9 May Family event: Neil Nachtrein and Rikus van der Vlies , in collaboration with the Free State Land Service, will perform live at Kelly’s View in Bloemfontein. This is a family-friendly event, which starts at 18:00, and includes great music, a live auction on premises, food, and beverages. Tickets available for R100 on Quicket.
30–31 May Sisters’ shop-up: Enjoy a relaxed day filled with a curated lineup of 20+ proudly South African brands – fashion, beauty, homeware and lifestyle finds you didn’t know you needed. Taking place at Warm Karoo & The Kitchen, the event includes bubbles, exceptional wines, and good food to create an unforgettable experience.
2 May Bloemfontein Mother’s Day Celebration: Join the heartwarming and unforgettable Bloemfontein Mother’s Day Celebration at the stunning Free State National Botanical Garden. This event is dedicated to honouring all the incredible mothers. Tickets are available at Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Webtickets and Computicket from R150. The event will be from 11:00 to 20:00.
10 May Bridgerton Mother’s Day Garden Party: Be part of the Bridgerton Mother’s Day Garden Party at Onze Rust Estate outside Bloemfontein. Enjoy a fun-filled day of art exhibitions, a string quartet adding the Bridgerton atmosphere, with a buffet luncheon. The special day will start at 11:00. For more information, call 072 726 8052.
5 May International Midwives’ Day: Join the virtual event marking the International Day of the Midwife and supporting the global One Million More Midwives campaign at 14:00 on Zoom. The urgent need for one million additional midwives worldwide will be highlighted to improve sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent healthcare. For more information, email info@internationalmidwives.org.
7 May De Krans Winemakers: Enjoy an elegant evening of food and wine pairing at De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa outside Bloemfontein.
9 May Bioforum Rose Run: Participate in the run from Olive Ridge School ending at Urth Lifestyle Centre. Available distances include 32km (starting at 06:30), 10km (06:45) and 5km (07:00). Online entries will close on 6 May at 17:00, with manual and race number collection at Urth Garden Centre from 7 to 9 May (9 May for online entry collection only).
20 May SACBW Women in Business Summit: Join the networking event from 09:00 to 14:00 at Urth Restaurant (registration from 08:30). Entry for members R250 and non-members R300 (includes light lunch and arrival drinks). Standard table: R100 (members) and R200 (non-members), excluding entry ticket. Pull-up banner placement: R50 (members) and R100 (non-members). Tickets available at Webtickets.
21-23 May Pacofs: Enjoy an evening of creativity by Creare Training Centre involving music, dance, and choir, as well as miming for a healing of hearts theatre production at the Sand du Plessis Theatre Complex on 23 May at 19:00 and 21:00. Call 082 887 3001 for more information.
Compiled by Sibongile Selomane and Refilwe Molekane
