‘Tis the season to be jolly! The 2024 festive season is officially in full swing in Johannesburg!
Joburg most definitely comes to life during the holiday season! There’s holiday season cheer absolutely EVERYWHERE you go – Twinkling lights & sparkling décor, a vast & wonderful variety of festive treats, eats & feasts, and let’s not forget all of the exciting family-friendly entertainment that’s sure to delight both the young & young at heart!
To ensure that you have everything you need to make the holiday season as cheerful & merry as possible, here are some great Festive Season Events, Festivities & Celebrations in Johannesburg that will undoubtedly get you into full festive season mode!
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#SPAR Carols by Candlelight Presented by Jacaranda FM!
- When: Thursday, 5 December 2024
- Where: SunBet Arena at Time Square Casino, 209 Aramist Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria
- Time: Doors open: 5pm | Show: 7pm – 8:30pm | **Live stream begins at 6:30pm on jacarandafm.com!
- Price: R75 p/p | Kids U/3: FREE!
- Contact details: 011 063 5700 | enquiries@jacarandafm.com
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For the past two decades, Jacaranda FM & SPAR have proudly produced an annual Christmas show that features some of South Africa’s most prominent musicians.
Join for a beautiful evening of Carols by Candlelight, where the melodies echo the love & joy of being Home for Christmas. Expect nostalgic carols sung by talented SA artists, illuminating the night with the magic of music, family fun, delicious holiday treats & warm beverages, and some special surprises!
This special festive season event takes place live in Pretoria at the SunBet Arena Time Square, whilst simultaneously being LIVE streamed on jacarandafm.com for those who want to watch the soul-stirring concert with their families at home. **Live stream begins at 6:30pm!
**BONUS: The full value of the ticket will be donated to Santa’s Shoebox to bring festive joy to our most vulnerable children around South Africa.
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#Christmas Fun at Fourways Mall
- When: 4 December 2024 – 22 December 2024
- Where: Fourways Mall, 11 Ruby Cl, Witkoppen, Fourways, Sandton, Johannesburg
- Time: 4 December – 12 December: 10am – 7pm | 13 December – 22 December: 10am – 8pm | **Note that final slots are for the day are 1.5 hours long
- Cost: 4 December – 12 December: R40 p/p per two-hour session | 13 December – 22 December: R50 p/p per two-hour session
- Contact details: 011 465 6095 | info@fourwaysmall.co.za
- **EXTRA NOTE: Santa Land is fully cashless & ONLY card payments are welcome | All Santa Land play zones are closed between 2pm & 3pm daily to allow for deep cleaning
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets! | **SPACE IS LIMITED** | Bookings for tickets must be purchased via Quicket | If you arrive late, you will only be allowed to join what remains of the session time booked.
- Website: www.fourwaysmall.com
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Looking for activities & events in Johannesburg to keep the entire family in the festive spirit this festive season? Look no further than the Santa Land Adventure at Fourways Mall! This year’s edition is better than ever with a wide range of immersive & entertaining experiences, activities & fun & festive adventures that are guaranteed to surprise & delight ALL members of the family – Both the young & the young at heart!
The Santa Land Adventure runs from the 4th of December to the 22nd of December 2024 & ventures through the mall with interactive experiences at five fantastical zones!
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**How does Santa Land at Fourways Mall work?**
Choose a booking slot & purchase your tickets via Quicket – adults require a ticket too. On the day of your booking, head to the Ticket Office, located in the Centre Court, just opposite the entrance of the Mainland Zone.
Here is where you register, and each member of your family receives a wrist band which gives you access to each of the five zones. Then you can collect your own adventure map & begin your journey!
**NOTE: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets! | **SPACE IS LIMITED** | Bookings for tickets must be purchased via Quicket | If you arrive late, you will only be allowed to join what remains of the session time booked.
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**Zone 1 – Mainland Santa Land & Courtyard**
Located in the Main Centre Court, Mainland is where the festive fun begins! Here you can get a family portrait done & check out Santa’s bedroom, pen a postcard to the North Pole, decorate Krispy Kreme doughnuts, enjoy story time at Exclusive Books & explore Santa’s Courtyard with games, toys & face painting from Hamleys, Toy Kingdom & Build-a-Bear.
This zone has everything to keep the young & the young at heart adventurers entertained!
**Zone 2 – Santa’s Milky Lane**
Opposite Cotton On, this treat-filled zone invites families to make sweet memories by building a magical trail bag for Rudolph & indulging in a festive creation together. It’s the sweetest spot on Santa’s trail!
**Zone 3 – Santa’s Igloo**
Experience the North Pole in Santa’s Igloo, Santa Land’s newest high-tech addition. Step into this immersive zone & feel the magic as you journey through a digital winter wonderland.
**Zone 4 – Santa’s Ball Playground**
Situated outside Crocs at Fourways Mall, this interactive playground is full of bounce & boundless fun for all ages. It’s a surefire way to spread some festive cheer whilst the kids get active.
**Zone 5 – Santa’s Wishing Wall**
Located near Checkers Hyper, the wishing wall is a great opportunity for families to reflect & share their hopes for the New Year. Write down your dreams, hopes & resolutions, post it on the wishing wall & cross your fingers (and perhaps toes too!) that it comes true!
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**EXTRA FESTIVE FUN AT FOURWAYS MALL!!**
The fun does not stop at the Santa Land Adventure! There are so many more festive activities taking place at Fourways Mall, such as:
**Making new memories by taking photos / a photo with Father Christmas**
Christmas photos are a special memento of cherished memories that stay for years to come! Father Christmas is stationed just behind the Mainland zone this year & will be there – festive & photo ready – from the 3rd of December until the 24th of December – giving you plenty of time to capture your special Christmas memory! **NOTE: Photo sessions are closed between 2pm & 3pm daily for Santa to have a cookie & hot chocolate break of course!
**A Festive Market & LIVE Music Experience**
Attendees have the opportunity to get on top of their Christmas shopping & discover artisanal gifts at the Festive Fourways Market running from the 10th of December to the 23rd of December 2024.
Fourways Mall is also giving everyone a LIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE over the festive season, inviting talented musicians to perform toe-tapping tunes & singalong Christmas songs to accompany your Christmas shopping – It’s the perfect festive combination!
**Snack & Eat at Santa Land**
Food & snacks are available in the multiple food stalls throughout the mall & the Food Court, such as Oh My Cake, Cotton Candy Lane, Milky Lane, Pizza Hut & Seattle Coffee Co. – to mention merely a few! However, no eating or drinking is permitted in the Santa Land adventure zones.
**Opportunities to Give Back this Festive Season**
While the holidays can be all about fun, gifts & family, it’s also about paying your way forward & giving back, which you can do at Fourways Mall this festive season!
Get your gifts wrapped at R10 per gift at stations at the Info Desk, in front of Sportscene & Truworths. What you pay will go towards life-changing surgeries for children with the Smile Foundation – HOW INCREDIBLE IS THAT?!
You can also donate a toy to The Angel Network & Safripol or support Reach For A Dream at the Disney Chari-tree. NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL!
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#Cedar Square Christmas Drive-In Special
- When: Friday & Saturday, 6 December 2024 & 7 December 2024
- Where: Cedar Square, Cedar Rd, Fourways, Johannesburg
- Time: 6pm – 11pm
- Cost: R300 p/car
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets!
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**It’s not about the film, but the experience!**
Join a special Christmas edition of the Cedar Square Drive-In Movie Nights for an unforgettable weekend of outdoor cinema magic! Not only will you get to experience an unbeatable line-up of outdoor movie screenings under the stunning Joburg night sky, but you will also get to enjoy down-right delicious food from the various restaurants at Cedar Square while watching your favourite films – Could it possibly get any better?!
**The Cedar Square Drive-In Movie Nights Line-Up has Something for EVERYONE:**
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~ FRIDAY LINE-UP ~
- 6PM – Gates Open
- 7:30PM – Smallfoot (2018) PG | 1h 36m
- 9PM – Edward Scissorhands (1990) PG-13 | 1h 45m
- 10:45PM – Event Close
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~ SATURDAY LINE-UP ~
- 6:30PM – Gates Open
- 7:30PM – The Grinch (2018) PG | 1h 25m
- 9PM – Love Actually (2003) 16SNL | 2h 10m
- 11PM – Event Close
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**NOTE: RAIN…folks if it rains, your cars will get wet & we will charge your car batteries in case they go flat. If the event is rained out, there is no refund, you are welcome to come the following day or your ticket will be transferred to the next show of your choice.
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#Festival of Lights!
- When: 28 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
- Where: Joburg Zoo, 30 Keyes, Jellicoe Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg
- Time: Thursday – Sunday: 7pm -10pm
- Price: Kids 3 – 12 years old: R75 | Pensioners: R100 | Kids 12+ & Adults: R175 | Kids U/3: FREE!
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets!
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The annual Joburg Festival of Lights features an enchanting collection of illuminated life-size animal characters, classical, harmonious entertainment & a food & craft night market for visitors to the Joburg Zoo!
Patrons enjoy a tranquil walk in the zoo on a designated-lit route away from the animals under trees decorated in enchanting lights. The festival also features sculptures & family-friendly activities.
The Festival of Lights runs from late November 2024 to early January 2025 – right in time for the school holidays & festive season – making it a magical experience for attendees of all ages!
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#The Holiday Benoni Night Market
- When: Friday, 6 December 2024
- Where: Cnr President Brand & President Boshoff Street, Rynfield AH, Benoni, Johannesburg
- Time: 5pm – 10pm
- Cost: Adults: R25p/p | Pensioners & Kids U/12: R10p/p | **Purchase at entrance**
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The Benoni Night Market is decking the halls (and the stalls) for a merry night of holiday magic! Expect festive feasts & global treats to stuff your stockings & stomachs with, one-of-a-kind gifts & family-friendly fun with holiday lights, live music & a vibrant festive atmosphere that’ll have everyone feeling holly jolly!
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