
EVENTS IN SOMERSET WEST
WHAT’S ON
UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Spring Music Concert
Fundraiser for Strong Schools Community Collaborative.
Enjoy your own refreshments with friends and family around a table and feed your soul with good music, while overlooking the beautiful Helderberg Basin.
A mass school choir will perform "Her Time has Come" with other local guest performers.

B&W FILM PHOTOGRAHY WORKSHOP
Learn the art of B&W film photography. Observe demonstrations of film processing and Cyanotype.

FREE BIODANZA CLASS
Celebrating a year of Biodanza in Somerset West!
We invite you to a free celebratory class on Saturday the 31st of August starting 11am sharp – 1pm @ Imibala Dance Studio, 14 Bright Street.
Booking essential - call Kerry 082 550 3098 or Alan 076 264 9127 to reserve your space.

Women's Month Breakfast
Join the Somerset West Village Collective and Tyson Properties for a Women’s Month Breakfast at Sanook on Friday, 23 August.
Meet likeminded women, enjoy a scrumptious breakfast, learn about plans for the rejuvenation of Somerset West and listen to some experts share tips on juggling life, wealth and wellness. We are also excited to spoil you with a gift from the Village Collective and our partners.

VILLAGE GARDEN HARVEST DAY
EVERY TUESDAY
The fresh, 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

BOOK CLUB AT THE MODELIST
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
A 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.
Come with your books, scribbles, jotted down notes and an open mind.
For more information, visit www.themodelist.co.za

Somerset West Country Craft Market
EVERY SECOND SATURDAY
The Country Craft Market was established in 1983 and is famous for the quality and variety of the handmade items on offer. Southey’s Vines has been our home for 38 years, making us the oldest craft market in the Helderberg basin. The market is child & pet friendly and wheelchair accessible.
We are always 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. There are always new and interesting crafts on offer. 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.

WINE tastings at WYN
EVERY LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Gather your friends and come taste wines from local estates and find a few new favourites.
Booking is essential via the Wynstore website.

Village Garden Educational Outings
THURSDAYS, booking essential
Children can learn how vegetables grow, how to look after them and how compost is made. They will also learn about insects and the important role they play in maintaining a healthy environment for organic vegetables to grow. The 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
RECURRING EVENTS
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Ride with Specialized, everyone welcome!
EVERY WED & SAT @ SPECIALIZED SOMERSET WEST
Wednesday road ride at 5.30am from the store, roughly 1.5hr ride. Sat 06.30 (summer) / 07:00 (winter) we alternate between the road and mountain biking.
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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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WINELANDS EXPLORE FIRST THURSDAYS @WYN
FIRST THURSDAYS, from 18:30 onwardsEXCITING NEWS! Winelands Explore is bringing you the first of its kind in the Helderberg area: an exciting monthly gathering, featuring a selected wine estate, showcasing their finest wines for you to sample and enjoy.
Indulge in delicious snacks as you explore new wines and learn about the art of winemaking from the experts themselves. This is a great opportunity to expand your palate and discover hidden gems in the world of wine, while relaxing with friends.
Tickets via Quicket, with limited availability!
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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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