What’s On in Potchefstroom | 4 – 9 October 2025
- Charlene Bekker
- Oct 2
- 5 min read
School holidays, spring sun, and a marquee festival week, Potchefstroom has it all.
From kiddies’ cycling and family fun-days to tree-planting, budget-wise cooking, hands-on beauty courses and the beloved Aardklop festival, here’s your crisp, newspaper-ready guide. Each listing shows when, where, how late, ticketing, contacts and artists where applicable.
First Pedal Cup – Balance Bike Races (Ages 2–6)
🗓️When: 4 October 2025
📌Where: Ferdinand Postma High School, 20 Lanyon St, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Registration 07:30 • First heats from 08:00
🎟️Tickets: R220.00 per person
📞Contact: 082-838-0019 • info@firstpedal.co.za
A safe, energetic introduction to cycling , age-group heats, cheering crowds and medals for all. Photos and videos shared on socials; pure fun, no pedals, no pressure.
Dahlia Workshop @ The Roots Venue
🗓️When: 4 October 2025
📌Where: 954 M C Roode St, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: As per booking confirmation
🎟️Tickets: R750.00 per person
📞Contact: Sonél 064-683-6069
A premium, hands-on floral session focused on dahlias, perfect for hobbyists and decor lovers. All key materials provided.
Terracotta Pot Painting Workshop (with Leanne)
🗓️When: 4 October 2025
📌Where: 9 Reitz St, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Session time on booking (Ages 8+ with guardian)
🎟️Tickets: R250.00 per person
📞Contact: 064-681-3914 • hello@mycreativefix.co.za
Step-by-step fun for all skill levels; sip tea/coffee/juice while you paint. Includes a free succulent for your freshly painted pot.
Rooting for Potch – Community Tree-Planting
🗓️When: 4 October 2025
📌Where: Hoffman St precinct, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Event window as communicated on WhatsApp group
🎟️Tickets: Sponsor a tree R350.00 • Bring-your-own tree R100.00
📞Contact: Christoff 076-037-0058 • christoff@sml4change.co.za
Sponsor or bring trees; all inclusive support (fertiliser, water cart, protection pipes) provided. Can’t attend? Sponsor and the team plants on your behalf.
West Acres Kiddies Day (Hosted by Johnny Snowball)
🗓️When: 4 October 2025
📌Where: West Acres Shopping Centre, 20 Retief St, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: 10:00 – 13:00
🎟️Tickets: Free entry
📞Contact: 018-294-5048 • info.westacres@gmail.com
Games, prizes and a giant piñata bash, egg race, musical chairs, bubblegum blow, Simon Says, and more. Family-friendly fun for a public holiday morning.
Potch Gliding Club – Meals (Booking Essential)
🗓️When: 4 October 2025
📌Where: Potchefstroom (club facilities)
⏰Time: Breakfast & dinner daily (per reservation)
🎟️Tickets: Gratis toegang (meals charged per booking)
📞Contact: Jannie Brink 074-158-5724 • Potchgliding@gmail.com
Enjoy buffet breakfasts and dinners with airfield ambience , pre-book to secure seats.
Agapé Vakansie-Pret: “Big Top Circus” (Kids Holiday Program)
🗓️When: 6 October 2025 (5-day program)
📌Where: Agapé Gemeente, 194 Beyers Naudé Ave, Miederpark
⏰Time: Daily sessions (schedule on booking)
🎟️Tickets: R80.00 per child per day
📞Contact: 082-253-3040 • info@agapegemeente.co.za (Berdine Henning)
A circus-themed school-holiday program packed with games, crafts and supervised fun. Book early , spaces go fast.
5-Day Practical Cooking Course (Purple Carrot Chef School)
🗓️When: 6 October 2025
📌Where: Potchefstroom (course venue confirmed on booking)
⏰Time: Daily practical blocks (details on booking)
🎟️Tickets: Not available (contact to confirm)
📞Contact: WhatsApp Thea 082-556-0779 • thea@purplecarrot.co.za
“Cook for a Crowd” on a budget ,hands-on recipes and cost-savvy techniques for families, NPOs and feeding schemes. Limited spaces.
Momentum Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees (Food • Craft • Family)
🗓️When: 7–11 October 2025
📌Where: Van der Hoff Park, Potchefstroom (Mooirivier banks)
⏰Time: 09:00 – 21:00 • Feesterrein kroeg 11:00 – 23:00
🎟️Tickets: Day R100 • Week R280 • Kids under 12 free
📞Contact: 087-527-0023 • navrae@aardklop.co.za
300+ craft stalls, 50+ food vendors, kids park (09:00–21:00), and shuttle tokens to hop venues. Cashless entry points; tickets via Webtickets, The Roots office or gates.
GK Bult Basaar & Treats
🗓️When: 7 October 2025
📌Where: 76 Molen St, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: From morning (per church notice)
🎟️Tickets: N/A (pay per item)
📞Contact: 067-592-7033 • gkbult@gmail.com
Pop-in church bazaar, classic eats and homemade goodies. Community hospitality guaranteed.
Solo Exhibition: Dr Genneth Miller @ Snowflake (Aardklop)
🗓️When: Opening during Aardklop week (from 7 October 2025)
📌Where: Snowflake, 2 Kock St, Central, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Opening evening (per venue schedule)
🎟️Tickets: N/A
📞Contact: 082-850-1200 • martie@snowflakevenue.com
Sip a glass of wine and explore Dr Genneth Miller’s solo, one of Aardklop’s art highlights.
Lausanne Art Sessions (2-Day A3 Artwork)
🗓️When: Starts 8 October 2025
📌Where: Potchefstroom (studio details on booking)
⏰Time: Two sessions to complete one piece
🎟️Tickets: Monthly fee R600.00 • R350.00 per session
📞Contact: Lausanne 074-224-9349 • Lausanne39@gmail.com
Create a single, beautiful A3 artwork over two guided days, ideal for learners keen to build confidence.
SAAHST Short Course – Hair Salon Assistant (Start)
🗓️When: 8 October 2025
📌Where: 59 Dr James Moroka Ave, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Class times per timetable
🎟️Tickets: Not available (contact college)
📞Contact: 018-294-9000 / 064-624-1548 • shortcourses@saahst.co.za
Step into hairdressing with a practical, entry-level assistant course to build salon confidence and core skills.
NWU Gallery Kids Program – Young Eyes, Bold Art
🗓️When: 8–9 October 2025
📌Where: NWU Gallery, 11 Hoffman St, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Program blocks on booking
🎟️Tickets: R50.00 per child
📞Contact: 018-299-4341 • gallery@nwu.ac.za
Fun, creative gallery sessions for ages 11–15 with an activity + snack bag. Limited slots, book early.
SAAHST Short Course – Hair Styling (Up-styles)
🗓️When: 9–10 October 2025
📌Where: 59 Dr James Moroka Ave, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Class times per timetable
🎟️Tickets: N/A (contact college)
📞Contact: 018-294-9000 • shortcourses@saahst.co.za
Learn gorgeous up-styles with salon-ready techniques in this two-day intensive course.
Build it Potch – Corporate/Community Golf Day
🗓️When: 9 October 2025
📌Where: Mooi River Avenue, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Tee-off times per booking
🎟️Tickets: R250.00 per person
📞Contact: 018-297-6608 • info@potchbuildit.com
Friendly four-balls, networking and a relaxed round for players of all levels.
SAAHST Short Course – Brow & Lash Artistry
🗓️When: 9–11 October 2025
📌Where: 59 Dr James Moroka Ave, Potchefstroom
⏰Time: Class times per timetable
🎟️Tickets: Not available (apply by 19 Sept; contact college)
📞Contact: 018-294-9000 / 064-624-1548 • shortcourses@saahst.co.za
Tinting, henna, lamination and extensions, master the full suite of modern brow and lash services.
Closing Note
From kiddies’ bikes and community tree-planting to fine art, food, festival gees and career-boosting short courses, the 4–9 October calendar is stacked. Book early, pack sunscreen, and support local. See you out there, Potch!
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