Looking for interesting things to do this weekend in South Africa’s Mother City? The good news is that there are plenty of awesome activities in Cape Town to choose from throughout the year. From cool food festivals and family-friendly activities to wonderful theater plays and winter markets, here is our guide to some of the best events in Cape Town this weekend.
1/ Wine & Dine at Bushmans Kloof (22-24 June)
Enjoy a weekend of distinguished wines and gourmet cuisine at the magnificent Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wildlife Retreat. This weekend, Cellar Master Alastair Rimmer is hosting the Kleine Zalze Food and Wine Weekend, featuring the family-owned winery’s finest vintages. You’ll learn about the vineyard’s winemaking tradition which dates back to 1695 and indulge in delicious food and tasty wines with fresh flavours and subtle fruit expression. There are several other activities to enjoy all through the weekend such as nature drives, spa treatments and rock art excursions. You don’t want miss this!
Venue: Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wildlife Retreat
Date & Time: Friday, Friday 22 to Sunday 24 June
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2/ Refugee Food Festival (16-26 June)
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The RFF festival is an international event where talented chefs who are refugees are invited to prepare meals in local restaurants. This year, Cape Town will be first city in Africa to host this great festival. There will be around 15 refugee chefs cooking at about 10 restaurants in Cape Town.
Venues: Thali, Ginger & Lime, Reverie Social Table, & Chefs’ Warehouse at Maison.
Date & Time: Friday, 16 to 26 June
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3/ Capegate Adventure Park (22 June-14 July)
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In case you are looking for family-friendly activities in Cape Town this weekend, head out to the Capegate Adventure Park. Located right inside the shopping center’s court, this amazing awesome park offers an abundance of entertainment options for kids including a jungle gym with a climbing wall, a nerf gun station, and a big obstacle course inflatable. While the kids are playing, you can have a refreshing drink or a snack at one of the eateries and bars inside the shopping center. Keep in mind that Capegate Adventure Park is suitable for children who are 5 to 11 years old.
Venue: Capegate, Centre Court
Date & Time: Friday 22 June to 14 July
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4/ Tulbagh Christmas in Winter 2018 (23-24 June)
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There is no shortage of great activities in Cape Town and Tulbagh Christmas in Winter is definitely one of the most anticipated events in South Africa’s Mother City this weekend. Expect to find everything from glittering Christmas lights and trimmings, as well as dozens of crafts, arts, and photographic exhibitions. There will be also plenty of food going around including Belgian chocolate and local cheese. If you are visiting with kids, you will be pleased to hear that there are pony rides, tractor trips, face painting, jumping castles at the market. For more info, go to tulbaghtourism.co.za.
Venue: Church Street, Tulbagh, Western Cape
Date & Time: Saturday 23 June to Saturday 24 June
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5/ Vortex Phoenix Festival of Fire (22 – 24 June)
Vortex Phoenix Festival of Fire is a first-time event in Cape Town with Vortex Trance Adventures. Featuring several international and local DJs, you’ll enjoy a three-day Phoenix Festival of Fire Outdoor Music Festival as you celebrate the winter solstice and embrace new spirals of light, growth and life.
Venue: Kam’Bati River Resort, Jubileeskraal Farm, Swellendam
Date & Time: Friday 22 June to Sunday 24 June @10h00
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6/ Alice in Wonderland (23 June – 15 July)
Go into the magical world this winter weekend at Canal Walk and join Alice in Wonderland. Get acquainted with a wide range of colourful characters such as the Queen of Hearts, the memorable White Rabbit as well as Mad Hatter. Fill your children’s weekend with more adventure as they sing, dance and enjoy the show.
Venue: Canal Walk Theatre (Central Court)
Date & Time: 23 June to 15 July @11am, 12.30pm & 2pm
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Looking for more things to do this weekend? Have a look at our blog posts for some great ideas: the perfect Cape Town getaways for wine lovers or the best craft beer bars in Cape Town.
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