What’s Happening in Potchefstroom | Events Guide: 9 – 15 May 2025
- Charlene Bekker
- May 9
- 4 min read
With Mother’s Day on the horizon and the crispness of autumn in the air, Potchefstroom is ready to welcome residents and visitors alike with a vibrant weekend line-up. Whether you're looking to spoil Mom, explore a market, get creative, or attend a fun school fundraiser, the town has something to offer every age and interest. Here’s your curated guide to what’s on in Potchefstroom from 9 to 15 May 2025:
Hoër Volkskool Wiele-dag Fundraiser
🗓️When: 9 May 2025
📌Where: 41 Kruis Street, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 16:30
🎟️Tickets: Register at the school office
📞Contact: Via school office
Bring your wheels and your spirit of fun to Hoër Volkskool’s annual Wiele-dag! Skaters, cyclists, and scooter-riders welcome. Join the Kekkel en Kraai family for a festive afternoon to raise funds and build community.
Charity Golf Day – Gimmie & Friends
🗓️When: 9 May 2025
📌Where: Mooi River Avenue, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Tee-off times confirmed on booking
🎟️Tickets: R400 per player | R1 600 per 4-ball | R1 500 hole sponsorship | R3 000 combo
📞Contact: 082 872 6272 / 084 701 0271
Enjoy a round of golf, network with fellow locals, and support a great cause. All proceeds go toward educational support initiatives. Golfers of all levels welcome.
Mother & Daughter Night Out – Pesto’s
🗓️When: 9 May 2025
📌Where: Potchefstroom Rural 1
⏰Time: 18:00
🎟️Tickets: R150 per person (Ages 13+)
📞Contact: Nicolle – 060 505 9550
Celebrate your bond over dinner, dessert, and drinks at this intimate gathering. Limited to 40 spots – book early to make magical memories.
World IP Day Celebration – NWU
🗓️When: 9 May 2025
📌Where: NWU Potchefstroom Campus, Amphitheatre
⏰Time: 12:00 – 13:00
🎟️Tickets: Free | RSVP: Click Here
📞Contact: NWU School of Music
A celebration of music and innovation featuring guest speakers and live performances, including Afro House artist Bonolo Bliz and IP expert Christiaan Steyn. Open to all creatives and students.
Potchefstroom Academy & SAAHST Open Day
🗓️When: 10 May 2025
📌Where: 59 Dr James Moroka Avenue
⏰Time: 08:00
🎟️Tickets: Free entry
📞Contact: 072 880 4147 | info@potchacademy.co.za
Tour the campus, meet lecturers, and learn about the Academy’s cutting-edge courses in design, beauty, and business.
Pressed Flower Workshop – My Creative Fix
🗓️When: 10 May 2025
📌Where: 9 Reitz Street, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 10:00
🎟️Tickets: R260 per person
📞Contact: WhatsApp 064 681 3914 or Book Online
Create your own pressed flower art in a glass frame – a perfect gift for Mom! Includes materials, treats, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Art & Antique Market – Historic Church Grounds
🗓️When: 10 May 2025
📌Where: Potchefstroom (Historic Church Site)
⏰Time: From 09:00
🎟️Tickets: Free entry
📞Contact: On-site
Wander through antique treasures, artworks, appraisals, and food stalls in one of Potchefstroom’s most beautiful heritage locations.
Marriage Seminar with Dr. André du Preez
🗓️When: 10 May 2025
📌Where: 10 M.C. Roode Street, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 09:00 – 13:00
🎟️Tickets: R900 per couple
📞Contact: 071 674 6651 | andre.volgelinge@gmail.com
Explore the five essential "time zones" of a God-centered marriage. A faith-based workshop filled with insight and encouragement.
Die Dromers Mark – Anderland
🗓️When: 10 May 2025
📌Where: 241 Plaas Oudedorp 376 IQ, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 10:00 – 15:00
🎟️Tickets: R50 per adult | Kids under 12 free
📞Contact: Book Here
A dreamy outdoor market featuring artisanal products, live music, great food, and family-friendly entertainment. Pets welcome!
Modderdam Fresh Produce Market
🗓️When: 10 May 2025
📌Where: Modderdam Road (Next to Saddlebrook Estate)
⏰Time: From 09:00
🎟️Tickets: Free entry
📞Contact: On-site
Get your weekly veggies straight from local farmers. Enjoy sourdough bread and coffee while the kids and dogs play.
Mother’s Day Buffet – Chillmax Restaurant
🗓️When: 11 May 2025
📌Where: 37 Retief Street, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 11:30
🎟️Tickets: R320 pp | Kids 8–12: 50% off
📞Contact: 071 610 0247
A delicious lunch hosted by Purple Carrot to celebrate Mom in style. Booking is essential.
Mother’s Day Pottery Class – Kosmos Pottery
🗓️When: 11 May 2025
📌Where: 494 M.C. Roode Street
⏰Time: From 10:00
🎟️Tickets: R380 per person
📞Contact: Monia – 083 975 5351
Create a meaningful keepsake during this relaxing pottery class with your mom. All materials included.
Royal Tree Spa – Mom & Me Package
🗓️When: 11 May 2025
📌Where: 7 Beyers Naudé Avenue
⏰Time: By appointment
🎟️Tickets: R800 for two
📞Contact: 072 400 6677
Indulge in a spa day with your mom, complete with pampering and quality time. Bookings are limited!
Mother’s Day Lunch & Live Music – Pecanwood Lodge
🗓️When: 11 May 2025
📌Where: Oude Dorp, 281 R501, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 11:30
🎟️Tickets: R285 per person
📞Contact: WhatsApp 078 057 3580
Enjoy live music by Johan Loots and a buffet in the scenic countryside. A 50% deposit secures your table.
Mother’s Day Lunch – 190 Peter Mokaba Street
🗓️When: 11 May 2025
📌Where: 190 Peter Mokaba Street
⏰Time: 12:00 for 12:30
🎟️Tickets: R395 pp | Kids under 12: R180
📞Contact: WhatsApp 081 344 1822
A homestyle lunch in a warm, family-friendly setting. Spoil Mom with food from the heart.
Voorlopige Gimmie-Dag
🗓️When: 12 May 2025
📌Where: 20 Molen Street, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: All day
🎟️Tickets: Free
📞Contact: Follow Gimmies on social media for details
Future Gimmies, this is your first look at Potchefstroom Gimnasium! Come and experience the school culture and spirit first-hand.
Stay Warm, Stay Busy, Stay Connected
There’s no shortage of exciting ways to enjoy the week in Potchefstroom. Whether you’re spending time with family, enjoying live music, or supporting local businesses, there’s something for everyone.
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