Tasleem Gierdien14 May 2025 | 17:13

Drama, crochet, markets & a beach buggy run: What to do around the Cape this weekend

If you love a community event like a market or crochet session, you'll be spoilt for choice with these lekker local events - suggested by Kfm listeners.

Drama, crochet, markets & a beach buggy run: What to do around the Cape this weekend

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Kfm 94.5's EB Inglis shares some community events happening around the Cape this weekend, as shared by you, Kfm fam.

Listen below: 

What's the plans for the weekend? 

Maybe EB's lekker local suggestions, as shared by you Kfm fam, makes your to-do list:

"Wiehann's Run" by The Wild Buggers Beach Buggy Club

When: Sunday, 18 May, 9:30am

Where: from Uys Krige Lookout point (Plattekloof), driving to Potbelly Pantry (Klapmuts) for coffee, and then heading to Helderberg Farm (Strand) for delicious strawberry milkshakes and a short dirt road adventure. Afterwards, we'll take a group photo at Strand beach. The day concludes with lunch at Lourensford (Somerset West) and a final stop for ice cream or waffle in Gordons Bay.

Find more information about this event, here.

Disney Alladin Jr.

When: 9-17 May

Where: The Drama Lab, Table View Primary

Disney’s Aladdin Jr. has all the familiarity and sing-along nostalgia of the 1992 academy award winning film and the hit Broadway musical we all know and love so well.  Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, Jafar and of course, the Genie, will sweep you away on the roller-coaster tale of the street rat who learns that his true worth and wealth lies deep within.  

Book tickets on Quicket.

Indoor Craft Market

When: Saturday, 17 May from 10am to 4pm

Where: Monument Park High School, Windsor Park, Kraaifontein

A local market with food trucks, home baking, toys, homemade gifts, accessories and more. 

For more information, contact Jaco: 061 417 1171

Bothasig Market 

When: Every Saturday, 8am to 1pm

Where: 132 Vryburger Avenue, Bothasig

About the event: From local crafts to food vendors and a variety of handmade items, this one's an ideal outing for the family.

For more information, contact: 082 589 2669 

Free crochet lessons and picnic in the park with Carlie's Darlings

When: Every Saturday from 9am to 1pm at Westridge Library AND every Thursday at Lentegeur Library from 9am to 1pm

About these events: these crochet lessons are more than just a hobby—they provide valuable skills, foster creativity, and create a sense of community and belonging with others who share your passion for crochet.

Bring along:

  • Wool
  • Crochet hook
  • Any crochet projects you're working on

The Down to EARTH market 

When: Wednesdays, 3pm to 9pm and Saturdays, 9am to 3pm
Where: IPA Timour Hall Villa, St Joans Rd, Plumstead
About the event: Cape Town’s go-to market for a fun, family-friendly experience! It’s the perfect place to enjoy delicious food, live music, incredible local vendors, and even donkey interactions for the kids.

Tune in to Kfm 94.5 on Wednesdays at 1:40pm and Saturdays just after 8am to find out what is happening in the Cape with EB Inglis. 

Or let us know about events in your community - email: kfm@kfm.co.za with the details, and you might get a mention from EB.

 

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the full conversation.