Potchefstroom's Festive Fire: Your Guide to Holiday Events (Dec 16 - Dec 31, 2025)
- Charlene Bekker
- 3 hours ago
- 4 min read
As the year draws to a close, Potchefstroom lights up with a vibrant array of festive gatherings, from creative workshops and lively parties to traditional Christmas feasts and a glowing New Year's Eve celebration.
Whether you're looking to entertain the family, connect with the community, or simply relax and indulge, our town has something special for you.
This carefully curated guide provides all the essential details for making the most of the final two weeks of 2025 in Potchefstroom. Mark your calendars and prepare to celebrate the holidays in true local style!
Cookie Decorating Workshop
🗓️ When: December 16, 2025
📌 Where: Die Pienk Huis Potchefstroom, 190 Peter Mokaba St, Central
⏰ Time: 09:00 to 13:00
🎟️ Tickets: R550.00 per person
📞 Contact: 083-659-6366
A hands-on workshop that includes a cookie recipe, icing recipe, 8 cookies to decorate, all necessary tools, and a light meal with drinks. Limited spaces are available, so book your spot early!
Social Golf Day
🗓️ When: December 16, 2025
📌 Where: Landbou Golf Club, Potchefstroom
⏰ Time: Not specified (contact for details)
🎟️ Tickets: R200.00 per person
📞 Contact: 087-527-0867
Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a round of golf, network, and relax in great company. E-Mail: Landbougolfclub@gmail.com
Rock 'n Roll Year-End Party
🗓️ When: December 19, 2025
📌 Where: Potchefstroom Country Club Bowls, Mooi River Avenue
⏰ Time: Doors open at 17:30
🎟️ Tickets: R100.00 per person
📞 Contact: 081-041-6253
End the year in true rock-star style! Price includes a burger. The event features a Secret Santa gift exchange (R100 gift limit) and encourages guests to dress up in their best Rock ’n Roll look. Milkshakes are available at an extra cost. E-Mail: pccbowlsmarketing@gmail.com
Outdoor Movie Night: "Cinema Under the Stars"
🗓️ When: December 19, 2025
📌 Where: SPAT KAFEE Garden, 76 Chris Hani St
⏰ Time: Not specified (doors open in the evening)
🎟️ Tickets: Free entry
📞 Contact: 082-600-4107
Join SPAT KAFEE for an elevated outdoor movie night. Experience visuals that pop and a great atmosphere, complete with good company and high spirits. E-Mail: Diespatkafee@gmail.com
Live Music & Potjiekos at Koper Kraal
🗓️ When: December 21, 2025
📌 Where: Koper Kraal, 237 Wilgeboom AH
⏰ Time: Not specified (Daytime event with potjiekos to end the day)
🎟️ Tickets: Gratis toegang (Free entry)
📞 Contact: 072-264-4952
Come and enjoy a day with Tanya V and Anton Botha! This event promises delightful entertainment for the whole family, featuring jumping castles and water activities for the children. The day concludes with a delicious potjiekos (traditional pot food) meal. E-Mail: koperkraal@gmail.com
Stress-Free Christmas Takeaways
🗓️ When: December 24, 2025
📌 Where: Die Pienk Huis Potchefstroom, 190 Peter Mokaba St, Central
⏰ Time: Pre-order for collection (Contact for collection times)
🎟️ Tickets: R445.00 per person (Pre-order price)
📞 Contact: 081-344-1822
Christmas has never been easier or more delicious! Pre-order beautiful Christmas Takeaways featuring homemade dishes and indulgent flavours, all neatly packaged for perfect serving convenience. Celebrate Christmas without the stress. E-Mail: Diepienkhuis@gmail.com
Two Christmas Lunch Options
🗓️ When: December 25, 2025
📌 Where: Mike’s Kitchen Potchefstroom, 82 Govan Mbeki Ave
⏰ Time: Contact venue for seating times
🎟️ Tickets:
Christmas Menu: R390.00 per person
Christmas Carvery Menu: R349.00 per person (Adults) / R120.00 (Kids)
📞 Contact: 018-294-5758
Mike's Kitchen offers two festive options: a full 3-course Christmas Menu (set meal with choice of starter, main, and dessert) or a delicious Christmas Carvery Menu (buffet-style with roasts, sides, and desserts). Book your spot early! Website: View Website | E-Mail: potchefstroom@mikeskitchen.co.za
Community Christmas Day Lunch
🗓️ When: December 25, 2025
📌 Where: 46 Wilge Straat, Wilgeboom AH
⏰ Time: Lunch (Contact for exact time)
🎟️ Tickets: Not available (Donations towards the day are welcome)
📞 Contact: 083-780-2410
A wonderful opportunity for those who might otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. Join the community for a special lunch prepared by SPICY Affair Catering. Space is limited to 30 people. Contact the number provided if you wish to donate towards the day.
Sauced Up Fest: A Creative Movement Returns
🗓️ When: December 26, 2025
📌 Where: 4 Arend St, Potchefstroom
⏰ Time: Not specified (contact for details/doors open time)
🎟️ Tickets:
General Admission: R200.00
VIP: R850.00
At the Gate: R250.00
Cooler Box Fee: R50.00
📞 Contact: 071-071-4857
Sauced Up Fest is a dynamic creative movement, originated in Potchefstroom, that celebrates youth culture, streetwear, and creatives. Directed by young people, this event promises a music experience that deeply relates to the current cultural landscape. YounGINS should expect a "mazza" (great time) at this high-energy festival!
UV/Glow New Year's Eve Party
🗓️ When: December 31, 2025
📌 Where: Impala Potchefstroom, 70 Walter Sisulu Ln
⏰ Time: Doors open at 20:00. Countdown at 23:59.
🎟️ Tickets: Free entry
📞 Contact: 018-297-3954
Step into the brightest night of the year with a full UV (Glow) Party! Wear white or neon to maximize the effect of the UV paint, glow decor, and neon lighting. Enjoy high-energy beats and a massive, electrifying countdown to welcome 2026. E-Mail: impalahotel@mweb.co.za
Wrapping Up the Festivities
With an incredible selection of events spanning cookie workshops, community lunches, and the electrifying Sauced Up Fest, Potchefstroom is undeniably the place to be this holiday season.
From the quiet warmth of a Christmas meal to the vibrant glow of the New Year’s Eve party, these final weeks of 2025 offer a perfect blend of tradition, entertainment, and local flavour. We encourage all our readers to embrace the festive spirit, support our local venues, and make lasting memories as we count down to 2026. Happy Holidays, Potch!
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