FOR A TIPPLE

Easter At The Nut Farm

A Taste Of Germany

On 27 May, the Deutsche Internationale Schule in Parktown, Johannesburg will host their 113th annual Schulbasar, and everyone is invited to the party. Visitors can expect a wide variety of beers, live performances, more than 60 stands offering traditional German food and delicacies, a tea garden and activities for children of all ages. Tickets cost R190 for adults (beer mug included) and children under 12 enter for free.

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SIN + TAX

It’s Joburg’s own local speakeasy! Hidden behind an unmarked door in Parkwood, this windowless cocktail bar comes with cocktails mostly mixed with house-made ingredients. The owner-bartender, Julian Short also creates a new seasonal menu every now an again and your drinks may or may not come served with free popcorn. Perhaps one of the best ways to celebrate Africa Day this year.

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A STREETBAR NAMED DESIRE

Accordig to Joburg blogger, Heather Mason this bar is one of the city’s hottest Friday night hangouts. The menu features Mediterranean-type tapas and snacks and they have quirky and unique cocktail names like “The Kindness of Strangers”, “A Woman’s Charm” and “Coarse Behaviour.”

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FUN, FUN, FUN

Celebrate Earth Day By Seeing The Invisible

A global augmented-reality exhibition where artists create AR-works to be displayed in parks and gardens worldwide. For its second season, it’s coming to Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort and promises a beautiful and fascinating new way to explore these gardens. Once you’ve arrived, you only need your smartphone and the Seeing the Invisible app to enjoy the digital displays. This is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day – pack a picnic, relax under the trees, or have a lovely brunch at Eagle’s Fare Restaurant. Tickets cost R70 for adults, R20 for school children and children under six can enter fro free. The exhibition is open until 30 September.

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Donkey Dairy

Head to The Donkey Dairy in Magaliesburg for a fun day out. The farm is about 90 minutes from Johannesburg, so make a whole day of it. For Mother’s Day (14 May), they are giving all moms who visit the farm discounts on their luxurious donkey milk skincare range. Preorder a Mother’s day picnic basket and enjoy it under the trees. For Easter (7-10 April), the farm will offer an Easter Egg Hunt for the little ones, and there will be storytime when “The Legend of The Donkey’s Cross" will be shared, which ties in with the Easter story. Enjoy yummy, freshly baked hot cross buns over the Easter period when visiting the farm.

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TIME TO SHINE

The Glow Festival is happening in Morningside, Sandton until 9 April. The event will feature more than 50 displays made up of more than 2 000 intricate lanterns with more than 100 000 LED lightbulbs and silk material. See everything from a giant shark to the big five, brilliantly aglow. There are food vendors and amusement rides to ensure a memorable late afternoon and evening outing for everyone. Tickets cost R45 for children and R60 for adults.

Bring the whole family to The Nut Farm in the heart of Hartebeespoort (about a 70-minute drive from Joburg) for an Easter extravaganza like no other. 7 and 8 April will be funfilled days packed with games and Easter egg hunts for the kids, artisan stalls and live music for the adults, food trucks, gin and wine bars, gelato and much more. The Nut Farm is located in the middle of a pecan nut orchard and offers a refreshing break from the rush of the city. Ticket prices are R90 for adults and R40 for kids under 12.

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PAINT ’N PLANT

Celebrate Earth Day on 22 April by painting a beautiful pot and planting a succulent as a reminder to care for our planet. This event takes place at The Old Oak Restaurant at the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club and it is definitely something the whole family will enjoy. It costs R395 per person, including all the supplies you might need. Enjoy a meal together at the restaurant before or after your creative session.

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DOEK & JEANS PICNIC

Celebrate mothers in style on 6 May from 10:00 to 20:00 at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm in Alberton. Dress in your jeans and matching colourful headscarf (or ‘doek’) and enjoy the awesome atmosphere with friends and family. Great music and a lineup of popular artists will have you shake your booty in no time. Tickets are available at Computicket or Webtickets at R150 for adults and R100 for kids. There’s a fee of R100 per cooler box (a mandatory corkage fee for bringing alcohol into the venue).