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Still figuring out your Easter plans? Don’t worry - we’ve done all the digging for you and summarised it into a 5 minute read (yay!).

From egg hunts and family days to long lunches, wine tastings and a few slower escape options… this is your go-to guide to doing Easter properly in the Winelands.

Whether you’re planning something for the kids, booking a table with friends, or just looking for a relaxed day out - there’s a lot happening, so we’ve handpicked the best of it to make life easy.

Here’s this week’s lineup👇

Easter Eggventure Hunt at Spier Wine Farm
📅 Fri. 3 - Sun. 5 Apr | 09:00-12:30 📍 Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch
A playful, beautifully set Easter adventure with clue-solving, exploring and hidden surprises. One of the best all-round family options.
🎟 Book here

Easter Kids Adventure at Boschendal
📅 Sat. 4 - Mon. 6 Apr | 10:00-14:00 📍 Boschendal Estate, Franschhoek
A full-on Easter experience with games, obstacle courses and creative fun - guaranteed to keep little ones busy (and happy).
🎟 R380 per child - Info here

Four Days of Easter at Nederburg
📅 Fri. 3 - Mon. 6 Apr | From 11:00 📍 Nederburg Wine Estate, Paarl
If you want one easy, flexible plan for the whole weekend - this is it. Daily egg hunts, food, wine and space to roam.
🎟 From R250 - Details

Easter Sunday Lunch at Lanzerac
📅 Sun. 5 Apr | 12:00 📍 Lanzerac Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
A classic Winelands Easter - long lunch, great wine and a beautiful setting. Exactly how it should be done.
🎟 R825 pp - Email to book

Easter Picnic at LEO Sky Farm
📅 Sun. 5 Apr | 11:00-16:00 📍 LEO Sky Farm, Franschhoek
Laid-back, family-friendly and packed with atmosphere - think food trucks, live music and Easter fun on the lawns.
🎟 R150 pp - Info here

Art Opening: AANGENOME by Chris Slabber
📅 Thu. 2 Apr | 18:00 📍 FOMO Fine Art Gallery, Stellenbosch
Step into a striking contemporary exhibition by Chris Slabber, set against a relaxed gallery atmosphere with live music. A perfect midweek cultural fix in the heart of Stellenbosch.
🎟 Free entry, no booking required

Floral Workshop at Landskroon Wines
📅 Wed. 15 Apr | 09:30-14:00 📍 Landskroon Wines, Paarl
A beautifully curated morning of florals, wine and creativity. Enjoy a hands-on workshop, wine tasting and gourmet bites in a relaxed Winelands setting.
🎟 R2,200 pp - Book here

Easter Family Day Event
📅 Fri. 3 Apr | 10:00–13:00 📍 Play By Nature, Stellenbosch
A charming picnic-style Easter event for little ones with themed activities, egg hunts and live music.
🎟 Booking essential - Info here

Easter Hangout at Simonsig
📅 Sat. 4 Apr | From 09:00 📍 Simonsig, Stellenbosch
A relaxed vineyard day with pizza, wine and plenty of fun for the kids - easy, no-fuss family outing.
🎟 Info here

Paasfees Pretdag | Afrikaanse Taalmonument
📅 Sat. 4 Apr | 09:00-13:00 📍 Paarlberg
Crafts, games, picnic spots and beautiful views - a wholesome outdoor family morning.
🎟 From R40, Info here

Easter Egg Hunt at Blaauwklippen
📅 Sun. 5 Apr | 11:00 or 14:00 📍 Blaauwklippen, Stellenbosch
A magical treasure hunt with maps, chocolate surprises and farm exploration for ages 3-12.
🎟 R150 per child - Info here

Easter Egg Hunt | Skilpadvlei Wine Farm
📅 Sun. 5 Apr | 10:00-16:00 📍 Skilpadvlei, Stellenbosch
A full-day Easter outing with egg hunts, tractor rides, entertainment and picnic vibes.
🎟 From R230 - Details

Cape AgriTech Connect 2026
📅 Thu. 16 Apr | 08:30-16:00 📍 Nooitgedacht, Stellenbosch
A major agri-tech event bringing together farmers, innovators and industry leaders shaping the future of agriculture. Expect exhibitions, panel talks, startup pitches and high-value networking.
🎟 Registration required - Info here

DNi Tour Championship at De Zalze
📅 Thu. - Sun. (Times vary) 📍 De Zalze Golf Club, Stellenbosch
Experience championship golf up close as South Africa’s top talent compete on a world-class course. Expect a great atmosphere with food, drinks and live music over the weekend.
🎟 Free entry - All welcome

The Style Lab Winelands
📅 Tue. 31 Mar | 18:00-20:00 📍 Stellenbosch
An inspiring evening where fashion, beauty and confidence come together. Expect style inspiration, skincare insights and a chance to connect with like-minded women in a feel-good setting.
🎟 From R350 - Book here

Rise & Revive Experience
📅 Sat. 11 Apr | 06:00-09:00 📍 Stellenbosch Farms (Exclusive location tbc)
A peaceful sunrise wellness experience designed to help you reset, recharge and reconnect. The perfect way to start your weekend feeling grounded and refreshed.
🎟 From R549 - Details here

Winelands Coffee Festival 2026
📅 Sat. 28 - Sun. 29 Mar | Various sessions 📍 Paarl
A weekend celebration of SA’s coffee culture with tastings, roasters, food trucks, live music and plenty of good vibes - all set against beautiful Winelands views.
🎟 Info here

Easter Sunday Lunch at Geuwels
📅 Sun. 5 Apr | 12:00 📍 Vergenoegd Löw, Stellenbosch
A proper Cape-style feast with shared plates, slow-roasted lamb and nostalgic desserts.
🎟 R695 pp - Book here

Easter Sunday Lunch at Rickety Bridge
📅 Sun. 5 Apr | 11:00-15:30 📍 Franschhoek
A refined, slow-paced lunch in a beautiful setting - perfect for a more polished Easter.
🎟 R800 pp - Details here

Easter at Cavalli Estate
📅 Sun. 5 Apr 📍 Somerset West
A scenic Easter Sunday with a 3-course lunch, wine and family-friendly extras.
🎟 Info here

Mochi & Wine Easter Pairing at Vrede en Lust
📅 Sat. 4 - Mon. 6 Apr | 10:00-17:00 📍 Vrede en Lust Estate, Franschhoek
A playful Easter tasting pairing signature wines with delicate mochi treats.
🎟 R170 pp - Book here

Easter Harvest Breakfast at Geuwels
📅 Fri. 3 - Sun. 5 Apr | 08:30-11:00 📍 Vergenoegd Löw, Stellenbosch
Start your day with a seasonal, farm-style breakfast - simple, delicious and very Winelands.
🎟 R195 pp - More here

⭐ Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2026
South Africa’s top restaurants have been named - and the Winelands showed up strong. Standouts include La Petite Colombe and MERTIA, with multiple Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl spots featured across categories.
👉 If you’ve been looking for your next special booking - this is your list (just book early… these fill up fast).

🚀 Stellenbosch: More Than Just Wine
Stellenbosch is fast becoming one of SA’s most exciting innovation hubs, with startups, investors and tech companies increasingly calling it home.
👉 What used to be a wine town is quickly turning into a serious business and tech destination.

🎓 Stellenbosch University Open Day
📅 Sat. 18 Apr | 08:00-15:00 📍 Stellenbosch University
A chance for future students (and parents) to explore campus life, meet lecturers and get a feel for what studying here is all about.
🎟 Free - Book here

🚗 Stellenbosch Traffic: What’s Actually Happening
If traffic feels worse lately… it is. Rapid growth, limited routes and delayed infrastructure projects are putting pressure on key roads like the R44.
👉 Plans are in place (new roads, bypasses, smarter systems) - but progress has been slow, so congestion isn’t easing anytime soon.

Galileo Open Air Cinema: The Lion King
📅 Fri. 27 Mar | 18:00 (Doors) | Movie ±19:30 📍 Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Paarl
A magical outdoor movie night under the stars with sunset views, picnic vibes and all the nostalgia. Perfect for a relaxed family evening in the Winelands.
🎟 Book here

Date Night Thursdays at FYRE
📅 Every Thu (extended into April) 📍 FYRE Restaurant
Midweek just got an upgrade 🔥 A relaxed, feel-good date night with a set menu for two - perfect for reconnecting over great food without the fuss.
🎟 R695 per couple - Book here

A proper run of sunshine this week ☀️ Warm, dry and very easy to plan around.

Best days? Thu, Sun, Mon & Tue - clear skies and mid-to-high 20s. Saturday brings a few morning clouds, but still clears nicely.

👉 Basically: pick a day, it’s a good one.

A fascinating deep-dive into longevity with Harvard genetics professor Dr. David Sinclair, exploring whether ageing can actually be reversed. He shares insights on supplements, the role of DNA, and the latest breakthroughs in clinical trials aiming to slow - or even turn back - aspects of ageing and vision loss.

One for anyone curious about living better, for longer. 🎧 Listen here.

Mini Egg Easter Nests 🪺

Perfect for a quick Easter treat, super simple to throw together, and ideal for making with the kids - minimal effort, maximum chocolatey reward.

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