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September 2026

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EVERY THURSDAY: Kids Trail Run at Hillcrest Trails, Corner of Hillcrest and Coad Roads, Beacon Bay, from 5.15pm.

PARKRUNS EVERY SATURDAY: Kidd's Beach, Orient Beach, Sunrise On Sea.

7–10 Oct | Esther: Game of Queens | Christian Dance Academy presents Esther: Game of Queens. Tickets available through Quicket. Venue and performance times not stated on the poster.

9 Oct | Berea Gardens Bowls Day Fundraiser | 14:00 for 14:30 | Old Boys. Berea Gardens Retirement Foundation in collaboration with Old Selbornian Club. Team of four, 1O1 format, R800 per team. Prizes, boerie rolls and auction. Book with Sandra on 043 726 5319 or .

9 Oct | Norberry School & Olivewood 2nd Annual Golf Day | Norberry School and Olivewood’s second annual Golf Day.

9 Oct | Eastern Cape Iinyathi vs Hollywoodbets Dolphins – Pro20 Cup | 13:00 | Buffalo Park, East London. T20 home fixture. Tickets available through cricket.co.za.

10–24 Oct | The Peep Show – A Miniature Art Exhibition | Opening 12:00 on 10 Oct | Coach House Gallery, Ann Bryant Art Gallery, 9 St Marks Road, Belgravia. Presented by the East London Fine Art Society. Step inside a world of tiny wonders and enjoy this miniature art exhibition. Exhibition concludes 24 Oct. Free entry and all welcome. Contact 043 722 4044.

10 Oct | Granny Square Challenge | 09:30–12:00 | Hobby Crafts, Crossways. Beginner to advanced crocheters welcome. Bring your crochet hook, yarn and enthusiasm and join the Granny Square Challenge, with all Granny Squares made benefiting The Cancer Connection. For more information contact 043 065 0885.

10 Oct | Dames Tee | 10:30 | NG Nahoon Kerksaal, Bonzabaaiweg. ’n Tyd vir vriendinne, inspirasie en bederf. Kom geniet ’n heerlike high tea with guest speaker Cindy Bester. Tickets R120 pp. Buy your ticket at the church office or contact Mariana 083 286 1903.

10 Oct | Hemingways Big Walk – 25th Birthday | 07:00 | Hemingways. 5km Big Walk celebrating Hemingways’ 25th birthday in support of Guardians of Hope. Adults R100 pp and kids R70 pp. All ages welcome. Shirts for the first 150 entries. Registration through Quicket. For more information call 043 707 7777.

10 Oct | Stutt Farm Watch Market | From 12:00 | Stutterheim Bowling Club. A community market with food, family entertainment, music and local vendors. Food includes boerewors rolls, meat, cakes, tea and coffee, burgers, pancakes, chicken nuggets, strips and chips and slap chips. Jumping castle for the kids. Bowls Day starts 11:30 for 12:00, R120 per player including a boerewors roll, followed by a steak evening from 19:00. Adults and kids welcome. For more information contact Amy 076 937 0006.

10 Oct | Stutt Farm Watch 2nd Annual Bowls Day | 11:30 for 12:00 | Stutterheim Bowling Club. A day of fun, friendship and community spirit, with prizes, lucky draws and competitions, food and refreshments, music and entertainment. R120 per player including a boerewors roll. Funds raised go towards supporting a safer farming community. Contact Amy 076 937 0006.

11 Oct | The Select MCC – Furry Friends | From 09:00 | Gonubie Golf Club. Mass ride meets at Spargs Beacon Bay at 09:00, leaving at 09:30 sharp. Live music by Tommy and the Toe Jammers, undercover DJ Dutchy, beer pong competition, food stalls, prizes and kids’ jumping castle. R100 entrance including badge and lucky draw. Bring pet food donations.

15–17 Oct | Emotions in Motion | 18:30 | East London Guild Theatre. Nicole Windell’s Steps of Style Dance Studio presents Emotions in Motion – “Feel it. Live it. Dance it.” Matinee performance on 17 Oct at 14:30. Adults R180, children under 12 R150. Tickets available through Webtickets and Pick n Pay.

16 Oct | McClelland Adult Centre Fundraising Golf Competition | Shotgun start 10:30 | Olivewood Golf Estate. Play for a purpose in support of McClelland Adult Centre. 4 Ball Alliance, Scramble Drive, with an auction on the day and prizes up for grabs. Two hole-in-one prizes of R100 000 each. All proceeds go to support McClelland Adult Centre.

16 Oct | The Storm Bird Returns | 18:00 | Alexander Playhouse. Let’s Dance Ballet Academy presents The Storm Bird Returns. Adults R110, children aged 4–17 R80, and children aged 0–3 free but must be seated on a parent or guardian’s lap.

16–18 Oct | Hogsback Open Gardens | Hogsback. First of three weekends showcasing Hogsback’s open gardens.

17 Oct | Clivia Show & Plant Fair | 09:00–16:00 | NG Kerk, 101 Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay. Sales and displays of clivias and other plant species, expert advice and tea garden. Entry R10; raffle R10. Enquiries: Barbara 072 025 4682.

17 Oct | The Storm Bird Returns | 15:00 | Alexander Playhouse. Let’s Dance Ballet Academy presents The Storm Bird Returns. Adults R110, children aged 4–17 R80, and children aged 0–3 free but must be seated on a parent or guardian’s lap.

17 Oct | Clivia Show & Plant Fair | 09:00–16:00 | NG Kerk, 101 Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay. Sales and displays of Clivia and other plant species, expert advice and a tea garden. Entry R10 and raffle R10. Enquiries: Barbara 072 025 4682 or .

17 Oct | Sweet Sensory Play for Little & Large | 10:00–13:00 or 14:00–17:00 | St Bernard’s Hospice & Palliative Care fundraiser. Sweet, messy and creative sensory play with cupcakes, biscuits, sweets and butter icing. Little: ages 2–8. Large: adult family member or friend. R300 per adult and child, with only 15 spots per session. Proceeds go to Hospice. Book with Carol May 074 676 0069.

17 Oct | Spargs Cars in the Park | 09:00–14:00 | Spargs Beacon Bay parking lot. In collaboration with the Fine & Fabulous Creators Market and Liqui Moly. Contact Sindy for vendor information and bookings on 062 256 4901.

17 Oct | Tomato Trot & Cycle 2026 | Lilyfontein School. 15km Trail Run, 8km Cycle, 5km Run/Walk and 35km Cycle/E-Bike.

17 Oct | Spring Festival | Stutterheim Country Club. Gin garden, fresh produce stalls, wine tasting, kids’ entertainment and more.

17 Oct | Tomato Trot & Cycle 2026 | Time not supplied | Lilyfontein School. Choose from a 15km Trail Run, 8km Cycle, 5km Run/Walk or 35km Cycle/E-Bike. Tickets are now available on Webtickets.

20 Oct | A Homecoming in Song | 19:00 | Guild Theatre. Onaipo Productions presents pianist Germaine Gamiet and baritone Sakhiwe Mkosana. Full price R120; pensioners and students R50. Tickets: 079 496 0354.

23–25 Oct | Hogsback Open Gardens | Hogsback. Second open gardens weekend.

24 Oct | Spring Community Market | 09:00–13:00 | Gardens of the NG Kerk, Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay, next to Kennersley Park. Enjoy 70 indoor and outdoor stalls with breakfast rolls, jaffles, pancakes, tea garden, boerewors rolls, curry & rice, koeksisters and chicken sosatie rolls. With Wild Coast Radio. Please support local vendors. Stall bookings: 043 748 3111.

24–25 Oct | Mindful Art: From Drawing to Oil Painting | Ikigai Living, Chintsa East. Two-day art workshop with Kerry-Lyn Honey, exploring mindful art from drawing through to oil painting. Various packages available, priced from R3,000 pp. For more details contact 082 934 7723 or .

24 Oct | Boots, Buckles and Good Times | 18:00–midnight | St Mark’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Cambridge. Cambridge Community Outreach presents a country-themed evening with music by DJ Rick, including country, classics, party favourites and more. Dress up, prizes for children and adults, raffle, bring your own eats and refreshments, tables dressed in Western theme and a fun photo spot. Adults R50, children aged 12–16 R20, under 12s free. Table bookings available, with 10% off when booking and paying for a table of 10. Contact Brenda 071 877 3211 or Louise 067 186 4387.

24 Oct | Grootmans Gwijlo Brothers Event | Potsdam Hall, next to NU 18, Potsdam. Gwijlo, dancers, singers, rap and acting. Joining fee to perform R350. Tickets R20 early bird or R25 at the gate. Contact 063 562 2358 or 071 923 4279.

24 Oct | Eastern Cape Iinyathi vs Dafabet Warriors – Pro20 Cup | 13:00 | Buffalo Park, East London. T20 home fixture. Tickets available through cricket.co.za.

28–31 Oct | Charlotte’s Web | 18:30 | Guild Theatre. Stirling Primary presents Charlotte’s Web, a children’s musical for all ages, based on the story by E.B. White, with music and lyrics by Charles Strouse and book by Joseph Robinette. Saturday matinee at 14:30. Tickets R100 through Webtickets.

30 Oct | Trick or Treat in the Museum | 16:00–18:00 | East London Museum. Meet Halloween characters, games and activities and fun for the whole family. Halloween dress-up and bring a bag for collecting treats. R80 pp. Limited tickets. Book with Jen 074 538 4438.

30 Oct | Teen Scream Halloween – Murder Mystery | 18:00–20:00 | East London Museum. Solve the murder mystery. For ages 13–17. R100 pp. Limited tickets, food vendors available and Halloween dress encouraged. Book a slot on 074 538 4438.

31 Oct | Farmer’s Outspan Oktober Fest | From 16:00 till late | Farm G321A, Lilyfontein. Spit braai, sides and dance with music by Ian H, including boeremusiek, line dancing, rock ’n roll, pop and country. Bring your keg and your own bar. R150; under 12s R50 for pizza. Book with Quicket; no tickets at the door. Info: Jenny 083 948 1141.

31 Oct | Murder Like It’s 1999 – Murder Mystery | 17:00–21:00 | East London Museum. Solve the mystery in this 18+ Halloween event. R120 pp. Dress: 90s/Halloween. Limited tickets and food vendors available. Bookings 074 538 4438.

31 Oct | Thomas River Mountain Bike Challenge & Multitrust Trail Run | Thomas River Historical Village. Mountain Bike distances: 60km, 35km, 19km and 8km. Trail Run distances: 19km and 8km. Friday 30 October spit braai. Enter at thomasriver.co.za/enter. Enquiries: or Anita 071 352 6709.

31 Oct–1 Nov | Pete Marlin Surfski Race & SA Surfski Champs 2026 | East London. Pete Marlin Surfski Race together with the SA Surfski Champs S1 & S2. “It’s more than 2 races… it’s an event.”

31 Oct | Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer | 08:00 | East London. Join the 5km Big Walk for Cancer, presented by Isuzu and hosted by Oxford Striders Running Club. Walk with family, friends, school, corporate or club groups in support of the fight against cancer. Standard entry R80; Premium entry R450, including exclusive perks such as fast-track registration, prime starting position, gear and more. Entries at AlgoaFM.co.za.

1 Nov | Walking on Sunshine Market | 09:00–16:00 | Cintsa Country Club. More than 100 stalls, food trailers, cash bar and kids’ play area, with live music by John Lawrie. Contact Jenny 082 657 4787.

6 Nov | Georgetown | 20:00 | Bay Collective. Live performance by Georgetown. Tickets R150 early bird, R180 general admission and R220 VIP.

15 Nov | Haven Hills Athletics Club Road Race | 21km, 10km and 5km race distances available.

21 Nov | NG Gonubie Christmas Market | 08:00–12:00 | NG Kerk Gonubie. Christmas market featuring unique gifts, food, local vendors, handmade goods, arts and crafts and more. Stall fee R200 per stand. Vendors wishing to book a stand can contact Linda de Waal 083 233 8956.