Things to do in Cape Town This Easter

Hunting for events and things to do in Cape Town and surrounds over the Easter Weekend?

Look no further.

Whether you’re preparing to arm the little ones with baskets and binoculars, or you’re gearing up for a tranquil getaway, there’s a little something for everyone on our list of things to do in Cape Town for Easter Weekend.     

And if you’ve been tasked with tabling a traditional Easter feast, have a gander at two of our favourite recipes: Easter pickled fish and Easter hot cross buns.

Easter egg hunts and events in Cape Town and surrounds

An Easter feast at The Mount Nelson Hotel
There’s no better backdrop for an Easter bunny than the pink lady’s legendary rolling lawn. While the kiddies take a crack at egg-painting and egg-hunting, parents can unwind poolside with afternoon tea, which includes sandwiches, scones and Easter-themed treats. Do keep in mind; you’ll need to BYOB – Bring Your Own Baskets.

When: Sunday, 8 April 2012
Time: Circus Show – 2:30pm / Egg Hunt – 3pm
Cost: Afternoon Tea: R185 adults/R95 children
76 Orange Street | Gardens | Cape Town | +27 (0) 21 483 1000

Easter egg hunt at Noordhoek Farm Village
Another family-friendly favourite, the Noordhoek Farm Village has commandeered a warren of rabbits to accompany kiddies as they embark on Easter egg hunts, face-painting and balloon rabbit making. During the festivities mums and dads can enjoy an Easter breakfast or brunch at Café Roux or the Foodbarn Deli.

When: Saturday, 7 April 2012
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: Free, BYOB – bring Your Own Baskets
Cnr of Main Road and Village Lane | Noordhoek | +27 (0) 21 789 2812

Easter Vortex: Steps to the Stars V:3
Get down and dirty over the Easter weekend with, well, a different sort of magic. Take a trip to Riviersonderend for four days and three nights of non-stop psytrance and psychedelic beats. Don’t leave home without your phosphorescents, and come prepared for the long jol. Hot showers have been promised, but why bother – there’s a mountain river on site. Read more about Easter Vortex.

When: 6 to 9 April
Time: From 4pm, 6 April to 4pm, 9 Apri
Cost: From R150 to R380
7km Outside Riviersonderend | Riviersonderend

Easter Muizenberg Moonlight Meander
The Muizenberg Moonlight Meander is an alternative that’s a little lighter on the hips and thighs than previously mentioned activities. Those keen for the lovely beachfront stroll should meet in front of Knead at Surfer’s Corner; Easter eggs will be on hand for the little ones, and those interested in an educational Easter can arrive early for a first aid and CPR demonstration. Read more about the Muizenberg Meander.

When: Saturday, 7 April 2012
Time: 6pm to 7:30pm
Cost: Free
82 Beach Road | Surfer’s Corner | Muizenberg | +27 (0) 21 787 9140

Breakfast buffet and Easter egg hunt at Nitida Wine Farm
Settle into Easter Sunday with eggs any way you want ‘em. Start with a breakfast buffet at this quaint Durbanville wine farm, and then once you’ve refuelled with something poached or fried, indulge in an Easter egg hunt in the vineyard’s nooks and crannies. 

When: Sunday, 8 April 2012
Time: Breakfast - 9am / Egg Hunt – 10:30am
Cost: R130 for adults / R60 for children
Tygerbergvalley Road | Durbanville | +27 (0) 21 976 0640

Warwick in Wonderland
Dive into the Warwick rabbit hole for a weekend of wild and wacky Easter entertainment. Bigger and better than ever before, this year’s wonderland includes live plays, face painting, jumping castles, egg hunts and more. The wine estate invites parents and kids to join the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, Alice, and of course, the Easter bunny for some old-fashioned madness. Read more about Warwick in Wonderland.

When: 6 to 9 April
Time: everyday from 10am to 5pm
Cost: R150 per child (includes entertainment, a fruit juice and a boerewors roll). Gourmet picnic baskets for 2 adults at R299.
R44 btwn Stellenbosch and Klapmuts | Stellenbosch | +27 (0) 21 884 4410

Champagne and Oyster Festival at Bloemendal Wine Estate
Come ready to shuck and slurp, Bloemendal Wine Estate in Landgoed has promised 20,000 Easter oysters out of the sea. Expect live music, local bubbly and an assortment of wineries to join the foray; there is an entertainment area for kiddies for those looking for something a little more innocent.

When: Saturday and Sunday, 7 to 8 April 2012
Time: 10am – 8pm
Cost: R70
Racecourse Road | Durbanville | +27 (0) 21 976 2682

V&A Waterfront Lindt Gold Bunny Maze
Lose yourself in a labyrinth laced with Lindt gold bunnies for an unconventional take on the Easter egg hunt. Indulgent? Definitely! Though, those worried about packing on the pounds can take solace in the fact that the Gods of the Green Thumb – Starke Ayres – have designed the magnificent maze, and there’s always mall-walking to be done after the fact.

When: 30 March to 8 April
Time: 11am to 7pm, daily
Cost: Free
Barrow Court, V&A Waterfront | City Centre | Cape Town | +27 (0) 21 408 7600

Head to our Events Section for other amazing events that are happening throughout Cape Town this Easter Weekend.