The Jacaranda City comes to life this Easter as communities celebrate this holiday all across South Africa. The streets are littered with purple blossoms bringing the spirit of Easter to every corner of Pretoria.
With so many venues participating in the Easter celebrations this year, the festivities have even stretched into private resorts.
- Easter weekend stretches from 19th April to 21st of April this year, 2019.
Travelling over the Easter Weekend? Take a look at what the rest of the country is up to:
Don't forget to check out what's happening Today and this Weekend in Pretoria.
Family Friendly Easter Activities
Looking for something the whole family can do together? You've come to the right place!
Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch!
Fun filled day for the entire family, exciting Easter egg hunt and Golden Egg Treasure hunt for the kids.
There will be a delicious buffet brunch with lots of activities for the kids! Free Mimosa's for the parents!!
- When: 21 April, 9a,m - 2pm
- Venue: The Rose Shed and Kitchen, Ludwig's Roses Wallmannsthal
- Bookings: 012 544 0144
- More Info: Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch!
Castle Walk Easter Road Race
Join Castle Walk Shopping Centre for an Easter walk/run for the whole family.
Castle Walk Easter Road Race 5 & 10 Km Fun Run & Walk for the whole family on Saturday 20 April 2019.
- Cost:
- R57 - 5km Adult
- R35 - 5km Child (u12 years)
- R102 - 10km Adult
- R10 - Temporary License
- When: 20 April, from 7am
- Venue: C/o Nossob & Swakop St
- More Info: Castle Walk Easter Road Race
Easter Festivals
Do things a little differently this Easter with some festival fun!
Easter Festival
Join the Village Waldorf School for an Easter Festival.
This event is for the whole family, so join in the celebration. There promises to be something for everyone.
- When: 18 April, 10am - 12pm
- Venue: The Village Waldorf School, Country Ln Estate, Boeing Rd
- More Info: Easter Festival
EasterFest 2019 at Eersterust Stadium
Join the 3-day Celebration of Easter Weekend Friday 19th April, Saturday 20th April and Sunday 21st April. 3 nights with different celebrations. The destination is Eersterust, they will be building a party venue especially for this event. Expect massive sound, lights & stage, VIP booths, a red carpet and a fully licensed and VERY very strict security. Organised and managed by Jazzy D Entertainment.
This night is a campout where it's all about socialising. So you have to bring your tent and braai stand.
The idea behind the Friday night is to get family members together, they are planning to play loads of games, which focuses on team building, working as a unit. Where family members challenge other family members or friends.
There will also be a food market that will feature some of the best foods available in Eersterust.
Some of the fun and activities scheduled:
- Mechanical Bull
- Colour Fest
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Dancing Chairs
- 3 leg race
- Balloon body burst
- Egg race
- Water tower Fill up
- Mr. Oupa en Ouma 70year old couples or singles can enter
- Mr. Boep Pens
- Kids dance competition
- Tons of prizes, to be won
Why not enter your family in the fun and games category plus you get to name your family. Organisers have urged festive goers to come set up their tents from 3pm.
Saturday is dedicated to the youth, with a family friendly celebration, live DJs and a strong focus on youth upliftment. The message for the day will be to keep the youth from resorting to drugs as it has become a massive problem in Cape Town.
Sundays are strictly for the adults, with full party vibes, there are two headliners for the night. Unfortunately, there are no kids allowed on Sunday as alcohol will be present. Sunday will be featuring 3 live bands together with Dj Jazzy D (Jacaranda Fm) & Mr. Cool this is going to be one for the books No under 25years. Nolene De Gee will be performing with a live band from Eersterust together with 2 other acts. The Event Kick off at 6 pm Dress Code is formal. No Sneakers, No sportswear, Guys must wear a collar. Ladies look divine.
- Cost:
- FREE - Kids u12 years / pensioners over 70 years
- R40 - Kids 13 - 17 years
- R80 - Adults
- R100 - Cooler Box
- R60 - Per Bottle (Corkage Fee)
- When: 19 - 21 April, 2pm - 3am
- Venue: Earsterust Soccer Field C ground
- More Info: EasterFest 2019 at Eersterust Stadium
After Dark Easter Activities
Take a look at some of the best activities taking to the stage as soon as the sun sinks behind the city.
Easter Bang Weekend
Hosted by LYFV Sounds, they proudly present a weekend of Easter inspired performances!
Uniting youth through live music and spreading good vibes from very talented SA musicians.
- Cost:
- R50 - At the Gate (Day Pass)
- R120 - Weekend Pass
- When: 19 - 21 April, from 1pm - Late
- Venue: Pongola
- More Info: Facebook Event
Jägermeister X Budweiser presents Trancemicsoul Sessions
Proudly presenting April edition of the sessions hosted by African Beer Emporium and Trancemicsoul.
Sponsored by Jägermeister & Budweiser.
Dj Line Up Includes:
- Ralf Gum
- Glen Lewis
- Chymamuisque
- Sir LSG
- DJ Bubbles
Unfortunately no u21s. There is safe and secure parking available at Prince Church on Sisulu street, look out for the 012central parking sign.
- Cost: R80 Online
- When: 20 April, 12pm - 12am
- Venue: African Beer Emporium (367 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria)
- More Info: Facebook Event
Casa Toscana Lodge Easter Activities
Casa Toscana have prepared 2 amazing Easter weekend events for the older generation.
Adult Easter Egg hunt with Live Music by Singing Waiters
Welcome to an easter egg hunt designed for adults. Come out and search for tasty treats while being entertained by singing waiters.
Dinner options available from the al a carte menu. Your ticket includes a welcome drink and entry to the Adult Easter Egg hunt.
- Cost: R75 pp
- When: 20 April, from 6pm
- Venue: Casa Toscana Lodge, 5 Darling St
- More Info: Adult Easter Egg hunt with Live Music by Singing Waiters
Easter Sunday Lunch with Live Music by Singing Waiters
Casa Toscana are pulling out all the stops this Easter Sunday with a very special buffet lunch planned with live entertainment.
Your ticket includes a welcome drink, 3 course buffet styled lunch and live music.
- Cost: R375 pp
- When: 21 April, from 11am - 3pm
- Venue: Casa Toscana Lodge, 5 Darling St
- More Info: Easter Sunday Lunch with Live Music by Singing Waiters
There you have it, the most happening events in Pretoria this Easter, we will be updating this list regularly to provide you most current content around, keep vibing!
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