27 Aug - 2 Sep

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

Moonlit Beach Walk at 5:30PM: bookings essential; limited spaces — Tidal Tales, Salt Rock

DurbaNite Race (5KM run or walk) at 6PM: 5km run/walk celebrating women; R100; register online — Marine Walk Shopping Mall, Umdloti

StorySlamKZN — “Letting Go” at 7PM: Women’s Month storytelling night; five storytellers, five true stories; R100; bookings essential — Butcher & Wine, Salt Rock

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

Don't Sit This One Out at 10AM: Mary Kassam, COO of Dolphin Coast Residents & Ratepayers Association on why you can’t afford to sit this election out; booking essential — Taso’s Bar & Grill, Ballito

Market032 Friday Night Market: live music, food, handmade products and local finds — La Montagne Ballito, Ballito

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

Miss Ballito Cocktail Evening at 6PM; doors open 5:30PM; R250pp — La Montagne Pumpkin Theatre, Ballito

The BINGALINGS live: comedy dance show; presale R50, door R100; dress code essential; 18+ — Hot Shots Nightclub, Tongaat

Youth Meeting Game Night at 6PM: games, laughter and memories — Umhlali Baptist Church, Shakas Head

Greek Night from 6PM: live music, dancing and plate smashing; bookings essential — Nikos, Ballito

Full Moon Beach Picnic from 6-8PM — Glenashley Beach, Durban North

Wine Festival from 6:30PM: 25 estates pouring; R200 incl. harvest table; R15 from each ticket to charity — Balvista Centre, Ballito

Ballito parkrun at 8AM weekly: wear 💜 purple for Women’s Month — Sugar Rush Park, Ballito

Tinley Manor parkrun at 8AM weekly: wear 💜 purple for Women’s Month — Tinley Manor, Tinley Manor

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

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Submission Wrestling Tournament: adult and kids divisions; weigh-in 9AM, starts 10AM; athletes R200, spectators R50 — CrossFit Zulu, Salt Rock

Stap in Styl Damesoggend at 10AM: ladies-only social with lucky draws, auction and harvest table; R200 — Ballito Gesinskerk, Ballito

Wozza Rhythm & Roots Music Festival from 10AM: full day of live music, Beer Garden, Kids Zone, Boks vs. All Blacks on big screen; tickets required; R250 adults, R150 kids — Umhlali Prep, Umhlali

Soulful Sound Bath & Women’s Circle from 2:30–4PM: women-only sound bath and circle; R300 including cacao and treats — The Sanctuary Studio, Stanger

CLASH: six Maddog athletes across kickboxing, boxing and MMA — Ballito, Dolphin Coast

Ballito Family Fest SOLD OUT from 12PM-10PM: lamb on the spit, local bands & DJs, mobile spa, cupcake decorating classes, petting zoo, kids play areas, teenage disco (< 18s); kids <16 free — La Montagne, Ballito

A seat at HER TABLE from 12–3PM: three-course lunch, guest speakers and pop-up shopping; R550pp; reservations required — The Room, Ballito

Alice in Wonderland High Tea & Paint Event at 2PM: eight mini treats, painting supplies included, no experience needed; R270pp — Cafe 1982, Tongaat

“Heart of Freedom” (dance show) at 6PM: 36 women and 5 young dancers, live vocals and guest performances; tickets R180 — Milkwood Theatre, Durban North

Masquerade Gala Dinner at 6PM: 90th anniversary fundraiser for the KZN Blind & Deaf Society with fine dining, music and magic; R1,200pp — Imbizo Conference Centre, Sibaya

Marc Lottering in ANKLE MARC 8PM-10PM: stand-up comedy; R220 no u13s — The Capital Zimbali Resort, Ballito

Secret Sunrise Puppy Yoga at 8AM: headphones provided; bring a mat; ticket includes a R100 donation to SAFE — Sugar Rush Park, Ballito

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

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

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

Flea Market: pet-friendly family day with local vendors, food and treats — Umhlanga Function Venue, Mount Moreland

Reloved Market from 10AM–2PM: first thrift fashion market at Workshop 3 — Ballito Farmers Market, Ballito

Poker Evening at 6:30PM, weekly: R200pp — The Lodge Restaurant, Prince’s Grant

Summerhill House Fashion Show on 1 September: fashion show tickets and packages from R500pp — Wave Church, Salt Rock

Introductory Etiquette & Conversation Training from 4:30–5:30PM: ages 8–18; handbook and dining experience included; R850; only 10 places (also 8 & 15 Sep) — Simply Models Studio, Ballito

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

The Blessing of Bees at 9:30AM: visitors welcome, R50pp; tea and treats provided — Seaforth Country House, 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

Huiskonsert with Jannie du Toit on Thursday 3 September at 6PM: FAK favourites; R100 including soup and sjerrie — Ballito Gesinskerk, 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

Friday 4th September

Spring Renewal Retreat from 4–6 September: yoga, breathwork, rituals, meals and access to the spa, pool and beach — Sala Beach House, Ballito

Saturday 5th September

Potjie Competition, Thrift Festival & Fundraising Day: free to enter; bring your own pot and ingredients — Westbrook Retirement Village, Westbrook

Saturday 5th September

Little Legends Market from 10AM–1PM: mini entrepreneurs market for ages 6–16; 25 stalls; R100 rental supports Summerhill House — Ballito Farmers Market, Ballito

Further Out

Annual Arbour Day community planting celebration on Saturday 12 September at 9AM: bring a spade, gloves and sunblock; plant and cash donations welcome — Taxi Rank, Umdloti

Tongaat Child Welfare Spring Market Fundraiser on Saturday 12 September from 9AM–8PM: live music, stalls, rides and activities; adults R10, kids R5 — Mitchford Primary School, Tongaat

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

Ballito Halloween Horrors 2026 has the best 3 scare mazes in the country, and tons of kids activities; you do not want to miss this — La Montagne, Ballito

Reloved Thrift Market is looking for clothing donations for their charity sale coming 30 August — Ballito Farmers Market, Ballito

Women's Month fundraiser: Virtual Pilates Classes at 8AM: 100% of Monday, Wednesday and Friday fees donated to the Linc Foundation Homework Club — The Waffle Society, Salt Rock

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

Women’s Month Gift of Dignity donation drive this Women’s Month: donate essentials for women and GBV survivors — The Workstation, Umhlali

Ballito Lions Club meetings at 7PM, weekly: volunteer recruitment and community service info; new faces welcome — Lions Club, Ballito

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