How to make your Joburg Easter the most epic one yet!
Holidays aren't for kids only, let's not forget to tend to the adults as well! You've got the next four days for an epic period of fun and relaxation. Here's a grand guide for what to do around Joburg.
Gig guides often point to what's going on in the evening and over weekends.
Now you're faced with four full days of time to do what you want, when you want to.
Will you waste those four days because you're in Joburg and haven't decided on a coastal venture?
Not on our watch!
Thanks to joburg.co.za, your Easter gig guide is packed from sunrise to sunset!
Here's their guide on fun for adults and kids this long weekend:
The Easter Sunday Faire
For a fun-filled day, gather your family and friends and head to the Easter Sunday Faire at the Wanderers Club on Sunday, 27 March 2016! This faire will have something for everyone. For the little ones, there will be an Easter Egg hunt, an Easter Bonnet parade, face-painting, a jumping castle and foosball! And for the parents, loads of delicious food, a variety of craft beer and live entertainment.
An Easter Picnic at SARAC
Celebrate Easter and donate to a good cause with an Easter Picnic at the Soweto Animal Rescue and Advisory Centre. Guests must decorate and bring a hard-boiled egg to enter into the Easter Egg competition, and in return will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. To keep the kids entertained, there will be an Easter egg hunt starting at 12:00. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the shelter.
An Easter Beer Hunt For Adults!
To get into the Easter spirit and learn a little bit more about our brewing industry, why not join SAB World Of Beer over the Easter weekend? Take a tour around the brewery and search for the SAB Brand logos that have been hidden along the way. This adds a fun spin on the traditional Easter Egg hunt! At the end of the tour, the guest with the keenest eye will win a beer prize!
The Rand Show 2016
Joburg’s biggest day out is back and promises to be bigger and better than before! The Rand Show is the perfect family outing, offering something fun and exciting for both young and old. Guests can visit the interactive Food Theatre for culinary delights and displays, the Science & Tech Laboratory for edutainment for all ages, and The Man Cave which offers men a sanctuary filled with plenty of gadgets, bikes, tools and whiskey! There plenty to see and do at The Rand Show!
Easter Bunny Visiting Serendipity
Your little ones will be delighted to hear that the Easter Bunny will be paying Serendipity a visit on Thursday, 24 and Saturday, 26 March 2016! Kids will get to meet the Easter Bunny in person and have a blast with an Easter Egg Treasure Hunt in a decorated garden. The Easter Bunny will also be joining in on the hunting fun! Tables available at the venue are limited and are reserved on a first come, first serve basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
The Nissan Easter Festival 2016
If you are looking for a nonstop fun-filled programme over the Easter weekend which includes an Easter Egg Hunt, a dog agility show, a Lipizzaner show, a horse carriage race, a fancy dress class and so much more, then you will not want to miss out on the Nissan Easter Festival 2016! There will also be a family market to wander through and a Kids Zone to keep the kids entertained. This is an event perfect for the whole family.
A Chocolate High Tea at The Palace, Sun City
For the chocolate enthusiasts or ladies who just want to indulge in a decadent tea with a friend, be sure to book your spot at the Chocolate High Tea taking place at The Crystal Court at The Palace on Good Friday. This chocolate-laced event forms part of Sun City’s We Love Holidays campaign, which will feature a lineup of special events and activities during the upcoming school holidays!
Easter Village at Killarney Mall
Looking to get a little shopping done but also want to keep the kids entertained? Then look no further, as Pick ‘n Pay at Killarney Mall will be offering shoppers and kids the Easter Village! This year, the Easter Village will be filled with plenty of delicious treats and fun entertainment to keep the little ones busy! Also, bring the kids by the mall to meet the Easter Bunny!
Good Thursday! Easter Night Market
To start off your Easter weekend, why not head to Market On Main for their Good Thursday Easter Night Market. Friday is a public holiday, so you can stay out for a night on the town, enjoying fresh food, crafty designs, cool cocktails, fun inner city vibes and plenty of happy company! And, an Easter Market is not an Easter market without Easter eggs. Expect lots of eggs!
Celebrate Easter Sunday at Maropeng
Gather your family and friends and head to the Cradle of Humankind for a wonderful day out this Easter Sunday. You can expect Easter Bunny competitions, an Easter Egg hunt with 800 eggs to find, and fun joy rides for the little ones and tours, a scrumptious brunch at the Tumulus restaurant, food stalls, and even a beer garden for the parents! Kids will also get the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny!