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What's on in Kimberley from December 10 and beyond

Marlene Minopetros|Published

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

Milner Street Christmas lights

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.

Carols by Candelight

Mars Events presents Carols by Candlelight

Trans50, Acacia Retirement Village

Date: 10 December 

Time: 6pm

Enquiries: Gert 072 125 1698.

 

Christmas Carol Evening

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.

 

Big Band Theory 

Deutsch Süd West Pub, 17 Regiment Way, Belgravia

Live show

Time: 8pm

Enquiries: 082 376 6851.

 

Problem Child Loyisa Botha

Hull Street Theatre

Date: 12 December

Time: 7pm

Tickets available at Computicket.

Enquiries: 078 587 8791.

 

Kersmark

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.

 

Mars 

Deutsch Süd West Pub, 17 Regiment Way, Belgravia

Live show

Time: 8pm

Enquiries: 082 376 6851.

 

MFC Flamingo Market Day

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.

 

Carols by Candlelight

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.

 

The Moth Mid-Month Market

Moth Centre, Memorial Road, Kimberley

Date: 13 December

Time: 9am to 2pm.

 

Laugh Out Loud with Us – Puppet Tower

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.

 

Juan Boucher and Len Muller

At the Fire, Landbou Road, Southridge

Date: 28 February 2026

Time: 8pm

Gates open from 5pm.

Enquiries: Andrea 083 350 3504.

 

NOCCI Business Expo

Elizabeth Conradie School (Elcon)

Date: 26 to 28 March 2026

Enquiries: Sharon Steyn 083 457 8148, email:  sharon@nocci.co.za 

 

Bingo Fridays

Deutsch Süd West Pub, 17 Regiment Way, Belgravia

Enjoy playing bingo with friends. Prizes to be won.

Time: 6pm

Enquiries: 082 376 6851.

 

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.

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

Felidae Centre

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.

 

Nelos Farmyard and Adventure

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