Your End-September Weekend Gig Guide
26 September 2025
One of the real joys of living on the Royal Alfred Marina is being part of the vibrant Sunshine Coast community. And this weekend, the coast is alive with activities for everyone to enjoy. From energetic fun and trail runs to creative painting and jewellery-making workshops, from music drifting through the Mill to train rides and family fun. It’s all happening right here on our doorstep... Enjoy!
| FRI 26 |
September 26 @ 10:00 am - September 30 @ 4:00 pm
Balloon Week 2025
Please see the Programme for St Andrews and DSG here: sacschool.com/2025-balloon-week-programme/ |
| FRI 26 |
September 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wine Tasting – Iona Wines
R175pp (includes table snack platter and 5 wines to taste). Graze by the River, Van Der Riet St, Port Alfred. We will be tasting and learning about the fabulous wines from Iona Wine Estate of Elgin. What makes Iona very Special and unique is their terroir; location, climate and soil. Iona boast the highest winery |
| FRI 26 |
September 26 @ 6:00 pm - September 28 @ 4:30 pm
Women’s Retreat 2025
Join us for our Women's Retreat 2025 by Heal Arise Go and Strengthen Others! We are excited to announce the details of our upcoming retreat, which will include strengthening and empowering women to heal, arise, and support one another. Venue: Royal St Andrews Hotel, Port Alfred - Info: 046 604 5400. Tickets are now available |
| FRI 26 |
September 26 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Alec Voogt Live
Free entry. Wharf St Pub & Grill, Port Alfred. All welcome. |
| SAT 27 |
September 27 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Heritage Family Fun MTB Race and Trail Run
Hosted by Kowie Cycle Club. Kowie Trails, van Riebeek Street, Port Alfred (opposite Fresh Stop on the Rosehill side of town). MTB/XCO Style 20km/10km. MTB 5km. Trail Run 10km. Family Fun Run/Walk 5km. Registration:7.30am (30mins before the event). Start 8am. Info: 081 211 0901. |
| SAT 27 |
September 27 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Family Fun Day
Bathurst Show Grounds, Bathurst. All ages welcome. There’ll be games, an obstacle course, a treasure hunt, food and drinks for sale, and stalls; bring your children and their bikes (helmets and shoes compulsory). Market Stalls welcome. Info: 063 685 5117. |
| SAT 27 |
September 27 @ 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
A Taste of Kenton – Heritage & Local Flavours
Tickets on Quicket - R200 (from 19 Sept onwards), Youth (12–17 yrs): R100, Kids under 12: Free. The Backyard, 47–49 Kenton Road, Kenton. Celebrate Heritage Month in the Barefoot Capital with a day of flavours, fun, and community! |
| SAT 27 |
September 27 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Paint a Horse in Acrylic Workshop
R350pp includes materials. 48 van der Riet Street - Rise Courtyard Cafe, Port Alfred. Bookings - w/app: 076 218 0328. |
| SAT 27 |
September 27 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
All aboard the Port Alfred Train
Catch the Train from the Port Alfred Station every Saturday, with rides departing every 2 hours from 11am. Enjoy a scenic 1-hour journey the whole family will love. Adults: R150 | Kids (under 16): R100. Book your seat with Don: 083 310 2004. Don't miss the ride! |
| SUN 28 |
September 28 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Kenton Rhino Run 2025
Proudly brought to you by Pam Golding Properties Kenton on Sea, this exciting event takes place on 28 September 2025 – and entries are NOW OPEN! 18km – 9:30am – Group over 10pax R150 - single Entry R190 – Group over 10pax R150 – Late entry R220 12km – 10:00am – Group over 10pax R120 |
| SUN 28 |
September 28 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Music at the Mill
Entry free, weather permitting. Bathurst. Bring your camping chairs, picnic blanket and picnic basket and refreshments. Gates open at 12 noon. Music starts at 2pm. Info: |