The Big One: Rand Show 2026

The Rand Show is back for its 131st year, running from Thursday 2 April through Monday 6 April at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. Expect adrenaline-pumping car shows, theme park rides, jungle adventures, tech and gaming, shopping and live music — five full days of non-stop entertainment for the whole family. 

️ Book tickets: https://randshow.co.za/tickets/ 

Easter Egg Hunts for the Kids

Field Berry Farm, Walkerville Swap the usual egg hunt for a berry-filled adventure at Field Berry Farm over 4–5 April, where kids search for coloured stones hidden among the raspberry bushes. Finding all three colours earns them three different chocolate eggs — a marshmallow egg, a white candy-coated chocolate egg and a hollow milk chocolate egg. Joburg.co.za

More info: https://thefieldberryfarm.com ️ Book: https://www.quicket.co.za

Prison Break Market, Glenfernes Easter Friday (3 April) gets egg-citing at Prison Break Market with two age-group egg hunts — ages 2–4 from 8am, and ages 5–8 from 8:45am. Coffee and breakfast are available from 7am. In Your Pocket

More info: https://whatsoninjoburg.com/easter-egg-hunts-johannesburg/

Melrose Arch Easter Playground The Piazza at Melrose Arch transforms into a vibrant family playground from 3–6 April, in partnership with Clamber Club. Children aged 1–8 and 10–13 can enjoy Egg & Spoon Races, The Bunny Track, an Easter Scavenger Hunt and Ten Pin Bowling. 

More info: https://melrosearch.co.za/upcoming-events

Kievits Kroon Wine Estate, Pretoria For a special overnight experience, Kievits Kroon offers a stay package on Easter Sunday (5 April) that includes a lunch buffet, an Easter egg hunt, one night's accommodation, and a sparkling wine and oyster breakfast the next morning. Prices start from R1,195 per child and R2,550 per adult. What's On In Joburg

Book direct: https://www.kievitskroon.co.za

Markets & Outdoor Fun

Ludwig Roses Easter Exhibition Market, Pretoria From 27 March to 6 April, step into the Rose Shed for the Ludwig Roses Easter Exhibition Market, featuring over 1,000 rose varieties, tractor train rides, craft beer, a kids' play area, light bites — and it's dog-friendly! What's On In Joburg

More info: https://www.ludwigsroses.co.za/ludwigs-events/easter-market-ludwigs-roses-2/

German Club Easter Night Market, Edenvale On Thursday 2 April, the German Club hosts its annual Easter Night Market by Heart Space Events, with live entertainment and family-friendly activities. In Your Pocket

More info: https://whatsoninjoburg.com/easter-egg-hunts-johannesburg/

Rest Ur Ass Donkey Sanctuary Easter Market, Roodepoort Head out to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for eggs, and enjoy rides, treats and family fun at the Rest Ur Ass Donkey Sanctuary Easter Market on Friday 3 April. In Your Pocket

More info: https://whatsoninjoburg.com/easter-egg-hunts-johannesburg/

Eastgate Shopping Centre – The Scoop Shop The Scoop Shop returns to Strelitzia Court at Eastgate from 1–6 April, inviting families into a whimsical ice cream-inspired world filled with sweet treats and playful Easter activities. It runs daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with Woolworths as the official brand partner. Joburg.co.za

More info: https://www.eastgate.co.za

Live Music & Events for Adults

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons A magical candlelit concert experience takes place at Shepstone Gardens on Thursday 2 April from 8:15pm. AllEvents

️ Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za

Handel's Messiah For something more classical, catch Handel's Messiah on Friday 3 April from 6pm at the Linder Auditorium. AllEvents

️ Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za

Emperors Palace Theatre From soul-stirring local legends to high-energy acts, Emperors Palace's Theatre of Marcellus is serving up a full Easter season programme. Joburg.co.za

Full lineup & tickets: https://www.emperorspalace.com/entertainment

Falace in Wonderland – Hotel Sky Sandton Packed with naughty humour, dazzling dance numbers and a soundtrack of noughties hits from Madonna, Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, Falace in Wonderland is a bold reimagining of Alice in Wonderland playing at the Infinity Auditorium. Joburg.co.za

️ Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za

Easter Buffets & Brunches

Pasture & Plate, Honeydew On Easter Sunday 5 April, Pasture & Plate in Honeydew (35 Paul Kruger Road) offers a buffet and egg hunt combo. Tickets are R280pp for the buffet and egg hunt, or R100pp for the egg hunt only. Jacaranda FM

️ Book via Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za

Quick-Reference Calendar

Date Event
27 Mar – 6 Apr Ludwig Roses Market, Pretoria
1–6 Apr The Scoop Shop, Eastgate
2–6 Apr Rand Show, Nasrec
2 Apr German Club Easter Night Market, Edenvale
2 Apr Candlelight Concert, Shepstone Gardens
3 Apr Prison Break Easter Egg Hunt
3 Apr Rest Ur Ass Donkey Sanctuary Market
3–6 Apr Melrose Arch Easter Playground
4–5 Apr Field Berry Farm Egg Hunt, Walkerville
5 Apr Pasture & Plate Buffet & Hunt, Honeydew
5 Apr Kievits Kroon Stay Package, Pretoria

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Have a fantastic Easter weekend!