The Pad.Langs Women’s Retreat is set to take place from 21 to 23 November 2025, promising a weekend away that mixes cycling, learning and a bit of laughing at oneself when the bike chain jumps off at the least convenient moment. Hosted in Potchefstroom, the retreat offers a chance for women to get together, ride together and figure out the finer points of staying upright on a mountain bike. What the Weekend Includes Participants will be accommodated on the Friday and Saturday

The Madlera E-Hailing Association is wrapping up the year, with a pool party that promises an easygoing day out for members, visitors and anyone who feels like one last dip before summer signs off. The event takes place on Sunday 16 November 2025 at the Klerksdorp Swimming Pool on Desmond Tutu Street. Event Details There is no website or ticket link to navigate, although the organisers do have a Facebook presence for anyone who prefers scrolling to phoning. The details are s

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

Christmas Day at Mike’s Kitchen Potchefstroom is shaping up to be a feast to remember, and no one’s walking away hungry. The restaurant is offering not one, but two festive menus for 25 December 2025, both guaranteed to satisfy even the fussiest of family members. The Traditional Three-Course Christmas Menu For those who prefer a sit-down meal with all the trimmings, Mike’s Kitchen has put together a three-course menu at R390 per person. Diners choose their own adventure from

After taking a short break in October, Silent Book Club Potchefstroom is back, books in hand, coffee at the ready, and absolutely no talking required. A Quiet Comeback The November edition happens on Saturday, 15 November 2025 at 13:00, hosted at Blank Canvas Café, located at 72 Thabo Mbeki Way, right by the NWU campus, Gate 6. The café is known for its relaxed vibe, making it an ideal spot to read in peace, or at least try to before the smell of coffee and baked goods become

The smell of freshly baked cookies and the sound of laughter will soon fill the air at My Creative Fix’s Christmas Cookie Decorating Class in Potchefstroom. It’s happening on 22 November 2025 from 14:00 to 16:30 at 9 Reitz Street, and yes, all materials (and the sugar) are provided. An Afternoon with Katelyn, the Cookie Artist Guiding the session is Katelyn, My Creative Fix’s resident cookie artist with a knack for turning plain biscuits into edible art. She’ll be teaching ev

There’s something brewing, or rather, freezing, every Wednesday at the Crocodilian Hotel & Restaurant, just seven kilometres outside Fochville. Known for its mix of luxury accommodation, private functions, and lively restaurant and bar, the venue is introducing a weekly reason to gather the girls for a relaxed evening out. Midweek Made Easy The deal is straightforward and, frankly, quite lekker: R225 gets you a selected pizza and one frozen cocktail. No confusing combos or hi

‘n Aand van goeie musiek en gesels Potchefstroom se Loop St is weer reg vir ‘n lekker kuier, dié keer met niemand anders as Valiant Swart en Illimar Neitz wat op die verhoog klim. Die twee gaan Saterdag, 8 November 2025, vanaf 19:30, die aand vol maak met musiek wat ruik na koffie, stories en Karoo-stof. Waar en hoe Die optrede vind plaas by Loop (37 Loopstraat, Potchefstroom), ‘n venue wat al bekend staan vir sy gemaklike vibe en goeie klank. Kaartjies kos R249 per persoon,

If you’ve ever wanted to add a bit of personality to your Christmas gifts, the upcoming Dot Art Christmas Tree Ornaments and Gift Tags Workshop might be just the excuse to grab a paintbrush and get festive a little early. Hosted by Habitat Potchefstroom, the session takes place on 15 November 2025, running from 08:00 to 13:00 at 10 Fleishack Street, Potchefstroom. It’s a five-hour dive into the world of dot painting, where participants will learn how to decorate a set of five

Ian Roberts kom speel Live by Loop in Potchefstroom. Dis nie ’n groot drama nie. Dis net ’n lekker aand uit met ’n legende wat stories en musiek bring. Die mense ken hom. Hy’s gemaklik op ’n verhoog en die crowd is gewoonlik net so gemaklik. Wanneer en waar Datum: Vrydag 31 Oktober 2025 Tyd: 19:30 Plek: Loop, 37 Loop St, Potchefstroom Die venue is in die dorp. Parkeer, loop in, kry ’n stoel, klaar. Geen ingewikkelde roetes of GPS puzzles nie. Kaartjies en pryse R240 per perso

Potchefstroom se wynliefhebbers kan maar begin plan maak vir ’n aand vol wyn, lag en goeie geselskap. Suidsentrum Wine Affairs bring Jakkalsvlei Private Cellar se wynproe na die Snowflake Venue op 18 November 2025. En ja, dit klink na net die tipe aand wat Potch nodig het ná ’n lang jaar. Wat om te verwag Vir R200 per persoon kry gaste nie net ’n wynproe nie, maar ook ’n burger ingesluit, want niemand proe wyn op ’n leë maag nie. Die proe word aangebied deur Louis van der Rie

Wonderfontein Voere/Feeds in Carletonville hou weer sy jaarlikse Wonderfontein Plaasfees op Saterdag, 29 November 2025 van 08:00 tot 17:00. Dis een van daai lekker dorp-feeste waar almal van die omgewing opdaag, kinders, oumas, tannies met koeksisters en ouens wat sommer net vir die biertent kom. Vir die kinders – spring, ry en lag Die jongspan gaan nie eers tyd hê om te vra “hoe lank nog?” nie. Daar’s springkastele wat wag vir daai energie, en vir die meer avontuurlustiges i

The Potch Local Market is happening on Saturday, 1 November 2025, at the Potchefstroom Islamic Academy, 73 Smit Street. It’s a free-entry event running from 12pm to 5pm, and it’s all about the community, by the community, for the community. A Market with a Local Heart This isn’t one of those polished, corporate-type markets with imported everything. This is local through and through. Expect home-baked treats, handmade gifts, modest fashion, sauces, dips, juice bars, and even

Joyful Dance Ballet & Dance School is bringing a powerful biblical story to life in For Such a Time As This, a dance production inspired by Esther 4:14. The performance takes place on 29 November 2025 at NG Kerk Miederpark in Potchefstroom, with a special guest appearance by Deo Gloria Choir. The Story Behind the Movement The show steps into the ancient world of Persia to tell the story of Queen Esther, a young woman who found herself in a position of influence at a critical

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.

Potchefstroom’s favourite haunt for music, mischief and memories, Die Mystic Boer, is hosting a Halloween Quiz Night on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, kicking off at 8 PM sharp. It’s set to be an evening where brains and beers meet broomsticks and bad puns. The event will be hosted by PB and Elizbe, who promise to keep things lively, spooky and just the right amount of chaotic. Costumes aren’t compulsory, but given the date and venue, no one would be surprised if a few vampires

SAVF Rethabile Klerksdorp Kinderhuis hou weer ’n fondsinsameling met die tema “Liefde Kosmos Niks”. Dis ’n dag vir liefde, hoop en omgee. Nie ’n fancy gala nie, net mense wat saam help dat kinders beter grootword. Daar is 150 kinders in hulle sorg, so elke rand maak ’n verskil. Wanneer en waar Datum: 1 November 2025 Plek: Klerksdorp, South Africa Tyd: word nog gedeel, hou Facebook dop Die plan met die tafels Daar is beperkte tafels beskikbaar, so mense moet vroeg bespreek. Hu

The Formula Inflatable Boat Club (F1IBC) has announced that its annual Pellie Smith Circuit Fest will be making waves at Potchefstroom Dam on 1 November 2025. It’s not your average lazy day by the water, it’s a full day of engine noise, spray, and plenty of competition. A Day of Serious (and Seriously Fun) Racing The event forms part of the club’s Race Development Day, giving racers a chance to test skill, speed, and staying power across three heats before the final race. Ex