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August 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.

4–6 Aug | Little Shop of Horrors
Lilyfontein School Hall. 18:00 nightly. Musical production presented by Lilyfontein School. Tickets R100 adults and R80 scholars and pensioners. Contact: 043 737 4258.

8 Aug | Brushstrokes & Bubbles
Cintsa Dunes Beach Resort, Cintsa East. 14:00 – 17:00. Guided step-by-step painting with a local artist. All art supplies included, complimentary beverage and light snacks, and you take your artwork home. Cost R350 per person. Contact: 072 979 3030.

8 Aug | Cintsa Dunes Art & Craft Market
Cintsa Dunes Beach Resort, Cintsa East. 10:00 – 15:00. Free entry. Browse local jewellery, home décor, delicious treats, pot plants and locally made art. Poolside market. Contact: 072 979 3030.

8 Aug | Half Day in Heaven – Women's Day Experience
Cintsa Dunes Beach Resort. 09:00 – 13:00. Seaside stroll, beach picnic breakfast, beading, rock painting and foot massage. Booking essential. Cost R380 per person. Contact: 072 979 3030.

8 Aug | Women's Day Kitchen Market
Emerald Vale Brewery, Chintsa East. 10:00 – 15:00. Women's Day market featuring food, shopping and local vendors. Contact: 079 501 8173.

8 Aug | Brushes & Brunch | Baysville School Hall | 10am. Women’s Day celebration featuring a guided canvas painting lesson and brunch. Tickets R200. Contact 061 291 4238.

8 Aug | Overtakers Women's Day Race – No to GBV. 21 km starts 06:50, 10 km starts 07:05, 5 km starts 07:30. Run promoting awareness against gender-based violence. Beacon Bay Country Club. Book on https://entrytickets.net/womensday.

9 Aug | Bridgerton High Tea | 4 Turnberry Avenue, Bunkers Hill | 2pm
Step into the world of Bridgerton with an elegant high tea. Dress in your finest Bridgerton-inspired attire for a chance to win prizes. Enjoy high tea, delightful company and an afternoon of fun. Tickets R300. Contact Melisa: 065 916 0995.

9 Aug | East London Model Engineering Society Running Day
the East London Agricultural Show Grounds. 10:00 – 12:30. A family-friendly running day featuring free train rides, real model trains and fun for all ages. Everyone is welcome. Contact: East London Model Engineering Society on Facebook.

9 Aug | Women's Day Ride. Meet
Shell Hemingways, East London. Meet 09:30, depart 10:00 sharp. Scenic motorcycle ride via Gonubie and Abbotsford to Table 58. Contact: Heather 082 330 7878.

10 Aug | Women's Day Yoga & Brunch
Olivewood Estate. 08:30. Celebrate Women's Day with yoga followed by brunch. Booking essential. Cost R350 per person. Contact: 087 350 4310.

11 Aug | An Evening of Ballroom & Latin Dance
Guild Theatre. 18:00. Step into a world where every movement tells a story as this spectacular showcase brings together the grace of Ballroom dance and the fiery energy of Latin dance. From the smooth elegance of the waltz to the vibrant rhythms of the cha-cha, rumba, tango, samba and more, audiences will experience the beauty and power of dance as a universal language. Beautifully choreographed performances reveal stories of romance, joy, determination and connection through movement and music. Whether you're a lifelong dance enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable evening of entertainment, this promises to be a captivating performance. Tickets R100–R190. Book on Webtickets.

14 Aug | Different Folks EL - The Jazz Issue
Guild Theatre, East London. 20:00. Live music featuring Mxo-Umxolisi, Zama Jobe and Paras Sibalukhulu Dlamini. Early bird tickets R300. Contact: Tickets via Webtickets.

14 Aug | St Christopher's Private School 40th Anniversary Celebration
St Christopher's Private School, 1 Byrnes Road, Club View, Qonce (King William's Town). 10:00. Celebration of 40 years of academic excellence with current students, alumni, parents, former staff and friends of the school. Contact: 043 643 3261.

14–16 Aug | The Echoes of the Unrest & Chains of Betrayal
The Alexander Playhouse, 6 Olympic Avenue, Chiselhurst. Performances include 14 August at 19:00, 15 August at 12:00, 15:00 and 18:30, with additional performances through 16 August. Two original stage productions directed by Asemahle Mahlangeni. Tickets R150 for both shows. Contact: 079 223 2656.

15 Aug | "Shhh, I Have Something to Say!" Poetry Breakfast
Lakritz, 432 Penguin Place, Chintsa East. 10:00. Poetry morning hosted by Angie de Wet with breakfast included. Booking essential. Cost R150 per person. Contact: 083 600 1596.

15 Aug | Madisons Market Café Preloved Clothing Swap or Sell Party
Madisons Market Café, Beacon Bay Crossing. 10:00 – 12:00. Bring up to 10 clothing items to swap or sell while enjoying coffee and cake or a savoury option. Booking essential. Contact: WhatsApp 082 442 8621.

15 Aug | Shipwreck-Themed Pop-up Dinner
Shipwreck Saturday is back! Join us for a shipwreck-themed pop-up dinner featuring a fascinating talk by Vanessa Maitland. 18:00. East London Museum. 3-course meal, Complimentary glass of sherry. Nautical attire encouraged. Limited seats available
Cost R225 per person. Contact: Donna 066 357 7962.

15 Aug | St Christopher's Derby & Fun Day
St Christopher's Private School, 1 Byrnes Road, Club View, King William's Town. Starts 08:00. Family sports day featuring netball, hockey, rugby, soccer, skills and drills, entertainment and fun activities. Contact: 043 643 3261.

16 Aug | Border Equestrian Club Clear Round Jumping & LA Classic Legacy Series
Border Equestrian Club. Times to be confirmed. Clear round jumping and the fourth leg of the LA Classic Legacy Series. More information to follow. Contact: 082 301 1141.

16 Aug | Driven Road Race 2026
Old Selbornian Club, Pearce Street, Berea. 15 km race starts 06:30, 5 km fun run/walk starts 06:45. Timed race with medals and commemorative shirts while stocks last. Contact: Enter online via entries.oldboysruns.co.za.

21 Aug | African Angels Charity Golf Day
Olivewood Estate & Golf Club. Charity golf day in support of African Angels. Four-ball bookings available. Contact: 065 691 9745.

21 Aug | Alderson MTEC CPR/AED for Everyone Course. One-day Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa accredited CPR/AED course. Calling all Swim Coaches, Personal Trainers & Gym Instructors! Be prepared to respond when every second counts. Learn life-saving CPR, choking response and AED skills through practical, hands-on training. Cost R580 per person (including VAT). Contact: 0860 22 33 66.

22 Aug | Car Wash | 09:00–15:00
Hudson Primary Parking Lot. Bring your cars to be washed by the Hudson Park High Polo Teams. Car wash prices: Small car R70, SUV R100 and Combi R130.

28-30 Aug | Bathurst Country Affair in Bathurst. Three-day country fair. https://www.facebook.com/BathurstCountryAffair/. Contact: 076 442 9496.

28–30 Aug | Mighty Men Conference Border 2026
God's Gift Farm, Farm B85, Thornvlei Road, Meisies Halt, East London. Three-day men's conference with guest speakers, camping facilities and food vendors. Free entry. Contact: 082 315 6679.

29 Aug | East London Montessori School Spring Market Day
East London Montessori School. 09:00 – 15:00. Fresh treats, plants, flowers, handmade crafts, children's activities, live entertainment and refreshments. Free entry. Vendors welcome. Contact: 081 050 1467.

29 Aug | Spring Colour Run – Norberry School
Emerald Vale Brewery, Chintsa. 14:00. Get ready to run, laugh and get colourful at the annual 5 km Spring Colour Run. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun with lucky draw prizes, a market and local vendors on site. Whether you're running, cheering from the sidelines or simply enjoying the spring atmosphere, this promises to be a fantastic family day out. Webtickets. Early Bird tickets are R80 (closes 31 Jul), Pre-Entry tickets are R100 (closes 25 Aug), On-the-Day tickets are R120, and children under 3 enter free. On-the-day registration and ticket sales close at 13:30, so don't be late.

29 Aug | East London Spin Festival After Party in East London. 21:00 until late. Over-18 music event featuring multiple DJs and artists. Tickets from R150 (Phase 2) or R250 VIP. Book on Computicket.

29 Aug | Hidden Experience with Ami Faku
The Cove, Nahoon Dam, East London. From 2pm till late. Live performances by Ami Faku, Mlindo, Zikhona Sodlaka, Mthunzi, Berita, Jigga and guest DJs. Tickets from R350, VIP R600. Contact: Tickets via Webtickets.

29 Aug | Imbokodo Vintage High Tea
Alex Golf Country Club, 68 Clovelly Road, Sunnyridge, East London. 12:00. Women's celebration with guest speakers, vintage dress theme and high tea. Cost R650 per person. Contact: 073 248 7412.

29 Aug | McClelland Market Day
McClelland Hall, 16 Etheridge Road, Morningside, East London. 09:00 – 14:00. Market with indoor and outdoor stalls available for vendors. Contact: 043 741 1193.

29 Aug | Stutterheim Car Show & Market in Stutterheim. Market opens 10:00, Spring Dance with live band starts 18:00. Cars, motorbikes, tractors, arts and crafts, food, jumping castle, Scalextric track and more. Contact: Market stalls 076 564 3785, Car Show 071 285 0385.

29 Aug | Women's Retreat. 13:00 – 16:00. Spa pamper experience with food, refreshments and relaxation. Cost R980 per person. Secret venue to be confirmed. Contact: 084 750 1407.

4 Sep | NSRI East London Golf Day
East London Golf Club. Time not specified. Fundraising golf day with four-ball packages, sponsored holes and great prizes in aid of the NSRI. Contact: 083 226 0265.

5 Sep | Bellafides Private School Market Day
Bellafides Private School, Farm 817 Portion 111, Beacon Bay, East London. 10:00 – 14:00. Vendor market supporting local businesses. Vendors wanted. Contact: 082 826 5209.