Garden Art Kwekery is gearing up for its annual Kersliggie Mark on 20 December 2025, and the team seems perfectly happy to lean into the festive chaos that comes with late-December markets. The event will take place at 28 Noorder Street, Parys, where the lights will be switched on, the braais will sizzle, and the community will wander in from 5 pm till late. A Market That Knows Its Crowd The Kersliggie Mark has become a familiar stop on the local calendar. This year marks the

Die feestyd kom elke jaar vinniger as wat mens ’n mince pie kan sê, en in Parys word dinge sommer vroeg afskop. Die Solidariteit Helpende Hand Parys-tak hou op 29 November 2025 hul November-Kersfees, ’n oggend wat blykbaar meer gaan wees as net tinsel en “Jingle Bells”. Wat gebeur op die dag? Die geleentheid vind plaas by Najaarsrus Dienssentrum vir Bejaardes, geleë by 64 Dolfstraat, Parys. Die program loop van 09:30 tot 12:00, wat genoeg tyd gee vir ’n bietjie kuier, ’n biet

The festive season is warming up nicely in Parys, and preparations are underway for what promises to be a lively and creative Christmas Market at The Garden Boutique Eatery. With the dates set for 16 to 23 December 2025, the organisers are putting out a call for vendors who are keen to add their own spark to the event. An Invitation to Makers, Creators and Dreamers The market team is looking for artists, crafters, makers, bakers, creators and just about anyone who enjoys putt

Petit Artiste presents a creative and social day out for locals If you’ve been looking for an excuse to trade your keyboard for a paintbrush (and maybe a wine glass), Petit Artiste has you covered. Their Paint & Sip Day is back this December, offering two relaxed sessions of guided painting and light-hearted fun. Event Details The workshops take place on 6 and 13 December 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Dorps Padstal, 19 Water Street, Parys. For R450 per person, guests can

Local Vibes and Live Tunes The Hartelus Market will once again turn up the good vibes in Parys on Saturday, 1 November 2025, from 9am to 3pm, at Egweni River Lodge, No. 2 Van Coller Street. This time, visitors can look forward to a live performance by Alabama Dream, the acoustic duo known for their laid-back, foot-tapping tunes that pair perfectly with a market morning. Organisers are particularly chuffed about this one, warning locals that this is not the day to hit snooze,

The VVA Parys Charity Golf Day is back on the fairway, with golfers and locals getting ready for a day that promises swings, laughs and a bit of good-hearted competition, all for a great cause. Event Details Hosted by Vrystaat Versorging in Aksie (VVA), the event will take place on Friday, 5 December 2025, at the Parys Golf & Country Estate in the Free State. It’s open to all golfers, whether you’re the kind who hits straight down the middle or spends more time in the rough.

The students of the School of Singing Parys are getting ready to step into the spotlight for their 5th Annual Gala Concert on 7 November 2025. The event, a long-standing highlight of the school calendar, will be held at 86 Delver Street, Parys. A Night for the Students The gala concert gives students the chance to show off what they’ve learnt over the past year. It’s the moment where practice sessions, vocal exercises and the occasional off-key note finally pay off. Parents,

De Kaapse Rust hou teaterdag met ‘n verskil Op 25 Oktober 2025 gaan dinge by De Kaapse Rust in Parys bietjie roer wanneer Francois Boyce sy vertoning, “5 Vrouens en Ek”, daar aanbied. Die Oesfees Teater span hierdie keer saam met Boyce vir ‘n middag vol stories, musiek en so bietjie lag en trane, alles in tipiese Boyce-styl. ‘n Vertoning oor die vroue wat sy lewe gevorm het Francois Boyce vertel in sy show van vyf vroue wat sy lewe op verskillende maniere beïnvloed het. Dis n

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