THINGS TO DO IN OCTOBER

Posted by Lorenzo Samuels on 01 October 2018 10:25 AM CAT

This October Paarl offers a jam-packed calendar of events and activities that will keep visitors entertained for days.

Full Moon Picnic at the Afrikaans Language Monument

The new Full Moon Picnic season is here!

Lighten up your life with a full-moon picnic at the Afrikaans Language monument on

26 October 2018 from 17:00 – 22:00.

You don’t need to cry for the moon to make a perfect evening out possible. Simple join the Afrikaans Language Monument friendly staff on a beautiful spring evening on the picturesque Paarl Mountain to celebrate the first Full Moon Picnic of the summer season.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/613093595754364/

Berg River Brewery – Quiz Night

5 October 2018 at 20:00

Join us for our 4th edition of our quiz nights. It’s a fun filled evening with prizes up for grabs and some karaoke to finish it off. So, enter your teams (minimum of 2 per team)

Book tickets at +27 (0) 21 871 1390. Tickets cost R40 per person

Berg River Brewery – Springboks vs All Blacks (Rugby)

6 October 2018 at 17:00

Join the Berg River Brewery Team as the build-up starts to the ever-anticipated Springboks vs All Blacks rugby game. Berg River Brewery will have a tasteful menu on offer to go with their famous craft beers.

Free Entry. For more information please contact +27 (0) 21 871 1390.

Berg River Brewery – Juiced

7 October 2018 from 12:00 – 20:00

Juiced is launching their Deep House season at our brewery. Join us for a relaxed afternoon with a list of DJs’ showing their stuff. Food truck available.

Cost: Quicket R80 l Door R100

For more information please contact on +27 (0) 21 871 1390

Berg River Brewery – Winelands Emerging Designer Showcase

27 October 2018 at 18:00

We are hosting two of Paarl’s’ finest designers who are giving a platform to other local designers to showcase their work. Come and support our local talent and indulge in some great beer and other beverages available.

For more information please contact leejacobs125@gmail.com

Cost R150 per ticket (includes a beer and canapes on arrival)

Fanglasstic – Creative Glass Workshop

20 October 2018 from 9am – 1pm

Join a Fanglasstic Creative Glass Workshop and allow your imagination to fly free. Flex your creative muscles and create stunning glassware that reflects your personality.

We’ll take care of all the technical stuff so you can turn that great idea into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Our Creative Glass Workshop provides a time of relaxation and inspiration where you will create a candle holder, a pate bowl and a snack plate. Bring your own design or choose one of ours. You can even design on the fly if you wish!

Anyone can be creative and you don’t need to be an artist to make something beautiful with our glass. Our designers will also be there to show you the ropes and to guide your design for the best result.

Book at info@fanglasstic.co.za. Cost of event R400 per person

For more details visit www.fanglasstic.co.za

Salem Biblical Garden – Guided Tour

28 October 2018 at 3:30pm

“Journey through the Bible” guided tour of Salem Biblical Garden. From Genesis to Revelation along a 500m pathway with artwork, mosaics and sculptures depicting scenes from the Bible. Duration: one hour.

Pre-book at +27 (0) 21 559 2958 or salem@mweb.co.za

Cost R 30 per adult and R20 per child.

Simonsvlei Market

Every Saturday from 9am – 3pm

There is a market at Simonsvlei every Saturday!

We have food stalls, fresh goods, wine, craft beer & gin, live music, as well as many other market stalls. You can have a look at the Simonsvlei Market Facebook Page. Loads of kid’s entertainment as well.

Free entrance. Children pay R60 – 100 for play area.

For more information please contact +27 (0) 21 863 3040 or visit https://www.facebook.com/Simonsvlei.market/

Windmeul Cellar Farmer’s Market

6 October 2018

08h00 – 12h00 (stalls) l 09h00 – 15h00 (wine sales)

Join us for our monthly farmer’s market.  Bring along a cooler box and fill it to the brim with olives, artisanal breads, an assortment of cheese, eggs, charcuterie, meats (chicken, pork, and beef), fresh fruit, and vegetables.  Not convinced yet?  An enclosed kiddies’ area available, live music, crafts and a 10% Discount on wine sales (‘til 15h00).

Remember to bring enough cash – sadly no ATM’s.

For more information please contact on +27 (0) 21 869 8100.

Diamant Estate – Galileo Open Air Cinema

27 October 2018 from 17h00 – 23h00

Diamant Estate will be hosting the Galileo Open Air Cinema on the 27th October 2018!

Come for a fun filled evening watching a movie under the stars! Movie to be announced soon!

For more information: www.Webtickets.co.za