👌 The Art Of A Good Week In The Winelands

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If you’ve finally got a moment to sit down and see what’s happening around the Winelands this week…you’re in the right place.

There’s a really good blend right now - a little bit of everything, but in that “we’ve filtered out the noise for you” kind of way. From creative Mother’s Day plans (that go way beyond the usual lunch booking 👀) to wine weekends, live music, markets and a few proper feel-good local events - it’s one of those weeks where you’re quietly spoilt for choice.

With a couple of golden days still hanging around before the weather turns a bit more cosy, this is your nudge to make a plan, book something, and actually enjoy it.

We’ve lined it all up for you - just decide what you’re in the mood for.

Here’s what we’ve got for you today👇

If you haven’t booked anything yet - this is your cue! 🌸 Check out the best Mother’s Day dining options as featured in last week’s issue.

Here’s our top 3 creative Mother’s Day picks:

Mother’s Day Clay Workshop at Vrede en Lust
📅 Sat. 9 May | 10:00-14:00 📍 Vrede en Lust Wine Estate
A creative Mother’s Day spoil with clay crafting, painting, breakfast grazing and unlimited Sarah bubbles and Jess rosé.
🎟 R950 pp - Book here

Watercolour Workshop at La Motte Atelier
📅 Sat. 9 May | Full-day experience 📍 La Motte Ateljee
Slow down with a full-day watercolour workshop, including materials, a coffee and pastry break, and lunch at L’Ami Family Brasserie.
🎟 R1,760 pp - Book here

Wine Glass Painting - Mother’s Day at Kanu
📅 Sun. 10 May | 10:00-14:00 📍 Du Vin Restaurant at Kanu Wines
A relaxed, creative Mother’s Day activity where you and Mom can paint your own wine glass and take it home.
🎟 R125 pp - Book here

Wild Things: Spier’s Winter Ceramics Exhibition
📅 24 Apr – 24 Aug | 09:00-17:00 📍 Spier Wine Farm
Step into Spier’s Old Wine Cellar for a bold winter ceramics exhibition featuring over 50 striking works by South African artists.
🎟 Free entry - info here

Stellenbosch University Choir - Lunch Hour Concerts
📅 Thu. 30 Apr & Mon. 4 May | 13:00 📍 Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University Konservatorium
World-class choral music in a beautiful lunchtime setting - plus bring non-perishable food donations to support local shelters.
🎟 Free entry

First Thursdays Stellenbosch
📅 Thu. 7 May | 17:00-20:00 📍 Stellenbosch Central
Your monthly excuse to wander, sip and discover - galleries, wine bars and that lovely after-hours Stellenbosch buzz.
🎟 Free entry - Details here

Joshua na die Reën - Live at Daisy Jones
📅 Fri. 8 May | Doors 17:00 📍 Daisy Jones Bar
A heartfelt live music evening supporting Huis Horison, with powerful lyrics, sing-along moments and a great cause behind it.
🎟 R200 pp - Book here

Windmeul Farmers Market
📅 Sat. 2 May | 08:00-12:30 📍 Windmeul Cellar
Start your Saturday the Winelands way with local produce, breakfast, live music and wine specials.
🎟 Free entry

National Lemonade Day at Lourensford Market
📅 Sun. 3 May | 11:00-16:00 📍 Lourensford Market
Tiny entrepreneurs take over the market with their own lemonade stands - cute, clever and full of community spirit.

Skuurdans at Elsenburg
📅 Wed. 6 May | 18:30 for 19:00 📍 Klein Libertas
Dust off your dancing shoes for a proper Winelands party with food, music, a DJ and plenty of student energy.
🎟 R190 pp - Info here

Droomsindroom - Kweek 2026
📅 Thu. 7 May | 18:00 📍 Hoërskool Stellenbosch
Local talent, big energy and a vibrant student performance as part of the Kweek 2026 lineup.
🎟 R100 pp - Book here

Wings Over Winelands Airshow
📅 Sat. 16 May | All day 📍 Vergelegen Wine Estate
World-class aerial displays meet food, wine, markets and picnic vibes for a family day out with serious wow-factor.
🎟 From R140 pp - Book here

Western Cape Schools MTB League #3
📅 Sat. 16 May | Times vary 📍 Rhebokskloof Wine Estate
Young riders take on the trails at Rhebokskloof for a full day of school cycling, community spirit and outdoor energy.
🎟 Details here

Run The Vines Trail Run at Diemersfontein
📅 Sat. 16 May | From 07:30 📍 Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate
Trail running with a Winelands twist - vineyard paths, fresh air and post-run food, wine and music.
🎟 From R180 pp - Book here

Sauvignon Blanc Weekend at Neil Ellis Wines
📅 Thu. 30 Apr – Sun. 3 May | All day 📍 Neil Ellis Wines
A weekend for Sauvignon Blanc lovers, including a complimentary glass with line fish and a rare 15-year vertical tasting.
🎟 Vertical tasting R250 pp - Book here

Sauvignon Blanc Day at Eikendal
📅 Fri. 1 May | All day 📍 Eikendal Vineyards
Clear your Friday for crisp Sauvignon Blanc tastings, vineyard views and a very good excuse for a wine day.
🎟 Tasting prices vary - Book here

First Fridays at The Courtyard at Nederburg
📅 Fri. 1 May | Late afternoon-20:00 📍 Nederburg Wine Estate
Ease into the weekend with fireplaces, wine, fresh pizza and live music in a relaxed winter Winelands setting.
🎟 R150 pp - Book here

Winery & Vineyard Walk at Joostenberg
📅 Sat. 2 May | Time TBC 📍 Joostenberg Wine Estate
Step behind the scenes with a guided vineyard and cellar walk led by the Joostenberg winemaking team.
🎟 R180 pp - Book here

Tasting & Pairing with Neil Ellis
📅 Wed. 6 May | 18:00 📍 Van Loveren Tasting Room Klipheuwel
An intimate guided tasting and food pairing with Neil Ellis himself - personal, unhurried and properly special.
🎟 R200 pp - Info here

GERT Pop-Up at Deetlefs Wine Estate
📅 Fri. 8 May | 18:00 📍 Deetlefs Wine Estate
A bold, flavour-packed pop-up dinner with a 3-course meal, welcome drink and plenty of personality.
🎟 R550 pp - Book here

Mother’s Day Lunch at Clos Malverne
📅 Sun. 10 May | Lunch service 📍 Clos Malverne Restaurant
A beautiful 4-course food and wine pairing designed to spoil Mom in a warm, relaxed Winelands setting.
🎟 R895 pp - Book here

Sustainable Stay Spotlight – Ashanti Estate Pods
📅 Now open / ongoing 📍 Ashanti Estate
Ashanti Estate has introduced modern modular overnight pods - a stylish, eco-conscious way to stay close to nature in the Winelands.

Together for a Safer Campus
📍 Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University has rolled out QR codes on coffee sleeves at MyBrew, giving students quick access to campus safety services.
📧 [email protected]

Neelsie’s New Cinema is Officially Open
📅 Now open 📍 Neelsie Student Centre Cinema
The refurbished Road House Cinema is open, with big releases, student discounts and a fresh new go-to for midweek plans.
🎟 Check listings at the Neelsie

Pizza Friday: Kids Edition
📅 First Fridays | 16:30-20:30 📍 Play by Nature Stellenbosch
A fun Friday evening for little pizza lovers, with pizza-making, playtime, dessert specials and extra activities.
🎟 Book online

Acrobranch Kids Birthday Adventure
📅 Available year-round | Flexible slots 📍 Acrobranch
Zip-lines, tree-top obstacles, climbing and outdoor birthday fun for adventurous little humans.
🎟 From R2,200 - Book here

Laser Lab Autumn Specials
📅 Available now | By appointment 📍 The Laser Lab
Major limited-time treatment specials, including 40% off laser hair removal packages and 30% off selected skin treatments.
🎟 Book here

Pizza & Wine Wednesdays at Festa
📅 Every Wednesday | 16:00-21:00 📍 Festa Restaurant
Your midweek upgrade: pizza plus a glass of red or white wine for just R150.
🎟 R150 pp - Walk-ins welcome

The week starts off nicely, with Today and Sunday looking like the best days to get out and about - mild, mostly dry and a little bit of sunshine in the mix.

After that, it turns properly cosy: Monday to Wednesday brings rain and showers, so keep the umbrella close and make those indoor plans feel intentional.

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