Things To Do In Joburg On Easter

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Things To Do Over The Easter Weekend In Joburg 2024

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Easter is right around the corner and we’re just as excited as you are!

With Easter taking place on Sunday the 31st of March 2024, the glorious Easter weekend – 29th of March 2024 – 1 April 2024 – is literally right around the corner – and trust us, there is NO Easter weekend quite like a Joburg Easter weekend!

…If you have no idea how you’re going to spend this festive occasion, then you should DEFINITELY keep reading!

You better believe that we’ve got you covered – From tons of EGG-CITING family fun, fantastic Easter Feasts, indulgent Lunch Buffets, and decadent Easter dining experiences, to festive Easter-themed markets, exhilarating Easter Egg Hunts for both the young & young at heart, and bucket loads of EGG-STRAVAGENT & enjoyable Easter events, adventures, experiences and activities all across the city – There is something for absolutely EVERYONE to enjoy this Easter weekend in Joburg!

To ensure you have the time of your life, here are some of the top things to do on Easter in Joburg 2024.

A very happy Easter to all those that do celebrate!

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#Easter Sunday Lunch at Vivari Hotel & Spa

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Easter is on the horizon. And if you’re looking for a family-friendly and auspicious celebration for you and your family and friends over the Easter long weekend, then be sure to book your seat / table at Brambles Restaurant located at the beautiful Vivari Hotel & Spa for their Easter Sunday Lunch. Located close to Featherbrooke Estate in Mogale City, this unique destination offers the perfect setting to sit back, relax, and unwind while escaping the rush of the city and indulging in a delectable Easter feast!

Easter Family Fun & Delights

If you’re looking to add an extra flavour-filled & indulgent touch to your Easter Sunday celebrations with a delectable lunch shared with your nearest and dearest at one of Joburg’s best restaurants, Brambles Restaurant at the magnificent Vivari Hotel & Spa will not only meet your expectations but promises to exceed them! With that being said, join Brambles Restaurant at Vivari Hotel & Spa for a special Easter Sunday Lunch on the 31st of March 2024 (Easter Sunday), featuring a delightful buffet starter, a truly indulgent dessert menu, and a divine selection of plated mains!

Not only can you and your family look forward to enjoying an INCREDIBLE Easter Sunday Lunch Feast, but the kiddos are bound to have the BEST time with plenty of exciting & fun-filled Easter-themed activities to keep them thoroughly entertained and loving life! The kids will have a blast joining in on all the Vivari Easter fun & games – especially the Easter Bunny and his egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt! 

Wait up grown-ups – Vivari Hotel & Spa has certainly not forgotten about you! While the kiddos are having tons of fun in the sun, you are invited to indulge your senses with the phenomenal soothing sounds from saxophonist, Olufemi Koya. It’s a Pan African Afrobeat music experience you don’t want to miss – trust us!

With SO much to offer (plus plenty more) Vivari Hotel & Spa has made it their mission to ensure every single member of the family has the absolute best time this Easter weekend in Joburg!

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#Egg-Ceptional Easter Celebrations at Glenburn Lodge & Spa

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Indulge in the spirit of Easter at Glenburn Lodge, where tranquility meets festivity!

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Things To Do On Easter In Joburg
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How about spending your Easter Sunday with family and friends out in the country side, all while being treated to & spoiled with some deliciously festive delights? Sounds pretty perfect! Then don’t waste another second & book your countryside celebrations at Glenburn Lodge & Spa RIGHT AWAY!

Glenburn Lodge & Spa will be hosting a splendid Easter Sunday Lunch that’s sure to spoil and treat all ages – ensuring you leave with a big satisfied smile on your face!

The egg-citement doesn’t stop there! Their special Easter weekend packages promise an unforgettable escape filled with relaxation, delicious cuisine, and delightful moments.

**Click here to find out more about Glenburn Lodge & Spa’s incredible Easter weekend packages & specials.

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#Yummy Easter Goodness at the Chocolate Café | Sandton City

Things To Do On Easter In Joburg
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If you’re looking to entertain the kids over Easter, be sure to visit Chocolate Cafe at Sandton City. Where you will discover a delightful realm of sweetness with a selection of treats from your favourite brands. Relax with a refreshing beverage and snack while your kids dive into Easter-themed fun activities like Paint a Cookie, Fill a Bunny Cracker, and the Smores Station, all priced at just R30 per activity.

Their Chocolate Café is poised to be the ultimate family hotspot for all things sweet. Please be aware that the kids’ activities at the Chocolate Café will be closed to the public on March 26th.

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#Magical Easter at Melrose Arch 2024

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Top Things To Do In Joburg On Easter
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Get ready for an Easter celebration like no other! Melrose Arch unveils its enchanting plans for Magical Easter at Melrose Arch 2024. From Friday, 29 March to Monday, 01 April 2024, families are invited to immerse themselves in a world abuzz with excitement and delight at Gauteng’s premier lifestyle destination.

** Here is just some of what you can expect at the Magical Easter Celebration at Melrose Arch: **

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Join the EPIC Easter Egg Hunt!

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** Get ready for a magical Easter Egg Hunt this Easter Sunday (31 March 2024) as the popular Melrose Arch Easter Egg Hunt returns! **

This Amazing Race-style Magical Easter egg hunt will take place between 12pm and 4pm. Starting on the Piazza, children will be given clues that will lead them from one destination to the next, ending at a whimsical bunny garden where they’ll meet the Easter Bunny and friends, have their photos taken if they wish, and claim their prize of course!

**Due to the BEYOND popular demand of this highly-anticipated & long-awaited Magical Melrose Arch Easter Egg Hunt, tickets are EXTREMELY limited! Don’t waste another second – Click here to purchase your ticket / tickets RIGHT AWAY! HURRY, HURRY, HURRY!**

As part of the hunt, children will receive a delicious Melrose Arch filled treat box – YAY! Plus, appearances from characters such as fairies, bunnies, and elves will enhance the ambiance, ensuring an EGG-CEPTIONAL Easter experience for all!

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Lots of EGG-CITING activities & fun-filled adventures for the kiddos at Melrose Arch this Easter!

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Melrose Arch has lined up a fun-filled programme of activities to make it a Magical Easter for the little ones. On Friday, 29 March 2024, to 1 April 2024, the Piazza is the place to be for the little ones. 

Join Melrose Arch for an Easter extravaganza! Throughout the Easter weekend, the Melrose Arch Piazza will host a range of activities daily from 10am to 5pm – There will be a jumping castle, face painter, Clamber Club entertainers with obstacle courses including games like tug of war and hoop, toddler play area, activity tables with puzzles, books and building blocks, tons of laughter, fun & games with Clamber Club’s dance and sing-along entertainers, PLUS a not-to-be-missed appearance by Jog the Frog on Easter Sunday! 

The Melrose Arch Easter fun DEFINITELY doesn’t end there! Kids can satisfy their sweet-tooth cravings to their heart’s desire by enjoying down-right delicious ice cream from Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream, topped with various tempting Easter themed toppings, or indulging in the unique Swirl Smashed and Rolled Ice Cream. **BONUS: The Swirl Smashed and Rolled Ice Cream activation will give guests the chance to enjoy a fun-filled lucky draw game and stand a chance to win free ice cream vouchers! In addition to these two EPIC ice-cream delights – we will also have a Gelato treat at upper retail galleria at Miha’s!

And that’s not all – you can also check out Toys and More, where they’re selling LED Bunny Ears, along with an array of amazing Easter-themed toys & a variety of chocolate Easter eggs all throughout the Easter weekend. Join us for a truly magical Easter celebration!

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Eat alfresco at your favourite restaurant & enjoy live entertainment!

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Photo credit: Melrose Arch

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For the grown-ups – Make this Easter weekend a memorable one for your family, friends and / or partner at Melrose Arch!

Book a table at one of Melrose Arch’s renowned restaurants, including Mr George, Sebule, Istanbul Kebab, Ocean Basket, Ghazal or Parreirinha Restauranteand enjoy live entertainment / music as well as saxophone melodies – which will undoubtedly only further enhance the ambiance – on the Square from 1pm -4pm.

**Book your table to secure an extraordinary culinary experience | Bookings are ESSENTIAL!

**Note: For further details on Melrose Arch, its retailers, the Magical Easter festive activity programme and trading hours visit melrosearch.co.za

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#Celebrate Easter at Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa

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** Celebrate Easter in style & join Kloofzicht Lodge and Spa for an Easter Sunday celebration perfect for all ages! **

Indulge in a feast of flavors and a day of joy at our exquisite Easter Buffet Lunch. Join us for a delightful experience filled with delectable dishes, family-friendly entertainment, and cherished moments. At Kloofzicht Lodge, we’re bringing you an Easter celebration that goes beyond the ordinary.

**Easter Buffet Lunch: Savor the finest culinary delights crafted by our talented chefs. From mouthwatering mains to divine desserts, our buffet is a gastronomic journey that caters to every palate. Feast on a selection of delectable dishes prepared with love and care.

In addition to indulging in Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa’s delectable Easter Buffet Luch, you can also look forward to enjoying tons of family fun, incredible live entertainment, and a special gift to top it off!

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#Easter Fun Day

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~ Exciting Easter Family Fun Day – 30 March 2024 ~

Mark your calendar for Epic Escapades’ Easter Family Fun Day and Picnic on the 30th of March at the Voortrekker Monument Picnic Area from 10am. You can expect a festivity-packed day with tons of amazing and exciting activities, contests, and bountiful rewards for ALL!

The Easter event is a family fun day that will be taking place on the 30th of March. At the event, family, friends, or even solo adventurers will have the opportunity to enjoy:

The face painting and hairspray stations, stalls for buying knickknacks, horseback riding, and pin-the-tail will leave the entire family feeling like kids again.

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Food is included in option two of the tickets – This option includes picnic baskets per group of 4, providing Halal and Vegetarian friendly options. We cater to anyone so build your own basket is also an option, but the five primary baskets are Vegetarian, Halal, Regular Healthy and Sweet. Some of these baskets may also be available for purchase throughout the event but Build your own basket must be ordered in advance.

**Click here to view the amazing selection of Picnic Baskets on offer.

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Drinks will be provided on the day, along with branded water bottles for everyone, but drinks are allowed in at an additional price per cooler box (yes, this means alcohol, too).

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Absolutely EVERYONE is welcome at this fantastic & fun-filled family-friendly event! Kids under three receive free entry and pensioners get R100 discount. Disability friendly parking will be available, and assistance provided where needed.

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**Tickets can be bought online at: www.epic-escapades.myshopify.com | Or at the gate on the day of | Click here to view the various ticket options available.

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Our photographer will be on hand all day, so any photos taken of the event will be available for purchase the following week and merchandise upon request.

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**BONUS: On this day ONLY, discounted tours of the Monument and Fort Schanskop will be available to all attendees.

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#Easter Night Market at The German Club

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Heartspace Events are thrilled to announce their Easter Night Market! Join them on 28 March 2024 at The German Club in Edenvale for a night of fun suitable for all ages. Live entertainment and various activities await you and your family at the market.

** What Can I Expect From The Easter Night Market? **

One of the highlights is the Egg-citing Kiddies Interactive Easter Hunt, with limited tickets available for pre-booking and at the door. Pre-booked tickets are R100 per child, while tickets at the door are R130 per child. There are two age groups: Group 1 (2 years – 7 years) from 18:30 until 19:30 and Group 2 (8 years – 13 years) from 20:00 to 21:00. **Pre-booked tickets include entry to the market.

Children will follow special clues to find Golden Egg pictures scattered around the market. Every participating child will receive an Easter pack, and parental assistance is available. The top three fastest kids will win extra Easter surprises. Please gather in the Big Hall at your group’s designated time slot to receive clues and start the hunt.

Bring your friends and family for a vibrant night out! The market features an array of stalls offering hand-crafted gifts, toys, jewellery, clothing, delicious food, drinks, and more, served by our vendors and The German Club. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

**The entrance fee for adults is R30 per person.

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#Delightful Easter Sunday Lunch Buffet at Chief’s Boma

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Celebrate Easter the right way this year by visiting your favourite African Dining Experience – none other than Chief’s Boma of course – and enjoying a spectacular Easter Sunday Lunch Buffet with family and friends!

** The remarkable 300-seater Chief’s Boma African Dining Experience Restaurant, located in the tranquil indigenous gardens of the Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre caters for all tastes. With over 120 fantastic & flavour-filled dishes to choose from – there is no doubt that absolutely everyone will find their favourite! **

This Easter at Chief’s Boma, you and your loved ones can indulge in an unbelievable buffet lunch along with tons of exciting Easter extras that’s sure to tickle your taste buds. In addition to their Easter Sunday Lunch Buffet, you can also look forward to enjoying extraordinary live entertainment, an enclosed jungle gym area where the kids can have loads of fun, as well as a special Easter Egg Hunt for them to enjoy – Making for a truly memorable Easter celebration for the entire family!

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** The R395 per person for Chief’s Boma Easter Sunday Lunch Buffet includes: **

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#Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt & Berry Picking at The Field Berry Farm

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**Hop on over to the Field Berry Farm for the ultimate EGG-STRAVAGANZA this Easter Weekend – 30th of March 2024 & 31st of March 2024 – for BUCKET LOADS of Easter fun to be had by ALL!**

Here’s how the Easter egg hunt will work: Kids will have a blast searching for coloured stones hidden among the raspberry bushes.​ Once they have found the 3 different coloured stones these will be exchanged for one marshmallow egg, one candy-coated chocolate egg, and one wrapped hollow milk chocolate egg. **Note: R90 per child | Includes entrance fee and Easter Egg Hunt.

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The Field Berry Farm Easter Fun doesn’t end there! In addition to the kiddos’ egg-citing Easter Egg Hunt, you will also have the delightful opportunity to pick fresh raspberries from the farm as well as enjoy a wonderful guided walk near the berry field which will take you through the different stages of the Easter Story.

Top Things To Do In Joburg On Easter
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Top Things To Do In Joburg On Easter
Photo credit: The Field Berry Farm
Top Things To Do In Joburg On Easter
Photo credit: The Field Berry Farm

To top it off, there will also be a variety of stalls selling delicious food & refreshments (including halaal and vegan options).

This family-friendly event promises to be tons of fun and filled with plenty of memorable moments and sweet surprises for everyone. Don’t miss out on this egg-citing adventure at The Field Berry Farm this Easter weekend!

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Photo credit: The Field Berry Farm

**Important Note: Please make a booking before coming, we will not accept walk-ins.

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#Easter Lunch at Maropeng Boutique Hotel 

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Enjoy some Easter feasting in the heart of history at Maropeng Boutique Hotel. Join them for a delightful lunch at the Tumulus restaurant, taking in the stunning views and celebrate this special occasion.

This is just the place if you’re looking to indulge in some good food, spend quality time with your loved ones, and marvel at the ancient wonders of Maropeng.

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#Unforgettable Easter Sunday Lunch Buffet at Punchinellos at Montecasino’s Pivot Hotel

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Nothing quite unites and brings people closer than sharing a festive and delicious feast! Lucky for you, this Easter, Punchinellos gives you the special opportunity to do just that!

Bring the family together this Easter Sunday by treating them to a fabulous, joyous & truly unforgettable Easter Sunday Lunch Buffet that will undoubtedly delight every member of the family’s taste buds at the renowned Punchinellos Restaurant at Montecasino’s Pivot Hotel.

What are you waiting for? Book your table right away to ensure a magical & memorable Easter celebration feast that both you and your whole family will cherish for many years to come!

**Contact Punchinellos Restaurant at Montecasino’s Pivot Hotel to make / secure a booking: 011 367 4367 | Punchinellos@tsogosun.com

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#Exhilarating Adults Easter Egg Hunt at Polofields Crossing

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Top Things To Do In Joburg On Easter
Photo credit: Polofields Crossing

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** CALLING ALL ADULTS – ITS OFFICIALLY YOUR TIME TO SHINE! **

Prepare for an EGG-CITING adventure & thrilling Easter Egg Hunt designed JUST for you at Polofields Crossing on the 29th of March & 30th of March 2024!

Embark on an invigorating quest to find the BIG Golden Egg hidden among their shops. Discover one? Redeem it at their Easter stand for fantastic prizes!

Whatever you do – DO NOT FORGET to inscribe your name on your receipt and drop it into their Easter box for a chance to win back the value of your shopping spree! Stay alert for their enthusiastic promoters dressed in themed costumes, delighting all the wonderful shoppers with delectable Polofields Crossing Easter Fudge!

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#About Time Corner | Easter Market

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