It is that time of year, time for the pumpkins, Dracula, zombies, eating sour hands, watching scary movies and having lots of fun. YES, it is Halloween Time!
I love the idea of Halloween, the fun part and for this purpose I am not going to mention the other part… In South Africa, Halloween is not really something that is celebrated much, the “trick a treat” part anyway. Something that is greatly bemoaned on my kids’s side. So we try to have our own fun.
I am fortunate enough that Cape Town loves to celebrate Halloween and we try to do the Zombie walk each year. This Halloween event is in its eighth run this year and returning on the 28th of October. There are no age restrictions and even pets are allowed. The Zombie walk is an one hour stroll starting @ 18:00 at Madison Avenue in Cape Town’s city center. It is an alcohol free zone but there is an after-party should you which to celebrate (over 18 years). The Zombie Festival raises funds to support charities such as the Luck Lucy Foundation.
Cost: R100
Contact: Call 0609961477 or email zombiewalk.capetown@gmail.com.
Location: Madison Avenue in Cape Town’s city center.
The Full Moon Picnic at the Taalmonument in Paarl is also starting on 12 October 2019. The Taalmonument is located on a hill overlooking Paarl with the most beautiful views in the Western Cape. It was build in 1975 to celebrate the Afrikaans language.
You can bring your own picnic or pre-order one from the Volksmond Coffee Shop (R300 for two people; R400 with a basket).
Cost: R40 (adults); R10 (SA students); R5 (children); Free (children 0 – 6 years).
Contact admin@taalmuseum.co.za, 021 863 0543.
Location: Taalmonument, Gabbema Doordrift Street, Paarl Mountain, Paarl.
Feeling like dressing up on Hallows Eve and going for a run in the dark forest? Then The Halloween Forest Night Run is just for you.
Starting from Muratie Wine Estate (Stellenbosch) following the single track while testing your nerves with this exciting work-out on contour trails for an unforgettable Halloween evening.
Cost & Distance: 5km – R120; 10km – R140.
Contact: RunningGraces
Location: Muratie Wine Estate, Knorhoek Road, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch.
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