
Since 2011, Greenpop’s biggest tree-planting event of the year has always been the Reforest Fest! By facilitating attendees to plant between 5,000 and 10,000 indigenous trees each year, this event contributes towards Greenpop’s Uilenkraal Forest Restoration Project which aims to restore degraded forest patches at the Platbos Forest Reserve and Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat. So far, the project has planted over 110,645 trees, restoring forest habitat and furthermore helping to preserve and expand a forest that is home to a number of incredible creatures, many of which are vital to the function of the ecosystem, such as our elusive apex predator, the Leopards of the Cape. Other creatures that make use of this indigenous forest for their survival include Bushbuck, Large-spotted Genets, and, of course, baboons.
This year, they will continue their important work across the road at Bodhi Khaya, located 2.5 hours drive away from Cape Town in the Overberg region. Greenpop’s planting efforts in the Overberg valley are growing and they will be planting trees in pockets of previously forested land, as part of a broader ecosystem restoration management plan in development by the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy. Greenpop aims to grow the Reforest Fest into a flagship event that attracts a global audience as Africa’s largest citizen-led restoration festival.
Join Greenpop’s tree-planting festival and help celebrate the age of restoration!
**If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with [email protected]
#Join Bands Not Gangs Easter Concert @ The V&A Waterfront
- When: 30 March 2024
- Where: The Amphitheatre at The V&A Waterfront
- Time: 2:30pm – 12am
- Cost: Free
- Contact details: 021 408 7600 | [email protected]
Join bands not gangs is a non-profit that uses music to help fight gangsterism in the Cape Flats and beyond. Part of our work is to inspire a new generation of kids to become musicians, and this is done through our live performances, which include some of the absolute best musicians and singers in Cape Town, including legendary Cape jazz guitarist Allou April, the stellar Shana Ray on vocals and our newly founded Friendship Choir.
Come and enjoy an incredible afternoon music performance around the Easter theme by the Join Bands not Gangs Mentors Band and the brilliant Gospel-Vocal style “Friendship Choir”. Our very own Heatherley Court Youth Band (12–15-year-olds) will be the opening act.
SEE YOU THERE!
#Afternoon Tea at The Nellie | Easter Weekend
- When: 29 March 2024 – 1 April 2024
- Event by: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel
- Where: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel | 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Time: 12pm – 2pm
- Cost: R650 per adult, R350 per child under 12
- Contact details: 021 483 1000 | [email protected]
- Tickets: Click here to get your ticket / tickets
Make sure your Easter weekend is complete with the best afternoon tea Cape Town has to offer.
Our historic Afternoon Tea, which takes place within the Lounge at Mount Nelson, promises an indulgent feast. While you dine on sumptuous cakes, pastries and sandwiches stacked in tiers, live piano music sets the scene.
**An Easter egg hunt is included for all children dining at the Nellie over the Easter weekend!
#Easter at Blu with Radisson Blu Hotel V&A Waterfront
- When: Sunday, 31 March 2024
- Event by: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town
- Where: Radissson Blu Hotel | Radisson Blu Hotel, 100 Beach Road, Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 1pm – 4pm
- Price: R610 per person | Delicious three course buffet lunch, offering a welcome drink on arrival and live entertainment while enjoying endless ocean views | Kids aged between 5 and 12 years, receive 50% discount while those under 5 years, dine at no charge
- Bookings: 021 441 3000 | [email protected] | Bookings are ESSENTIAL!
Spoil the family this Easter, with a delicious three course buffet lunch at R610 per person offering a welcome drink on arrival and live entertainment while enjoying endless ocean views.
Our lunch will offer starters consisting of a raw bar, “patas bravas”, Asian cabbage slaw, butternut and berry beets, signature Malay pickled fish, oak-smoked Salmon, BBQ charred octopus and prawn, roasted cling peach, parma ham and bocconcini with wild rocket and balsamic syrup and Earl Grey smoked chicken breast as well as Vietnamese beef.
For mains, we’ll have a carvery with slow roasted lamb infused with rosemary, garlic and anchovy, in addition to pressed beef rib, panko fried chicken katsu curry, Sole “meuniere” on the bone, roasted vegetable and feta ratatouille, sauté potatoes, fragrant basmati rice ad “soet patat” and cinnamon pampoen koekies.
For dessert, dine on red velvet brownies, “Basque” style white chocolate and strawberry cheesecake, black forest gateaux, berry crème brûleé, selection of verrines, cinnamon bombolini, with dulce de leche, chocolate malva pudding, selection of local cheese with homemade preserves and fresh fruit platters.
#Easter Weekend Sunset Yoga Flow
- When: Saturday, 30 March 2024
- Event by: Flowing Nomads
- Where: Eden on the Bay | 230 Hangten Road, Big Baty, Cape Town
- Time: 6pm – 7p
- Bring: Water bottle | Yoga mat / towel | Something warm (just in case)
- Contact details: Flowing Nomads: 078 024 2278 | [email protected]
- **Absolutely EVERYONE is welcome regardless of your yoga experience
Join us on the grass at Eden on the Bay for some Yoga as the sun sets over the glorious Atlantic this Saturday, 30 March 2024 from 6pm – 7pm.
~ The session is open to absolutely EVERYONE ~ it doesn’t matter if you’re a new-bee yoga lover, looking to try some yoga-goodness for the first time, or if you’re an avid serious Yogi ~ ALL are welcome! Simply come lay out a blanket / yoga mat and just enjoy the sights if you please. ~
As you know, Cape Town weather is notoriously unpredictable so keep an eye on the event page for updates – we just never know what we’re going to get (but fingers crossed for a wonderful evening of sunset yoga flow!). Be sure to bring water, a Yoga mat or towel, and some warm clothes (just in case) along.
**Donations are welcome and most appreciated.