Thrifting, fun runs & community markets: where lekker local vibes are in Cape Town this weekend

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Tasleem Gierdien

31 July 2025 | 9:16

Planning your weekend? The Kfm fam shared community events around the Cape that might be up your alley.

Thrifting, fun runs & community markets: where lekker local vibes are in Cape Town this weekend

Thrift culture takes over Braamfontein. Photo: Graye Olifant

Kfm 94.5's EB Inglis shares where the lekker local vibes will be this weekend, according to our K-fam.

Listen below: 

Planning your weekend? The Kfm fam shared community events around the Cape that might be up your alley:

Virgin Active Fun Run

When: Saturday, 2 August at 7:30 am

Where: Virgin Active, Cape Gate

About the event: Join a 5 and /or 10km fun run, subject to weather conditions.

Bring your ID for indemnity purposes.

The event is open to all, including non-members and kids, provided that they are supervised by a parent/guardian.

After the run, we’ll be offering a stretch session at 9.30 am, and Durbanville Wellness Centre will host a talk about gait analysis, which includes:

  • knowing your foot type,
  • how to reduce foot, ankle or knee pain and
  • choosing the proper footwear for your fitness endeavours.

Bothasig Market

When: Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm

Where: Vryburger Avenue, Bothasig

About the event: Every Saturday, this community celebrates brick and brac, plants, thrifting, and good food. 

Down to Earth Market

When: Every Wednesday from 4 pm to 9 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 3 pm

Where: IPA Timour Hall Villa, Plumstead

About the event: Enjoy delicious food, live music, incredible local vendors, and donkey interactions for the kids.

Whether you’re in the mood for a laid-back outing with friends or a great day out with family, this market has something for everyone. Come for the food, stay for the vibe, and Cape Town’s community spirit.

Nuwe Lewe Bedieninge: Mark Dag Vir Sending Uitreik

When: Saturday, 2 August

Where: 76 Riebeek Street, Goodwood

For more information, contact: Bonita on: 072 419 4188

Edgemead Family Market

When: Saturday, 2 August from 9 am to 2 pm

Where: Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive

About the event: Winter means indoor markets are the vibe! From food vendors, crafts and a tea garden... you'll find something for the family at this one.

Edgemead's Largest Indoor Second-Hand Market

When: Sunday, 3 August from 8 am to 2 pm

Where: Edgemead Community Hall, 83 Edgemead Drive

About the event: Winter means indoor markets are the vibe! From food vendors, crafts and more, you'll find something for the family at this one.

Thrift Market

When: 2 August, 10 am 

Where: Novelis Ubuntu Institute, 39 Rosmead Avenue, Wynberg

About the event: come to thrift, stay for the vibe...

Have an event to share?

Tune in on Wednesdays at 1:40 pm and Saturdays just after 8:00 am to find out what's happening in the Cape.

Or let us know about an event, email: kfm@kfm.co.za with all the details, and you might get a mention from EB on air. 

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