What's on this Easter?

WHAT: Easter Egg Hunt at Benguela Cove

WHERE: Benguela Cove Wine Estate, Hermanus

WHEN: April 1-10, 10am-5pm

Treat the kids to a fun day at Benguela Cove’s adventure park with an Easter egg hunt. They’ll have to follow a trail map to find out about the animals that live there, and unlock a secret code. 

Tickets cost R75 per child through the Benguela Cove website.  

WHAT: A Hopping Easter with the South African Lipizzaners

WHERE: Mistico Equestrian Centre, Paarl Farms, Cape Town

WHEN: April 2, 11.30am

For some Easter fun for horse lovers, treat the family to an equestrian show at the South African Lipizzaner Centre. 

Tickets from R160 through Quicket. 

WHAT: Splashy Fen

WHERE: Splashy Fen farm, Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal

WHEN: April 6-10

South Africa’s longest running festival also has the reputation as being the friendliest . Join the fun this Easter weekend as the festivities promises to celebrate “life, art, music, people, love, laughter, fun and enjoyment” at its world heritage site venue in Underberg.

Tickets from R1,160 for adults and R20 for children through the Splashy Fen website. 

WHAT: The Rand Show 

WHERE: Nasrec Exhibition Centre, Johannesburg

WHEN: April 6-10, 9am-7pm

A staple on the Easter calendar is the Rand Show with a range of local exhibitors, outdoor activities, carnival rides, an entertainment stage and fun games.

Tickets cost R95 for adults and R60 for pensioners and children. Family packages for two adults and two children cost R295 and are only available online through the Rand Show website.

WHAT: Easter Music Festival at Rabie Ridge Sports Stadium

WHERE: Rabie Ridge Sports Stadium, Johannesburg

WHEN: April 7, 10am

Looking for something to do in Joburg on Good Friday? Head to the Easter Music Festival with surprise music performances that will keep you entertained for the day. 

Tickets from R100 through Webtickets. 

WHAT: Lady Grey Passion Play

WHERE: Lady Grey, northern Eastern Cape

WHEN: April 7-9, different show times

This year the Lady Grey Passion Play celebrates its 20th anniversary. Scenes from Christ’s birth, life, suffering, death, resurrection and ascension are acted out over five scenes staring on Good Friday and ending on Easter Sunday. 

Tickets from R280 through Webtickets.

WHAT: Handel’s Messiah

WHERE: Cape Town City Hall, Cape Town

WHEN: April 7-9, different show times

Join the Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra for one of the most presented oratorios since Handel composed it 282 years ago.

Tickets from R260 through Quicket.

WHAT: Easter Hunt @ Fig Tree Farm

WHERE: Fig Tree Farm, Durban

WHEN: 7-10 April, 8am-5pm

Take the family and head out to Fig Tree Farm to find all the Easter bunny locations hidden around the farm to claim a fantastic Easter egg hamper.

Tickets cost R100 through Quicket. 

WHAT: Reforest Fest

WHERE: Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat, Overstrand, Western Cape

WHEN: April 7-10, arrivals from 12pm on April 7

Whether you celebrate Easter, this is for you. Reforest Fest is what you may call a “restoration celebration” of camping, tree planting, interactive art, theatre, eco workshops, wellness, good food and a long line-up of local musicians headlined by Jeremy Loops.

Tickets from R465 for adults and R340 for children via Quicket.

WHAT: Easter Fun at Rhebokskloof Wine Estate

WHERE: Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Paarl

WHEN: April 7-10, 11am-6pm

Take the family out for a full day of fun with gourmet picnics, jumping castles and slippery slides, face painting, a petting zoo, a music concert, a magic show, an Easter egg hunt — even a meet-and-greet with the Easter bunny.

Tickets from R80 via Quicket. 

WHAT: Easter Egg Hunt at Diep in die Berg Restaurant

WHERE: Diep in die Berg Restaurant, 929 Disselboom Avenue, Wapadrand, Pretoria

WHEN: April 9, 10.30am-11am and 1.30pm-2pm

Pretorians can enjoy an egg hunt closer to home at Diep in die Berg this Easter Sunday with a buffet lunch which parents can enjoy thanks to the services of childminders and a hunt with the Easter bunny. 

For bookings, call 012-807-4630, WhatsApp 083-550-9226 or email restaurant@diepindieberg.com.

WHAT: Easter Weekend Family Festival

WHERE: Egoli Waterworld and Funpark, Klipriver, Johannesburg

WHEN: 8 April 8, 10am

For some outdoor fun, head to the Egoli Waterworld and Funpark where a line-up of DJs and musicians will provide the backdrop to waterslides, jumping castles, a foam pit, giant Playstation and a guest appearance by Mickey Mouse. 

Tickets cost R50 through Webtickets. 

WHAT: Easter Fun at KwaMaShandu’s Kitchen

WHERE: KwaMaShandu's Kitchen, Bhekuzulu, Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal

WHEN: April 8, 10am

Take your camping chairs and cooler boxes and head to KwaMaShandu’s Kitchen for Easter fun for the whole family with music, a colour powder party, jumping castles, a swimming pool and a foam party.

Tickets from R20 through Webtickets. 

WHAT: Moja Love Easter Gospel Festival

WHERE: Carnival City Big Top Arena, Brakpan

WHEN: April 8, 7pm

Join Moja Love TV for an Easter gospel festival with a line-up that includes Benjamin Dube, Dumi Mkokstad, Canaan Nyathi, Lebo Sekgobela, Mpumi Mtsweni, Ayanda Ntanzi, Tebogo Moloi, Zaza, and the Rising Sun Choir. 

Tickets from R250 through Computicket. 

WHAT: Fancy Dress Easter Egg Hunt

WHERE: Cycle Lab Bike Park in Bryanston, Johannesburg

WHEN: April 8-9, 9am-12pm

An Easter egg hunt with a twist! Come in your favourite fancy dress outfit to clinch a prize in the best-dressed competition and enjoy jumping castles and an egg hunt.

Free for members, R50 for non-members. Visit the Cycle Lab Bike Park website for more information. 

WHAT: Family Day in Magaliesburg

WHERE: Avela Lodge, Hekpoort, Magaliesburg

WHEN: April 10, 11am

Enjoy Family Day in Magaliesburg with live music, good food and drinks, table soccer, pool tables, entertainment for the little ones, an Easter Egg hunt and spa treatments for some pampering.

Tickets cost R100 for adults and R60 for children through Webtickets.