It’s Friday, the work-week is ending, we are feeling good, and it’s time to gather our weekend plans. No matter where you are in Cape Town, or whether you’re into crafts, food, clothes, or what have you, there will always be a market suited for you.
Here are markets happening all over Cape Town this weekend:
Canal Walk Indoor Market
Canal Walk is taking Local is Lekker very seriously at this weekend’s market. It’s all about showcasing the best of SA’s small creative businesses by shining the light on all kinds of lifestyle items and South African-made gifts. Buy local and support our fellow Saffaswho create sustainable employment.
- Where: Canal Walk Shopping Centre, 490 Century City
- When: Thursday 6 October to Sunday 9 October
- What time: 9am to 9pm
Lourensford Friday Twilight Market
Lourensford’s signature Twilight Markets in its picturesque estate offers the ultimate night market experience in Somerset West, come rain or shine. With more than 60 permanent stalls coupled with live entertainment, it’s the perfect recipe for a day well spent.
Bring your loved one, friends, family, and even your four-legged furries too.
- Where: Lourensford Market, Lourensford Estate, Lourensford Road, Somerset West
- When: Friday 7 October to Sunday 9 October
- What time: Friday 5pm to 9pm | Saturday 11am to 4pm | Sunday 10am to 3pm
Rondebosch Park Craft Market
The most chilled outdoor market in the Mother City where friendly faces, tasty treats, and creative crafts meet. You can wander around the park with your dog while the kids play in the park or catch up with friends and family over a hot cuppa goodness (whether that be tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or any of the other gourmet beverages on offer, is up to you).
- Where: Cnr Campground & Sandown Roads, Rondebosch
- When: Saturday 8 October
- What time: 9am to 2pm
The Monthly Trenchtown Thrift Fest
Think groovy tunes, cocktails, art, thrift stalls, festival gear, pink flamingos and golden pineapples. Doesn’t that alone sound like an all-around good time?
Please make sure to bring material shopping bags, some cash, and a bunch of besties too.
- Where: Trenchtown, 145 Lower Main Road, Observatory
- When: Saturday 8 October
- What time: 1.30pm to 6pm
- How much: R5 entry free
Under the Trees Craft & Food Market – Constantia
Come meet the Makers, the Artists, and the Bakers at this popular Constantia market. With over 70 stunning local traders, you’re bound to find a few gems to take home. From books and handcrafted goods to pet products and nibbles of all kinds, they have it all.
- Where: 1 Doordrift Road, Barbarosa,
- When: Sunday 9 October
- What time: 10am to 3pm
FynbosLIFE Fair
If you’re a fynbos fanatic looking for fellow fynbossies, this is definitely a market not to be missed. Delve into the wonders of the Fynbos World with over 30 stands offering fynbos-related eats and drinks and fynbos-inspired wares and crafts. Not to mention art and film screenings too.
- Where: Adjacent FynbosLIFE at Zandvlei Lookout, 57 Promenade Road, Lakeside
- When: Sunday 9 October
- What time: 10am to 4pm
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