What to do in Cape Town this weekend (27th – 29th March)

There’s so much happening in Cape Town this weekend, so there’s no excuse to stay inside the house this weekend. Be sure to grab your family and friends and catch at least one of these events.

Happy Hour Special at the Park Inn Newlands Hotel – 27 March

The Park Inn by the Newlands hotel likes to take everything up a notch, so their shifting things up a gear or two and adding an extra hour to their happy hour on Friday! If you are keen for the weekly deal, you can enjoy two beers, two cocktails, two glasses of wine or two fruit crushers for the price of one, this 2-for-1 booze special makes other discounts look so uninteresting. At the chic hotel bar they have some familiar brews, like Black Label or Hansa, and while you sip on your beverage you can enjoy the music spun by a local DJ or watch sport on the big screen.

Date: 27 March 2015
Time: 16:00 – 19:00
Venue: Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Newlands
Price: Variable

Harfield Village Carnival – 28 March
Get ready for this family-friendly festival in the Southern Suburbs this weekend! With everything from  yummy treats and delicious craft beers to home décor, art, clothing and amazing live music, there’s bound to be something for everyone! Even the kiddies, the pets and granny and gramps. Here’s some of the fun activities to expect at the fair… a marching band procession, kiddies activities, tasty food and drink, shopping stalls and a line-up of awesome live music.

Date: 28 March 2015
Time: 09:00 until late
Venue: Second Avenue
Price: FREE

SPAR Women’s 10km Challenge in Cape Town – 29 March
Lace up your running shoes with your girlfriends and get involved in this popular road race in the Mother City! Yes, the time has arrived for the annual SPAR Women’s Race and this time around there are two races: a 5km challenge that’s perfect for beginners and the longer 10km route that gives women with true endurance the chance to show off a bit! A portion of the proceeds will go to Operation Smile South Africa, but don’t worry you also have a chance to win shopping vouchers and cash prizes for yourself.

Date: 29 March 2015
Time: 7:30 – 12:00
Venue: Cape Town Stadium
Price: R75 – R85

The Mother City is going to be full of festivities this weekend, and whether or not you’re planning on going to any of them or not. Here are some events to get you in a good mood for the weekend!

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Written By: Christine Romans