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

Afternoon paint & coffee from 1:30PM: materials and tea/coffee included; R320 per painting; bookings or walk-ins; no experience required — Unit 4 Makers Yard, Umhlali

Charm Social at 6PM (and on the 18th): bracelet making; R450 per person incl bracelet and 1 charm, wine and light bites; extra charms and add-ons available — WEAR, Ballito

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pilates, Coffee & Connect from 7:15AM: feel-good Pilates followed by coffee and conversation; R250 — FITPOD Lifestyle Centre, Ballito

Reclaim & Rise community wellness workshop from 7:45AM: Yin Yoga, breathwork, meditation and restorative sound healing; bring a pillow, blanket and yoga mat; R350 — The Grand Exotic, 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

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

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

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

Sip & Paint workshop: creative session; no experience needed; all supplies provided — OThongathi Outreach Foundation, Tongaat

Paint-a-Cake from 10AM to 11AM: decorate a cake to take home; all materials and coffee included; R250pp — The Waterberry Coffee Shoppe, Ballito

Live marimba band performance from 11AM to 1PM: Northwood Boys’ junior and competition bands; donations welcome for their touring fund — Sage Centre, Salt Rock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Run Your Roots from 7AM: 8km, 5.6km or 4km run or walk; in support of the Salt40 Foundation; R50 kids, R190 adults — Hops, Dolphin Coast

Heritage Day Fun Walk at 10AM: fun walk — OThongathi Outreach Foundation, Tongaat

Heritage Day Wine Tasting & Lunch: set menu from R450pp — Rain Farm Game Lodge, Ballito

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

Heritage Fun Day 2026 from 9AM: fun walk at 10AM, entertainment, heritage activities and lunch; donations support community initiatives — Vishwaroop Temple, Tongaat

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

The Salt Rocking Spring Music Fest from 2PM-10PM: live local music, tattoos, food onsite or BYO picnic & chairs; R150pp — Doughpamine, Salt Rock

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

Pottery Class from 6PM to 9PM: R450 incl welcome drink, clay class and painting your creation — The Pottery Ballito, 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

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

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

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

Greek Night at Nikos Ballito: interactive traditional dancing, plate breaking, great food and a lively atmosphere — Nikos, Ballito

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

Elvis & The Legends: The Story of Rock & Roll 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 — Dolphin Coast

Donate or buy plastic kiddies chairs for supported crèches: 58 chairs needed; drop-off at 211 Malachite, Brettenwood or arrange collection; chairs can also be bought at West Pack or Takealot — Dolphin Coast Outreach, Brettenwood

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