
EVENTS IN SOMERSET WEST
WHAT’S ON
UPCOMING EVENTS

Fringe Fireside Chats Book Festival
Please join us for the Indie Authors Rise UP: Fringe Fireside Chats book festival for independent authors and self-publishing service providers, hosted at various venues throughout the Helderberg.

Fashion Show
Join us for a day of fun, fashion and fine dining, with proceeds going to the support of our new Moms with Purpose program.

Lip Sync Battle
Are you ready to dress like your favourite artist and own the stage—without singing a single note?
Whether you're ready to lip sync like a legend, belt it out karaoke-style, or cheer from the sidelines with a drink in hand—this is your night to shine!

Wellness Expo
Discover a vibrant day of connection, wellness and fun! For more info, contact Tershia de Wet, 072 646 1000 / admin@sixtyplus.org.za

Karaoke Night at the Smokey Brisket
Somerset West, are you ready to grab the mic and bring the heat? Whether you're a star in the making, a backup dancer in spirit, or just here for the ribs – this is the place to be on Saturday nights!

Mandela Day Drive - SLPV Paint Magic
SLPV (Sir Lowry’s Pass Village) Paint Magic mural team will be painting outside Joyce's Kitchen on Nelson Mandela Day and are inviting the community to take part and support.

YES YA YEBO!
Ten dynamic performers celebrate South Africa’s 12 official languages through electrifying song and dance—think “African Riverdance” with township flair. Sponsored by The Imibala Trust.

Silver Hair is Solid Gold!
HelderbergFM is hosting a special Outside Broadcast on Friday, 24 May 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, as part of our Silver Hair is Solid Gold campaign — and we would love for you to be part of it!
This heartwarming community initiative is all about honouring and supporting our senior citizens by collecting essential hygiene products and special treats for residents in local care homes. The broadcast promises great entertainment, live interviews, and opportunities for businesses to connect with the community.

Dinner & Wine Tasting with Stellenbosch Reserve
A Curated Evening of Food & Wine with Winemaker Ignus Ferreira, presented by Winelands Explore.

COUNTRY & 80s PARTY AT THE SMOKEY BRISKET
Giddy up and groove down — Somerset West, it's time to party like it's 1989 meets the Wild West!

Kid's Easter Party
The Smokey Brisket is turning up the fun this Easter with an afternoon packed full of treats, games, and delicious eats for the whole family! Bring the kiddos along for a fun-filled adventure while you kick back and enjoy some mouth-watering food and drink specials.

Bonfire Bash
Join us for an evening of bonfires, wine tasting, good food, incredible bar & food specials, live music, great new friends, laughs and fun!

Easter Egg Hunt @ Fountain Square
6 Restaurants in The Fountain Square will be hosting a day of Easter fun for children between the age of 3 - 12 years old.

Easter Craft & Garden Workshop
As we get ready for Easter, bring your little ones to a magical morning of egg-citing adventures! Join us and The Workshop at the Somerset West Village Garden, where laughter, joy, and surprises await around every corner.

Bowls and Bubbles
Immerse yourself in a calming and transformative sound journey designed to relax, heal, and elevate your senses. After the experience, indulge in a glass of bubbles as you unwind and enjoy tasty pastries that melt in your mouth.

Fountain Square Flavour & Fun
Join us at Fountain Square on 29 March to usher in the new season with a food and pairing festival at this vibrant restaurant hub.

Dinner with the Mayor
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis will focus on matters important to residents of Helderberg. Welcome drink on arrival. Three course dinner. Raffles and auction. Cash bar available.

Business Networking Breakfast
Join us for an upcoming business breakfast in support of Strong School Projects. We invite you to a morning of great conversation, networking, and meaningful impact in a beautiful setting.

Alexandra Place Market Day
Live music, wine and honey tasting, interior design challenge. Join the fun with the Trek Cycle Outride. Free pilates classes & Fit Squad marathon. Good food, fresh bread, great coffee!

Menopause Redefined
THIS IS PERFECT FOR:
Ladies who want to understand and embrace the transitions through menopause
Men and Co-workers who are interested in understanding how to support the ladies going through these transitions
Ladies interested in natural health solutions
Health Practitioners
Wellness Entrepreneurs

Lourensford Harvest Festival
Join us for an unforgettable Harvest Festival at Lourensford Wine Estate from 20–23 February 2025. Celebrate the season with exclusive events, delicious food, wine, and unique experiences.

Valentine's Day Weekend with Cape Canopy Tours
On Friday, our Valentines Day special includes a picnic basket and bubbly. On Saturday night, experience the thrill of love under the stars with our special night zipline adventure! Glide through the full moonlit sky with your special someone and create memories as dazzling as the night.

Wine First Thursday - Eikendal
Start 2025 on a high note with our inaugural Wine First Thursday of the year! Enjoy a delicious meal while discovering new wines or enjoying old favourites. Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening of wine tasting and fun!

HSFA Gift Market
The Helderberg Society for the Aged (HSFA) is hosting a Gift Market on Sat 7th Dec at 121 Lourensford Rd, Somerset West.
CALL FOR EXHIBITORS - Contact Eureka, 021 852 5130

First Thursday – Zevenwacht
Grab your Christmas hats and bring your festive cheer, to the last First Thursday of the year! Enjoy a light 3-course meal while discovering new wines or enjoying old favourites. A wonderful chance to relax with friends and enjoy wonderful wines.

Alfresco Nights – Dinner Under the Stars
Join us for an enchanting dinner experience under the stars on a warm November evening. Nestled amongst the olive orchids and bathed in the soft shimmer of twinkling fairy lights, as we dine alfresco style. Includes welcome drink, four-course dinner, wine pairing and a live performance.

Hoka Demo Run
Join us for the Hoka Demo Run, starting at Bootleggers at 07:00 on Sat 16th Nov.

First Thursday @ WYN – Saxenburg
Wine down or rather wind down your week with our November First Thursdays Wine Event, featuring the sophisticated and scintillating Saxenburg. Enjoy a light 3-course meal while discovering new wines or enjoying old favourites. This experience offers a wonderful chance to broaden your taste buds and explore exceptional wines, all while relaxing with friends.

Chelsea Village goes PINK
Join the Village Collective and Mugg & Bean as we paint Chelsea Village PINK this weekend (25 - 27 October) between 9am - 4pm for breast cancer awareness. We invite you to come relax, enjoy a bite to eat with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in our lovely courtyard and share a message of support, hope, victory, courage or a memory of a loved one.

Pink Pilates Experience with Rosé & Canapé Pairing
October is Pink Month promoting breast cancer awareness. We warmly invite you to join our Pink Pilates Experience to celebrate health and movement, all while raising awareness about this vital topic, with proceeds going towards CANSA.

Polaroid Emulsion Lift Workshop
Learn the art of revealing the delicate emulsion layer from the Polaroids and transfer them onto beautiful paper. You will be creating 4 emulsion lifts from your own artworks or photographs, but make sure to have them on your phone! You will be printing them on the day of the workshop at Oude Leeskamer using the Polaroid Lab. All materials included. You will have the option to print additional Polaroids to take home.
RECURRING EVENTS
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LAST SATURDAY PARK OFF MEET
EVERY LAST SAT, 09:00 - 12.30, @ CHURCH STREET COFFEE, SOMERSET WEST
Mystery prizes, coffee, food, softdrinks, thrift store, boutique. For the charities we support, bring clothing, shoes, blankets, toiletries, and non-perishable foods. See Facebook page.
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Karaoke Night at the Smokey Brisket
EVERY SAT NIGHT, FROM 19:00 TILL LATE, @ THE SMOKEY BRISKET
Somerset West, are you ready to grab the mic and bring the heat? Enjoy great bar & food specials! Competition & theme details on our Facebook page.
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Ride with Specialized, everyone welcome!
EVERY WED & SAT @ SPECIALIZED SOMERSET WEST
Wednesday road ride at 05.30 from the store, roughly 1.5hr ride.
Saturday 06.30 (summer) / 07:00 (winter) we alternate between the road and mountain biking. -
SWRC Friday Run
EVERY FRIDAY @ 05:30 (10km) / 06:00 (5km) @ Bootlegger
Join the Somerset West Run Crew every Friday morning at Bootlegger Somerset West for a 5km/10km run, for all fitness levels!
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Sir Lowry's Pass Village Street Art Tours
EVERY FRIDAY @ 10:00. Visit their Facebook page for details and booking.
We are on a mission to transform Sir Lowry’s Pass Village into a vibrant, colorful community space that inspires pride and unity. By painting murals and street art, we aim to uplift the village’s appearance, while training underprivileged and displaced children and adults who show creative talent.
Donate to this campaign here, visit our website here, and follow us on Facebook here.
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HARVEST DAY AT THE VILLAGE GARDEN
EVERY TUESDAY, 09:00 - 11:00Fresh, organic vegetables are sold at the weekly market and donated to the Thomas House of Hope for their feeding scheme.
Follow the Village Garden on Facebook for regular updates or to receive the weekly Harvest Table WhatsApp notification please WhatsApp “add me” to +27 (0)82-901 2636
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BOOK CLUB AT THE MODELIST
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY, from 10:00 onwardsA safe space for people to get together in our local creative hub of Somerset West and share a little about the book they are reading, meet some new faces and sip away on something delicious. It’s nothing serious and is meant to be a time of reflection and slowing down. This is not only for keen readers but a space to share anything from big books, small books, poems, one’s own creative writing, a simple conversation or even just a smile.
For more information, visit themodelist.co.za
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WINE TASTINGS AT WYN
EVERY LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, 18:00 - 20:00Gather your friends and come taste wines from local estates and find a few new favourites.
Booking is essential via the Wynstore website.
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VILLAGE GARDEN EDUCATIONAL OUTINGS
THURSDAYS, 09:30 - 11:00, booking essentialThe program includes a practical, hands-on learning experience in small groups and a guided tour of the garden where we will impart values such as respect for nature and a love of healthy eating that will serve young students well for the rest of their lives.
The charge is a donation of 1 large jar of peanut butter per child which will be used in the feeding scheme for the people working in the garden.
To book please email: info@swvg.co.za
For more info about the Somerset West Village Garden Educational Outing, click here.
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SOMERSET WEST COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY, from 09:00 - 14:00Southey’s Vines, at 186 Main Road, has been our home for 38 years, making us the oldest craft market in the Helderberg basin. We are committed to providing the best quality handmade crafts, from full sized-sculptures to small pocket-sized gifts, art, soft furnishings, soaps, home and garden decor, clothing, jewellery, recycled and up-cycled art, ceramics and glass.
The Country Kitchen provides a place to sit down in the shade and enjoy a light lunch or craft beer while being entertained by one of our talented buskers.
Visit www.countrycraftmarket.org to find out more.

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