Your weekly guide to local festivals, fêtes, and other events: Shoppers in Kimberley can marvel at the towering Disney Chari‑Tree at North Cape Mall, while passengers at Kimberley Airport are welcomed by a festive canopy of lights.
Image: Lance Fredericks / DFA Newspaper
Take a drive, or a walk, down Milner Street and take time to appreciate how the homeowners decorated their gardens and homes with Christmas lights. Be sure to stop at 48 Milner Street, the overall winner of the Milner Street Christmas decoration contest.
Mars Events presents Carols by Candlelight
Trans50, Acacia Retirement Village
Date: 10 December
Time: 6pm
Enquiries: Gert 072 125 1698.
Helen Bishop Home, 34 Church Road, Utility
Honour the memory of your loved ones this festive season. Purchase a name tag to hang on our Remembrance Tree.
Date: 11 December
Time: 6pm
Enquiries: 083 286 4222 or 086 287 091.
Deutsch Süd West Pub, 17 Regiment Way, Belgravia
Live show
Time: 8pm
Enquiries: 082 376 6851.
Hull Street Theatre
Date: 12 December
Time: 7pm
Tickets available at Computicket.
Enquiries: 078 587 8791.
NG Kerk Newton Church Hall, Corner of Long Street and Black Street
Date: 13 December
Time: 9.30am to 3pm
Artists to entertain, Craft corner, Painting sessions, Art Gallery, Homemade goods. Tea garden, Second-hand and new clothes, White Elephant stall and more
Enquiries: 066 201 0032.
Deutsch Süd West Pub, 17 Regiment Way, Belgravia
Live show
Time: 8pm
Enquiries: 082 376 6851.
Flamingo Casino Entertainment grounds
Sip and Paint: Prebooking 082 563 4539
Dance competition: 079 295 3659
Enjoy a market day with crafts music and stalls. Performances by Teekay and Big Band Theory.
Carols by candlelight after the market at 8pm
Date: 13 December
Time: 3pm to 8pm
Enquiries: 079 981 1240.
Flamingo Casino entertainment grounds
Date: 13 December
Time: 8pm
Entry is free. Donate a toy and spread festive cheer to those less fortunate.
Performances by Teekay.
Father Christmas will be stopping by for the little ones.
Moth Centre, Memorial Road, Kimberley
Date: 13 December
Time: 9am to 2pm.
Hull Street Theatre
Date: 30 to 31 January 2026
Only 2 shows, book your tickets now!
Conrad Koch is a South African comedian and ventriloquist best known for his character Chester Missing. Join the laughter revolution.
At the Fire, Landbou Road, Southridge
Date: 28 February 2026
Time: 8pm
Gates open from 5pm.
Enquiries: Andrea 083 350 3504.
Elizabeth Conradie School (Elcon)
Date: 26 to 28 March 2026
Enquiries: Sharon Steyn 083 457 8148, email: sharon@nocci.co.za
Deutsch Süd West Pub, 17 Regiment Way, Belgravia
Enjoy playing bingo with friends. Prizes to be won.
Time: 6pm
Enquiries: 082 376 6851.
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.
Enquiries: WhatsApp 077 448 7654.
At Felidae, visitors can learn more about big cats, their behaviour, and the challenges they face in the wild during our educational tours.
Image: Supplied / Felidae
Visitors can learn more about big cats, their behaviour, and the challenges they face in the wild during our educational tours.
Location: Just outside of Kimberley, roughly 30km out of town on a scenic 20-minute drive on the N8 to Bloemfontein.
Open: Saturdays at 11am for tours (weekly bookings available)
Enquiries: 072 363 8773 More info: linktr.ee/felidae
Felidae thanks the community for their continuous support as we work together to protect South Africa’s wildlife heritage.
Next to Stablewood Lodge on the R64 Road to Boshof
Outdoor escape with go-karts, quad bikes, zip lines, monkey bars and more. Non-stop adventure awaits!
Enquiries: 065 620 7114, email: bookings@nelosadventure.co.za