Tee Off For Tails charity golf tournament at 11:30AM: R3,000 per 4-ball including dinner — Umhlali Country Club, Umhlali

Open Mic Night: live music, food and good company — The Market, Ballito

Friday Morning Scrapbooking at 9AM: weekly session — The Waterberry Coffee Shop, Ballito

Press & Sip from 3PM: R250 including a tote and 5 motifs; extra motifs available — The Pottery Ballito, Ballito

SWELL from 4:30PM to 5:30PM: Wave youth event for Grade 3–6 (also 18 & 25 Sep) — The Litchi Orchard, Umhlali Beach

Live Music with Chuck from 5PM-8PM — La Piazza, Ballito

Live Music @ Spice from 5:30PM — Spice, Westbrook

Market032 Friday Night Market from 5:30PM-8:30PM: browse, eat, shop local — La Montagne Ballito, Ballito

Singles Padel Night from 6PM-9PM: come for the padel, stay for the connection; R280pp — Rockets Padel, Ballito

TGIF Live Music with Winston from 6PM-9PM — La Montagne, Ballito

Karaoke Night at 8PM (also Saturday): food, drinks and sing-your-heart-out energy — Saltys on Rocs, Salt Rock

Ballito parkrun at 8AM weekly — Sugar Rush Park, Ballito

Tinley Manor parkrun at 8AM weekly — Tinley Manor, Tinley Manor

Market032 Car Boot Sale from 8AM weekly: treasure-hunt bargains from furniture to toys — outside NG Kerk, Leonora Drive, Ballito

Annual Arbour Day community planting celebration from 9AM: bring a spade, gloves and sunblock; plant and cash donations welcome — Taxi Rank, Umdloti

Tongaat Child Welfare Spring Market Fundraiser from 9AM–8PM: live music, stalls, rides and activities; adults R10, kids R5 — Mitchford Primary School, Tongaat

Botanical Watercolour Workshop from 9AM to 12:30PM: R500 per person including all art supplies — Art @ Angie's, Dolphin Coast

The Pearl Ladies Event - The Value of a Woman from 10AM: with Justine Wimble; R100 including a meal and gift — Ballito City Church, Ballito

Salt Rock Beach Hike on 13 September: 8km round trip, option to extend to 13km; R199 adults, R129 kids u13; I’ll be there, will you? — Tiffany’s Beach, Salt Rock

Ballito Farmers Market from 8AM to 2PM: food, stalls, kids activities, even bring your own braai — Lower Oakland’s Farm, Ballito

Little Legends Market from 10AM to 1PM: young entrepreneurs’ stalls; cash and card accepted; stall fees donated to Summerhill House Children’s Home — Ballito Farmers Market, Ballito

Salt Rock Farmers Market from 9AM to 1PM weekly: fresh produce, artisan foods, baked treats — Slow Roads Collective, Salt Rock

Tom & Amanda Kids Show from 12PM to 3PM: bookings essential — La Piazza, Ballito

Live Music with Antonio from 1PM-4PM — La Montagne, Ballito

Sunday Afternoon Karaoke from 2PM: poolside singalong — Salt Rock Country Club, Salt Rock

Matilda The Musical JR. from 15-17 Sep. at 6PM: by Crawford International North Coast prep students — Crawford International North Coast Preparatory, Dolphin Coast

Passport to Japan from 6PM-8:30PM: curated Japanese food & wine pairing experience; R590pp 18+ — Daruma, Umhlanga

Market032 Wednesday Market from 8AM to 12:30PM weekly: fresh produce, artisan treats, coffee and local vendors — La Montagne Resort, Ballito

Poultry Workshop from 9AM to 1PM: learn to grow and sell chickens, with bookkeeping and business basics; booking required — Victoria County Hall, Umhlali

BarkRun at 5PM, weekly: 3km or 5km run-walk powered by Paws — Holla Trails, KwaDukuza

Bingo & Quiz Night at 7PM / doors open 6:30PM, weekly: prizes and midweek fun — Below Deck, La Montagne, Ballito

Karaoke Night from 8PM with DJ Graham — Conchilla Restaurant & Bar, Ballito

Miss Ballito and Miss Teen Ballito voting is live on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok

Wabi-Sabi: art exhibition with multiple artists featured — The Gallery at the Studios, Ballito

Art, Heritage and Community exhibition: learners’ art exhibition celebrating heritage and community, 1-14 Sept — Ballito Junction, Ballito

Wine Tasting with Neil Ellis on 17 September from 1PM to 3PM: R195 including welcome drink, guided tasting and mini charcuterie board; R100 deposit essential — The Atrium, Umhlali

Business Connect from 8AM-9AM: local community panel discussion on business-related questions; RSVP required — Ballito City Church, Ballito

Freedom@Work Business Breakfast from 7:30AM to 11AM: breakfast, coffee, networking and global watch party; from R185 early bird, R220 standard — Freedomhouse Church, Ballito

All This For Nothing / Sons of Hurricane / You First from 7PM: album release live performance; also featuring HOURS; R100pp — La Montagne, Ballito

Wildlife Rescue Padel Day from 2PM-5PM: charity fundraiser, all levels, 32 slots — Karibu Padel, Salt Rock

Chic Clique – Spring Party from 7:30PM: Celso Fabbri with Royal Love, Kagan and Julio Ricci — Good Vibes Restaurant & Beach Club, Ballito

FuelU2 Dolphin Coast Surfski Challenge 2026: double ski challenge over 19 & 20 September; 22km plus 23km; R950; entries close 16 September — Umdloti & Salt Rock, Dolphin Coast

Hotshots R20,000 Thunee Comp at 9AM: R125 entry; winners take R8,000; limited to 64 paid teams — Hotshots Pool Academy, Tongaat

Lady K’s “Bollywood Hollywood: 1 Night in Vegas” from 7:30PM; a musical journey from 1970s Bollywood to the biggest hits of today; from R180pp — La Montagne, Ballito

Wickets & Wine II on 19 Sep. from 9AM-4PM: family-friendly cricket competition, food and drinks; proceeds to charity; R300pp/R2,400 per team of 8 — Seaton Estate, Umhlali

YTH Beach & Bonfire on 19 Sep: beach games, food and bonfire fun for teens — Encounter Church, Ballito

Pilates, Coffee & Connect from 7:30AM: feel-good Pilates followed by coffee and conversation; R250 — FITPOD Lifestyle Centre, Ballito

Floral Fantasy on 21 September at 9:30AM: floral art club workshop with supplies provided; visitors R50; tea and eats included — All Saints Catholic Church, Ballito

Amazulu Queens’ High Tea with oNdlunkulu on 23 September from 10AM-4PM: high tea; connect with women in business; R1,000pp 16+ — Zimbali Lakes Clubhouse, Ballito

Brettenwood Charity Golf Day on 23 Sep: R3,000 fourball, shotgun start 11:30, supper included — Umhlali Country Club, Umhlali

Ballito Marathon on 24 Sep: tickets go live soon; limited spaces — Ballito

Annual Heritage Run on 24 September: Run for Good in support of the Salt40 Foundation; tickets on Racepass — Hops, Dolphin Coast

Heritage Day Fun Walk on 24 Sep at 10AM: fun walk — Tongaat

Heritage Day Lunch on 24 Sep: proudly South African set menu from R300pp — Rain Farm Game Lodge, Ballito

Heritage Day & National Braai Day Family Fun Day on 24 September from 7AM to 12PM: treasure hunt, face painting, jumping castle, braai rolls and prizes — BBS Mica Build, Ballito

Heritage Day Braai & Family Fun at La Montagne on 24 September: burgers, shisa nyama, drink specials, face painting and jumping castle; best outfit wins a R200 voucher — La Montagne, Ballito

Heritage Day High Tea on 24 September from 2:30PM to 5PM: adults R420–R490, kids under 12 R280; bottomless drinks; limited to 42 guests — Yoli’s Bakery, Ballito

Kath&Crew’s “Rocky Horror Party” on 25 Sep. from 7PM: pop-rock cabaret act; from R180pp 18+ — La Montagne, Ballito

Walk & Fun Run on 25 Sep: 10KM — Luthuli Museum, Groutville

Alfred Adriaan’s Positive Strokes on 26 Sep. from 7:30PM-9:30PM: live comedy show about fatherhood; R220pp — The Capital, Zimbali Resort, Ballito

Ballito-Biza Festival ‘26 on 26 Sep.: alcohol/vape/tobacco free music & beach festival for 13-17yos only — La Montagne, Ballito

Elvis & The Legends: The Story of Rock & Roll on 27 Sep. from 2PM-8PM: two-part family-friendly live performance by a five-piece band; from R150pp — La Montagne, Ballito

Spring Sokkie on 3 Oct.: live music, sokkie social dancing, spit braai pork & chicken, kids welcome; R200pp / R120 u16s — Burnedale Farm, Umhlali

Whaling Station Night Adventure on 3 Oct. 6:30PM-10PM: a unique night experience in Durban; R299 adults, R199 u13 — uShaka Marine World, Durban

Dolfynkus Colour Family Run/Walk on 3 Oct. 7AM-12PM: 5km fun run/2.5km walk; colour throws, food stalls, prizes; R100/120pp — Kudu Rd, Willard Beach, Ballito

Nina Hastie’s “Tangents” on 3 Oct. 8PM-10PM: brand-new standup-comedy show; R220pp — The Capital, Zimbali Resort, Ballito

Mom & Cubs Inauguration and Official Launch on 3 Oct. 11AM-5PM: space to explore how to build healthier relationships and stronger families; R550pp — Simbithi Estate, Ballito

Rocky Shore Night Walk on 10 Oct. 7PM-9PM: night-time guided beach walk; R169 pp — Shaka’s Rock Tidal Pool, Ballito

Full Moon Walk & Beach Picnic on 24 Oct. 6:30PM-10PM: BYO food & drinks, blankets and a torch — Umdloti South Beach

Umhlanga to Umdloti beach hike on 24 Oct. 6:45AM-11AM: 9km roundtrip; R99pp — Breakers Hotel, Umhlanga

Riaad Moosa’s “Best Medicine” Comedy Tour on 24 Oct. 8PM-10PM: live stand-up comedy line-up — Protea Hotel Fire & Ice!, Umhlanga

Ballito Halloween Horrors 2026 on 30/31 Oct.: the best 3 scare mazes in the country; tons of kids activities; you do not want to miss this — La Montagne, Ballito

Granny Square Challenge until 15 Oct: crochet granny squares or lap blankets for cancer patients; drop off your makes — Yarn Club at Burnedale, Ballito

Nepal flood relief clothing drive: clean pre-loved clothes, blankets and kids’ wear needed; washed donations only, no stains or tears; WhatsApp 079 265 7996 to arrange pickup or drop-off — Dolphin Coast

DO IT FOR Dolly book drive: seeking 1,000 books for Shakas Kraal Primary; drop-off points needed across homes, businesses, schools, churches and offices — Sheffield Beach

Donate used padel balls to support the Amazeballs Padel project: upcycled into products supporting local communities and ECD — Africa Padel, Dolphin Coast

Takata airbag recall: about 1.7 million SA vehicles across 34 brands may be affected, be sure to check yours is safe