11 Make your way with your furry friend to Rietvlei Zoo Farm for the Christmas Dog Walk.
You can choose between the 5km or 10km trail and walk anytime from 8am to 12:00. Dress in red and bring your dogs on leads. Entrance fee is R40 per person. Show support and donate dog food, beds, leads and unwanted items to Cause4Paws.
Details: www.rietvleifarm.co.za
15 – Entries for the 21st Dis-Chem Half-Marathon and Centrum 5km fun run are open and close on December 15.
The event will take place on January 15, 2023 in Bedfordview. The route remains unchanged, winding its way through the hills of Bedfordview, Morninghill and Primrose, providing runners with a challenging route and spectacular views.
There are 6500 entries available for the 21km race and all entrants will receive a race T-shirt.
Entries close on 15 December or once the 6500 available entries are sold. The Centrum 5km fun run will be back and the first 600 entries will get a branded T-shirt. The race starts in Riley Road at 6am on January 15.
Details: Go to www.dischem21.co.za or WhatsApp 083 287 6792.
21 – The Benoni Museum is hosting an exhibition to honour the life and legacy of the late anti-apartheid activist Helen Suzman, aimed to highlight her immense contributions to the democracy of this country.
Public and exclusive photos of Suzman are on exhibition thanks to Suzman’s daughter, Frances.
The exhibition will run at the Benoni Museum, 60 Elston Avenue, until January. Schools and residents are urged to visit the exhibit from Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Details: 011 999 6838.
08 – Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr will be on stage, ensuring the ideal family entertainment to enjoy this festive season and to end the year on a high note, until December 24 at the Peoples Theatre.
The Little Mermaid is jam-packed with instantly recognisable songs including Part of your World, She’s in Love and the Oscar–winning Under the Sea. This production flows seamlessly between land and sea, ensuring a visual, musical treat that will be lavish, exciting and allow the imaginations of young and old to run wild.
It promises to bring all of these well-loved characters to life in a spectacular end of year production. Show times for schools are Monday to Friday at 9am and 11am. Show times for public are 10.30am and 2.30pm weekends and school holidays.
Tickets sell at R160 per person for members of the public, R120 if you are a member of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club and R130 for public accompanying members.
Details: 011 877 6841 or email [email protected] or go to www.joburgtheatre.com or www.peoplestheatre.co.za
24 – Enjoy a morning running or walking with family and friends at this year’s Christmas parkrun on December 24 at Rietvlei at 8am. It is fun, it is free and for all ages. Dogs on leads welcome and children under the age of 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. Register, download your barcode and make your way to Rietvlei.
Details: www.parkrun.co.za
13 -The Christmas Village at Emperors Palace is bringing back the magic of the Christmas holidays in a big way.
The villages is a Bavarian-themed holiday experience with a dedicated Winter wonderland spanning approximately two rugby fields. Stroll through an authentic Christmas wonderland, perfect for the whole family which will fill you with the festive spirit.
Featuring a tunnel of lights, bustling village square, Snow Town with over 40 stalls and a dazzling Winter Wonderland. The experience will delight both young and old. Book now and bring your family and friends along.
The village will be open until January 2, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm in hourly slots (weather permitting).
Details: TicketPro or www.christmasvillage.co.za
10 – Funny man Skhumba is back with a bigger and better brand new one-man show on December 10 at Big Top Arena, Carnival City.
This is his fifth one-man show after taking a three-year gap. His show will focus more on what has been happening in the country and the world at large, how he has dealt with Covid-19 and of course turning the BIG 4-0. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm.
Please note no under 18s.
Tickets start at R225. Details: Computicket
