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What's on in Kimberley – 3 October and onwards

Catch the BUZZ

Marlene Minopetros|Published

Stay ahead of the buzz – check DFA City Buzz every Thursday for the latest on festivals, fetes, and other events in Kimberley!

Image: Danie van der Lith / Graphic: Lance Fredericks / DFA Newspaper

Early Christmas Market and outdoor cooking competition

Wesley Methodist Church, 4 Howie Road, Verwoerd Park, Kimberley

Meal tickets available. Food will be available from 12pm. Lucky draw at 12:30pm.

Date: 4 October 2025

Time: Stalls open at 10am

Enquiries: Edna 083 4117037, Kevin (outdoor cooking) 084 455 6650.

 

Miss and Mr Sol Plaatje University 2025 Finale

Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre

Date: 4 October 2025

Time: 5pm

 

Spinning Meets Music

Kimberley Galeshewe Open Air Arena

Date: October 4, 2025

Time: 11am till late

Enquiries or tickets: 079 259 2060.

 

New Halo – Female band

Flamingo Casino, 129 Lifestyle Lounge,  N12 Phakamile Mabija Rd, Memorial Road Area, Kimberley

Time: 8pm

Enquiries: Natasha 063 164 7987 or Kelly 072 239 3918.

 

Market for Charity

McGregor Museum, Atlas Street, Herlear, Kimberley

Date: October 4, 2025

Time: 9am to 2pm

Donate your spare change at the coin laying and help build a picture. All donated coins will be donated to charity.

Enquiries: 084 395 7297.

 

Bedding drive for Yonder

Market for Charity at the McGregor Museum

Date: 6 October 2025

Any and all single bed donations welcome for Yonder. Drop them off between 9 am and 2 pm.

Enquiries: 084 395 7297.

 

Jazz evening

St Boniface church, Corless Road, Galeshewe

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time: 12:00

The Jazz ensemble, Mbombela, Tuks and other jazz musicians will ‘bring the house down’ with live performances. Cover charge at the door.

Enquiries: Ms Inno Mafafo-Khunou 082 770 3422.

 

Henrietta Stockdale commemoration

St Cyprians Cathedral

Date: October 6, 2025

Time: 8:15am

RSVP by October 2, 2025.

Enquiries: Ms Makatees 053 831 4695 / Ms Peters 071 332 5061 or Mr Kgaje 060 975 4391 during office hours.

 

Take a trip around the world

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Corner of Hercules and Central Road.

Date: October 10, 2025

Time: 6pm

Experience the delicious flavours and diversity of different countries all in one place. Enjoy a small portion of a local dish, dessert, and a shooter-glass drink in each country.

Tickets available.

 

Fear Factor

NG Church, 4 Rose Street, Du Toitspan

Enter if you dare! Escape rooms, maze, activities and food stalls.

Date: 11 October 2025

Time: 3pm

Enquiries: 078 564 6623.

 

 

Mid-Month Flea Market

M.O.T.H Centre, Memorial Road

Date: 18 October 2025

Time: 8.30am to 2pm

Enquiries: Steve 083 732 3189 or WhatsApp Al-Marie 082 359 4240.

 

Diamond 500 Race

Big Hole Oval

Last race for the year

Date: 18 October 2025

Time: Gates open 12pm and races starts at 6pm

Enquiries: 063 135 6769

 

Nag Mark

At The Fire, Landbou Road, Southridge, Kimberley

Fresh food, jumping castle, boma fire, live music. Dogs on leashes are welcome.

Date: 24 October 2025

Time: 5pm to 9pm

Enquiries: 063 324 2092.

 

N12 Markets

GWK N12

Date: 23 and 24 October 2025

Time: 8am to 5pm

Enquiries: Marwaan 078 111 2637.

 

Oktoberfest

Deutsch Sud Wes

Date: October 25, 2025

Enquiries: Jessica 072 021 3319.

 

Market for Charity Dog Show

McGregor Museum, Atlas Street, Herlear, Kimberley

Bring your dog and show them off at the annual dog show — several categories to choose from and prizes to be won.

Date: 1 November 2025

Time: 9am to 2pm

Enquiries: 079 216 3934.

 

Nocci Business Expo

Horseshoe Motel

Date: 20-55 November 2025

Enquiries: 082 415 5817, info@secureplan.co.za

Join in for a business expo with a difference.

 

Kandirri Kuier Fees

70km out on N8, 20km from Petrusburg

Date: December 6, 2025

Steak supper and dance, stalls, live music and Boeresport.

Tickets available on Quicket.

Enquiries: 082 781 4444.

 

Bingo Fridays

Deutsch Sud Wes Pub

Time: 6pm

Have fun with friends while playing bingo. Prizes to be won.

 

Kimberley SPCA Charity Shop

The Kimberley SPCA Charity Shop is a treasure trove of unique finds, open weekdays from 8.30am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4.30pm and Saturdays from 8.30am - 12 noon at Kimberley SPCA / DBV.

Discover new gems and support a great cause.

Contact: WhatsApp 077 448 7654.