The Village Shopping Centre in Klerksdorp is set to host The V4V Pop Up Christmas Market on Friday, 19 December and Saturday, 20 December 2025. It seems the festive cheer is arriving early, and the organisers are keen to get all the vendors they need for what promises to be a great weekend event. Dates, Times, and Location Details The market will open on Friday from 2pm to 9pm, giving shoppers a chance to browse after work. Saturday's hours are a proper early start, running f

The "Sauced Up Fest," a creative movement born in Potchefstroom in 2021, is finally making its way back after four years of "causing a mazza" in Johannesburg. This is not just another party; it is an event conceptualised and executed by young people, for young people, cementing its status as a must-attend fixture on the cultural calendar. The event promises a music experience that resonates directly with South African culture, streetwear, and the creative scene. On 26 Decembe

The Parys Golf Club is set to host its annual Xmas Competition on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. Golfers are invited to put their skills, and perhaps their festive spirit, to the test in what promises to be a light-hearted day on the links at the Parys Golf & Country Estate. A Jolly Good Format The day's competition will follow an IPS (Individual Stableford) format, a system known for offering a slightly more forgiving and pacey round. Players should, however, note a particular t

Potchefstroom locals and visitors, get ready to ditch the shopping mall chaos for a morning of art in nature. The Hartspad Creative Trail is back with a festive twist on 6 December 2025. This monthly nature-inspired art experience, a collaboration between My Creative Fix and Hartspad, offers a chance to tap into your inner artist just in time for Christmas. 🖌️ Personalise Your Festive Fynbos (or Fir Tree) Forget those mass-produced decorations. This edition focuses on creati

If you know a kid who’s mad about horses, then listen up! The Manu Dei Equestrian Centre is hosting their 2 Day Summer Pony Camp in December, and it sounds like a proper jol for the younger crowd. This is the place to be if you want to spend the holidays getting a bit dirty and having a good time. When and Where to Find the Ponies The two-day camp is set for 10 December and 11 December 2025. It runs from 09:00 until 14:00 each day. The action takes place in Carletonville. It'

Get ready for some serious farm action, because FarmSpace is bringing back the popular Baler Challenge for 2026. This is where speed, power, and precision meet for an agricultural showdown to see which baler truly takes the crown. If you've ever argued about which brand is the best, now is the time to find out. The big day is Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Where the Action Is The event is taking place at Valtrac Parys, in the Free State. The location is right there on the R59, s

If you fancy yourself a bit of a Christmas gift-wrapping ninja, the Orkney and Klerksdorp Animal Shelter needs your magic touch this December. They are gearing up for their annual Gift Wrapping Event, and you, yes you, could be the hero the furry friends need. The shelter is looking for volunteers to run a gift-wrapping station at the Matlosana Mall. This is not just a chance to show off your bow-tying skills, but a solid way to support a fantastic cause this festive season.

Potchefstroom is gereed vir ‘n lekker bederf op Saterdag, 7 Maart 2026, wanneer twee van Suid-Afrika se gewildste artists, Riaan Benade en Zaan Sonnekus, by Snowflake gaan optree. Hierdie beloof om 'n live music experience te wees wat mense uit hul stoele gaan lig. Die manne is bekend vir hulle energie en goeie tunes, en die venue is reg vir ‘n groot party. Waar en Wanneer? Die aksie skop af om 18:00 by Snowflake in Potchefstroom. Die venue se adres is 2 Kock Street, Central,

If Potchefstroom locals are looking for a Friday night plan that does not involve arguing about where to park, “Timeless Memories with J & B” is on the calendar for 5 December 2025. The show is set for one night only, with music on the menu and a reminder that some things really do sound better live than through a cracked phone speaker. What to expect “Timeless Memories with J & B” is billed as an evening of timeless music featuring J & B. The description is simple and to the

Wanderlust are lining up a local gig at Hennie’s in Klerksdorp, with a Saturday night show set for 6 December 2025. Doors open on a first come, first serve basis, and the good news is nobody needs to raid the piggy bank to get in. The Basics You Actually Need The band plays at Hennie’s, Flamwood Walk, 1 Brother Patrick Lane, Flamwood, Klerksdorp. Start time is 19:00 on Saturday, 6 December 2025. Entry is free, which means your biggest logistical challenge is convincing your f

Parents looking for something to keep grade 4 to 7 kids busy in the December holidays might want to pencil in a few mornings at Romy’s Habby and Crafter Soul Studio. The studio is running a December Holiday Program packed with hands on craft sessions that cost less than the price of a movie and snacks. The bonus is that the kids go home with something they actually made, not just a popcorn bucket and a vague memory of explosions. Sessions run from 10 to 12 and are suitable fo

Parents who are hearing the dreaded “I’m bored” on loop, and teenagers who have already scrolled through the entire internet twice, might want to take note. Romy’s Habby & Crafter Soul Studio is running a December holiday programme for teenagers, with hands on arts and crafts sessions most weekdays in the run up to Christmas. It’s informal, practical and aimed at keeping creative hands busy at a time of year when screens usually win by default. Pre bookings are required, so n

Potchefstroom’s book lovers have one last date with quiet this year. The Silent Book Club is back for its final meet-up of 2025, and this time it comes with a festive tilt and a very low-pressure vibe. There’s no website to bookmark, no ticket link to panic-buy from, and no pricing to calculate. The only digital trail is on Facebook, for anyone who likes to double-check plans before leaving the house. When and where to pitch up The year-end session happens on 6 December 2025

Christmas lunch is one of those traditions everyone loves right up until it’s their turn to cook. This year Die Pienk Huis in Potchefstroom is offering Christmas takeaways on 24 December 2025, aimed at people who would rather spend the day arguing about who hid the brandy than peeling potatoes. There’s no website and no ticket link to fuss with. Orders are handled the old-fashioned way through their Facebook page or directly with the team. If anyone needs to double-check deta

Potchefstroom se pannekoek-liefhebbers kan hul kalenders regmerk vir Vrydag 5 Desember 2025. NG Welsyn hou daardie dag ’n pannekoek verkoping om fondse in te samel vir Potch NG Welsyn se werk in die gemeenskap. Dis een van daardie events waar jou laat-ontbyt sommer ook jou gewete bietjie ligter maak. Waar en wanneer gebeur dit? Die pannekoek story speel af by 108 Kampstraat, Potchefstroom, by NG Suiderkruis. Dinge skop af om 10:00 en hou aan tot uitverkoop. Met ander woorde,

Petit Artiste is hosting a Paint and Sip Day on Saturday, 13 December 2025. The session runs from 10:00 to 13:00 at Dorps Padstal, 19 Water St, Parys. The plan for the morning It’s a three-hour, step-by-step painting session guided by a local artist. Everyone gets the full kit. All art supplies are included, so nobody has to arrive clutching a leaky paint box from 2009. On arrival, guests are welcomed with complimentary coffee, tea or juice. While painting, there’s also a gla

Archers who like their weekends served with a bit of mud on the shoes and a bow in the hand should take note. Elgro River Lodge is hosting the 100 x 3D Archery Festival from 5 to 7 December 2025, with Elgro Archery Club behind the action. The event runs in Potchefstroom and is open to both traditional and compound archers. What “100 x 3D” Actually Means The name is not metaphorical or aspirational. This festival will have 100 separate 3D targets laid out across the lodge grou

If the school holidays are looming and a certain young person in the house has started trotting around the lounge, Saddle Up is preparing a four day Equestrian Beginners Camp this December. The camp runs from 13 to 16 December 2025, with entries closing on 5 December, so procrastinators have been gently warned. Anyone keen to enter can phone Tawani on 062-529-7088 or Iandre on 060-833-9415, or email saddleupcare@gmail.com . What the camp is about The Saddle Up Equestrian Begi

Parys gaan hierdie Desember ‘n nuwe aand-uitstappie hê, en dit kom uit ‘n plek waar mens dit dalk nie eerste sou verwag nie. Engo Najaarsrus Sentrum vir Bejaardes hou van 5 tot 7 Desember 2025 hul heel eerste Liggiefees in die tehuis se tuin. Dis ‘n community-gevoel ding, met liggies, kos, en ‘n paar oulike verrassings. Waar en wanneer gebeur dit? Die Liggiefees vind plaas by Najaarsrus in Parys, by 64 Dolfstraat. Mense kan elke aand tussen 18:00 en 22:00 kom inloer. Datums:

Die Potch Bulldogs MCC bring hul jaarlikse “Breakfast Jol” terug Potchefstroom toe op Sondag 14 Desember 2025. Dis een van daai oggende waar bikes, breakfast en bietjie jol bymekaar kom nog voor die son regtig warm raak. Waar en wanneer? Die jol skop af om 08:00 by Loop Dorp #2 Pub & Grill op die N12 in Potchefstroom. Vir mense wat nie elke dag daai kant toe ry nie, dis langs Alfa Fruit & Veg by die ou Wild Boar-plek. Met ander woorde: as jy die N12 vat en jy ruik koffie en p